They could, like the Irish, with arms
Why a referendum? Obviously not because Scotland harassed or she feels oppressed as part of the UK. Social identity of the Scots for 300-plus years with the British Union did not lose, but on the contrary, more established. Moreover, progressed and our nationalists. And it happened all in a non-violent manner. This led to the fact that the referendum has become a reality: the Scots decide, be it independent or remain part of the United Kingdom.
But things could have turned out quite differently. Then we fought for their independence with arms in their hands, as did the Irish in 1918.
The main miscalculation of the British was to how organized a union of England and Scotland, concluded in 1707. He left a wide space for the preservation of national identity. Westminster has allowed us to create even here its own parliament. This happened in 1999. And it is this action gave free rein to the Scottish National Party (SNP). In 2011, she won a majority in the national parliament, and then raised the issue of holding a referendum.
Among the sore – and long-term policy of London.
The city policy were “terribly far” not only from Scotland, but generally from ordinary voters. I have the feeling that politicians in London are living in a soap bubble, and nothing to do with all of us do not have.
And so the last ten years. Not only that, we all cynics, so still falls on us constantly about embezzlement of budget at the local and state levels.
A lot of things happened. For example, the war in Iraq. Tony Blair, then lost a lot of points. A SNP skillfully took advantage of others’ mistakes. With some hand, the referendum – it is an attempt to express the disgust of Scotland to the ongoing London politics.
In addition, the Scottish political culture is very different from English. The same SNP positions itself as a progressive party left. At the Labour Party in Scotland as things are going much better than in the whole of Great Britain.
And the current referendum – an attempt to show sitting right in London, who is the boss. This here is an exercise in democracy.
Scotland – home for Asians
Now, few appeals to history. And it is good: not sound nor the British version, rarely remembered and Scottish rhetoric. People live for today. But people know that there were times when Scotland was an independent kingdom. And the Scots have every right to say they do not create something new, and restore historical justice.
Scotland actively defended its independence during the XIII century and the beginning of the XIV century. People know about it. Plantagenet dynasty tried to destroy a free Scotland. Starting with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce ending victory at the Battle of Bannockburn – a glorious pages in the history of Scotland.
A are aware of them, even those who are not in school history teaching.
They feel that the conflict between Scotland and England was. And some of this tension is still not asleep.
Until the mid-1980s, the history of Scotland in Scotland itself is not taught at all. Began to return to the program taken out of the program during the Second World thing only in the last ten years. It all started with the schools, and graduated from the University. For admission exam takers in history it is necessary to answer the question of exactly Scottish history. The same with Scottish literature.
The universities revolution took place in the late 1960s. That’s when it ceased to be the object of speculation marginal, and became a subject of academic analysis.
Our understanding of the history of Scotland was transformed, it became more balanced.
and changed the face of Scotland: now live here come from the South Eastern Asia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong. They are here with the post-war period. Their descendants were born, educated here, but kept their traditions. And Scotland has become their home, and they feel comfortable with it inside her, they support the SNP and feel at home here.
The modern Scottish nationalism in most cases is not an ethnic nature. Marginals are everywhere, but they are a minority.
SNP was established in 1934, and it was the more marginalized!
They won parliamentary elections in 1945. And then lost all elections until 1967. Then well kept throughout the 1970s. But if someone said that they will set the tone in Scottish politics, he would have been considered crazy. And now it is a reality.
They have matured and become professionals. Creation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 gave them a platform for self-realization. And since 2007, they and the government have visited.
Their maturation promoted British politics: Margaret Thatcher in Scotland hated. Shipbuilding, coal mining and iron, machinery, steel – all of it was destroyed. Economy of Scotland experienced a very painful transformation. Since then, and went.
what to look for Scotland
Scotland is not oppressed, not the freedom she seeks. We are looking for better government and statehood. We do not run away, and seek greater autonomy.
In Scotland, like the royal family. Union of the two crowns took place in 1603, a century before the union of the parliaments. Members of the royal family spend a lot of time in Scotland, especially in the fall. They are part of Scotland. They know, love and respect. The Queen was a week ago, and encouraged to think. Her grandson attended the University of St. Andrew.
Independent Scotland the monarchy will not give up. And almost all of this is confirmed.
Pretty important role of Scots was always in the British Army. And during the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. There is even a special Scottish regiments – this is another way to preserve national identity. However, now there are less than it was before.
Another problem is that in Scotland is available most of the British nuclear deterrent – submarines, missiles … It’s a big problem: an independent Scotland would have been someone else’s base not needed. And the UK would have to agree – it’s just somewhere else to move. A SNP is just for a nuclear-free Scotland. This is the trump card!
When I lectured in Russian Southern Federal University, did I mention the North Sea oil and nuclear weapons.
In response, the students asked, “Why did you not declare independence ? “Damn good question!
Many spoke of the monetary system. Promised that the British independent Scotland would not be able to use. And Britain does not use the euro. Maybe it’s a bluff, but also for the currency could be traded. Either to remain British, supported by the Bank of England or the British, does not support it, even though it is dangerous. It was possible to create a new Scottish currency, but it is difficult. In my opinion, the best option would be to join the EU and taking the euro as its official currency.
They start in the new
However, despite the victory of supporters united Britain in a referendum, it seems to me that in London still make concessions. And the SNP will still haggle with London. The most important thing – the writing of the constitution. In the UK there is a constitution, there is only a single set of laws, combined together.
In any case, it is necessary to strive to establish a constitution for Scotland.
In Westminster try to prevent a new referendum, and let them have spend a lot of money.
The result of the referendum will take everything, especially the leaders of both parties. But since the vote ended without a strong detachment winners losers remain dissatisfied. And then everything will start on the new.
We will not second Yugoslavia, but always small collision can occur.
Our referendum is recognized by all, is what we have agreed with London. This differs from the Crimean referendum: it was recognized only by Russia. In Catalonia, can not even start the mechanism: Spanish laws do not imply a referendum.
We have a full agreement. Is that Obama knowingly advise the Scots how to vote.
Scotland – for stability. Second Ukraine we do not need. But in other people’s councils we do not need. In Wales Parliament appeared in 1999, as we have. But there is not much waiting for: the Parliament voted for only 51%. And that’s where our referendum can set the heat, so it is in Northern Ireland. Opponents of an independent Scotland say that on one island should be a single country. Well, that’s one island, a single Ireland. It’s so obvious!
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