Lynx Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Salmond has revealed his speech he had ready for if it was a yes vote. "In the early hours of this morning, Scotland voted Yes. We are a nation reborn. "The community of this realm has spoken. Scotland shall be independent once again. To those who voted No, I extend an immediate hand of friendship. "I do so with respect for our difference, with admiration for the passion and principle of an opposing view strongly held, and with the recognition that the joy of the majority be tempered by the disappointment of the minority. "We are One nation. One Scotland. Let us shape the future together. "This campaign reclaimed from politicians and parties the monopoly of power and decision-making. "This must be the start of new politics - a time when the voices of the many will be heard. "A time when the dispossessed and the forgotten assert their rights as citizens. A time of empowerment and participation. "To our friends and families across these isles waking to our new democracy, we say this; know that, in Scotland, you will always have your closest friend, greatest ally and most steadfast partner. "Independence is about equality and mutual respect. Those principles will define our new and unbreakable relationship. "I have just spoken with the Prime Minister. "This morning, we renewed our joint commitment under the Edinburgh Agreement to work constructively and positively to implement the will of the people. That work starts immediately. "It is, however, important that the people of Scotland remember this; today, tomorrow and for the next 18 months our lives, businesses, shops, schools and hospitals continue exactly as before. "The dialogue to resolve any differences with the Westminster government will continue in that period, and will smooth the transition to independence. "Finally, I know that the eyes of the world are today on Scotland. "We will use the unprecedented attention to make clear that Scotland fully intends to be a constructive and progressive member of the international community. "Our friends in Europe should understand with total clarity that Scotland's future lies as a fully-engaged participant in the European Union. "Our path is towards inclusion and co-operation, not isolation. "But those matters are for another day. "This morning, I want every person, Yes voters, No voters, everyone in this proud and ancient nation to pause, reflect upon and remember this greatest day in Scotland's history. "We did this. We made it happen. We believed. We trusted ourselves and trusted each other. "A country reborn. A democracy reclaimed. We reach towards the future. "What we have done this day will inspire and empower not just this generation but the many yet unborn. "They will learn of this momentous day and thank you for investing your trust in each other. And in them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 He'll be able to trot it out next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loondave1 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Copies of it available in the Fiction section Bargain Books.Get doon there quick before they sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colkitto Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Later I'll be revealing my Pie&Bovril post that I had written in anticipation of a Yes victory. I was going to post it on the morning of the 19th September 2014 but never did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Later I'll be revealing my Pie&Bovril post that I had written in anticipation of a Yes victory. I was going to post it on the morning of the 19th September 2014 but never did. do what ecks done and wait til youve got a book out to reveal that post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 And then the pensioners and shitebags fucked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colkitto Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 do what ecks done and wait til youve got a book out to reveal that post Funnily enough my book will be available for Xmas. There's a chapter on HB & Reynard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Man prepares speech for potential victory. In other news chicken lays egg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Look forward to hearing it in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Someday , someone will give that speech. The day the Britnats are absolutely dreading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Can't wait to hear wee Nicky read hers out and lead us to indy in 20 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob the tank Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Can't wait to hear wee Nicky read hers out and lead us to indy in 20 year 2020, exactly 700 years since the declaration, that sounds about right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthedee Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Salmond has revealed his speech he had ready for if it was a yes vote. "In the early hours of this morning, Scotland voted Yes. We are a nation reborn. "The community of this realm has spoken. Scotland shall be independent once again. To those who voted No, I extend an immediate hand of friendship. "I do so with respect for our difference, with admiration for the passion and principle of an opposing view strongly held, and with the recognition that the joy of the majority be tempered by the disappointment of the minority. "We are One nation. One Scotland. Let us shape the future together. "This campaign reclaimed from politicians and parties the monopoly of power and decision-making. "This must be the start of new politics - a time when the voices of the many will be heard. "A time when the dispossessed and the forgotten assert their rights as citizens. A time of empowerment and participation. "To our friends and families across these isles waking to our new democracy, we say this; know that, in Scotland, you will always have your closest friend, greatest ally and most steadfast partner. "Independence is about equality and mutual respect. Those principles will define our new and unbreakable relationship. "I have just spoken with the Prime Minister. "This morning, we renewed our joint commitment under the Edinburgh Agreement to work constructively and positively to implement the will of the people. That work starts immediately. "It is, however, important that the people of Scotland remember this; today, tomorrow and for the next 18 months our lives, businesses, shops, schools and hospitals continue exactly as before. "The dialogue to resolve any differences with the Westminster government will continue in that period, and will smooth the transition to independence. "Finally, I know that the eyes of the world are today on Scotland. "We will use the unprecedented attention to make clear that Scotland fully intends to be a constructive and progressive member of the international community. "Our friends in Europe should understand with total clarity that Scotland's future lies as a fully-engaged participant in the European Union. "Our path is towards inclusion and co-operation, not isolation. "But those matters are for another day. "This morning, I want every person, Yes voters, No voters, everyone in this proud and ancient nation to pause, reflect upon and remember this greatest day in Scotland's history. "We did this. We made it happen. We believed. We trusted ourselves and trusted each other. "A country reborn. A democracy reclaimed. We reach towards the future. "What we have done this day will inspire and empower not just this generation but the many yet unborn. "They will learn of this momentous day and thank you for investing your trust in each other. And in them." I like his phrase "the community of this realm has spoken" sadly he does not practice what he preaches because he does not respect the "community" and how we voted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I liked how David Cameron said Scotland was part of one family, then said would shut their MP's out of votes in his victory speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stubbs Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 All sounds pretty anti-English to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 God speed Scotland's prince. One day, Alexander, one day.... xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Can't wait to hear wee Nicky read hers out and lead us to indy in 20 yearA similar speech will be read out by oor nic in 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFC90 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 A similar speech will be read out by oor nic in 2021 Salmond started it and Nic will finish it. Written in the stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Shite speech... thankfully we didn't have to listen to it and instead got the comedy taxi ride with glum face to watch instead. Magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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