Scottish Independence

[Exonerator]

Sept 14, 2014 13:04:36 GMT @shrimper said:

I believe it will be a no vote because of the undecided people. Something like, what, 17% were undecided? If you're undecided on the day then you're more than likely going to vote no than yes.

Or not even bother going, resulting in more yes voters turning up.

[EdinBruges]

Fucking biased BBC, reporting on protests about their bias.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29196912

In all seriousness though absolute rofl at the mouth breathers screaming for Nick Robinson to be sacked, done fuck all wrong bar ask two questions, not get an answer for one of them and report as such. Hilarious how Salmond claims he's been heckled given the heckling his supporters continue to give No supporters.

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I love the "end London rule" posters up here. What difference is "Edinburgh rule" going to make to the representative views of the people of the highlands?

[Deleted]

Sept 14, 2014 12:01:33 GMT Pablo said:

The BBC's articles don't have to reflect the polls.

If you dislike the BBC's 'bias' it's quite simple, pay no attention to it. The BBC aren't going to sway a Yes voter. I mean it may make us think that the No vote is more strongly backed but the polls are there to see for us to disprove that. It makes absolutely no difference the BBC supposedly being biased.

this is an extremely naive view tbh. the media can manipulate people into backing illegal wars of course they can manipulate a vote for scotland leaving the union.

not that i particularly think the media give that much of a shit at the moment (given y'know, what else is happening around the world right now) and scotland will eventually gain independence anyway either way. i just see salmond as a cretinous egomaniac that wants to get it done purely to say he was the guy that got it done. in reality his whole plan is based on straw man arguments and attacking the other side rather than any sort of legitimate plan. got to say i'm looking forward to the fall out either way, going to be a good laugh.

[EdinBruges]

Scottish independence: NHS in Scotland 'faces £400m funding gap'link

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"Many people are voting Yes just to express their frustration at not being able to engage with politics as it is. They’re voting Yes because they want their voice to be heard for the first time."

[Germany's Top Scorer]

If the Jocks get independence then the North does.


#justicefornortherners #downwiththissouthofthing

[shaunie]

Even David Beckham is trying to get involved in the Indy Ref

[Stu]

bantz

[Germany's Top Scorer]

I remember this sort of thing being funny 15 years ago.



Mind, I was 8 then.

[EdinBruges]

www.itv.com/news/2014-09-16/i-have-a-confession-to-make-i-am-not-enjoying-covering-the-scottish-referendum/

But pretty much all reporters I chatted to yesterday agreed that the level of abuse and even intimidation being meted out by some in the ‘Yes’ campaign was making this referendum a rather unpleasant experience.

[wf4v3ry]

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Don't really think David beckham's opinion is particularly held in that high a regard seeing as most in Scotland think he's a twat

[Oyarzabal]

Sept 17, 2014 8:35:58 GMT EdinBruges said:

www.itv.com/news/2014-09-16/i-have-a-confession-to-make-i-am-not-enjoying-covering-the-scottish-referendum/

But pretty much all reporters I chatted to yesterday agreed that the level of abuse and even intimidation being meted out by some in the ‘Yes’ campaign was making this referendum a rather unpleasant experience.

To: News Editor

Date: 17 September 2014

Subject: Independence Referendum



In response to increased press reports and comment implying increased crime and disorder as a consequence of the Independence Referendum Brian Docherty, Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation said;



“The Police Service of Scotland and the men and women who work in it should not be used as a political football at any time and especially so in these last few hours of the referendum campaign.



As I have previously stated the referendum debate has been robust but overwhelmingly good natured.



It was inevitable that the closer we came to the 18th of September passions would increase but that does not justify the exaggerated rhetoric that is being deployed with increased frequency. Any neutral observer could be led to believe Scotland is on the verge of societal disintegration yet nothing could be further from the truth.



Scotland’s citizens are overwhelmingly law abiding and tolerant and it is preposterous to imply that by placing a cross in a box, our citizens will suddenly abandon the personal virtues and values held dear to them all.



At this time it is more important than ever that individuals be they politicians, journalists or whoever should carefully consider their words, maintain level heads and act with respect. Respect is not demonstrated by suggesting a minority of mindless idiots are representative of anything. One of the many joys of this campaign has been how it has awakened political awareness across almost every single section of society. The success enjoyed by the many should not be sullied by the actions of the few.

www.spf.org.uk/2014/09/spf-media-release-independence-referendum-2/

This is the second time Police Scotland has had to come out against these type of claims made by the No campaign/supporters.

But, you know, keep believing the press...

[EdinBruges]

Nowhere in that police statement does it suggest they're lying or making it up, and also nowhere in the articles from the multiple journalists who feel that some within the Yes campaign are going too far with threatening and intimidating behaviour is indiciative of the entire campaign.

Rofl it really is the rhetoric of the BNP/EDL.