Jon wrote:
As part of the UK, Scotland is part of what is still one of the most powerful and influential nations on earth - and look how many Scots have had their hands on the levers of power in recent years! If they leave, they'll be down there with the tiny nations, minnows without any influence at all.
At the moment, Scottish politicos get a place on the bridge of a great ocean going liner. With indepence, they get their hands on the oars of a rowing boat.
Ah, but, Salmond & Co are hoping they'll get a leg-up onto the bridge of SS Europa after independence. When in fact, Scottish independence will accelerate the break-up of the UK into the regions long planned by the EU for direct rule from Brussels.
We must not under-estimate the impact of the political changes taking place on the 1st of November this year – Westminster will be an even smaller and less significant puppet jumping to the tune of the EU than it currently is. Direct rule is coming; for England and its regions, and for the regions of Wales, N.I, and Scotland.