Kittymeister Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Taking this from the opposite viewpoint, I live in Scotland and the No vote has probably increased the likelihood that once my youngest Daughter has finished school, and always assuming that I can persuade Mrs Meister, then I shall probably move from Scotland. I'm just glad that my Grandmother had the foresight to give birth to my Mother in Kingstown, St. Vincent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 You epitomise everything bad here, and best place for you is Holland. On the contrary i think its you that carry that tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Not ashamed one little bit. I started to think I had made a mistake, but rest assured, after all the antics the last few days I am 100% happy in my decision. Was it the sashbash on Friday that convinced you that you'd done the right thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaddypeekey Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I had that explained to me. Basically wouldn't be able to look themselves in the mirror had they voted No, but on a selfish level, they're quite comfortable so happy enough the boat hasn't been rocked. I agree. On reflection, think I might be that guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Was it the sashbash on Friday that convinced you that you'd done the right thing? No Parky, but of course you already know that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 On the contrary i think its you that carry that tag. Of course you do, wouldn't expect anything less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Of course you do, wouldn't expect anything less. ha ha. If you are talking stereotypes then look no further than yourself BLUE Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 No Parky, but of course you already know that!!! Oh, so it was things people said on an internet messageboard? That trumped the sash bash and the "Vow" being shown to be a lie already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I returned to Scotland last year after 20 years or so abroad. It's been fantastic being back and we don't plan to move again (at least as far as I can see). We are in Glasgow and the buzz from the Commonwealth games followed by the excitement in the run up to the referndum has made this summer truly memorable. It's a shame the positive YES campaign only managed to get through to the majority of people in a few places (including of course Glasgow) - can't help but feel the trouble that broke out here on the Friday night was the bigoted manifestation of a lot of the negative aspects of the No campaign. The fact that people still have these views and these views pretty much rule their average day is pretty much the only thing I dislike about being back here. It's rather ironic that quite a few "professional" expats I have met share these bigoted views or at least have them boiling beneath the surface yet these are the ones who say they will never live in Scotland again - one of the few places that still seemingly allows bigotry to manifest amongst like minded soles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 What is the status on Flora? Bags still packed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 What is the status on Flora? Bags still packed? Off after Ryder Cup, Plinthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Off after Ryder Cup, Plinthy. Don't blame you. At least for a few years anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_matt Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) The Irish and Aussies I work with had to ask why we would vote no.My inlaws (aussies) couldnt believe it either. Then again, Aussies bottled their vote to become a republic (which had no risk at all) so they cant really criticise anyone. Edited September 25, 2014 by big_matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 My inlaws (aussies) couldnt believe it either. Then again, Aussies bottled their vote to become a republic (which had no risk at all) so they cant really criticise anyone. Wasn't it a two pronged question? Think it was a similar % to us, 45 / 55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Just checked and in 1999 Australia's population was around 11 million. More than double that now. Maybe a Q for another thread but is there another developing country in the world who's population has stagnated like Scotland's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Every single one of European pals simply cannot believe it. Then of course the jokes follow "Scotland the Brave - ho ho ho". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Every single one of European pals simply cannot believe it. Then of course the jokes follow "Scotland the Brave - ho ho ho". Yeah, had a few emails before the vote from pals in Scando, Balkans, Sweden and Eire. I've got the cringe alright now, the complete opposite to what the Unionists had before the vote. I might even just say next time I'm from Britain to save the embarrasment of saying Scotland first and them asking about the ref. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yeah, had a few emails before the vote from pals in Scando, Balkans, Sweden and Eire. I've got the cringe alright now, the complete opposite to what the Unionists had before the vote. I might even just say next time I'm from Britain to save the embarrasment of saying Scotland first and them asking about the ref. Aye, know what you mean. I've currently got a 'Teach yirsel an Irish Accent' book oot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Ma brother saw this on the telly over in Germany the other night. It's the Scottish-ish pub he goes to in Berlin (been a couple of times myself, they do a decent Monday night quiz in English). Anyway it looks like they were wanting a YES vote, although that was probably the case amongst the Scottish "hipster" demographic too... http://www.zdf.de/ZDFmediathek/beitrag/video/2242792/Nacht-der-Entscheidung#/beitrag/video/2242792/Nacht-der-Entscheidung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Ma brother saw this on the telly over in Germany the other night. It's the Scottish-ish pub he goes to in Berlin (been a couple of times myself, they do a decent Monday night quiz in English). Anyway it looks like they were wanting a YES vote, although that was probably the case amongst the Scottish "hipster" demographic too... http://www.zdf.de/ZDFmediathek/beitrag/video/2242792/Nacht-der-Entscheidung#/beitrag/video/2242792/Nacht-der-Entscheidung That was excellent. Reporter guy's a good laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm not saying I am from Scotland again at least for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I won't be back except to visit. Nothing for me in my line of work in Scotland. Massive opportunity lost when all the conditions were right for change. I know a lot of Oil guys out here in Asia who were all No. Working class guys from the East/North East. Seems their hamefolk mirrored their sentiments. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I would love to love back. Get ma weans in the car and away we go back up the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I was keeping Scotland on my list of 'next moves' but after that result, no chance. I really thought society there had turned a corner. It's not the empty headed bigots that I hate about Scotland. I grew up amongst those and I'm used to it. They don't realise that they're ridiculously misguided in their beliefs. In a way they're even victims. Election fodder for the labour party. No, the part of Scottish society I don't like is the comfortable middle classes. The rugger buggers. The private schoolers. That part of society is educated and savvy enough to know exactly what they were voting for. Even to see through the lies. But they still voted no to avoid rocking their comfortable little boats and knowingly shafted the poor. I don't want to be surrounded by people like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I won't be back except to visit. Nothing for me in my line of work in Scotland. Massive opportunity lost when all the conditions were right for change. I know a lot of Oil guys out here in Asia who were all No. Working class guys from the East/North East. Seems their hamefolk mirrored their sentiments. Sad. Quite a few of the Shell guys out here are all of the 'what's in it for me' variety, and were no voters. I think it goes with oil industry....bigger picture disnae matter, and the thought of 'creating a better society' means absolutely no shit to them. Apart from the oil people, ever other Scot I know out here is for independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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