So apparently, our First Minister Alex Salmond reckons that Scotland will have gained independance by 2017.
I have yet to make up my mind about the Scottish independence (and I wonder if I ever will) but I'm getting bored of the broken promises and the SNP "propaganda" already.
However, I really enjoyed reading the Guardian's take on what the UK would be like if Scotland did indeed decide to go it alone. It's here and I think it makes for a funny, light hearted and actually rather instructive read.
On a different note ... Whilst discussing this article with one of my friend, I learnt a new word: smarmy. Apparently this is one way to to describe our First Minister but it would most certainly apply to many British and French politicians!
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SNP promises are everywhere indeed! I am pro-independence myself but within the EU. A friend of mine is absolutely in favor of Scottish independance but outside the EU... He thinks Scotland can rely solely on oil which makes no sense to a green person like me.
Mmmh, smarmy... Will say it 'by the way' at dinner tomorrow in London, see how my British friends react!:)
Smarmy - great word for politicians. If you want to be really rude try, "He's a right smarmy git."!
I've given up listening to policians and their promises.
Mathilde: I don't really buy the oil argument either, which is one of the reasons why I am quite sceptical about the whole thing...
Blanche: so, were they impressed?
Mo: Le Petit Chimiste often uses that one ! :)
Nope... Knew the word already!:(
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