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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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True indeed, though they have had 90+ years to do it.
Scotland is SO integrated as a subset of the british economy, that I don’t see how a non-british scotland is going to function, though I don’t know demographics which would indicate what sort of tax base Scotland contributes to westminster now, and/or if british government expenses in scotland alone operate at a net loss.
Also, who will get the oil platforms?
BP and Shell will get the platforms. If I were Scotland, I’d hold out for a big slice of revenue.
Maybe, but I'm sure Her Majesty's servants would never admit that. Actually, an air gun dealer claims the Walther LP53 air pistol was used for the 007 promotional portrait because it looked cool (which it does), while a reader asserts that Connery "attended the photo shoot for the film, but he did not have the original gun with him. He was loaned an air pistol belonging to one of the photo shoot people."
BTW, if Scotland declares its independence, they can probably count on the U.S. recognizing it as independence without even asking the British Government what it thinks. Or do Scots need to convert to Islam to receive that privilege?
I believe that if the people of Scotland truly wish to be independent, that they should be independent, and feel the same way about the Basque in Spain and France and the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq. However, the U.S. government can’t immediately recognize a new nation in the face of opposition from so many countries in its continent, including several of our allies.
“England may be the ones getting the better deal in the bargain having the heavily welfare-dependent Scotland cut loose.” I think you’re right.
“Local Hero” is a freakin’ awesome movie.
Hawthorn wrote:
> One wonders exactly what Scotland would gain from independence <
Maybe pursue the Laborites’ dream of a socialist utopia”
You mean Luddites,..Yes?
Great Scot!
Who can fathom Foggy Bottom thinking ?
Follow it up with “Trainspotting.” That’ll be like a good shot of ice water, or battery acid, in the face. =8-0>
“Local Hero” is a freakin’ awesome movie. “
We have so much in common ...won’t you marry me ? ; )
That's my understanding as well. Similar deal in Canada --- which is why Quebec backed off independence when they realized they would not be able to sponge off the rest of the country anymore.
Now honestly, who would leave the Bahamas for Scotland, no matter how independent it is?
(Oh wait, wrong thread...)
To get away from Shannon?
Well, it seems to me that if you go from the Bahamas to Scotland you’re getting closer to Shannon.
Good point. I want to go to the Bahamas!
How many times has Scotland gained it’s freedom?
Has Wales ever been free?
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