shepp 2,285 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Scotland has 8.3% of the UK's population. But we DO have... 32% of the land area. 61% of the sea area. 90% of the fresh water. 65% of the natural gas production. 96.5% of the crude oil production. 47% of the open cast coal production 81% of the untapped coal reserves 62% of the timber production 46% of the total forest area 92% of the hydro electric production 40% of the wind wave and solar energy production 60% of the fish landings 30% of the beef herd 20% of the sheep herd 9% of the dairy herd 10% of the pig herd 15% if the cereal holdings 20% of the potato holdings ...obviously 100% of the Scotch Whiskey industry. We have a... 17 billion pound construction industry 13 billion food and drink industry 10 billion business services industry 9.3 billion chemical services industry A 9.3 billion tourism industry 7 billion financial services industry 5 billion aeroservice industry 4.5 billion pound whiskey exports industry 3.1 billion pound life sciences industry Scotland still has 350 million pounds worth of textile exports We have 25% of Europes wave and wind energy potential. And finally we are blessed to have 1.5 trillion pound worth of oil and gas reserves. All of this, yet only 8.3% of The UK's population... A wee part of something a red earlier NL I'm pretty sure we would have survived, after all mate if we had nothing to offer Westminster they would have been begging us to leave no begging us to stay. After reading that, why the Barnet Formula? Edited September 19, 2014 by shepp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Happy Day in GREAT BRTIAN 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I am glad to see the Scottish in the majority still have the British sense of distrust for politicians. It has kept us free from fascism and communism, whilst the rest of Europe succumbe. Salmond promised too much, from too little, he was seen through by the smart majority. Politicians don't make a country successful, it is the hard work and imagination of individuals. Glad you stayed, the Kingdom needs to be strong and united against Europe and the other threat from within. Your independence would have just left you as a lackey of Europe, much as Ireland is now. You will be far more independant with the NO vote, funnily enough :-) Edited September 19, 2014 by shepp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 WELL done to all the Scottish lads and lasses that still believed in us a a Great Britain United we stand decided we fall. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,787 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Well, the Union lives! Now we have a f***ing horrendous wound to heal... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,627 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I still dont understand why they would vote no..the mind boggales.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Why yes ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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walshie 2,804 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm amazed anyone thought it would go any other way tbh. Well done to the Scots - we're pleased to have you as part of the Union. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 47,353 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Common sense prevails....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wxm 1,638 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 People are afraid of change and the unknown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sikastag_1 689 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) ..... Edited August 13, 2021 by sikastag_1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Penalty lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sikastag_1 689 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) ............ Edited August 13, 2021 by sikastag_1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Here we go the refs a blue nose lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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