Category Archives: Independence

Scottish Independence and Denmark: Less Natural Resources but GDP #6

Posted on February 23, 2014 by formerdundeeman

When considering Scottish independence it’s worth keeping an eye on Denmark.  Similar population size, about half the area and sitting at number 6 in the list of countries ranked by GDP per capita.  Denmark has an extremely high standard of … Continue reading →

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What Independence is Really About

Posted on February 20, 2014 by formerdundeeman

Do you notice how the whole Better Together campaign focuses almost entirely on the negatives?  Independent Scotland will: Not get to use the pound (you can use any currency you like) Not get to join the EU (I thought we were … Continue reading →

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Scottish Independence

Posted on February 18, 2014 by formerdundeeman

I find the whole prospect rather depressing that the people of Scotland may reject this incredible opportunity to become something special, a force for good in an increasingly Neo-Conservative world populated by identikit politicians.  Never-the-less I will try and muster … Continue reading →

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