A predictable, yet ultimately insignificant loss. That the Scott did so well towards Independence is indeed a sign of the times. But Allegiances don’t change without causes dire, and had the English had a more intolerable attitude there would be no contestant in the case for Independence except with the English.
As for the Risks, I find it laughable how vastly overstated they were by various men of power worried needlessly about their vast investments and global financial empires being ticked by a slightly more diverse legal landscape.
Would it have hurt the economy of Scotland? seriously i doubt it, although that very much depended upon the subsequent will of the Scottish people and government towards internalal and domestic trade. Frankly if the Scot’s can’t trust themselves they have no business trusting the English either.
Like with the Quebecois, the issue is not a simple cut or a clear one.
Every one favors independence in the abstract. Making it work - a lot of issues have to be resolved for that to happen.
Its not like you can check “yes” on the ballot and expect roses and champagne in the morning.
If the Scots vote for independence will Cameron invade the country and kill a half million to rein them back in? I did hear he was a big fan of the murdering railroad lawyer from Illinois.