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MARCH IN EDINBURGH

An important message relative to the above quoted event date 08/09/12.

Neil Armstrong who is reputedly to be proud of his “SCOTTISH HERITAGE”, was famed for the drama surrounding the first words he uttered as he stepped onto the surface of the moon as follows:-

“THAT`S ONE SMALL STEP FOR A MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND”.

We have the responsibility to ensure that our “MARCH” represents a series of steps numbering in the “THOUSANDS” in a symbolic gigantic “LEAP FORWARD” in our ever increasing pressure on the opposition in our battle for “TOTAL INDEPENDENCE”.

“ONE URGENT AND VITAL PART OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO REMIND OURSELVES THAT THE EYES AND THE EARS OF THE WORLD WILL BE FOCUSED ON THE TURN-OUT FOR THE EVENT”.

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SEASONS GREETINGS

On behalf of Agnes and myself I would like to post the following message to “ALL” of my(our) wonderful friends on Face book:-

We sincerely hope that you have a fabulous Xmas in the company of your family and friends.

We would also wish you all “A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR” May your year ahead be a period of peace and harmony, with health and joyfulness to accompany you all year round.

In all sincerity,

Agnes and David.

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p.s(WE) are always looking to adding to our circle of friends.



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SEASONS GREETINGS

On behalf of Agnes and myself I would like to post the following message to “ALL” of my(our) wonderful friends on Face book:-

We sincerely hope that you have a fabulous Xmas in the company of your family and friends.

We would also wish you all “A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR”! May your year ahead be a period of peace and harmony, with health and joyfulness to accompany you all year round.

In all sincerity,

Agnes and David.

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SEASONS GREETINGS

On behalf of Agnes and myself I would like to post the following message to “ALL” of my(our) wonderful friends on Face book:-

We sincerely hope that you have a fabulous Xmas in the company of your family and friends.

We would also wish you all “A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR”! May your year ahead be a period of peace and harmony, with health and joyfulness to accompany you all year round.

In all sincerity,

Agnes and David.

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“ BEWARE DEVO-MAX.”

I recently published a letter with the heading “A Yes for Total Independence”. Having consulted with Jock Campbell, he had the ingenuity to create this alternative; which in my opinion is so succinct and lends dramatic effect to the purpose of the “CAUSE”.

As I stipulated in my original message the same parameters apply. To repeat the most vital ingredient this cause is designed to counter the possibility of people negatively voting for this second option.

Again I would urge “EVERYONE” who has an interest in Scotland’s future to click the “LIKE” button and register yes for the future. I would also repeat that it of primary importance that you spread the news of this new cause to all your friends and colleagues. This would also pertain to all our wonderful International friends. I would also request that these good friends in other countries spread the news to any Scottish agency (e.g.St.Andews Society) they are aware of in their community.

I cannot stress enough how critical this issue is, but feel that there is no need to insult the intelligence of the subscribers, in judging for themselves.

As an addendum to the above, it is “OFFICIAL” that Scotland would be “SIXTH” richest Independent Nation in the world.” SPREAD THE NEWS!!!!”

VERY SINCERELY, DAVID.

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A YES FOR “TOTAL” INDEPENDENCE

I turn to all my good friends in the hope that you will approve of my following humble suggestions in order that we can implement them together. I have already placed on record my complete disapproval of the concept of the question, referred to as DEMO-MAX,as an alternative to a straight YES OR NO; as proposed for the coming referendum. What we need is a mechanism to combat the negativity of Union-minded Scots accepting the “COMPROMISE” of a commitment to the second question. We on this side of the debate realize we still have a mountain to climb, however thanks to recent events; the once mountain obstacle was of Everest proportions they have now been reduced to something like Ben Nevis dimensions. My recommendation would be to adopt the following scheme:-

At the Election in May the S.N.P.amassed a staggering figure of almost half a million votes, if we extrapolate a rough figure of 50% as contributors to facebook;this would represent a theory of a quarter of a million people willing to vote yes for “TOTAL INDEPENDENCE”. The problem at the moment is that through an attitude of complacency combined with apathy, they seem unwilling to commit in a positive way. The parameters of my “CAUSE” are designed to provide the criteria for stirring them from this latent form of inactivity. Whilst appreciating that there are extant causes on behalf of Independence, my sole objective in this scheme is a cause which will reflect a “YES VOTE IN THE REFERENDUM”. The resultant hoped for massive response to the above quoted scenario, is designed to demonstrate to the opposition the strength of the movement in respect of “TOTAL INDEPENDENCE!”.I received a boost to the concept of what I have discussed, An article published in Newsnet Scotland 02/12/11 written by Hazel Lewry (Highly recommended read),my attention was drawn to one of the comments by Stevie Cosmic in which he stated that one of the best weapons we have in our armoury (Not a BAZOOKA quote D.Cameron) is “social networking”

I would now “WITH PLEASURE” mentions all of Scotland’s International friends. Scotland as a result of its history occupies a unique place in the World Community, with “MILLIONS” proudly claiming links to Scottish Heritage. To enhance the “YES VOTE”I would feel that a revival of a suggestion I have proposed on past occasions would be in order. There is a “LONG “list of Scottish organizations on the web, St.Adrews Societies etc. I. would urge direct contact with them to harness the potential of the yes vote that will probably accrue from these bodies.

In summation, it is an imperative that in order to fulfil the aspiration of the principle behind this recommendation “WORD OF MOUTH” is vitally important; it will be up to all of us to act as purveyors of the details of the “CAUSE” to our friends and colleagues. The format is quite basic in its simplicity; the subscribers need only click the like button to record their endorsement. Comments could be optional.

VERY SINCERELY, DAVID

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AN ILLEGAL UNION

Much has been written down the years of the greatest “DEMOCRATIC UNION” the world has ever witnessed, I of course refer to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. To my knowledge there has never been any question of the legitimacy of this political and economic Union of Nations. I would like to elaborate on this controversial subject in my own largely amateurish style, since its inception the movement to protect “Human Rights” has come into ascendancy, which led me to investigate the records on the web of that fateful period around 1707, and the actual act of Scotland’s submission to a “Long” period of subjugation by a foreign power. My research (which of necessity was quite short) revealed the following information, which I feel should be examined in a serious vein by experts in Constitutional affairs. At the time of the signing of the Act, the Scottish Parliament consisted of the “Three Estate”, which were the Nobility, The Commissioners of the Shires, and The Commissioners for the Burghs. These last two named were the top echelon of the business (or mercantile) community. According to Wiki.a large group of these Parliamentarians had invested heavily in the disastrous “Darien Adventure” and were anxious to sign up for the Act; in the hope that they would.(in the event of union with England) gain recompense through the largesse of their former “ADVERSARIES” south of the border. Of course history again teaches of the blatant bribery of the Nobility of Scotland, with cash and land transactions. This Parliamentary structure was effectively an “OLIGARCHY” with values consistent with Feudal times.

The ratification of the treaty was greeted by a storm of protests from every quarter of the Nation; in fact the authorities deemed them so serious; that they declared a state of “MARTIAL LAW”. One event of note occurred when the Carrilllioner of St.Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, on the day of the signing; peeled the bells to the tune “Why am I so sad on my wedding day”. Indeed there was not one petition in favour of this travesty of justice, including the Kirk and the Convention of Royal Burghs.

In my narrative so far I have presented the case in terms of the “UNDEMOCRATIC ACT OF UNION” There is in an actuality another critical approach to this issue, I refer to the controversial subject of “HUMAN RIGHTS”(H.R.).We as a civilized society should be completely unequivocal about this” THERE IS NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS”!

The world order has changed dramatically in contrast with the decadent days of the signing of the Union. There exist now various agencies which operate under the auspices of the United Nations. The most pertinent to my exposition is “The International Covenant On Civil and Political Rights (I.C.C.P.R.).The following is a brief synopsis of the parameters adopted by this organization, which apply to all Nations which are signatories to its protocols; including “BRITAIN(ENGLAND):-
It commits its parties to respect the civil and “Political Rights of Individuals”,including the right to lifr,freedom of religion,freedom of speech,freedom of assembly,”Electoral Rights”and rights to due process and a fair trial.
If this modern concept of H.R.is applied to the abstract format of the Act of Union, it is palpably evident that it contravened several of the principles of the above quoted set of specifications of this organization.

In very recent times the world, particularly the Middle East, has witnessed a series of wars (Illegal and otherwise) and revolutionary actions. These have invariably been fought on behalf of the H.R.of the people of the respective countries. Ironically these conflicts have received the backing of N.A.T.O.of which Britain (England) is a prominently active member. In other words the sheer hypocrisy revealed by the Westminster Governments campaigning for H.R.Justice for these Nations, should be viewed in the manner they implement their policies with regard to the rights of the Scottish people. In May of this year the S.N.P.were elected by a large majority, contaned in their manifesto was a commitment to hold a referendum on Independence. Implicit in this situation was the fact that the proposed referendum was a reflection of the “WILL of the PEOPLE”. Any interference by Westminster would be a direct violation of the terms of the charter of the I.C.C.P.R.This would lead to the justification of the Scottish Government presenting their chain of evidence in an appeal to this institution.

SCOTLAND RETAINS THE RIGHT TO NATIONHOOD.A border remains recognized between the two countries, consult any map and Scotland is annotated separate from England.Scotland has its own Church (Kirk), Education System, Process of Law, and importantly a Parliament, although somewhat limited in Autonomy at the present, nevertheless was elected in a probative Democratic System far superior to the Anachronistic equivalent south of the border. Travel to anywhere in the world and say you are Scottish, people will acknowledge that you originate in the “NATION” of Scotland. This despite the stigma of being associated with the U.K.

I sincerely hope that my good friends have the patience to read my “long” attempt at highlighting something which I deem of vital importance to the future of Scotland.

My Kindest Regards To “ALL” of you,

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HADRIAN`S WALL

As chaos reigns in England regarding, what they term the U.K.Border Agency; with resignations of senior management and calls for the Home Secretary to take similar action. It is abundantly cleat that English Government has obfuscated, patently reneging on their manifesto commitment to drastically reduce the flow of “ILLEGAL MIGRANTS” successfully avoiding the border checks this organization was created to implement.

The English Media is responding with forecasts of “ARMAGGEDON”like proportions with the prospect of the Nation’s infrastructure imploding under the tide of humanity already having approached uncontrollable levels.” Enough said about our neighbours south of the border with their seemingly insurmountable problems”

In consideration of the above dismal circumstances, may I humbly suggest the following course of action. The S.N.P.Government are justifiably proud of their record so far in creating thousands of extra apprenticeships, this could be largely supplemented by the introduction of training many additional young people in the ancient art of stone wall building. The object of this exercise is to bring about the re-building of Hadrian`s Wall. The route would be determined by the original commencement of building in the west at the Solway Firth, it will then continue eastwards to a termination point to the south of the river Tweed.This would allow for the town of Berwick-on-Tweed to return to its former status as a Scottish community; recent polls would suggest that the townspeople would readily gladly acquiesce to this move. Together with these proposals at the time (shortly) of gaining Independence, the Government will introduce the necessary legislation to incorporate Scotland’s Border Agency, which is long overdue. The principle behind the reconstruction of the wall is manifestly obvious; this will enable the Scottish Authorities to effectively police its own land-locked border from any infiltration of an illegitimate nature from the Nation south of the border.

This proposition has nothing at all to do with any sense of Anglophobia; on the contrary, English people will be accorded the same respect on a reciprocal basis.

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RELIGION AND SCOTTISH PATRIOTS

Whilst I realize this is a subject steeped in controversy in Scotland, my intention is to be candid with the following” hopefully “constructive suggestion to somewhat alleviate the current situation. Let me say from the outset that from a religious standpoint I view the problems from a strictly “NEUTRAL”corner.My primary concern is to see Scotland face the future with a people “UNITED” behind the cause for Independence. The following appeal is based on one of the predominant issues in which unfortunately sectarianism manifests itself, I refer to the sport (?) of football. Scotland is blessed with one of the best supported teams in the world, the “TARTAN ARMY” is welcomed wherever they go. In actual fact they represent their Nation with the type of behaviour which is internationally renowned and a credit to their country. My main cause for concern obviously is the attitude of fans of Celtic and Rangers. It has always baffled me that they display fanaticism for their respective teams, on the one hand adorning themselves with the Tricolour of Ireland, and alternatively the Union flag; in backing their different sides. They then change these adornments for the tartan outfits when attending their Nation’s matches. The same situation applies in the singing of the contrasting anthems.

In summation the basis for my appeal is to emphasize to any followers of the ”TARTAN ARMY” who may be guilty of sectarian misbehaviour to the fact that, at the end of the day, they are neither British nor Irish; they are “ALL SCOTTISH”.

My message above is meant in “ALL SINCERETY”, to establish a unity of purpose for “ALL” the people of Scotland, no matter your religion, to help in advancing the cause for Independence.

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SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES

First a little” TRUE” personal anecdote. In the late seventies I occupied a position in Saudi Arabia. As is the case
for these tropical and semi-tropical countries we develop random stomach problems. One day this was it was
my misfortune to suffer from this ailment (no it was not the local beverage, that`s another story) the result was that I
had to visit a local G.P.My first reaction was to be surprised at his youthful appearance, he was absolutely charming
and very efficient. The punch-line in our ensuing conversation was the fact that he had not completed his studies in accordance with Saudi Law, and to my great pleasure he related to me that he was shortly bound for “WHERE ELSE?”
Edinburgh University, which he had chosen under advisement as the “PLACE TO GO” to complete his degree course.
After hearing this praise heaped on, by implication, Scotland I felt better without any treatment.

As an afterthought I was wondering about what effort is the Scottish Government implementing to enhance the
teaching of languages, which I humbly consider vital in this Global economy.There are obviously various examples which should be treated as high on the agenda, such as Mandarin, Hindi and Portuguese. It is a fundamental truism
that to be able to converse in the language of e.g. trading partners, can do nothing but encourage mutual respect.

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“INSULTING” OLYMPIC FOOTBALL

I recently wrote this letter (From England with love 09/06 11) ,the content of which revealed in part
the astronomical amount of money this terrible event has cost the Scottish tax-payers, also the revenue
lost to charities north of the border due to the withdrawal of “English” lottery fuding.To add insult to injury
there is a commitment to the playing of several football matches at the home of Scottish football Hampden
Park. Records reveal that in spite of the English F.A.”LYING”about a consensus of agreement among the
four “Home (?)” Nations, in the choice of a team to be referred to as “TEAM G.B.(?)”In an article in the
English newspapers it was reported to the “Right Honourable (?) Lord Coe, believe it or not, asked Sir
Alex (you know who) if he would be so kind as to volunteer his services to manage the team throughout
the competition. Although showing a willingness to accept the offer, he had to reluctantly decline..
(He probably wanted the anthem to be the “RED FLAG!).

I accept the views of the Tartan Army that they operate a policy of non-political allegiance.However as a
matter of principle I sincerely hope that they would consider joining a “COMPLETE BOYCOTT” of all
The matches due to take place on the “HALLOWED TURF” of Hampden Park.

This scenario represents another outstanding example of the “UTTER CONTEMPT” the English Establishment
upholds for the people of Scotland!!!!!!!!

p.s.It is my understanding from another link that the “TRUE “Patriotic people of Wales are as furious as we are
at this blatant affront to our Nations.

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M.THATCHER LATEST SCANDAL

My great friend David Birse, who amongst many others keeps me up to date with media news both good
and bad. Here is a shocker which should resonate with the people of Scotland; no matter their political
persuasion. I refer to David’s link to 14-Independence for Scots, in which it relates to the “FORTUNE”
paid out to no less than the Scottish “NEMESIS” Margaret Thatcher over the period of this last five years.
you may look on the facts with incredulity, nonetheless they are official. The Lady (?) actually cost the
Tax-payers in claming the princely sum of £535,000 (five hundred and thirty five thousand pounds).This
in accordance with a scheme introduced by John Major, called the “Public Duty Allowance”. By sheer
coincidence (?) Mr.Major has received the sum of £490,000(four hundred and ninety thousand pounds).
to crown these appalling facts that arch “War-monger (Iraq) and conniving (Megrahi) conspirator Blair
has collected £273,000(two hundred and seventy three thousand pounds. No figures are quoted for the man
who deliberately ignored advice from colleagues and politicians across the political spectrum, and as result
of his “EGOCENTRIC” behaviour almost bankrupted the Nations of what they call the U.K.You all know
who I am referring to.Incidentally where the h--- is he? You will note the title J.Major applied to his scheme,
was this an vain-glorious attempt by him to equate the former P.Ms.with the duties of the Royals? Need I say
more?I am rambling on about the subject, of course you can read the full account on the” E(B).B.C.NEWS
POLITICS” dated 27th,October.

In my humble opinion the above item of news is of paramount signicance for the people of Scotland. It
highlights a microcosm of the cost to the tax-payers of the total sum it costs for the association to the “TWO”
chambers of Government at Westminster. If any of my good friends back home are friendly, or of know an
“ACTUARY “who can probably calculate the entire “VAST” amount of money it costs to run these Institutions,
and the results are brought to the people’s attention; it will result in another valuable propaganda coup for
the S.N.P.to exploit.

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LONGANNET

May I reveal my ignorance here about this apparently scandalous situation? According to what
I have read on the web, the Power Station is owned by a “PRIVATE COMPANY”; namely Scottish
Power. The last thing I would desire is to let the Westminster Government off the hook, but it puzzles
me as to why the world-beating technology should require funding from the English Government????
Can someone please put me right on this situation????

Many thanks to my good friends who responded with further information on the subject matter. Included
was that ownership of the power station is now in the hands of the Spanish Giant Company Iberdrola
We are now in the “USUAL” position of having relied on the English Government to take a positive step
in providing collaboration in a project, which would not only benefit Scotland, but also England and the
rest of Europe and beyond. What is about us that we are held in such low esteem by the English Establishment?
WE ALL KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION!

I would really like to know why, having been treated with the expected “TREACHERY” by Westminster; there
seems to have been no follow up action to raise private capital to allow this “World Beating Technology to come
to fruition.
The following is my humble proposition which I feel would succeed in rallying the Scottish public, no matter their
political opinion. Someone or a group arrange a petition to be presented to No.10; appealing for the Coalition to
reverse their decision. Please don’t get me wrong, I realize that this is a fanciful desire on my behalf, there is as much chance of this happening as seeing a pig fly past my window. My ambition for the petition is to achieve
“Propaganda/Max” for the way we have been treated by our “Friends?” south of the border. I have had the good
fortune of viewing Alex waxing eloquent on the vital importance of this project, I would certainly be one of the
first to apply my signature, COME ON ALL YOU GOOD PEOPLE!!!!

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A POT OF GOLD.

At the end of the rainbow

Neath the splendour of the mountain peaks white with snow

Nature has bestowed on Scotland another mineral prize

Which for the future, though limited in density

Will help in these times of austerity

To benefit the Nation on its own way back to prosperity

This time the precious mother lode

Will be utilized for the succour of the Scottish people alone

Not,as history shows, plundered by an alien society

Which acted as pirates of bygone years would have done

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A SATIRICAL ANECDOTE

I composed this little bit of satire some time ago, having viewed Jock Campbell’s comment on the
Global Bank link; regarding the prompting of people to be “THRIFTY” this Xmas.There is a world of
Difference in the two terms “Thriftiness” and “Meanness”. I feel sure all my intelligent friends will deduce
The connection I infer between Jock’s message and my anecdote.

A Scotsman, Irishman, Welshman and an Englishman, were asked to answer the following question:-

Name The Odd One Out?

1. The Scots are “MEAN”!

2. .The Irish are “THICK”!

3. The Welsh are “DOUR”!

4. The English are “ARROGANT”!

The contestants were unanimous in their decision, in choosing No4 as the exception. However their

reasoning differed.

The Scot, The Irishman and the Welshman quoted No.4 as the only definition to be true.

The Englishman quoted No.4 as the only one to be untrue.

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THE OTHER PLACE

For those who are unaware of the application of the term(see the title), for clarification I would describe it
as a part of the “UNDEMOCRATIC.” nature of the English Parliamentary System. We are often assailed
by the use of the expression “Mother of Parliaments” especially in the media, when referring to these combined
legislative bodies. I sincerely hope that when we gain our Independence we would not be as
“ARROGANT” as to claim this implied exclusive identity, however in comparative terms I suppose we could
quote that we possessed the “MOTHER SUPERIOR” of Parliaments.

The above paragraph relates to the upper house of the English Bicameral Parliament, the House of Lords, this very appellation is in itself representative of Feudalism and the odour of “INSTITUTIONALIZED PRIVILEGE”.
This is 21st century!!!! Any psychologist would espouse the “Fact “that human frailty will govern the behaviour
of individuals, this chamber of Government is open to characteristic weaknesses in the members both elected
and “UNELECTED”. In the DAILY Telegraph dated 28/01/07 an article appeared which provided (as the
Journalist stipulated) irrefutable evidence that, the then Prime Minister Tony Blair, was deeply involved in the cash
for honours affair. Despite these findings he escaped punishment. The very notion that the second legislative
overseeing committee should consist of unelected representatives is an affront to anyone with democratic
values as the very basis of their political philosophy. Corruption is almost blatantly in practice. by the “HIGHLY
OVERPAID” ermine bedecked personnel who spend half their time asleep in the comfort of their “RED”
cushioned benches.At the present moment members of this “Scene of Anachronistic Decadence” can claim up to £300.00/day,
(I will repeat three hundred per day of attendance); not bad for sleeping half the day away! Added to this
insult to all the laws of fairness, this allowance is “TAX FREE”. This is not to say that all the “RIGHT
HONOURABLE” ladies and gentlemen are tarred with the same brush; indeed some may be “HONOURABLE”
in their own right; but certainly not in the “TITULAR” sense.

My purpose in this exposition is to highlight circumstances (in my opinion) which we should not repeat in
the future composition of our Government structure. The concept of an “UNELECTED” Legislative Chamber
wreaking of “PRIVILEGE” would be an abuse to the people of our Nation.

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REFERENDUM YES

Last night I awoke from a dream,
The midnight sky with stars all agleam.
I found myself soaked with sweat,
The content of my dream was as good as you can get.
My fellow Scots had voted yes
In droves they had overcome those who thought of less.
They had voted for Independence in full,
Complete eradication of Westminster rule.
The details of my dream like a beautiful Scottish mountain glen
Imprinted in my mind never to be forgotten
A spokesperson for the winners at a celebratory dinner
Quoted the following reasons for the win
Hard to hear above the merrymaking and the din

The people voted YES for the future of our children
The people voted YES to the Independence from a “Foreign Power”..
The people voted YES to a more prosperous society.
The people voted YES for advancement of our cultural heritage.
The people voted YES to non-nuclear proliferation.
The people voted YES for both a non-sectarian and racist community.
The people voted YES for a future referendum on the Monarchy
The people voted YES for the future creation (within human terms) of a
Fair and equitable Nation.
Finally as is the character of the people
The people voted YES for the country to share its new found wealth
Those less fortunate in countries throughout the world

To the doubters I deliver this admonition,
This dream of mine was a “POSITIVE PREMONITION!

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AN APPEAL FOR A NEW CAUSE

It is my intention to address this to various links. I consider it important to all of us.
First I would reiterate what I have confessed to on many occasions,” I am a complete novice on the complexity
Of working this machine”. Therefore you will understand my concern at the apparent changes to the system
Which have occurred recently? I then took the step of consulting one of my great friends, himself far more conversant
With the operation of the computer. Below I quote some of the relevant points from his wise reply.

The first and reassuring point he made was to confirm that it was not a computer disaster. The fault he laid at the
Door of “FACEBOOK”who have refined the structure of the network lately.He went on to elucidate several facts
Which were consistent with the problems I was encountering as follows?
“People not receiving postings as they did before”.
“Timorous Beasties fluctuating wildly”.
“Not counting friend numbers properly”
A particular issue on my behalf, my friendship requests have virtually dried up; which had me puzzled, because before
This situation arose I was, averaging requests at something like one per day.

According to my friend “GOOGLE”are in the process of setting up a rival social network, which should be up and running in the near future; he will seriously consider switching to this, probably superior network.

Meanwhile the focal point of my communication is to request that someone with experience in the act of setting up
A cause or a petition to appeal to facebook to revert back to the old system;emphasising that if they do not take
Action,they are liable to lose a substial number of users.

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BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT

The insulting behaviour from the English Establishment knows no bounds. The “United Kingdom
Government” has issued an edict to the combined football authorities who run the in England to get
Their act together; if not, they run the risk of intervention from Parliament, which, if forced to, will go
As far as passing an act which will make them ultimately more efficient.A spokesman for Parliament?
Interviewed on E.B.C.stated that their ambition was to help “ENGLAND” win the world cup.
Any jury would find the Establishment guilty of “RACIAL PREJUDICE”.

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. BAD AND GOOD NEWS

lets get the “BAD NEWS” out of the way first. Having viewed D.Cameron`s “WELL STAGED”(in my opinion)
speech in Aberdeen this morning.Witha couple of rows of ladies & gentlemen in the background, who actually
resembled dummies; with hardly a flicker of emotion in response to what they were listening to. His speech
was peppered with allusions to “BRITTISH & BRITAIN” in relation to “OUR” North Sea oil & gas resources.
At the end of his oration there were a total of “THREE” questions from the assembled media, and frankly they
Just sounded like sycophantic sound-bites. There was one point of interest in one of the questions, which was
Of great relevance, which concerned the talent available in “BRITAIN” to continue with the complexity of the future development of the available resources. From what I have written readers can gather why I describe this as “BAD
NEWS”.The fact that what the speaker was talking about, to him, was a “BRITISH” success story,and as far as we
Are concerned will remain so until we are Independent.

Now we get to the better news, the subject of D.Cameron`s speech. The announcement of the B.P. 4.5 billion
Contract which will see oil & gas supplies lasting to well beyond 2030.Added to this there will be the creation of
Several hundred jobs directly in the sector, plus further employment in the service sector.

I could have waxed eloquent with a positive response to the question on the availability of the talented experts in this field of technology. The questioner only needed to use his p.c.to find out the perfect answer as follows:-
My lovely friend of “DUNFERMLINE S.N.P. LINK” Fay Sinclair has posted the “Scottish Government’s You Tube
Channel”on the video right hand side we have “Offshore Wind Technology”.
Also read “Talent Scotland Success in Oil; & Gas”.
Both of these items emphasise the wonderful advances “OUR” engineers and scientists,(to world acclaim) are
Involved in which will assure a great “FINANCIAL£”future for our Independent Nation.
On analysis of the above, what a tremendous opportunity beckons for Alex and the party to exploit this great news
And counter the Westminster imposed austerity with the rightful claim that we would be a far more prosperous
“INDEPENDENT NATION.

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POOR DAVID CAMERON ????

As my title suggests Mr.Cameron deserves the sympathy “Of his supporters”.Consider the massive decision
He must be having nightmares about. On the one hand he will be guaranteed the Premiership of England. Thanks
To the voters of middle England, until he is in his dotage; when Scotland becomes Independent. On the other
Hand. he will be struggling to keep his country in a viable financial condition without the massive contribution
Of Scotland’s Oil, Gas, Electricity, Water & the future Green Energy bounty.

So come on guys who will be the first to create the “Sympathy for David Cameron” cause????
Be warned, watch and don’t get knocked over in the rush !

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PETITION TO GREENPEACE

As my title suggests, I am wondering if anyone has had thoughts about petitioning “Greenpeace” to see
If they are interested in endorsing Scotland’s cause for Independence. It would seem a logical measure
For this organization to consider, given the basic principles they uphold. We may not approve of some of the
Activities ascribed to their M.O., however the advantages of this endorsement far outweigh any misgivings
We may have on their moral behaviour. They are manifestly world renowned, and command the attention of
The media on the world stage.

Scotland is in the unenviable position (at this time) in that their Government is restricted in the progression
Of their “GREEN ENERGY” policies by encountering decision making in a “FOREIGN” Government
A typical example of this is the current situation at Longannet Power Station in Fife. The decision for the
Advancement of a “WORLD BEATING GREEN ENERGY SCHEME”unfortunately, according to insider
Information, would appear to be in a state of collapse; owing to poor and indecisive action from the quoted foreign Government. Added to this is the massive support from the Scottish people on an “ANTI-NUCLEAR”
Philosophy. Therefore to sum up, all it needs is for someone or perhaps a group to contact Greenpeace and
Solicit a public statement on their commitment to support Scotland in their battle for Independence. Surely
There should be no reason for them to adopt a negative attitude to this plea; after all we are not asking them
For any “POLITICAL”undertaking; just an appeal to sponsor our ambition.

The Longannet scandal referred to,see the report in the excellentNewsnet Scotland dated 09/10/11,as posted by
My great friend David Birse.

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WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

Having borrowed Cameron’s metaphor, I would like to apply it to the Scottish situation. The following
Facts will reveal that there is a complete divergence of his principle as far Scots celebrities are concerned.
Leading this parade of less than “PATRIOTIC” natives of our country is Billy Connolly. His “VEHEMENT
RANTING ANTI-INDEPENDENCE” makes him one of the most “Dangerous Enemies” we face in our
Fight for our cause. It is patently obvious why I quote him at the top. He is closely followed by an array of
Talented individuals who unfortunately have chosen to place personal aggrandisement before their love and
Passion for the country they were born in. I deliberately ignore the extensive list of politicians, the list would
Be too long. However I will mention a few others (amongst the many) stars in their own right in various cultural activities:- Jackie Stewart motor racing
Rod Stewart singer (?)
Stephen Henry snooker
John Higgins snooker.
Colin Montgomery golf
Andy Murray tennis
Sam Torrance golf
The Scottish football & rugby teams?
Please add your names to the list.

I n the case of Connolly, we cannot afford to ignore the damage he is capable of inflicting, although like all
You good people, I respect the right to free speech; however we must be prepared to fight fire with fire.
SUGGESTIONS PLEASE????.

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THE APPROACHING PERFECT STORM

One of my good friends Brian Kelly succinctly warned of the impending “Danger! Danger!”.

The subject of my following narrative is the D.Cameron recent pressure on his ministers to adopt a more
“AGGRESSIVE” attitude to the S.N.P.(See the Independent 25th September)

There is no doubt in my mind that the coming campaign will represent the most vital period in our country’s
Modern history. We are all aware of the motivation behind Cameron’s “Declaration of War”, it is born out of
Desperation at the prospect of the cessation of the “Flow” of Oil, Gas, Electricity and future water; also Scotland’s
Superior Green Energy resources (Refer to Al Gore’s speech in Edinburgh report in Daily Record 28th September).

The very foundation of the strategy Cameron and his lackeys, including the carpetbaggers from north of the border,
Will be built on a fabric of “LIES and DECEIT” which will be equal to the calumny perpetrated on us by the
“McCrone Report”. They will resort to every trick in the book (and then some).

In my location, it is tragic that I am in no position to make a physical contribution to the cause. However I feel that
Suggesting constructive prepositions may aid in balancing out this dire situation. One of my proposals I outline as
Follows. It is my “Humble” opinion that the most effective weapons we have in our armoury is the “OIL OF
SCOTAND LEAFLET”; which graphically sets out all the acts of chicanery enacted by the English Establishment.
The present membership of the S.N.P.is more than 17, 000, consider the impact if each of these members (at little cost)
Prints off 100 copies of the leaflet, and then distributes them among local businesses, friends and colleagues. By my
Calculations the result would be a minimum of one million seven hundred thousand copies in circulation.

Another of my very good friends David Birse posted a wee anecdote about the small town of Dundee in New York State
Which recently held its annual Highland Games? Statistically the attendance was almost equivalent to the population
Of the town. The moral of this little account is to demonstrate the “NATIONWIDE AMERICAN ENTHUISASM”
For all things Scottish, and their positive approach to the cultural heritage of Scotland. The reason I draw your attention
To this scenario is related to another idea I recently suggested. The “FACT” is that as a result of the people of our
Country possessing a natural proclivity to explore, as well as having been forcibly expelled from their homeland,
There are Scottish Institutions of some category; in almost every country on the planet. My concept was quite simple,
Make contact with the management of theses organizations to request that they provide their moral support for our
Independence.

My reasoning on the International situation is that Alex and the Government will be somewhat beleaguered, with
The combined power of the three major parties, with the complicity of a hostile media ranged against them. They
Are going to require all the righteous patronage from each and every quarter. Not that we underrate the intellectual
Fighting qualities of Alex and his great Government.

I would like to finish with the following quotation:-“The chances that a man (A PARTY-MY WORDS) is in the
Right increase geometrically by the vigour with which others are trying to prove him (THEM) wrong.

p.s.I would just like to stress that I wish with all my heart and soul that I was in “Another Place”to provide my
assistance to all my good friends “BACK HOME” DAVID lol

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FUTURE TRADE FACILTIES IN SCOTLAND

An E.B.C.report this morning (28th.Sept) disclosed the information of the extension to the Felixstowe deep
Water container port, which has been upgraded, at a cost of one billion pounds: in order that it can dock
The latest in the massive container ships, due to be launched in two years time.

This issue raises the very important question on Scotland’s port facilities as an Independent Nation? The
Port of Grange mouth was further developed in 2006, the question being, as is the case for Leith and Rosyth;
Will they remain in their inferior conditions as secondary to similar ports south of the border? The obvious
Consequences of this scenario will be that our trading position will be reliant to a certain extent on the retention
Of transporting our imports/exports through the superior ports in a “FOREIGN COUNTRY”. Who knows what
The consequent levies will be????

An important subject to ponder over!

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A different nation for a different people

It’s “almost” all over! Whilst I feel deep sympathy for the good “TRUE SCOTS” who fought for a DEMOCRATIC
solution to the Nation’s problems, representing the S.N.P.in this election. They may and should seek solace in the
fact that the final result will inevitably lead to the Party’s advantage in the long term.
I have stressed in the past that I am no expert on psychology; this does not prevent me from presenting my own
views on the reasons for the shambolic outcome of this event as follows.
The first and most obvious conclusion to draw is that in the words of David Cameron, an oft quoted slogan in
his election campaign; “Britain is Broken!” This result has confirmed what the “Hundreds of Thousands” of
S.N.P.supporters have been saying for years, the concept of a United Kingdom is a figment of the medias
imagination. We are now faced with the prospect of the Scottish people being governed from Westminster
by an administration in which only approximately 15% of the electorate voted for “and they have the
Effrontery to call this a “Democracy”. I would add a certain amount of sympathy for the voters of “Middle
England” who find themselves in the position of possibly having to contend with a “Rainbow Coalition”,
consisting of every party with the exception of the one they voted for.
Its all over, the fat lady has rendered a sad lament for the people of Scotland. As I state on my Facebook wall,
thanks to the pro-union element of the Scottish electorate the Nation will be governed from London by an
administration which in no way reflects the judgement of the Scottish people! The front page of the English
edition of the Daily Express exemplifies the attitude of the media down here; it displays a full page photograph
of David Cameron with his wife, in the doorway of No.10 with the caption “Britain Expects” and we all know
the origin of this but a different version(England Expects).. I understand they have produced an acronym for the new Administration,
naming it the “Con-Dem Government”. It takes little imagination to re-invent this to read “Con-Dem-Nation;
an apt description of the pro-union voters of Scotland. Already it has been agreed by the Lib-Dems that King
(Cameron) Neptune armed with his Trident will still be sailing up and down the Clyde aboard the Nuclear
submarines. Just a quick question “Who the h_ _ _ is Danny Alexander????”.

I will now introduce my humble attempt at applying psychology to the scenario.
The first part of this analysis concerns the Matthew Wright programme on Channel 5, Mr.Wright had apparently
paid a visit to Scotland. He informed his audience that his foray into Scotland felt to him as though he was in
“A Different Country”. I could have “Educated” him in the reality of the situation, by pointing out that he had
crossed a border into a country with a “Different Culture”.

I have made it clear in my earlier communications including my blog, that I am no Anglophobe: having lived in
England for many years. During this time I have shared countless conversations with “good” English people,
The one prevailing feature of these discussions is how they were impressed by the difference they observed in the
cultural life and outstanding hospitality they experienced in their visits to Scotland.

Taken together my two examples above highlight the simple “fact” that the media oriented principle of being
“British & Britishness”are not a concept shared by the peoples of Scotland and England.

There is a third sequence of events which neatly bind in with the theme of my narrative. This was an occurrence
of national significance, in fact the media sensationalized into what was termed the “Dianagate”scandal. For a
while even the media sycophant’s cast doubt on the survival of the English monarchy. At the height of the sordid
exposition of (not so bonnie) Charlie’s, meandering; it was decided to take a poll on the popularity of Royalty.
The actual poll was split into the four countries that make up the U.K.(Excuse my bad language!).It comprised a
simple Yes or No answer----“Do you want the Monarchy terminated?” The results revealed that the only Nation
voting yes was Scotland.

I firmly believe that there is no question about the jury being out on the subject of the cultural distinction between
the Scottish and English peoples. The purpose of this exercise is to expose these distinctions, not in the sense of a
superior Scotland; I have made it clear on occasion that I deplore any Nationalistic Jingoism or Xenophobia.

The Wikipedia web entry describes the S.N.P.as a party with a “Centre-Left Philosophy”, which brings them more
in line with the ideology of the Labour Party. As a result of this alignment the Scottish electorate (in modern times)
have consistently voted for parties with left-wing tendencies. Of course there was the “Aberration” of 1955 where
the Tories won a majority of seats. Political analysts concluded that the strength of the Tory vote had (unfortunate)
sectarian connotations, with the Church of Scotland exerting a degree of Protestant loyalism, even in the working
class. The “Dogma” of sectarianism should be replaced (as a priority) by a Patriotic Scottishness.

In my conclusion I feel that I have succeeded in establishing the “Fact” that Scottish political opinions are innately
linked.to the compassionate qualities evinced by the people of the Nation.

Finally the result of this election has presented the S.N.P.with the most propitious opportunity to move the Nation
forward on the road to Full Independence. One of my Facebook friends (Charlie Reid) has proposed a protest
rally on behalf of Independence, I would advocate something more in the line of a series of these events, the
first to be staged at the by-election in Kirkcaldy. I would hope that there would be strong representation from
“Young Scots for Independence”. For too long our Nation has accepted subjugation as part of life.
TIME TO STAND UP (MARCH) AND BE COUNTED!

David Straiton.

This is obviously an old posting of mine, unfortunately the proposed march was cancelled; through no fault of
Charlie’s who devoted every sinew of his being to make it a success. We now have another march to look forward to
Next year; with the prospect of a better outcome. I felt that it was worthwhile regenerating this, as the facts I have quoted are as pertinent today as they were then” not so long ago”.




.

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A different nation for a different people

It’s “almost” all over! Whilst I feel deep sympathy for the good “TRUE SCOTS” who fought for a DEMOCRATIC
solution to the Nation’s problems, representing the S.N.P.in this election. They may and should seek solace in the
fact that the final result will inevitably lead to the Party’s advantage in the long term.
I have stressed in the past that I am no expert on psychology; this does not prevent me from presenting my own
views on the reasons for the shambolic outcome of this event as follows.
The first and most obvious conclusion to draw is that in the words of David Cameron, an oft quoted slogan in
his election campaign; “Britain is Broken!” This result has confirmed what the “Hundreds of Thousands” of
S.N.P.supporters have been saying for years, the concept of a United Kingdom is a figment of the medias
imagination. We are now faced with the prospect of the Scottish people being governed from Westminster
by an administration in which only approximately 15% of the electorate voted for “and they have the
Effrontery to call this a “Democracy”. I would add a certain amount of sympathy for the voters of “Middle
England” who find themselves in the position of possibly having to contend with a “Rainbow Coalition”,
consisting of every party with the exception of the one they voted for.
Its all over, the fat lady has rendered a sad lament for the people of Scotland. As I state on my Facebook wall,
thanks to the pro-union element of the Scottish electorate the Nation will be governed from London by an
administration which in no way reflects the judgement of the Scottish people! The front page of the English
edition of the Daily Express exemplifies the attitude of the media down here; it displays a full page photograph
of David Cameron with his wife, in the doorway of No.10 with the caption “Britain Expects” and we all know
the origin of this but a different version(England Expects).. I understand they have produced an acronym for the new Administration,
naming it the “Con-Dem Government”. It takes little imagination to re-invent this to read “Con-Dem-Nation;
an apt description of the pro-union voters of Scotland. Already it has been agreed by the Lib-Dems that King
(Cameron) Neptune armed with his Trident will still be sailing up and down the Clyde aboard the Nuclear
submarines. Just a quick question “Who the h_ _ _ is Danny Alexander????”.

I will now introduce my humble attempt at applying psychology to the scenario.
The first part of this analysis concerns the Matthew Wright programme on Channel 5, Mr.Wright had apparently
paid a visit to Scotland. He informed his audience that his foray into Scotland felt to him as though he was in
“A Different Country”. I could have “Educated” him in the reality of the situation, by pointing out that he had
crossed a border into a country with a “Different Culture”.

I have made it clear in my earlier communications including my blog, that I am no Anglophobe: having lived in
England for many years. During this time I have shared countless conversations with “good” English people,
The one prevailing feature of these discussions is how they were impressed by the difference they observed in the
cultural life and outstanding hospitality they experienced in their visits to Scotland.

Taken together my two examples above highlight the simple “fact” that the media oriented principle of being
“British & Britishness”are not a concept shared by the peoples of Scotland and England.

There is a third sequence of events which neatly bind in with the theme of my narrative. This was an occurrence
of national significance, in fact the media sensationalized into what was termed the “Dianagate”scandal. For a
while even the media sycophant’s cast doubt on the survival of the English monarchy. At the height of the sordid
exposition of (not so bonnie) Charlie’s, meandering; it was decided to take a poll on the popularity of Royalty.
The actual poll was split into the four countries that make up the U.K.(Excuse my bad language!).It comprised a
simple Yes or No answer----“Do you want the Monarchy terminated?” The results revealed that the only Nation
voting yes was Scotland.

I firmly believe that there is no question about the jury being out on the subject of the cultural distinction between
the Scottish and English peoples. The purpose of this exercise is to expose these distinctions, not in the sense of a
superior Scotland; I have made it clear on occasion that I deplore any Nationalistic Jingoism or Xenophobia.

The Wikipedia web entry describes the S.N.P.as a party with a “Centre-Left Philosophy”, which brings them more
in line with the ideology of the Labour Party. As a result of this alignment the Scottish electorate (in modern times)
have consistently voted for parties with left-wing tendencies. Of course there was the “Aberration” of 1955 where
the Tories won a majority of seats. Political analysts concluded that the strength of the Tory vote had (unfortunate)
sectarian connotations, with the Church of Scotland exerting a degree of Protestant loyalism, even in the working
class. The “Dogma” of sectarianism should be replaced (as a priority) by a Patriotic Scottishness.

In my conclusion I feel that I have succeeded in establishing the “Fact” that Scottish political opinions are innately
linked.to the compassionate qualities evinced by the people of the Nation.

Finally the result of this election has presented the S.N.P.with the most propitious opportunity to move the Nation
forward on the road to Full Independence. One of my Facebook friends (Charlie Reid) has proposed a protest
rally on behalf of Independence, I would advocate something more in the line of a series of these events, the
first to be staged at the by-election in Kirkcaldy. I would hope that there would be strong representation from
“Young Scots for Independence”. For too long our Nation has accepted subjugation as part of life.
TIME TO STAND UP (MARCH) AND BE COUNTED!

David Straiton.

This is obviously an old posting of mine, unfortunately the proposed march was cancelled; through no fault of
Charlie’s who devoted every sinew of his being to make it a success. We now have another march to look forward to
Next year; with the prospect of a better outcome. I felt that it was worthwhile regenerating this, as the facts I have quoted are as pertinent today as they were then” not so long ago”.




.





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A different nation for a different people

It’s “almost” all over! Whilst I feel deep sympathy for the good “TRUE SCOTS” who fought for a DEMOCRATIC
solution to the Nation’s problems, representing the S.N.P.in this election. They may and should seek solace in the
fact that the final result will inevitably lead to the Party’s advantage in the long term.
I have stressed in the past that I am no expert on psychology; this does not prevent me from presenting my own
views on the reasons for the shambolic outcome of this event as follows.
The first and most obvious conclusion to draw is that in the words of David Cameron, an oft quoted slogan in
his election campaign; “Britain is Broken!” This result has confirmed what the “Hundreds of Thousands” of
S.N.P.supporters have been saying for years, the concept of a United Kingdom is a figment of the medias
imagination. We are now faced with the prospect of the Scottish people being governed from Westminster
by an administration in which only approximately 15% of the electorate voted for “and they have the
Effrontery to call this a “Democracy”. I would add a certain amount of sympathy for the voters of “Middle
England” who find themselves in the position of possibly having to contend with a “Rainbow Coalition”,
consisting of every party with the exception of the one they voted for.
Its all over, the fat lady has rendered a sad lament for the people of Scotland. As I state on my Facebook wall,
thanks to the pro-union element of the Scottish electorate the Nation will be governed from London by an
administration which in no way reflects the judgement of the Scottish people! The front page of the English
edition of the Daily Express exemplifies the attitude of the media down here; it displays a full page photograph
of David Cameron with his wife, in the doorway of No.10 with the caption “Britain Expects” and we all know
the origin of this but a different version(England Expects).. I understand they have produced an acronym for the new Administration,
naming it the “Con-Dem Government”. It takes little imagination to re-invent this to read “Con-Dem-Nation;
an apt description of the pro-union voters of Scotland. Already it has been agreed by the Lib-Dems that King
(Cameron) Neptune armed with his Trident will still be sailing up and down the Clyde aboard the Nuclear
submarines. Just a quick question “Who the h_ _ _ is Danny Alexander????”.

I will now introduce my humble attempt at applying psychology to the scenario.
The first part of this analysis concerns the Matthew Wright programme on Channel 5, Mr.Wright had apparently
paid a visit to Scotland. He informed his audience that his foray into Scotland felt to him as though he was in
“A Different Country”. I could have “Educated” him in the reality of the situation, by pointing out that he had
crossed a border into a country with a “Different Culture”.

I have made it clear in my earlier communications including my blog, that I am no Anglophobe: having lived in
England for many years. During this time I have shared countless conversations with “good” English people,
The one prevailing feature of these discussions is how they were impressed by the difference they observed in the
cultural life and outstanding hospitality they experienced in their visits to Scotland.

Taken together my two examples above highlight the simple “fact” that the media oriented principle of being
“British & Britishness”are not a concept shared by the peoples of Scotland and England.

There is a third sequence of events which neatly bind in with the theme of my narrative. This was an occurrence
of national significance, in fact the media sensationalized into what was termed the “Dianagate”scandal. For a
while even the media sycophant’s cast doubt on the survival of the English monarchy. At the height of the sordid
exposition of (not so bonnie) Charlie’s, meandering; it was decided to take a poll on the popularity of Royalty.
The actual poll was split into the four countries that make up the U.K.(Excuse my bad language!).It comprised a
simple Yes or No answer----“Do you want the Monarchy terminated?” The results revealed that the only Nation
voting yes was Scotland.

I firmly believe that there is no question about the jury being out on the subject of the cultural distinction between
the Scottish and English peoples. The purpose of this exercise is to expose these distinctions, not in the sense of a
superior Scotland; I have made it clear on occasion that I deplore any Nationalistic Jingoism or Xenophobia.

The Wikipedia web entry describes the S.N.P.as a party with a “Centre-Left Philosophy”, which brings them more
in line with the ideology of the Labour Party. As a result of this alignment the Scottish electorate (in modern times)
have consistently voted for parties with left-wing tendencies. Of course there was the “Aberration” of 1955 where
the Tories won a majority of seats. Political analysts concluded that the strength of the Tory vote had (unfortunate)
sectarian connotations, with the Church of Scotland exerting a degree of Protestant loyalism, even in the working
class. The “Dogma” of sectarianism should be replaced (as a priority) by a Patriotic Scottishness.

In my conclusion I feel that I have succeeded in establishing the “Fact” that Scottish political opinions are innately
linked.to the compassionate qualities evinced by the people of the Nation.

Finally the result of this election has presented the S.N.P.with the most propitious opportunity to move the Nation
forward on the road to Full Independence. One of my Facebook friends (Charlie Reid) has proposed a protest
rally on behalf of Independence, I would advocate something more in the line of a series of these events, the
first to be staged at the by-election in Kirkcaldy. I would hope that there would be strong representation from
“Young Scots for Independence”. For too long our Nation has accepted subjugation as part of life.
TIME TO STAND UP (MARCH) AND BE COUNTED!

David Straiton.

This is obviously an old posting of mine, unfortunately the proposed march was cancelled; through no fault of
Charlie’s who devoted every sinew of his being to make it a success. We now have another march to look forward to
Next year; with the prospect of a better outcome. I felt that it was worthwhile regenerating this, as the facts I have quoted are as pertinent today as they were then” not so long ago”.




.

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Farndon.
Chester.
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(GREAT) ARROGANCE AND (GREAT) PATRONIZATION

I bet Alex is having a quiet laugh at the sight of David Cameron prancing and preening himself on the world
Stage, in his efforts to put the “Great” back in Britain. He knows full well that there is no need for him to follow
Suit, as our country is world renowned without this entire “Pathetic” propaganda induced endeavour as evinced by
Cameron. The very principle behind the English Government’s scheme. is in actual fact both insulting and patronizing
To the rest of the world. As is the case for Scotland, other countries such as France, Greece and Italy; who can match
The “GREAT BRITISH (ENGLISH)”in cultural heritage; have no need to resort to a cap in hand attitude to persuade people to visit and trade with their country. I did hear a part of the Government’s prepared agenda extolling the virtues
Of “Winston Churchill &William Shakespeare” which will lead to the usual conclusion, which we are all well aware of, that the rest of the combined Nations (NOT FOR MUCH LONGER!) will be allocated a small mention as if in afterthought.

On the subject of “ARROGANCE”, Headlined in today’s English Daily Mail:-Cameron puts full blame on America
And the European Union for the current financial crisis.” ENOUGH SAID!!!!”

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AN ANTI-INDEPENDENCE LINK

This morning I received a message from several of my good friends referring me to this new link. which
Seems to have appeared overnight details below:-
“Vote NO to Scottish Independence and save the Union”.
The first thing that struck me upon reading the details was the astonishing fact that for a new site it already registers almost 2,000 members. Now as most of my wonderful friends are aware of, I am a total novice as far as the complexities
of this infernal machine goes. I would therefore bow to my techno-wizard friends and ask them what I feel is a pertinent question; is there a way to check the legitimacy of the site also details of the originators?,

Further to the above, if my friends have proven the validity of this load of garbage, what a wonderful target area it
Opens up for us. For instance, is there a possibility of transferring the whole of the “Oil of Scotland” site across to
This one? As my great new friend of today Robert Mclaren has pointed out we must be polite with our responses;
In other words we must restrain ourselves from gross insulting language, to do so would only degrade ourselves to
Their level of intelligence (or intellect.)

My good friends keep in mind two important factors “They are definitely on the losing side!”. Also “Forgive them
For they know not what they do!”.

. David Straiton.
, 7a, Quarry Avenue,
Farndon.
Chester.
CH5.3NT.

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THEIR SHOULD BE A SCOTTISH PUBLIC OUTCRY

THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT:-Angus MacNeil asked a question regarding a poll that revealed that 68%
Of Scots wanted oil revenue to be used to reduce their petrol bills. This was greeted by general raucous
Laughter from the assembled “DISHONORABLE”members in the chamber. David Cameron’s answer was
“ask a silly question, you get a silly answer”.

I like the posting by my good friend who actually overheard a prominent intelligent and respected journalist say
“With results like the S.N.P.the had, ignore them at your peril”.

Now I certainly would not like plumb the depths of Cameron’s apparent lack of basic courtesy, howver I would
Hope that this type of “LOW-LIFE” behaviour is released by word of mouth to as many people in Scotland as
Possible.This was not just an insult to a gentleman like Angus, it was an insult (YET AGAIN) to the whole Nation
Of Scotland.

. David Straiton.
, 7a, Quarry Avenue,
Farndon.
Chester.
CH5.3NT.

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SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS!

According to all the recent polls the S.N.P.is storming ahead in popularity with the Scottish electorate.
Even the “Fanatical”pro-union Express published the results of a poll which revealed that a massive 60%
Of Scots have predicted that Independence would transpire in their life-time. It is perfectly clear that the
Momentum is growing toward the final confrontation with Westminster on the subject of our Independence.
“WE” will in the end disprove the paradox of the “Irresistible force meeting an Immovable object”. I feel
that the result of all the campaigning on this medium with all my wonderful friends both “BACK HOME”
and around the world is sending out a positive “Pro-Independence” message to the disingenuous opposition.

. David Straiton.
, 7a, Quarry Avenue,
Farndon.
Chester.
CH5.3NT.

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A PERSONAL SHOPPING LIST.

The following represents my personal “Legislative”shopping list for a future majority S.N.P.Government.
Whilst appreciating the obvious priority in honouring the commitment to manifesto pledges,these are equally
Important on the march to full Independence.

1:- It is wonderful news that Alex has pledged to “Take the War” to Westminster on the subject of
“SCOTLAND`S OIL”.However I would urge the party to take it a further stage, by commissioning a full
public inquiry into the reasons for the country losing its “Lawful Right”to prosper from the enormous
revenue engendered from North Sea oil & Gas.There is no doubt in my mind that a large proportion of
the electorate are blissfully unaware of the “McCrone Report”and also the”ILLEGAL”move of the Nation`s
Maritime Borders in 1999.With the institution of a public inquiry even the traitorous Scottish Media would
Have to sit up and take notice!

2:- Make it Mandatory for Scottish flags to be flown at “ALL”public buildings including the following:-
Military establishments, Edinburgh castle,the lifeboat service which at present comprises the flag of St.George
With a Union Rag in the top left hand corner.

3:-An “Independent”Scottish Broadcasting Corporation.

4:-A Scottish Lottery with a “Fairer”prize winning system.This to obviate the contributions Scottish people are making towards The English Olympics 2012.

5:-To me this one predominates alongside the oil situation.A Mandatory act to be passed to completely eradicate all
references to the facile term United Kingdom from all official documents and stationery etc..

6:-A long overdue Referendum on Scotland`s link with the “ENGLISH MONARCHY”In the past records will show
that a majority of Scots voted to sever this anachronistic link.

7:-Sports including athletics.I am all in favour of our country being represented by true accredited Scots.It is an unfortunate fact that many persons speaking with a Scottish accent choose to represent another country (G.B.)
My conception of this is that these people should be “Totally Banned”from representing Scotland,I would far rather see
A team (or other) of “TRUE”Scots lose at their chosen sport.

8:-With reference to my item No.5 for too long our children have been educated (BRAIN-WASHED) into thinking
English/British,This must be treated as a priority, after all they represent our country’s future, our education system
Has to change in order to facilitate the complete eradication of the terms of reference G.B./UK.;in other words the
Teaching must be completely adapted to engender our children to “THINK SCOTTISH NOT BRITISH.”.