[wildcard_redneck]

Further proof that the best of Scotland emigrated and left nothing but pond scum in the gene pool of the home country.

[LoneRangerMassachusetts]

Further proof that the best of Scotland emigrated and left nothing but pond scum in the gene pool of the home country.

More like the peasants got thrown out of Scotland during the Highland clearances. The lairds traded crofters (farmers) for sheep. This was not voluntary on the part of those ejected. Those left behind to tend to the sheep and woolen industry were not viewed as troublemakers and were content with a meager share of the pie. They became Scotland's modern socialists.