Monthly Archives: July 2013

Better Together wheels out new political economic expert

Posted on July 19, 2013 by auldacquaintance

In a major blow to Alex Salmond and the YES campaign, Better Together wheeled out a major expert to decry Scottish Independence. The following are direct quotes attributed to them. “I am a proud, patriotic Scot, passionate about my heritage … Continue reading →

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A few too many shandys

Posted on July 14, 2013 by auldacquaintance

Most of the time I find myself in agreement with Stephen Noon, chief strategist for the Yes Campaign. His articles and analyses are more often than not spot on. However, today after reading his contribution to the Scotsmans Scotland on … Continue reading →

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Colonial Mail Bomb

Posted on July 11, 2013 by auldacquaintance

Its hard to put into words my feelings of disbelief and outrage at the sheer effrontery and downright arrogance of Ukania, on seeing the news last night of the latest threat made by the British establishment against an Independent Scotland, … Continue reading →

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Would You Believe it?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by auldacquaintance

The Scotsmans Scotland on Sunday poll showed up some interesting results. Scotland on Sunday poll Wednesday, 10 July 2013 Is the tone of the Better Together campaign in the independence referendum too negative? Yes 3374 (10%) No 29022 (90%) This … Continue reading →

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You’re All Dooomed! Doomed We Tell Ya!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by auldacquaintance

Doctor Doom rose wearily up to the podium one last time, to tell the masses the Great news, the Positive Case for the Union had at last been found. He raised his darkened eyebrows, and peered through his glasses, under … Continue reading →

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Pure Gallus

Posted on July 9, 2013 by auldacquaintance

Sunday the 7th of July, reminded us one simple understated fact. It’s gallus to be Scots. Two Scots, both who have for different reasons had to withstand more vitriol and slagging than any human being should be subjected to, both … Continue reading →

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miscellaneous

Posted on July 5, 2013 by auldacquaintance

At a time when our MPs and Msps are mostly all in holiday mode, its a bit of a dry season for commentary on the Scottish independence debate. So I will be watching Andy Murrays progress in the Wimbledon semi … Continue reading →

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