BBC News Can't see why anyone would be surprised by today's announcement from the "Smith Commission". This was the 30 pieces of silver all 3 major political parties bought off the Scottish voters with...
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Campbell Brodie-
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There is no feckin way Cameron et al will allow Scotland to set its own income tax rates. N.I. is already looking to set its own corporate tax rate. If the two powers are devolved, the English economy will go tits up, no question! There will be a stampede for businesses and workers to relocate north of the border. TV Tenerife isn't far off the mark re: his comments so far!
Campbell Brodie-
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It was madness from their part ( Cameron, Miliband and the other tosser who's name escapes me), to sign up to that agreement. Its signing their own death warrants. Short term fix to kick the can down the road. Result was, Scotland voted to remain in the UK. Now, if they hand over those powers, you will have a de facto independent Scotland where tax rates will be considerably lower. England and Wales look north to their Scottish cousins and think "why are they getting a better deal"?? Next election, Tories, Labour and Libs get an unmerciful hammering. Nigel becomes PM. He holds a referendum on English independence. Breakup of UK follows Vince voting in favour of. Civil war breaks out in Ireland cos 80% of the jobs there are public service and suddenly the 12 billion a year subvention has stopped. N.I. votes to be independent. Anarchy prevails cos the country is too small to sustain itself. They will reduce corporate tax rates to entice foreign investment. Southern Ireland follows suit. Bombing then starts up again. England sits back and shakes its head wondering why those mad feckers are at it again. Scotland thrives as more and more investment flees Ireland. Wales sits back on its hind legs and begs for crumbs off anyone's table cos they didn't see any of this coming. England votes to leave the EU. Scotland remains, meaning even more investment in Scotland particularly by N.American companies who want an English speaking base with access to the European markets.
On the other hand, if the powers aren't handed over as promised, then the SNP will win a landslide in the following election on the basis that they will call a second referendum. This time it will pass cos the Scots will feel they have been lied to and queue the above paragraph again.
On the other hand, if the powers aren't handed over as promised, then the SNP will win a landslide in the following election on the basis that they will call a second referendum. This time it will pass cos the Scots will feel they have been lied to and queue the above paragraph again.
Mcqueen-
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Cant see anything wrong with that statement, Fancy standing Dermot, 
Its impossible to make a bigger mess of it than those well educated non street wise tossers,
Its impossible to make a bigger mess of it than those well educated non street wise tossers,
Campbell Brodie-
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C'mon the Celtic!!!!!!!
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Be the Welsh next, sheep shaggers
Campbell Brodie-
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The Lone Ranger wrote:C'mon the Celtic!!!!!!!
2:0 down already!!
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Adam Mint-
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Did I miss something, what brought this up...
But I do recall saying sometime back all this independance shit would lead to trouble...............
But I do recall saying sometime back all this independance shit would lead to trouble...............
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This report
Smith Commission
Smith Commission
Adam Mint-
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Aw, think I'll go back to sleep now, had a bit of a big one last night...
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Dont go to Scotland then Minty, the sturgeon bitch wants even more tax on booze and baccy. Shes a bit skinny too, think sweeties will get some attention, and cakes, chip shops. Hmmm, fun place its gonna be.
Adam Mint-
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Yip, and some muppets up think it's the future...