What happens ?....Scottish Independence.

[Rob]

The problem with any of these potential small states wishing to leave their parent country to then join the EU is that they will need to apply, and none of the EU countries are going to agree otherwise they will potentially open up the flood gates to all of the countries in the EU to go back to the medieval fracturing of all the major countries. This will result in the potential new states of Aragon, Picardy, Bavaria, Saxony, Burgundy, and Naples having less voting power than Poland.

I don't know if Mr Salmond has explained this away or is it still an obstacle? It's a bit like the turkey voting for Christmas, it ain't going to happen.

[Hertsblue]

Yeah, bring back the Holy Roman Empire, that's what I say. 

[Leman]

North German Confederation anyone?

[FierceKitty]

Ukraine for the Poles! (Thumping the Russians en route is not a prospect that most Poles would find disagreeable).

[Leman]

Watched a programme on Walter Scott and Robert Burns last night, presented by Andrew Marr. It was certainly an eye opener about Scottish culture and history and might persuade me towards the yes campaign, (never thought I'd say that) although of course I do't have a vote. Would be interested to see what else Marr has to offer in the next programme.

[fsn]

Have the Traitor Marr confined to the Tower until his fate is decided!

[FierceKitty]

Scots finally managed to wallop the Sassenachs today. It can be done, laddies! Having a unit of Highlanders take the Ironsides in flank was decidedly useful.

[Hertsblue]

Ah, a fantasy game....

[nikharwood]

Does the rest of the UK care?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28783688

[Leman]

Well it does feel a little like losing a part of your cake.

[Ithoriel]

Best summary of the situation up here I've seen in a while.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/05/independence-referendum-debate-intoxicated-scotland

tl:dr - Should've offered Devo Max

[Techno]

Not too long to wait now ! 
Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Great article.

[Leman]

Very interesting article. I now want a referendum for the North of England. Independence for Northumbria. We've had it before and it was taken rather than given up.

[WeeWars]

Has anyone noticed the spooky connection between the date of the Referendum vote and my 1809 Blog?

18.09

Is it a sign?