tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post4344005767368289637..comments2017-11-01T07:57:32.409+00:00Comments on Reporting the Referendum: Economic case for Scottish independence: the economic factsReporting the referendumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-86683007450585587032014-09-11T01:54:11.790+01:002014-09-11T01:54:11.790+01:00May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fear...May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-22055869812877133362014-09-11T01:53:00.712+01:002014-09-11T01:53:00.712+01:00May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fear...May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-79605550275765430942014-09-02T16:41:52.573+01:002014-09-02T16:41:52.573+01:00Brilliant, insightful comment. Thanks for setting ...Brilliant, insightful comment. Thanks for setting aside the time it must have taken to post it. I've said it before and I'll say it again: we're remarkably lucky to be living at this time in our country's history and it's important that we all put proper, adult thought into this momentous decision in a way that means we'll be proud to relate to our children and theirs what small part we played in shaping the nation they inherit from us. You'll be able to tell them about that time you sneered at a spelling mistake made by someone you'd never met. You should come out from behind the cloak of anonymity to take what would be well-earned praise for that contribution.Reporting the referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-27783733599638823802014-09-02T13:16:09.932+01:002014-09-02T13:16:09.932+01:00What about people who can't spell?What about people who can't spell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-90895941362980026542014-08-30T14:48:28.392+01:002014-08-30T14:48:28.392+01:00Found this in a newspaper article:
SHIPBUILDING
...Found this in a newspaper article:<br /><br />SHIPBUILDING <br />in Scotland has a <br />I bright future after <br />independence, according <br />to some of the industry's <br />strongest and most <br />enduring supporters. <br />Veterans of the legendary Upper <br />Clyde Shipyards work-in of the <br />1970s have declared their support <br />for a Yes vote. <br />The seven workers were <br />among those who took over the <br />running of five Clyde shipyards <br />under the leadership of Jimmy <br />Reid and forced Edward Heath's <br />Tory government to back down <br />over closure. <br />Their action at the time received <br />massive media attention which <br />generated worldwide sympathy <br />and support. Now the workers have come back together to write an <br />open letter pointing out that<br />independence will give Scotland <br />a strong and diverse shipbuilding <br />industry. <br />David Torrance, who was a <br />member of the Upper Clyde <br />Shipbuilders Co-ordinating <br />Committee and a former shop <br />steward at the Govan yard, said: <br />"When we were in the UCS, there <br />were four yards building world <br />class ships. <br />"Now, after years of decline, a <br />Yes vote is about giving the yards a <br />new start and a healthy future and <br />bringing the powers to do it from <br />London to Scotland." <br />And another Co-ordinating <br />Committee member, Jimmy <br />Cloughey, commented: "When <br />we have power to direct our <br />industries as we did in the UCS, <br />the shipyards on the Clyde will <br />have a more fulfilling future if <br />there is a policy of diversification <br />and commercial shipbuilding." <br />Another one of the group is Belty <br />Kennedy, a telephone supervisor <br />who refused to disconnect <br />phones when the work-in began. <br />She said: "Of course the work <br />in the Clyde's shipyards will <br />continue after a Yes vote. <br />It's the workers who guarantee <br />that shipbuilding will thrive <br />when we are independent, and <br />who should get the respect they' <br />deserve."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-84536846288529183302014-08-25T11:18:04.743+01:002014-08-25T11:18:04.743+01:00Good (I hope). Whichever way you've decided, y...Good (I hope). Whichever way you've decided, you've put thought into it and we should all realise that they way we are conducting this debate is, overwhelmingly, doing us proud in the eyes of the world: http://reportingthereferendum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/the-process-of-doing-ourselves-proud.html. Reporting the referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-64106034406881756002014-08-24T20:28:43.928+01:002014-08-24T20:28:43.928+01:00This 'undecided woman' has made up her min...This 'undecided woman' has made up her mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-66274591400682673502014-08-13T13:38:28.171+01:002014-08-13T13:38:28.171+01:00I worked in shipbuilding on the lower Clyde in the...I worked in shipbuilding on the lower Clyde in the late 70's and there were numerous yards there, now reduced to just 1. Upper Clyde was the same with thousands of men employed there. The amount of jobs now, in shipbuilding 0n upper and lower Clyde is less than 10% of the previous amount. A reduction achieved under the Union. If you think for 1 minute that the rest of these jobs will be safe in the Union, you need to speak to a shrink, and soon. The Unions' track record is nothing short of abysmal.Jimmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-14639484242224955852014-08-08T11:50:36.616+01:002014-08-08T11:50:36.616+01:00you didn't watch the video then......you didn't watch the video then......<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-58206449595801315592014-08-07T16:08:25.460+01:002014-08-07T16:08:25.460+01:00Oh, and you do realise that GERS is independently ...Oh, and you do realise that GERS is independently verified. This is all pretty much fact. Not spin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-88684288224874171072014-08-07T16:07:23.894+01:002014-08-07T16:07:23.894+01:00"In MY opinion if a YES vote goes thru then t..."In MY opinion if a YES vote goes thru then there will be NUMEROUS companies closing."<br />Possibly. However, it is also possible that many companies can be enticed to settle in an independent Scotland due to more favorable conditions. Isle of Man being an example.<br /><br />"Shipbuilding and lots of other industries that rely on UK government contracts will cease and possibly close down."<br />There was no guarantee to start with that shipbuilding would remain or gain further contracts from the UK. However, I can see an upsurge in demand for Clyde built ships when and if Scotland starts advertising its capability abroad. <br /><br />"There is NO country in the world that outsources its high tech, national security, defense industry contracts and the rUK will be no exception"<br />Ah. Is that why international arms trade is non existent? Because they all manufacture their own weapons?<br /><br />rUK can keep their contracts. I'm positive Scotland will find its way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-37549341892644084692014-08-07T14:44:53.555+01:002014-08-07T14:44:53.555+01:00Not at all, I think it's important that people...Not at all, I think it's important that people look at things from both sides but I after the research I have done I am now fully convinced that we would be much better off as independent nation. Keep up the good work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837673659435791254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-46824540553236962712014-08-07T11:37:44.129+01:002014-08-07T11:37:44.129+01:00Thanks for that. Would you mind if I quoted you in...Thanks for that. Would you mind if I quoted you in future posts? I think it's vital that we encourage people to do their own reading and they'll be more likely to do that if they hear stories like yours.Reporting the referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-37591479043943339332014-08-07T11:36:02.027+01:002014-08-07T11:36:02.027+01:00Can you not see it on Youtube at https://www.youtu...Can you not see it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W8cKHcZn60 ?Reporting the referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-45035178468972313422014-08-07T10:31:56.860+01:002014-08-07T10:31:56.860+01:00Excellent video & explanation. This puts thing...Excellent video & explanation. This puts things in black & white, I was initially a no voter but over the past 6 months spent researching the benefits of both sides of the argument, I am now a definite Yes voter. It's time we broke free and took care of our own matters. The inequality in the UK is despicable. A great quote that really put things in perspective that I heard from an Aberdonian on why she was voting yes: "When I look out to see all I see is oil rigs but when I look inland all I see is food banks!" <br />Scotland should be run by the Scottish for the Scottish, it's the only way we make sure we put our people first.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837673659435791254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-56343811585100464062014-07-25T12:58:30.603+01:002014-07-25T12:58:30.603+01:00I can't see videoI can't see videoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-71695293591560857662014-07-21T13:26:02.427+01:002014-07-21T13:26:02.427+01:00Great report. Scotland would be daft to vote no. W...Great report. Scotland would be daft to vote no. Wish i could convince people who are to scared of change..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114283993185426589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-3823798020191050262014-07-16T20:40:35.684+01:002014-07-16T20:40:35.684+01:00Really chief, either you never watched the video o...Really chief, either you never watched the video or you're just stuck with narrow minded views about our beautiful country, either way you'd be as well staying at home on referendum day<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-25584781705021544942014-07-10T14:16:46.341+01:002014-07-10T14:16:46.341+01:00Business for Scotland is well known for having a P...Business for Scotland is well known for having a PRO SNP standpoint. Its fairly obvious that they are simply swallowing every word that the SNP say. There are absolutely ZERO facts for voting yes since this situation has NEVER been approached before... In MY opinion if a YES vote goes thru then there will be NUMEROUS companies closing. Shipbuilding and lots of other industries that rely on UK government contracts will cease and possibly close down. There is NO country in the world that outsources its high tech, national security, defense industry contracts and the rUK will be no exception..... rUK will stop at the Carlisle border and so will the contracts....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-89503003245447182792014-07-08T17:21:39.453+01:002014-07-08T17:21:39.453+01:00Thanks for the comment. My experience is that peop...Thanks for the comment. My experience is that people are gobsmacked when they understand that these are facts that nobody disputes. But there's only ten weeks to go so please share the video with has many people as you can.Reporting the referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-78062814461984213142014-07-08T17:18:56.961+01:002014-07-08T17:18:56.961+01:00We'll all look back with pride at the effort a...We'll all look back with pride at the effort and thought we put into things, I'm sure, no matter which side we're on. As long as we all feel that both sides did their best to consider, honestly and with proper consideration, the other's arguments, we'll have done our duty by our children. Thanks for playing your part.Reporting the referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645619214698402809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-82219879210716906752014-07-05T21:13:23.463+01:002014-07-05T21:13:23.463+01:00this vote yes campaign is a load o pish palthis vote yes campaign is a load o pish palAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-20298061290350148672014-07-04T20:12:20.430+01:002014-07-04T20:12:20.430+01:00Brilliant video! Shows just how strong Scottish bu...Brilliant video! Shows just how strong Scottish businesses are when a part of the UK. A great reason to vote no and keep Scottish business booming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1199713804451666964.post-21122269372933601832014-06-10T22:15:32.873+01:002014-06-10T22:15:32.873+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com