A Scotsman, Englishman and an Irishman walked into a bar. They all had to leave because the Englishman wanted to.
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Q: Why does Britain like tea?
A: Because, tea leaves!
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MUNGUIN'S NEW REPUBLIC 
One wonders as ever why the snpBAD wish to separate
From one (long and glorious Union ) because the snp
Say,
The larger partner imposes their will on Scotland
Regardless of the will of the Scottish people.
Although rush to remain in a even larger Union with
Have even less influence on what decisions the EU
Decide to impose.
Brexit means brexit has run of the road time for
a change of mantra but the result will be the same.
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The union we’re in is not beneficial to Scotland, a union with Europe, however, is in Scotland’s interests.
The time to wake up and smell the coffee, is long since past. Not that you, or the zombie party that you still, unbelievably, cling to, will admit it.
It is plain to see, by anyone not blinded by ingrained ideological hatred of the SNP, that “Scottish” Labour are a busted flush, that have no vision for Scotland; except as a play thing for Westminster, given attention every time there’s a UK. Wide election, and robbed blind of its assets, health, wealth and young.
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I wonder if Niko has seen the piece by Wings on just how unbelievably blinkered Labour has become.
The Leader in Waiting seems to be not one tiny bit more realist than the current incumbent, or any of those going before.
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If you can’t see the difference between the powers of the UK and the powers of the EU, then I think you’re too far gone for me to explain it.
But I could just put a few bullet points your way:
Tax;
Nuclear weapons, military, wars;
Social security;
Foreign affairs;
Houses of lords and Privy Councils and 40 odd royals to be kept;
Embassies all over the world with Rolls Royce ambassadors…
Massive infrastructure spends on English only projects paid for by the UK.
Oh, I’m sure there are many other differences that you can think about.
I’m not suggesting that the EU is all good. Far from it. Bloated bureaucracy and all, but it’s a bit more 20th century than the antiquated nonsense from London.
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yes well having read the missive on wings
although even visiting such a dark repellent
blog makes me fear for life under snp
unfettered rule .
one can only conclude the nats revel in the rise
of the torys which proves how much they have
in common and indicates the form of society
the nats would endeavour to ram down the throat
of the Scottish peoples.
Conservative (Thatcherite )red in tooth and claw.
And in the game of % any rise in Unionist support
doesn’t bode well for the extremists nats.
and their delusional belief in Independence.
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The Tories aren’t really rising. It’s just that natural Tory voters are switching back there now that Corbyn threatens to make Labour Socialistish. And Kezia is such an abject failure.
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Britnats continue to do the most damage to their so-called united kingdom.
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More power to their elbow.
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tris
Bloated bureaucracy and all,
A very usa republican alt right view…..tris dear sweet tris where are you going
House Republicans revive obscure rule that could allow them to slash the
pay of individual federal workers to $1
Republicans and Trump advisers have been quietly drawing up plans since the election to erode some of the job protections and benefits that federal workers have received for a generation, starting with a hiring freeze Trump has pledged to put in place in his first 100 days in office.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/house-republicans-revive-obscure-rule-that-could-allow-them-to-slash-the-pay-of-individual-federal-workers-to-1/2017/01/04/4e80c990-d2b2-11e6-945a-76f69a399dd5_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-more-top-stories_no-name%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.0dec52ff8583
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Good heavens. They aren’t going to do that for real are they?
LOL.
They really don’t know what they voted for. Not that they had a great choice mind.
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Niko, you can apologise forthwith, NEVER EVER infer a Thatcherite.
You probably voted for the arch Thacherite, in the shape of the war criminal Blair. So get aff her pious horse, and wake the fek up.
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Should read, ‘That I’m a ..”, wee shit got me angry there.
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Niko… Brownie’s coming to get you if you don’t behave.
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Brexit is going to be even harder now since nearly everyone in England thinks the economy will not be adversely effected by brexit. The EU negotiators will be under no compunction to make things easy for Westminster. The so-called united kingdom continues on its merry course of disintegration.
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Well, that is what people voted for. I listened to a programme on Radio the other day. Interviews were with working and retired people in Dangenham. For them it was all about immigration.
Without immigration they will be in a mess, of course. We know that. But they are determined that the queues of refugees shown in the Sun, were what was threatening England and the English way of life.
The Norwegian prime minister has suggested that it will be a very hard Brexit, and things will be tough becasue Britain doesn’t have negotiators with any skills.
Bumpy ride anyone?
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Just an aside see Andy haldane B of E saying NOW economists need
adapt to regain trust.
Ignoring the Greater truth that regardless of reality
political partys and the elite raise up EXPERTS? who
promote their views and use them as a fig leaf of scientific
empirical evidence claiming this proves the accuracy of their Dogma.
In Olden days Politics and economics were linked together
and know as Political Economy reflecting the fact they were
actually the same and and are subjective and based on individuals
opinions and devoid of any real SCIENCE.
More a propaganda exercise…
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jan/05/chief-economist-of-bank-of-england-admits-errors
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LOL I hate to say it, but in agreeing with you I seem also to be agreeing with Michael Gove.
The one thing you could say about Michael Gove is that he is definitely not expert in anything!
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tris and other nat stirrers
I ask for sage advice and wisdom
Taz has alarmingly started gnawing
at his front legs( a not uncommon occurrence
in nat circles ) there is no pain etc but is quite
annoying .I have read up on this and the usual
reason is Boredom discussing this with significant
other and was told ” perhaps its going on and on
about our glorious Union and how wundeful the
Labour party is and how wrong are the Scottish voters
not to see this ”
Well I shan’t be paying any attention to Her ..Really though !!
PS
He does not have any infections ,fleas (the very idea ) etc
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It may be eczema, try feeding him boiled cabbage, it sounds strange but it works.
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Umm ! Thanks Jimminy it does sound strange but might even try in meself
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Niko, Don’t tell me you’re gnawing at your front legs too?
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A friend of mine who breeds Gordon Setters swears by this. Her dogs fart a lot.
My dogs happily munch on an apple if they have seen me eating it first, otherwise they just ignore it. It keeps the vet away.
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Niko… you’ll have to half eat the cabbage first. Still, it should be good for you. Your skin will look that that o f a 25 year old.
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Aye Niko. I frequently gnaw at my front legs.
Not sure how he could be bored, or at least why he would suddenly become bored unless his lifestyle has altered.
I see Jim has come up with an idea. If that doesn’t work you’ll have to take him to the doc.
Munguin sends him his best regards.
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Niko, it does work, ’twas a vet that told me, when my old boxer had it.
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Sounds reasonable. Just difficult to get a dog to eat cabbage, but if you cut it up and add it to his mean, it might well work.
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Jimminy
Your advice on the boiled cabbage er unfortunately twas in a hurry
so did not read the bit about eating and having some itching
around me old John Thomas after preparation began rubbing it around
me Cojones …The arresting officer was very understanding but as he
explained riding on the omnibus was not the place to administer
boiled cabbage Anyway been bailed to later date…
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Golly gosh, Niko says he can read.
Pity he can’t spell or punctuate.
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Reblogged this on scottishmomus and commented:
It’s only fitting to inject some humour into what #Brexit means. Or doesn’t. Or might. How exactly do you eat your cereal? This could be of inter/national importance. #Askin’ for a friend. 😉 Salt, btw.
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Eating cereal is very important in Scotland … Defo salt!
Yes, we have to laugh at it in between being a bit cross, well very cross.
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Reminded of the tale of the Indian princess and ‘how much do you love me’? Without salt, there is no flavour to life. Sweeten it how you will with sickeners, the truth is in the tasting.
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Without salt it really tastes bad… remember to use sea salt.
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Well said. Notwithstanding comment wise, this is all rather fierce. Scotland has been hard done by for centuries. As a reluctant Englishman who rejects the theft of his European identity, I wish your nation well it trying to protect and expand upon all the ‘my kind’ have stolen from you. Yours, A member of this once powerful, rarely ‘great’ nation of mongrel breed.
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LOL. Thank you. Your good wishes gratefully received and accepted.
Come and live here… We welcome people in this country.
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Right now I would pay a King’s Ransom for assured citizenship in any place other than England! I wish you well.
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If we end up breaking free, I suspect that there will be a rush to get Scottish passports, even from people who will want to remain in England. Rather like there is for an Irish passport now.
Remember that we tend to take the attitude here that if you want to be Scottish and you’re happy to work, you’re welcome to come and be Scottish.
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A free Scotland within the EU and a bankrupt England outside it would logically pose a major impediment for the likes of me. We had planned living in France permanently but waited to get the Referendum out of the way ‘just in case Brexit won’. The fools did win and now we dare not make our move for fear of being stuck with a property in France and no right of residency. The bastards have stuff me to the extent I can never forgive. Notwithstanding, you Scots get yourselves free of the scabby union. Best of luck. As previous, you have my support…for what it’s worth!
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First of all, I’m really sorry that your plans have been stuffed by this, Mike.
I know someone who has a house in Europe, as well as living in Scotland part of the year. It will be interesting to see what happens about those who already have property.
I think that, disappointing thought it was, you were absolutely right not to go. A house that HAS to be sold is always a bargain.
I imagine that you could move to Scotland though.
Bien sûr, nous n’avons pas la même qualité de soleil que la France, mais nous avons, néanmoins, “ceud mìle fàilte”.
Thanks for your support. 🙂
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If Scotland is independent and also in the EU, whereas England (plus lunacy Brexit voting Wales) are adrift ad bankrupt after the City of London bankers have moved to Edinburgh then border controls and rights of residency would apply…that, I think would be most interesting. We’d see if the Tories had a vestige of compassion should this scenario evolve! Watch this space!
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Fair point. If it looks like happening get yourself here while you still have an EU passport.
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Cheers. If it looks like happening the first round is on me!
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🙂 You’re defo gonna be welcome!!!!!
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