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It’s not a Referendum, it’s a Revolution

Posted on September 16, 2014 by formerdundeeman

“It’s not a Referendum, it’s a Revolution,” says Mark McGowan, the Artist Taxi Driver in one of his incredibly loud and passionate YouTube monologues.  And he is completely correct.  To think this question of whether Scotland should be independent or not … Continue reading →

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How does UK compare with Holland? Badly

Posted on August 28, 2014 by formerdundeeman

How does UK compare with Holland?  I’m asked about this once in awhile. To be honest I should be asked this more often by Brits. Because despite the relatively small amount of water between the UK and the Netherlands, the … Continue reading →

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‘Your nationalism is terrifying’

Posted on May 21, 2014 by formerdundeeman

Better Together folk are a weird bunch. Engaging with them at times can invoke utterly surreal experiences. The vast majority of YES supporters are open to foreigners, are extremely positive over the benefits of an independent Scotland to people at … Continue reading →

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Independent Scotland Will Set the UK Free

Posted on April 22, 2014 by formerdundeeman

Beyond the humour and relatively friendly, openness of the people, the overriding, defining trait of the UK is the class system. It has always been so. Living in the Netherlands, relatively free of class differences, and looking back at Blighty … Continue reading →

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