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I think if all the facts were really laid on the table
Surely this is the crux of the issue. What are the facts?
anthonyj summed up many of the key issues: post #1325
For the most part the "facts" are simply a list of unknowns. i.e. it is a fact that no one knows whether EU membership will be granted. Even on oil/gas reserves the only real fact is that there is disagreement on the value and that reserves will decrease over time. Devaluation of Sterling is probably the only certainty out there.
Centralised power over decision-making never empowers those who lack influence or control over their destiny.
I never thought of you as a conservative, Skully.
Having not been around during the vote, I don't really know the nature of the campaign. But one thing I did want to chuck my 2p in on is the idea that pensioners would worry about their pension security...
... anyone without a state, civil service, or final salary pension runs the risk of serious real loss through Sterling's devaluation - and it isn't a stretch to say that is highly likely in the event of Scottxit (obvs people with the foresight to hedge will be up). An increase in the cost of living is also likely. So to me that sounds like a perfectly legitimate personal concern over independence.
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I just worry that it is yet again a referendum based around hear say and a solid bit of propaganda.
I have lived in London for 6 years and all my friends from home in Glasgow have a level of bitterness towards England as they feel undervalued in their political decisions.
I know it's not the best argument but Scotland (and I know London) didn't vote for the torys or brexit and I think a lot of people at home feel this is an opportunity to take control and have their opinions politically mean something... but they aren't looking at the bigger picture.
I think if all the facts were really laid on the table it would be seen as a dodgy call... but as with brexit... all the SNP need to do is show the facts they want. Scary times!