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On 19-9-2014 13:46, Doctor John wrote:
> On 19/09/14 09:06, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> The thread goes awry. But anyway
>>
>> Phew! :-D
>>
>
> I never really had any doubts that the Union would stand. However, now
> we have the risky bit: the handing over of greater powers to the Scots.
> I expect the Welsh and Northern Irish assemblies to call for equivalent
> powers too. I also would not be surprised if London also wanted a bigger
> share of the economic pot.
>
I understood from the commentators that the same changes will be
proposed to Wales, Northern Ireland, and... England. Towards a more
federative state I guess.
Thomas
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On 19/09/14 13:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>
> I understood from the commentators that the same changes will be
> proposed to Wales, Northern Ireland, and... England. Towards a more
> federative state I guess.
>
> Thomas
>
>
Yes, it has been implied that that will happen but I'm not holding my
breath while waiting for the Westminster Hot-air Machine to relinquish
its own powers.
John
--
Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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On 19-9-2014 14:15, Doctor John wrote:
> Yes, it has been implied that that will happen but I'm not holding my
> breath while waiting for the Westminster Hot-air Machine to relinquish
> its own powers.
Fair enough attitude ;-)
Thomas
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On 19/09/2014 12:44, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 19-9-2014 10:06, Stephen wrote:
>> On 18/09/2014 21:17, Stephen wrote:
>>> Hesitation.
>>>
>>
>> The thread goes awry. But anyway
>>
>> Phew! :-D
>>
>
> So, how do you feel?
>
Relieved, to tell the truth.
I may have mentioned before that my four grandparents were from the four
countries of the union. My Irish grandfather came to Scotland before the
founding of the Free State.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 19/09/2014 12:46, Doctor John wrote:
> I never really had any doubts that the Union would stand.
I did towards the start of the week. And you can never tell how heid
bangers will vote.
> However, now
> we have the risky bit: the handing over of greater powers to the Scots.
> I expect the Welsh and Northern Irish assemblies to call for equivalent
> powers too. I also would not be surprised if London also wanted a bigger
> share of the economic pot.
And the NE of England and the West Country. USW.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 19/09/2014 13:15, Doctor John wrote:
> On 19/09/14 13:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
>> I understood from the commentators that the same changes will be
>> proposed to Wales, Northern Ireland, and... England. Towards a more
>> federative state I guess.
>>
>> Thomas
>>
>>
>
> Yes, it has been implied that that will happen but I'm not holding my
> breath while waiting for the Westminster Hot-air Machine to relinquish
> its own powers.
>
They were quick enough to agree that they deserve a 9% pay rise.
But that politicians for you.
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Regards
Stephen
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On 19-9-2014 14:55, Stephen wrote:
> Relieved, to tell the truth.
> I may have mentioned before that my four grandparents were from the four
> countries of the union. My Irish grandfather came to Scotland before the
> founding of the Free State.
Yes, you told us a couple of days ago I remember. True Brit as you said,
didn't you? I find it an interesting notion indeed. ;-)
I can understand your feelings. The whole process appears to me to be
driven by sentiment much more than by rational economic foundations, and
that is almost always the biggest problem with referendums. I am no
economist but the one thing I know professionally (oil and gas) is that
this branch is past its prime in the region and no new (big) fields can
be expected to be discovered in the future. It surely was not the only
asset brought forward by the yes party but it was a potentially poor
asset nonetheless.
Thomas
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On 19/09/14 09:06, Stephen wrote:
> On 18/09/2014 21:17, Stephen wrote:
>> Hesitation.
>>
>
> The thread goes awry. But anyway
>
> Phew! :-D
>
...and Salmond has just fallen on his sword - at least he has some honour.
John
--
Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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On Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:17:13 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> Hesitation.
Fizz!
--
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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On 19-9-2014 14:08, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 19-9-2014 13:46, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 19/09/14 09:06, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> The thread goes awry. But anyway
>>>
>>> Phew! :-D
>>>
>>
>> I never really had any doubts that the Union would stand. However, now
>> we have the risky bit: the handing over of greater powers to the Scots.
>> I expect the Welsh and Northern Irish assemblies to call for equivalent
>> powers too. I also would not be surprised if London also wanted a bigger
>> share of the economic pot.
>>
>
> I understood from the commentators that the same changes will be
> proposed to Wales, Northern Ireland, and... England. Towards a more
> federative state I guess.
Well, that will make at least entering a federal european state later
more easy.
<ducks>
--
Everytime the IT department forbids something that a researcher deems
necessary for her work there will be another hole in the firewall.
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