Mike I’m under no ellusion on the task we face in independence but I have a rather simple view on independence that is, no matter what we should be independent. People who say why be independent then join the EU miss the point. As things stand the English voters took Scotland out of the EU, as an independent country we would decide if we are in or out.
The thing is Brydo, Scotland did not vote to remain in the EU, neither did NI, nor did England and Wales vote to leave!
There was only one referendum, for the whole of the UK, and anyone voting in this referendum validated it, & therefore the result, just as they did in the 2014 referendum in Scotland.
You may not agree, but the problem with the SNP is not just the desire to hold another referendum against the backdrop of a ‘once in a lifetime ‘ referendum held only six and a bit years ago, but the anti English, anti UK Government, anti Tory rhetoric they pursue in their drive for independence , which actually alienates them amongst many people south of the border.
They are undoubtedly the ‘nasty’ party, but they are not Scotland, which is a well liked and well respected family member of the UK family , but is being tainted by the hatred generated by this bunch of charlatans.
I, and many like me, are not averse to Scotland eventually gaining Independence, ( just like children leaving home and branching out on their own, which is hard for the parents, but we wish them good luck & God speed ) however , it must be when the time is right ie when the economic conditions are right such that families are not going to suffer hardship, and when the hatred subsides , also, when an overwhelming majority of the electorate understand the huge costs and sacrifices they will make, but are still happy to leave the UK family and branch out on their own, and by mutual consent, but I can’t see this happening whilst the SNP continue with their hate campaign against the UK?