Posted on 02/24/2008 7:08:31 PM PST by Clintonfatigued
The 77-year-old former James Bond actor, who lives in the Bahamas, says Scotland is "within touching distance" of achieving independence.
Writing for the Scottish Sunday Express, Sir Sean praises the work of the SNP government which gained power in the devolved parliament last year.
He has been the SNP's most high-profile supporter, donating thousands to funds.
Sir Sean, who was born in Edinburgh, has previously sworn not to return to the country until it is independent.
In the article, Sir Sean praises Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and the work of the SNP government since it came into power in May 2007.
Sir Sean writes: "I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality."
The first step towards achieving this was winning Scotland right to a separate parliament in 1997 and the second was electing an SNP Government last year, the actor says.
"I believe we have what it takes to take the third step, and I am convinced it will happen in my lifetime."
In the article, Sir Sean also hails Scotland for securing its own parliament for the first time since the "parcel of rogues" sold its freedom in 1707.
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Fairly sure Elizabeth's father was John Duncan of Kennoway, Fife.(born 1822). Still working on it.
Just in time to be conquered by Islam in 20 years.
Don’t tell anyone but my Scot connection is my ggf, out of Edinborough - a Reid. He landed in Missouri. I’m just so proud - Reid ack!
Great, so they can quit sending their North Sea Oil money to London and start sending it straight to Brussels. Most of the best of Scotland got out to the colonies.
All this talk of oil and Scotland reminded me of a great Burt Lancaster film entitled LOCAL HERO . If you have never seen it , by all means check it out . 8 out if 10 stars .
I'm not sure that it benefits Scotland economically, but what the hell, they want a Scotland of Scots, by Scots and for Scots. It's understandable, and who knows, perhaps it will allow England to regain a sense of pride in being English rather than the always ambiguous and lately rather Muslim "British." It would be rather strange to lose the term "British" from our lexicon however. Of course Wales may stick with England.
It's fascinating to watch Europe devolve into ever smaller states. Belgium may not survive either.
I’ve heard claims that were it not for the socialists in Scotland, the UK could be nearly as economically conservative as the US. Anyone know if this is really true?
Big bump to a man who knows what he is talking about.
Scotland gets more back from London than they send in. A lot more.
Years back Indendence would have been a different story perhaps. Back when the River Clyde was full of shipyards. And when the yolk of socialism hadn't affected the souls of Scotlands sons and daughters.
Before the Heroin and the daily knifings. Back when the North sea was full of oil.
Besides, who do you think has been leading Britains government all these years? Scottish Socialists
Regards
Beat the eggwhite of nationalism till stiff enough to stand in peaks, mix in the *yolk of socialism, place in a hot oven for 1000 years and you get the souffle of the Scottish National Party.
*n.b. eggs must be organic
Aye, right you are.
It's a tradition. The Scottish Parliament voted itself out of existence in 1706 when England paid Scotland ₤398,085 which was supposed to be the Scot's share of English debt.
They should conduct themselves accordingly and make common cause, while preserving, developing, and applying their regional cultural traditions. Much as I like Connery, I would have thought he could maintain and advance a decent allegiance to both Scotland in particular and Britain in general.
Scotland and other parts of Britain need more eco-industry and a national trade policy of Britain being 'its own best market first', while finding a strong market for its exports to America.
What does the ‘PPK’ acronym stand for? police something or other?
Walther PPK. Its German acronymous name stands for Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell (Police Pistol Detective Model - implying it was more concealable than the original PP model and hence better suited to plainclothes or undercover work)
Actually, that is Police Pistol Criminal Model.
BTW, I’m apparently related (maternally) to the head of the Scottish Conservative Party. Goldie is a fairly obscure surname, and we’re all related. I’ve never contacted her to find out exactly how close a relation she is (probably a 2nd cousin). My Scot grandfather (whom I’m presuming would be either her uncle or granduncle) always had a strong anti-Socialist streak. He was a tool & die maker in NYC who fought like hell to keep labor unions out of his workplace.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabel_Goldie
I have friends who remember when you heard Scottish brogues around Kearny, NJ as late as the 1960s. Now, you need to Farla Portugues in Kearny, at least in the portion closest to Newark.
I doubt it.
The commercial and business entities are too closely tied to permit a parting.
“> One wonders exactly what Scotland would gain from independence <
Maybe pursue the Laborites’ dream of a socialist utopia?”
it is a socialist utopia.
Ah, go eat some cubby broccoli.
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