Submitted by Elaine Magliaro
Last Sunday on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver did a segment on the subject of Scottish independence. He discussed the arguments both for and against independence. Oliver “noted the differing political philosophies between Scotland (generally liberal) and the U.K. (generally conservative) and raised key issues like the oil revenues from Scotland’s reserves.” He also talked about the issue of British nuclear weapons that have been stored in Scotland—which the Scots would like removed if theirs becomes an independent country.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Scottish Independence
NOTE: Tomorrow, Scots will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum that could establish an independent Scottish state separate from Britain.
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Scotland Independence: John Oliver Weighs In On ‘Last Week Tonight’ [POLL] (International Business Times)
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My question is, if this is allowed to happen, how quickly will other possessions of the UK seek to do the same?
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Why Canada wants Scotland to vote ‘yes’ by Stephen Marche in Toronto for theguardian.com, Tuesday 16 September 2014 07.45 EDT
Thanks Gene…..
Oliver was hilarious! That alone is one reason not to leave. Seriously, given the plans of the pro-“independence” forces, leaving will still leave most of the levers of power in British and EU hands. So the only thing I can see happening is that it will create a lot of new jobs in the government for Scots in the diplomatic corps, agencies that deal in other matters such as oil, power, and the military. I am sure most Scot military members will love the increased promotions that will result and the industries that provide the weapon will flourish. All of this will have to be paid for on a shrinking financial base with North Sea oil revenues dropping. In short, as proposed, this is simply a great featherbedding scheme for office seekers. Another problem is that as US corporations have found, it is easier to get your way in small states which have a less involved public interest groups, than it is in a large polity.
Elaine,
John Oliver, very funny piece! 🙂
Yep, if Scotland is allowed to leave East Anglia and Wessex won’t be far behind.
Groundskeeper Willie on Scottish Independence…
I am quite excited at the idea of Scotland becoming independent, I am not sure why but perhaps for the same reason I was when South Sudan became a country.
Thanks for the link, Gene, Marche is a great writer, his insight into things is always interesting.
North Ireland anyone?
There are factual grounds I have as a reason that I do not trust unaudited electronic voting machines. People have to organize outside the systems & sigh Affidavit of Fact that they did or didn’t vote for whatever, I believe.
But below I find it funny & I actually hope it happened for some sarc humor reason. 🙂
** What Happens When Scottish Voters Give It Their 110%, According To CNN
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Submitted by Tyler Durden on 09/18/2014 19:05 -0400 **
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-09-18/what-happens-when-scottish-voters-give-it-their-110-according-cnn
Maybe Scotland isn’t using electronic voting machines?
** 23:42 GMT – Tribal chief – AFP’s Katherine Haddon, at the Edinburgh count centre, says journalists there face a long wait as officials concentrate on the business of counting the huge numbers of ballot papers. But they are not without diversions: **
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-09-18/live-feed-scotland-results-start-trickling
No, I’m not shocked, disappointed yes. Rigged election are not it appears my cousins in Scotland will be forced to reject Freedom, A Ph’in Birth Right, & remain Groomers of the Brits Royal Stool. Ph’in Arse Wipes for the Queen.
I suggest at this point they stop insulting my family’s heritage & change the name of the country from Scotland to Phk’in Wankers!
LOL , but I’m not bitter much 🙂
http://www.scotsman.com/news
What happened, I do not know?