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Violence in Glasgow as loyalists attack pro-independence supporters
The UK Guardian ^ | 9/19/14 | Libby Brooks

Posted on 09/19/2014 6:16:22 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion

There were angry scenes in Glasgow on Friday night as a group of young pro-union supporters clashed with pro-independence supporters who had been gathering in George Square throughout the day.

Police acted to separate a small group of pro-independence supporters from a group of skinheads believed to have marched from the loyalist pub the Louden Tavern in nearby Duke Street.

Individuals argued over the referendum result and a chorus of Rule Britannia was countered by Flower of Scotland.

As the evening wore on, and the yes supporters dispersed, more loyalists converged on the square, many of them draped in union flags.

(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: scotland
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Most importantly, Cameron has walked back his promise of an independence vote in Parliament.
1 posted on 09/19/2014 6:16:23 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Gritty city.

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2 posted on 09/19/2014 6:17:06 PM PDT by Mears
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Don’t Feed The Animals. You’ll regret it.


3 posted on 09/19/2014 6:17:40 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Don't just stand there! Help fight political correctness!)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

4 posted on 09/19/2014 6:18:53 PM PDT by VitacoreVision
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To: FlingWingFlyer

I think the vote in Scotland was the opening salvo of many around the world.

This battle pits an older generation with vested interests on the dole against a younger generation whose future is being taken from them. It will be played out in Scotland, throughout Europe - and when the financial crisis hits - in our own country. Pensions are unsustainable, Obamacare is unsustainable, etc.

This is worth reading and thinking about.

I don’t have a side in the Scotland events. I try to be on the side of independence and responsibility everywhere though.


5 posted on 09/19/2014 6:22:43 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion ( "I didn't leave the Central Oligarchy Party. It left me." - Ronaldus Maximus)
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Gritty city.

Trainspotting was filmed there.

6 posted on 09/19/2014 6:23:34 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Thank you for self-censoring.)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion
There were angry scenes in Glasgow on Friday night as a group of young pro-union supporters clashed with pro-independence supporters who had been gathering in George Square throughout the day.

I wonder if they call the loyalists Torries, like they did in America?

7 posted on 09/19/2014 6:30:06 PM PDT by Mark17 (So we tanned his hide when he died Clyde and that's it hanging on the shed. Altogether now.)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Why would there be an independce vote in Parliament?


8 posted on 09/19/2014 6:30:09 PM PDT by Impy (Think for yourself)
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a chorus of Rule Britannia was countered by Flower of Scotland.

riot, Scotland style.

9 posted on 09/19/2014 6:30:46 PM PDT by blueplum
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>> pro-independence supporters vs a group of skinheads

Imagine that...


10 posted on 09/19/2014 6:44:17 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion
he Daily Mail did a piece today claiming that one in four Americans want their state to break away.I don't want my state to break away...I want other states to do so and my state stay with its Marxist pals like NY,VT,IL,CA,etc.

Then I'd move.

11 posted on 09/19/2014 6:46:35 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Islamopobia:The Irrational Fear Of Being Beheaded)
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“Why would there be an independce vote in Parliament?”

It was promised earlier.


12 posted on 09/19/2014 7:15:57 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion ( "I didn't leave the Central Oligarchy Party. It left me." - Ronaldus Maximus)
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“...marched from the loyalist pub....”

Yep, I suspected adult beverages would be involved.


13 posted on 09/19/2014 7:25:32 PM PDT by proxy_user
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This is Scotland. Adult beverages are always involved.

CC


14 posted on 09/19/2014 7:33:23 PM PDT by Captain Compassion
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

This story needs to be benchmarked against other Friday and Saturday nights in Glasgow, where a Glaswegian kiss is a head butt. Tough city, tough toughs.


15 posted on 09/19/2014 7:33:50 PM PDT by bjc (Show me the data!)
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Huh.

Turns out Scotland is full of “Amish” — who knew?


16 posted on 09/19/2014 7:36:24 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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It is a tough city divided already along religious lines. Add this.


17 posted on 09/19/2014 7:37:56 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion ( "I didn't leave the Central Oligarchy Party. It left me." - Ronaldus Maximus)
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We’re entering an age of violence. Glad I’m armed for when the THUGS take over.


18 posted on 09/19/2014 7:41:50 PM PDT by Viennacon (Obola is a muslim terrorist)
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To: Steely Tom

Actually, it was Edinburgh. Yes, the more refined city:-)


19 posted on 09/19/2014 7:44:49 PM PDT by Riflema
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To: Mears
Gritty city.

Yeah Glasgow.....where the males keel over with heart attacks around age 55...

due to living on bacon saussage "butties" ...

Bacon Butty - Merchant City - Glasgow

4 Reviews of Bacon Butty "Latched onto High Street train station, the Bacon Butty is essentially a small counter, offering a triple heart bypass in a bun.

Or inside inch thick white bread soaked in raw egg and deep fried in oil.

20 posted on 09/19/2014 7:52:37 PM PDT by spokeshave (He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people,)
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