Monthly Archives: October 2016

NO….You Cannot have a Referendum!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by auldacquaintance

No…You cannot have a referendum! No…You shall not leave the Union. No..You cannot have a choice. NO means NO… What part of that do you not get? We will tell you what you can and cannot do… Live with it. … Continue reading →

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Hello Mr No

Posted on October 31, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Hello Mr No   Hello Mr No. How do you do When you can’t see the sun for the rain falls on you   Hello Mr NO You dependable slave who clings to a flag that is torn and blood … Continue reading →

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Those That Cannot Be Persuaded

Posted on October 26, 2016 by auldacquaintance

In the ongoing debate between those who are for Scottish Independence and those who are vehemently opposed to it, much time, effort and useless words are written and said. For those who frequent Social Media or who comment on newspaper … Continue reading →

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Should YES become NO?

Posted on October 23, 2016 by auldacquaintance

  A few days ago the Scottish Government proposed a new Draft Referendum Bill which will allow Scotland to proceed if necessary to a fresh Scottish Independence Referendum. As part of this draft Referendum Bill they are seeking public consultation … Continue reading →

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VOTE UK OK!

Posted on October 22, 2016 by auldacquaintance

I will keep this short and sweet. Given all the uncertainty over Brexit just now, and with the possibility of another Scottish Independence referendum in the not too distant future. Let us look at that ballot paper, but let us … Continue reading →

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Indyref2…..Why it may not happen

Posted on October 21, 2016 by auldacquaintance

“Talking up indyref2 is irresponsible economic vandalism. Our country is divided enough – don’t divide us again First Minister”, says Kezia Dugdale. UK Govt is saying only a party majority win in a Holyrood election earns a mandate. “Theresa May … Continue reading →

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Nearly Time to Go

Posted on October 19, 2016 by auldacquaintance

After almost exactly 5 years since I began this blog. 5 years that have seen me make almost 500 posts and reached 101,000 visitors and quarter of a million views, it is almost time for it to go. It has … Continue reading →

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I am a Scots Nationalist

Posted on October 17, 2016 by auldacquaintance

I am Scottish and proud to be Scottish. I believe in Scotland and in my fellow Scots wherever they may happen to be in the world. I am also a Scottish Nationalist, or should I say a Scottish Internationalist? The … Continue reading →

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The Times They are a Changin(with SNP Warning)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Being offered the choice between a Hard Brexit and a Soft Brexit is like being being given the choice between whether you want constipation or diarrhoea  . Neither option is either desirable or wanted. Yet this is exactly what Scots … Continue reading →

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Fear Factor 10

Posted on October 16, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Well there we have it, the SNP conference is at an end for another year. Unless you were actually there,which I wasn’t, (not being a member) , then you would have been very lucky to actually know much of what … Continue reading →

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