the Scottish independence issue
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Re: the Scottish independence issue
A state in the usa is not synonymous with the use of the word as in meaning country or nation. Like i said, oranges and tangelos...interesting to ponder over the similarities perhaps but in the end, can't be called the same so no real conclusion from one can apply to the other.
In American law, all powers, all powers, belong to the many states except those specifically enumerated in the Federal Constitution as belonging to the Feds.
Basically, everything that does not involve collecting or spending money or foreign policy belongs to the State.
#1502
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Re: the Scottish independence issue
Theoretically.
Practice is different.
Practice is different.
#1503
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It certainly is.
In American law, all powers, all powers, belong to the many states except those specifically enumerated in the Federal Constitution as belonging to the Feds.
Basically, everything that does not involve collecting or spending money or foreign policy belongs to the State.
In American law, all powers, all powers, belong to the many states except those specifically enumerated in the Federal Constitution as belonging to the Feds.
Basically, everything that does not involve collecting or spending money or foreign policy belongs to the State.
#1504
Re: the Scottish independence issue
The oils running out ! Really ?Never heard so much BS.Tale of Two Governments on fracking | Scottish National Party
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The oils running out ! Really ?Never heard so much BS.Tale of Two Governments on fracking | Scottish National Party
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Re: the Scottish independence issue
So, as we get closer, is there any more indication as to which way it goes?
And if Scotland does go for independence then how long before Scotland leaves the EU and problems like this go away:
Ukraine, pah!, Scotland has no dog in that fight, should be free to sell fish without being caught up in EU scuffles. Like Faeroe islands.
And if Scotland does go for independence then how long before Scotland leaves the EU and problems like this go away:
url=http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28715643
BBC News - Scottish fish stuck in port amid Russia sanctions
10 August 2014 Last updated at 00:08 BST
Russia has imposed an almost total ban on food imports from the European Union, the United States and several other Western countries, in retaliation for sanctions on Moscow ...
BBC News - Scottish fish stuck in port amid Russia sanctions
10 August 2014 Last updated at 00:08 BST
Russia has imposed an almost total ban on food imports from the European Union, the United States and several other Western countries, in retaliation for sanctions on Moscow ...
Last edited by holly_1948; Aug 11th 2014 at 2:55 am.
#1509
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And if Scotland does go for independence then how long before Scotland leaves the EU and problems like this go away: .
Last edited by Pulaski; Aug 11th 2014 at 11:23 am.
#1510
Re: the Scottish independence issue
Did they show the Salmond vs. Darling debate in the US?
Salmond came out looking like a right prat.
Salmond came out looking like a right prat.
#1513
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Well, usually he avoids looking too much of a prat by making his questioner look like a prat. He usually achieves this by talking to them as if they were stupid/a piece of crap on the bottom of his shoe/an imbecile (delete as appropriate). This is seen as "acceptable" when the questioner is another politician or a member of the media.
On this occasion, the audience got to simply make comments and some of them really laid into him. Of course, (a) he couldn't respond and (b) if he tried to respond, he couldn't use his usual tactic because each member of the audience is a representative of the great voting public.
It was very entertaining seeing him have to stand there and take it without being allowed to dish it out.
On this occasion, the audience got to simply make comments and some of them really laid into him. Of course, (a) he couldn't respond and (b) if he tried to respond, he couldn't use his usual tactic because each member of the audience is a representative of the great voting public.
It was very entertaining seeing him have to stand there and take it without being allowed to dish it out.
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Re: the Scottish independence issue
How will the new Dr Who vote ? They have asked every other celebrity - even the son-in-law of the Duke of Westminster !
#1515
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I thought Darling had Salmond on the ropes for abit over the currency but Salmond won it on pts for me with he dialogue with the audience .Darling was like a headless chicken at times ,hysterical almost.
Some clarity on the currency union from the man in the know Mark Carney ,the governor.
Finance Secretary welcomes Carney comments | Scottish National Party
Some clarity on the currency union from the man in the know Mark Carney ,the governor.
Finance Secretary welcomes Carney comments | Scottish National Party