Monday, February 11, 2013

Go Scotland! Be Free!

 

I’ve written before about independence movements in Europe. Not only are we going to see the European Union crack up and fall apart in the near future (thought timing this kind of thing is virtually impossible) but we find that regions within European nations are themselves ready to secede from the “mother country.” Probably the most well known of these is Catalonia, which is the economic power house for Spain, but has its own language and is tired of being drained by the rest. In Italy, we have the growing Venetian independence party wanting to re-establish the Republic of Venice. This is an exciting time to watch the news and possibly see more manageable and prosperous countries emerge!

Closer to home, we also have Scotland seriously considering separating from Britain and no longer being part of the United Kingdom. How likely is such secession? Likely enough that the government of Great Britain has begun making threats.

“The pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP) that runs Scotland’s devolved government plans to hold a referendum on the politically sensitive and emotionally charged subject next year, and has played down the impact of a ‘Yes’ vote on Scotland’s international status. But the 57-page legal opinion – drafted for the British government by two leading independent experts on international law – said the implications could be far-reaching. The overwhelming weight of international precedent suggested Scotland would be legally deemed a ‘new state,’ it said – a scenario that would force it to re-apply to join international bodies such as the EU, the United Nations and NATO. ‘If Scotland became independent, only the “remainder of the UK” would automatically continue to exercise the same rights, obligations and powers under international law as the UK currently does, and would not have to re-negotiate existing treaties or re-apply for membership of international organizations,’ the government said.”

I can only hope that the Scottish people reply, “You promise?”

Why would Scotland want to be part of NATO? Do the Scottish people feel left out and deprived at the thought of not having a role in supporting Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorists in Libya, Syria, and elsewhere? I can’t imagine how it could be considered attractive to support troops all over North Africa and the Middle East. Why on earth would anyone feel threatened by the possibility of losing NATO membership? Why would they even bother to re-apply?

19 comments:

  1. Let me get this straight, they are going to kick Scotland out of the EU, UN and NATO???
    What was it that Brehr Rabbit said? Brehr Fox, PLEASE don't throw me in that briar!

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  2. Should say "Briar Patch!"

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  3. Somebody needs to break free somewhere and show the fence sitters its feasible.

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    1. Many countries and individuals helped the American Colonies break free from Great Britian. Hopefully
      folks will stand up and help Scotland.

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    2. Many people I am sure, don't know about nations these days.

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  4. I had a 7 g-grandfather who was named Marjoribanks from Scotland. We call him "George the Jacobite." The British took him in the Jacobite rebellion, stripped him of all his possessions, put him in chains and sent him to the colonies as a slave. I never tire of quoting the Marjoribanks/Marchbanks motto, Nunquam Non Paratus, "Never Not Prepared." My older son has been to Scotland twice in recent years and produced outstanding photos of castles, etc. I am a Scot at heart. They could set a good example for the fence sitters by seceding.

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    1. They could set a good example for the fence sitters by seceding.

      Yes, Sir.

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  5. I may be wrong, but I tell my children that the St. Andrew's Cross flag pictured in this post's mast-head was the basis for the Confederate Battle Flag. I think I'll buy one to fly. Go Scotland-Be Free.

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    1. They are those that debate this, but I think that it is too much of a coincidence for it not to be, among other facts.

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  6. Well, I found this on Lew Rockwell's site and my atrial fibrillation threatened to put me back in the hospital. I can't help it. Those people who fought for Freedom thrill the hell out of me and I am proud that a string of my ancestors are among them. As are yours.

    http://www.lewrockwell.com/dieteman/dieteman44.html

    He says, "The Left certainly hates the Confederate flag because it is "the flag of a stateless nation" that, despite its military surrender, has never surrendered its spirit.

    Perhaps the Left also despises the St. Andrew's Cross because of Andrew's very name — it means "manly" in Greek. Post-modern, relativist western civilization simply cannot abide the concept of manliness."

    My first son is named Andrew and I remember now that I sent him this article before his last trip to Scotland.

    "...has never surrendered its spirit." And never will.

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    1. "...has never surrendered its spirit." And never will.

      One correction, if you don't mind and that being SHALL!:) Boy was my mother a stickler on that.

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    2. My mother was a stickler on taking correction with good grace and so I shall. Thanks.

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    3. Nothing wrong with will, but shall will get it done!:)

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    4. Hmmmm, actually maybe it should be shall shall get it done.:)

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  7. I think it would be wonderful if Scotland separated from Britain, then at least, centuries, CENTURIES, of Scots trying to get out from under Britain's tyranny will not have died in vain.
    I'm with Horace, I'm a Scot at heart.
    Damn English.
    Miss Violet

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