Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
Why do Union supporters have this obsession with trying to drive a non-existent wedge between Scotland and the Shetland Islands - couldn't be the oil, could it?
I'd be far more convinced if they also publicised and supported the situation of Cornwall - but I guess getting their hands on Clotted Cream is somewhat less financially attractive to them
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Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
It will be interesting to analyse the referendum results area by area. You are, by the way, mistaken in assuming that I am a Union supporter simply because I am mocking you and pointing out the inevitability of the defeat of the question. Politically I incline to the Swiss model of government, where almost everything is put to a referendum. Acknowledging reality is something that seems ATFH for people like you and Salmonella.
I'm still deeply interested in the contortions you may come up with to justify your moral superiority over Tony Blair while at the same time (possibly contemporaneously?) exploiting the Third World poor for your own sexual gratification.
Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
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Originally Posted by kommentariat
I'm still deeply interested in the contortions you may come up with to justify your moral superiority over Tony Blair while at the same time (possibly contemporaneously?) exploiting the Third World poor for your own sexual gratification.
That's a bit harsh. Scottish-guy hasn't done anything like that for about 5 years now.
Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
MiniMee - you only ever seem to post about Scottish-guy's travels to Thailand - what's that about? Nothing else of interest to contribute to the forum, like details of your own travels?
Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
Re the issue of the pound sterling surviving independence in Scotland I went -huntin' and 'chasin' for info.
Low and behold I found that S . Ireland -left the union in 1922- kept sterling until the early 70's when it voluntarily withdrew. I didn't know that so I stand corrected Mr Scottish guy.
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Originally Posted by kommentariat
....I'm still deeply interested in the contortions you may come up with to justify your moral superiority over Tony Blair while at the same time (possibly contemporaneously?) exploiting the Third World poor for your own sexual gratification.
No "contortions" necessary - I simply don't see the validity in conflating the murder of hundreds of thousands of civilians with paying a Thai rentboy 1000B for a wank.
I'd imagine few others would see the validity either, but .... up to them.
Meantime, for MiniMee's benefit - I'm in Tunisia.
Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
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Originally Posted by thaiguest
Re the issue of the pound sterling surviving independence in Scotland I went -huntin' and 'chasin' for info.
Low and behold I found that S . Ireland -left the union in 1922- kept sterling until the early 70's when it voluntarily withdrew. I didn't know that so I stand corrected Mr Scottish guy.
No problem Thaiguest, and I admire your willingness to do your own research
If only others would do likewise - instead of readily swallowing the bilge from the British mainstream media
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Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
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I simply don't see the validity in conflating the murder of hundreds of thousands of civilians with paying a Thai rentboy 1000B for a wank.
Ah yes, your Catholic upbringing shining through. Tony Blair has committed mortal sin; your peccadilloes are minor in comparison. It's the morality of the speeding driver - "I wasn't going as fast as the other guy". Hypocrisy is something other people do, isn't it!
Besides the issue isn't about Tony Blair but the Scottish Nationalists in-built assumption that they, somehow, are more moral than the rest of the UK, and regaining independence will return them to a state of moral perfection somewhat akin to Before the Fall of Man.
Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
Except I'm not a Catholic - never have been, never will be. So, that part of your argument is as specious as the rest.
I know of no-one in the official YES campaign who has said that Scots are any better people than anyone else - what we reject is the suggestion that we are any worse than anyone else, and somehow uniquely incapable of running our own country. However, if you can provide quotes from such people to support your case, I'll be most interested to see them.
You know, from all these adverse comments you make, it's looking more and more that you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder, Kommie. I'm no psychologist but I think people who boast of being "sexual predators" often have issues they need to work out via professional intervention. Now, don't take offence - I'm only trying to help :x
Re: New bar opened in old Topman,the Scotland Discussion
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I'm no psychologist but I think people who boast of being "sexual predators" often have issues they need to work out via professional intervention.
Agreed, you are no psychologist. I'll go further - guys who like Asians do so because Asians look younger. There's an obvious inference there about what forbidden desires they may be sublimating. As for Scotland's moral superiority, it's implicit in every comment you make about why would Scots want to be "stuck" with politicians like Blair. An independent Scotland would, of course, never produce a politician of his like.