Indicator Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Oh I don't know. It's a classic example of the criteria 16-17 yr olds are liable to use when coming to a decision which way to go should they get the vote. The fact that this particular gentleman is supposed to be over 50 says it all 25e Edited January 26, 2012 by Indicator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indicator Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I will be voting YES. Ha Ha... to which question ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 with or with out the european community and with out England stand up and be counted and assume your responsabilities life is hard? what is new? STRUGGLE is awareness and makes ambition. ambition just like dreams are free and is a good motivater for living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubands House Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) http://independenceforscotland.com/ Edited January 28, 2012 by Hubands House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubands House Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Now like a d-nd-e burds nacks polls go up and down but this.... sniffs nice.. .http://www.scottishsundayexpress.co.uk/posts/view/298664/Poll-Now-51-back-independence Stroll on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neutral Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 What does everyone think the figure should be to allow the vote to pass? A majority of those who vote or a majority of the whole eligable electorate? Personally I feel it has to be the later as the former could mean a Yes for independence with only 20-25% of the electorate backing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish i was Joe McGurn Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 It's funny that the 16 & 17 year old being allowed to vote has caused such a fuss with the unionists. The same ones that are happy for them to be shot at on foreign fields jut not good enough to put a X on a ballot paper. Shows what respect were meant to have for some people. They are the future and should be allowed to vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I think that the criteria should be an IQ test. In addition, people who have had too many claim benefits should be excluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indicator Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 It's funny that the 16 & 17 year old being allowed to vote has caused such a fuss with the unionists. The same ones that are happy for them to be shot at on foreign fields jut not good enough to put a X on a ballot paper. Shows what respect were meant to have for some people. Strange statement mate, I don't think anybody in the UK is happy for any British citizen to be shot or, what is more likely, blown to bits by ied's on foreign fields nor anywhere else for that matter. I'm quite happy for anyone in the (UK) armed forces to be allowed to vote once they have signed on the dotted line but, the system operating in Britain states that you get the vote at 18. When/if Scotland gets its independance the rule can be changed accordingly. I joined the armed forces at fifteen and a half but didn't get a vote until I was eighteen nor did I expect it. Do not see why it should be changed at this particular time just because it suits an SNP agenda. "Shows what respect were meant to have for some people." Don't know what that line is supposed to mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carse of Gowrie Saint Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 What does everyone think the figure should be to allow the vote to pass? A majority of those who vote or a majority of the whole eligable electorate? Personally I feel it has to be the later as the former could mean a Yes for independence with only 20-25% of the electorate backing it! It will be a majority of those that vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 too many still unanswered questions: what is our share of the national debt? Would we set up a new Central Bank? Would we be responsible for our own interest rate? Would we still use the Bank of England and pounds sterling? What happens to the public pensions liability? What would be our military capability? What would happen to Uk public sector staff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1884 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 too many still unanswered questions: what is our share of the national debt? Would we set up a new Central Bank? Would we be responsible for our own interest rate? Would we still use the Bank of England and pounds sterling? What happens to the public pensions liability? What would be our military capability? What would happen to Uk public sector staff? Isn't that what the 2 year consultation process is for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSaint Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 It will be a majority of those that vote. Is that true . Or just your opinion ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neutral Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 It will be a majority of those that vote. in that case legislation has to be passed making voting compulsory for the referendum. to much is at stake for more than 50% of the electorate to sit at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Isn't that what the 2 year consultation process is for? From the SG publication on the consultation which ends in May is purely about holding the referendum. The actual negoitiations with the UK on the split would then be held during the followin 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 in that case legislation has to be passed making voting compulsory for the referendum. to much is at stake for more than 50% of the electorate to sit at home No it shouldn't. Compulsory voting must never be introduced. If people don't vote, politicians should be addressing the issues why they don't rather than strong arming them into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neutral Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 No it shouldn't. Compulsory voting must never be introduced. If people don't vote, politicians should be addressing the issues why they don't rather than strong arming them into it. how can we have independence if 75% of the electorate do not vote for it? it makes it a farce of an exercise. i am not saying that all elections should be compulsory as Australia do but this referendum should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 how can we have independence if 75% of the electorate do not vote for it? it makes it a farce of an exercise. i am not saying that all elections should be compulsory as Australia do but this referendum should be Because 75% of the electorate were free to take up their right to chose not to vote. If they'd wanted to vote they would have. That choice should never be taken away from them. Introducing compulsory voting for one issue will just lead to it being introduced for all elections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammsteinally Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 do you think if it was compulsory the people who wouldn't normally vote would consider their vote or just put a cross to anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJ Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Would people who spoiled their papers face the same fine as those who didn't vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammsteinally Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 anyway i'm thinking that if you pay your share to fund the country then maybe you should have the vote, no taxation without representation as they say in the USA sorry about that students Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carse of Gowrie Saint Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Is that true . Or just your opinion ??? http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics-news/2012/01/26/independence-referendum-consulation-at-a-glance-86908-23720723/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neutral Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics-news/2012/01/26/independence-referendum-consulation-at-a-glance-86908-23720723/ ● A simple majority for independence – 51 per cent or above – will give the Scottish Government permission to strike a deal with Westminster on quitting the UK. doesn't really clear it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint in exile Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 anyway i'm thinking that if you pay your share to fund the country then maybe you should have the vote, no taxation without representation as they say in the USA sorry about that students Considering many students will be paying their fair share of taxes in the years to come thats a pretty lame comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooj Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Considering many students will be paying their fair share of taxes in the years to come thats a pretty lame comment And of course students pay tax currently if they earn enough - just like everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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