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by Lifelinking
December 27th, 2013, 3:05 pm
Forum: Culture Club
Topic: Learned Societies
Replies: 8
Views: 3310

Re: Learned Societies

Nice :)
by Lifelinking
December 27th, 2013, 2:35 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Devolution
Replies: 924
Views: 88807

Re: Scottish Devolution

Cutting through the 'this will happen' 'no it won't that will happen' argy-bargy for a moment, may I make the point that this Yes voter will be doing so primarily because I want a better, more representative, more accountable and where possible more participative form of democracy. I submit that thi...
by Lifelinking
December 27th, 2013, 1:56 pm
Forum: Humanism, secularism, freethought...
Topic: Suzanne Moore on why atheists need rituals
Replies: 11
Views: 4243

Re: Suzanne Moore on why atheists need rituals

I haven't read much by Suzanne Moore in the past and on the basis of this I would not go out my way to read anything she wrote in the future. Disappointing really as I find the subject of ritual to be an interesting one.
by Lifelinking
December 2nd, 2013, 9:46 pm
Forum: Religion
Topic: London School of Islamics Trust
Replies: 40
Views: 7533

Re: London School of Islamics Trust

unfortunately
by Lifelinking
October 23rd, 2013, 12:26 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: The Police - perception and reality.
Replies: 6
Views: 1173

Re: The Police - perception and reality.

Over the thirty years I did the job there were many more highs than lows. Looking back, I was privileged to have worked with a lot of really decent, committed people. I don't envy my young counterparts in the job now. Along with many other areas of public service the pay and conditions have taken a ...
by Lifelinking
October 19th, 2013, 3:16 pm
Forum: Comedy Club
Topic: Once you've 'had' a deity .....
Replies: 926
Views: 178537

Re: Once you've 'had' a deity .....

:laughter:

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by Lifelinking
October 19th, 2013, 3:11 pm
Forum: Culture Club
Topic: Favourite poems
Replies: 326
Views: 156402

Re: Favourite poems

Excellent
by Lifelinking
October 11th, 2013, 8:57 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

Thanks Ranter. I am familiar with the site and it is good to have a link to it here. :)
by Lifelinking
October 1st, 2013, 11:16 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Military personnel taking part in sectarian chants at Ibrox
Replies: 9
Views: 1749

Military personnel taking part in sectarian chants at Ibrox

As per this this story in the Scotsman.

You can see some of the footage in this clip:



I am pretty stunned by the whole thing to be honest. Who the hell thought this would be a good idea in the first place? I despair.
by Lifelinking
September 21st, 2013, 6:37 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

I don't buy the scaremongering either Alan. :nod: Indeed. And I'm not sure that it is destined to be decided before the referendum. So people won't know exactly what they may be letting themselves in for.... Well, constitutionally it simply could not be decided before the referendum, as is the case ...
by Lifelinking
September 21st, 2013, 6:32 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: This is just nuts.
Replies: 1
Views: 939

Re: This is just nuts.

Flippin eck
by Lifelinking
September 19th, 2013, 6:43 pm
Forum: Comedy Club
Topic: George Carlin on Environmentalism
Replies: 4
Views: 6918

Re: George Carlin on Environmentalism

Love GC. :D I recommend reading his autobiography if you haven't already.
by Lifelinking
September 19th, 2013, 6:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

Thank you for a very interesting (and pejorative free) post. This National Institute of Economic and Social Research report into Scotland’s Currency Options published today highlights the same issues you mention. It explores the three options of retaining Sterling, having a new currency or the Euro....
by Lifelinking
September 18th, 2013, 11:14 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

But as we're not being offered it...
If there is a yes majority, the decision to block that option may yet be looked back on as a tactical mistake by pro-unionists.
by Lifelinking
September 18th, 2013, 11:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

During the initial break-up maybe but a shared currency without shared national interests (and I imagine intensifying competition )doesn't seem likely to be a long term solution. Should Scotland become independent it's possible the English public will agitate for separation of all those shared inst...
by Lifelinking
September 18th, 2013, 7:34 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

Their policy (for now) is to keep the pound, even though they won't have any control over interest rates. Wait for the squeals of anguish as their borrowing costs rise, financial assets leave, and there's nothing they can do about it. (Except blame England, of course.... The use of terms like ‘sque...
by Lifelinking
September 16th, 2013, 1:01 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

I believe that you would be able to lawfully register if you spend as much time living in Scotland as you do at your other address.

Dumfries and Galloway is one of our favourite places btw. We often holiday there.
by Lifelinking
September 16th, 2013, 11:33 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

On a personal note (and one of the reasons I should have a vote) I fear that with the loss of all the Labour MPs north of the border, England, Wales and NI could become a permanent Tory country. Hey Altfish, If you want a vote there is still plenty time to move to Scotland and get yourself on the e...
by Lifelinking
September 15th, 2013, 10:47 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions...
Topic: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism
Replies: 118
Views: 18288

Re: Scottish Independance & Sectarianism

Cool post Pete. For the record, I love England too.