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May 6, 2007 at 09:14:24

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE

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The Scottish Nationalist Party has taken the most votes in the election here and Scotland is shell shocked.

Whilst there is no question that Scotland will suddenly leave the United Kingdom a seismic event has occured.

When I was a kid they were the * Tartan Tories*, meaning a bunch of small minded Scottish Conservatives. Not now.

Their leader Alex Salmond is a sharp, witty, urbane man who will cause the political establishment in London serious concern. He has promised a referendum on independence within 4 years.

Will it happen?..I dont know...no one does..people are wandering about Edinburgh with silly expressions. I will keep OPED informed.

What happened? Scotland has voted Labour since 1964 ..solidly.

Even when Thatcher won a landslide in England she only got 3 votes here!

The gorgon never impressed anyone north of the border and the Labour party took us for granted.

Then came Blair. He romped home here. We loved him .

I met him..shook his hand. " Go for it Tony" I said.

And not....." Dont go to war you oily bas&ar*"!

IRAQ. Thats what done it.

I am so proud of the people of Scotland I could burst.

'Hamish ' is an antiwar writer socialist- scientist and musician living in Scotland.

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Robert Chapman is greatly interested in developing political awareness among as many people as possible.
Robert ChapmanRobert Chapman is greatly interested in developing political awareness among as many people as possible.

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE

While I share Hamish' contempt for Blair's using New Labour to effect the recrudesence of British Imperialism, the wide-spread voting irregularities in the last Scots' election would have rightfully invalidated the results in most countries.

The poor administration of the Scots' election is yet another black mark against Anglo-American's arrogance in exporting what they cannot administer domestically: democracy.

Robert Chapman

by Robert Chapman (28 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 556 comments) on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 2:26:16 PM

'Hamish ' is an antiwar writer socialist- scientist and musician living in Scotland.
Hamish'Hamish ' is an antiwar writer socialist- scientist and musician living in Scotland.

Counted Out

The ballot paper was odd and complicated and a lot got it wrong.

Embarrassing for our famed level of literacy.

I dont suspect a plot a la Florida but it was uncomfortable...my local representative won by less than the spoiled ballots!

There will be court action.

by Hamish (45 articles, 0 quicklinks, 68 diaries, 210 comments) on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 12:42:08 AM

The author lives in a small village in central Europe and has been active in the local workers movement for nearly 3 decades.

Globalism knows no borders, why should we ?
Tony ForestThe author lives in a small village in central Europe and has been active in the local workers movement for nearly 3 decades.

Globalism knows no borders, why should we ?

Please do keep us posted

Seperation is inevitable, I say. But then where would England put all the nuclear waste ?

by Tony Forest (7 articles, 18 quicklinks, 166 diaries, 1429 comments) on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 2:42:58 PM

Carol V. Hamilton has a Ph.D. in English from Berkeley and teaches at the University of Pittsburgh. She also writes for History News Network (hnn.us) and CommonDreams.org.
Carol V. HamiltonCarol V. Hamilton has a Ph.D. in English from Berkeley and teaches at the University of Pittsburgh. She also writes for History News Network (hnn.us) and CommonDreams.org.

Right on!

I'm glad to read this. I didn't know that Thatcher was so unpopular in Scotland or that the current Scottish Nationalist leader was so enlightened. I'm of Scots descent myself, so I always take an interest. Certainly, Blair provided Bush with an unfortunate international legitimacy for the war in--or rather, on--Iraq. Please keep us informed.

by Carol V. Hamilton (15 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 28 comments) on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 3:29:47 PM

'Hamish ' is an antiwar writer socialist- scientist and musician living in Scotland.
Hamish'Hamish ' is an antiwar writer socialist- scientist and musician living in Scotland.

Good old Salmond

Salmond was the only major figure who opposed the bombing in Yugoslavia.

He has promised to bring the troops home ASAP.

I believe him without hesitation.

by Hamish (45 articles, 0 quicklinks, 68 diaries, 210 comments) on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 12:31:54 AM

Been around the block a few times.
Blue PilgrimBeen around the block a few times.

Who shall be the first to declare themselves free?

Scotland or Vermont?

by Blue Pilgrim (0 articles, 3 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 997 comments) on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 4:30:32 PM

Young retired yank of 59 living in the highlands o Scotland. Been out of the old country for 20 some years now. I'm with the Dali Lama, kindness is the only thing that will work. LOVE cycling on or off road. My wife is a wonderful girl from Manchester England.We're haven fun.
davyYoung retired yank of 59 living in the highlands o Scotland. Been out of the old country for 20 some years now. I'm with the Dali Lama, kindness is the only thing that will work. LOVE cycling on or off road. My wife is a wonderful girl from Manchester England.We're haven fun.

Scotland

Hamish, wish I could share your optimism. It's beginning to look like the next year will be taken up by infighting and bickering. This has gererally been my experience with Scottish management, being RIGHT is more important than anything. Naturally I agree re: Tony B. He could have gone down as one of the greats, now he's that commander guy's minion. Here's hoping someone will remember it really is about us people. Davy, Yank X pat of 23 years in the highlands and dearly loved and appreciated every minute of it. If we finally go to war against america :-) I'll be wearing the kilt.

by davy (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 240 comments) on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 1:53:06 AM

Missy Beattie lives in New York City. She's written for National Public Radio and Nashville Life Magazine. An outspoken critic of the Bush Administration and the war in Iraq, she's a member of Gold Star Families for Peace. She completed a novel last year, but since the death of her nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Chase J. Comley, in Iraq on August 6,'05, she has been writing political articles.
Missy Comley BeattieMissy Beattie lives in New York City. She's written for National Public Radio and Nashville Life Magazine. An outspoken critic of the Bush Administration and the war in Iraq, she's a member of Gold Star Families for Peace. She completed a novel last year, but since the death of her nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Chase J. Comley, in Iraq on August 6,'05, she has been writing political articles.

Bush sinks Blair

And anything Blairian. And Bush is sinking the USA. The surge is a failure. Anbar Province is wracked with violence as is Baghdad. The first week of May has been deadly for Americans and Iraqis.

Go, Scotland. And go, Paul. Keep writing. You have a witty, intelligent style.

by Missy Comley Beattie (163 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 47 comments) on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:21:18 AM