Politics. How Powerful Was The Soviet Union Compared To The USA During The Cold War? What Are The Arguments For And Against Scottish Independence?
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Politics : How Powerful Was The Soviet Union Compared To The USA During The Cold War
Militarily, Economically, Culturally, Idealogically I would say that the USSR was only half the superpower the USA was. ~~~ Ua ~~~
Politics : What Are The Arguments For And Against Scottish Independence
Looking at their website, the SNP seem to say things like: Scottish independence will lead to better schools and hospitals, etc. But why? Why does it folllow that one thing will lead to the other? What do nationalists believe the economic benefits will be? One can't escape the feeling that the real argument they're putting to people is "we want to be independent because we really really hate the English. Lots and ; Surely there must be more to it than that! The other side aren't that much better. They do things like point out that North sea oil will only last 40 years. That's not an argument for the union, that's just pointing out that one of the arguments for independence is a bit weak. Again, it all sounds a bit like they're saying "we're Scottish, but we're British. Born British, live British, die British. ; So, in a nutshell, what are the actual pros and cons? Thanks in advance for your answers. Thanks to all for the answers so far! To put my question in context, I've lived in Scotland for nearly 20 years, since the age of 9. Put it like this, my kilt is in Welsh National tartan! I think the reason I'm asking this is because, although I generally consider myself reasonably politically aware, I am shamefully ignorant of the arguments on either side of the independence argument, so I'm trying to find out more about this. Personally (and I accept that this is probably to do with the fact I wasn't born here) I am not swayed by the historical angle, though I accept that it is valid for many. Patriotism and sovereignty don't have a great deal of hold over me. As far as I'm concerned, it makes very little difference whether one is governed from Holyrood, Westminster, or even Brussels. Wherever they sit, you end up with the same parcel of rogues. Just because the national government presides over a tenth of the population doesn't mean democracy is any less illusory. What does interest me is the tangible benefits of independence. Will I/we be better off? tartanbeastie: thank you for posting the article that addresses the economics involved. However, having looked at the figures therein, I am a little confused. Mr U'Aislainn states that Scotland receives around £12bn from the UK treasury under the Barnet Formula. However, according to the Scottish Executive website, public spending in Scotland during 1998-1999 was around £, or % of the UK total. Source: .uk/Resource/Doc/158623/ (this is the report for 1999-2000, but see page 55 for historical figures.) I would be interested to hear Mr. U'Aislainn's comments on this, but unfortunately, when I found his article at , I couldn't find an email address or any other way to submit comments. ~~~ zacchaeus ~~~
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Reading their websites is hopeless - neither party actually seem to be saying anything in concrete terms. Perhaps I'm just a little slow though. With a Politics AS looming it would be helpful to know about party policies. I'm aware of the history of both parties and what they traditionally stood for, but I need to focus on present policies. It would be very helpful if somebody could give me a brief breakdown! Thank you :) (In the UK) ~~~ Pintsized ~~~
Politics : How Long Before Oil Runs Out Have We Given Ourselves Enough Time To Adjust Without A Global Crisis
Eg is it going to be possible replace all motor vehicles and planes with alternative energy power. ~~~ William JK ~~~
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Yogurt has a culture. As an Englishman who is currently in the USA on business i have to agree. ~~~ Sidney Vicious ~~~
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Political illiteracy lead many to call H Clinton a socialist in these questions. How long before the same is said of McCain, now several call him 'Liberal'? ~~~ georgieporgie2005uk ~~~
Politics : Why Do People Like To Generalize Other People Just Through Political Parties
I find it really ironic that people can generalize others in the political world mostly as "Republican" or "Democrat" but what used to make you a "Republican" or a "Democrat" is changing so much... Rudy Giuliani is running on the Republican ticket, but he supports Gay Marriage and Abortion? I really thought that wasn't a general Republican view. And Hillary says that she might take more invasive action in Iraq if she has to? I thought Democrats were all for pulling out! I just think that people shouldn't run under "Democrat Party" or "Republican Party" and that people should just run as Presidential Candidates without a party association. What do you think? ~~~ HappyToast ~~~
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There are still many skeptics of the global warming issue. What are the consequences if: 1. The skeptics are right and we take action to prevent/reverse global warming? 2. The skeptics are wrong and we do nothing to prevent it? ~~~ gbiaki ~~~
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I think he now looks like a fool that's running scared of the resurgeant Tories. ~~~ bluenose ~~~
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I am a keen nature photographer and LOVE the welsh countryside. So i often go hiking round wales for photography oportunities. BUT! when i visited a pub in Afon Dwyryd for a quick drink after hiking. Everybody in the pub was speaking in english as soon as the locals notice that i am Englishman they all suddenly switch to speaking in welsh....why? ~~~ Kris to the rescue! ~~~
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I'm doing research for a book I'm writing. Any help would be greatly appreciated :) I apologise if this seems "lazy" but this is just one of many methods of research I am using to compile the most accurate series of notes I can. Seperate fact from fiction, so to speak. ~~~ proverb_jackson ~~~
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Sensible answers only please. Thanks. ~~~ cosmicmoon ~~~
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I've been researching them both, and i can not figure what the main differences are, it seems they are one and the same! ~~~ Aled H ~~~
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Hello ! I am french and I would like to what english people think about those elections that rise a lot of passion. ~~~ Saeba Ryo ~~~
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I am particularly interested in the areas of defence and foreign policy, and by 'traditional conservatism' I mean the ideology - Burke, Disraeli, Peel etc NOT the Conservative party which is a completely different thing. ~~~ samantha_b_mcgregor ~~~
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Ok so who goes to either? And which is the one that is in the House of Commons? ~~~ KIIINGZ ~~~
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Would you agree that poltical parties would have more control then the USA parties as the UK has the power to alter their constitution and the fact that it is not controlled by laws like the USA? Also would you say that political parties have more control in determining political power then constitutions? ~~~ jammey h ~~~
Politics : What Bit About Good Government Do New Labour Actually Understand
It seems to me these incompetent morons just haven't got a clue - or if they have they should be shot for treachery. Cherrypicker: I can only assume you have a very low IQ or your nose in the trough. Blindness to truth is one thing, ignoring it is another. You have my contempt. Tamtwat: What's your point or have you simply been brainwashed? I would love to see a new party but the corrupt that govern have a lot of power and the nation is sick and divided. Katy: Good point you make. ~~~ Ding dong, I'm Sparticus 2. ~~~
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