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Independent Scotland could not keep pound and join EU
Telegraph UK ^ | Tuesday, September 2, 2014 | Szu Ping Chan

Posted on 09/06/2014 5:32:30 AM PDT by SunkenCiv

In a blow to the Yes campaign, Olli Rehn, vice president of the European Parliament and former commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, said keeping the pound without consent from Westminster "would simply not be possible" because EU membership requires countries to have access to an independent central bank.

All three main political parties in Westminster have already slammed the door shut on a currency union between an independent Scotland and the rest of the UK. However, Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, has argued that this would not stop Scotland from using the pound anyway.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Germany; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: alexsalmond; europeanunion; eussr; scotland; scotlandyet; unitedkingdom
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To: snoringbear

The TV show, How It’s Made had a segment on haggis as made by a company named MacSween. The video is available on youtube. Worth a look if you are curious about haggis. They even make a microwaveable and vegetarian haggis.


21 posted on 09/06/2014 6:47:38 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: snoringbear
I've had haggis twice...each time indelibly stamped in my olfactory memory and taste buds..I'me fairly adventurous..like you..when it comes to food..but it's just not my cup of tea..but it's definitely something you should experience for yourself..especially if part of a special dining out experience..the presentation of the haggis is a big part of the whole experience..

BTW...I liked Vegemite. Duran's on my bucket list....is the smell/taste really as bad as they say? I've heard it compared to decomposing flesh...

22 posted on 09/06/2014 6:50:41 AM PDT by ken5050 ("One useless man is a shame, two are a law firm, three or more are a Congress".. John Adams)
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To: ken5050
I think I would have enjoyed haggis, but I don't care for lamb.

Never smelled a durian, but I do remember they are not allowed on the Singapore subway system,


23 posted on 09/06/2014 9:24:52 AM PDT by Darth Reardon (Is it any wonder I'm not the president?)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

Best reason yet.

Now we’ll have to see if an independent Scotland will throw out the bearded barbarians.

Doubtful if the EU would allow that.


24 posted on 09/06/2014 10:04:18 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: 353FMG

Fat chance, the SNP want MORE immigration to a ‘new’ Scotland.


25 posted on 09/06/2014 10:41:54 AM PDT by the scotsman (UK)
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To: ken5050

I love haggis, IF its done properly, the biggest problem usually is that its overcooked and left dry and heavy. It should always be light.


26 posted on 09/06/2014 10:44:11 AM PDT by the scotsman (UK)
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To: snoringbear

And what was your opinion of vegemite?


27 posted on 09/06/2014 11:06:19 AM PDT by driftless2 (For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.)
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To: the scotsman

Do muzzies in Scotland wear kilts and, if so, what color?


28 posted on 09/06/2014 11:13:45 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: driftless2

“And what was your opinion of vegemite?”

Well, let’s see. I’m thinking very salty axle grease might be a fair comparison. But, having never eaten axle grease it’s just a guess :)

The family and I lived in Shanghai for two years. While there, we spent a Christmas/New Years vacation in Australia once. Had a great time. Toured the Yarra Valley and enjoyed the fantastic wineries and cheese producers along the way. Aussies make some excellent feta I must say. But, I suppose it should be expected being the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece resides in the Melbourne area. Anyway, I’ll pass on the veggie-mite and will take the feta instead :)


29 posted on 09/06/2014 1:53:14 PM PDT by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: ken5050

“Duran’s on my bucket list....is the smell/taste really as bad as they say? I’ve heard it compared to decomposing flesh...”

Decomposing flesh is a good comparison. The smell is so foul that Singapore government has banned it from virtually every restaurant, hotel, club, etc. about the only place you can buy it is off some cart or in an open air market.


30 posted on 09/06/2014 4:54:52 PM PDT by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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