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Most scots dont want the defence in place just now with trident and the billions being wasted on aircraft carriers when we have no aircraft to put on them...

A common myth, perpetuated by the SNP. When you actually ask the people, only a minority of Scots want rid of Trident (confirmed by a very recent poll). As for the aircraft carriers (built in Scotland, need I remind you) just remember that all the defence contracts we currently benefit from will dry up instantly when we lose our biggest customer.

The proposed budget after independence is 2.5 billion a year and it would place scotland in the top six of NATO countries for spending per head on the armed forces (based on 2011 defence budgets)

Youn buy a helluva lot of bayonets with that! I would take that figure with a pinch of salt though. The SNP know they need to provide reassurance on defence to have any chance of winning the vote, but in reality I'd fully expect that figure to be slashed if/when independence happens. When they are struggling to balance the books and pay for stated priorities like health, education, relieving poverty etc, it doesn't really fit that they'd spend so much on something they don't really believe in.

Ireland and the Scandinavian countries seem to cope just fine with defence!

We are all fortunate to have benefiited from a couple of decades with no direct threats, but who know's what's around the corner in future decades? If Russia takes a shine to our oil, there's not going to be much of a fight, whereas they wouldn't f*** with a nuclear UK and nor would anyone else. Some strategic analysts predict that water shortages could be a cause of future conflicts, and we've got plenty of that. More relevant to today though, is the threat of terrorism and I'd be pretty sure that the UK has better intelligence resources etc than Scotland would, by a considerable margin.

How many jobs are at risk if we stay in the uk and we get cuts to the nhs and education system since the english hate that we have free prescriptions and no university fee's?

I'm pretty sure the trend is that expenditure and jobs in those areas are rising pretty much every year, despite the recent recession.So your poll is gospel and speaks for most scots while the snp facts should be taken with a pinch of salt?

How many people took part in the poll and what area where the people from because I could do an independence poll outside celtic park and get an almost 100% poll for yes.

I keep having to remind labour voters that a vote for yes isn't a vote for the snp...

 

Why does the argument for no always have to be about money?

 

3. There are many other reasons most Scots prefer to be part of the UK,not least jobs and defence.

 

 

Most scots dont want the defence in place just now with trident and the billions being wasted on aircraft carriers when we have no aircraft to put on them....

 

The proposed budget after independence is 2.5 billion a year and it would place scotland in the top six of NATO countries for spending per head on the armed forces (based on 2011 defence budgets)

 

Ireland and the Scandinavian countries seem to cope just fine with defence!

 

 

 

How many jobs are at risk if we stay in the uk and we get cuts to the nhs and education system since the english hate that we have free prescriptions and no university fee's?

Although quite a few of our medallists have very English accents!

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28501324

 

That is not exactly A very english sounding name... it works both ways

Why does the argument for no always have to be about money?

 

 

Only twice since world war 2 has scotland got the government we voted for in westminster and our democracy is worth more than any money we MIGHT make in the union.

I have already seen quite a few emotionless drones at the TCS so this would be nothing new....

 

 

 

 

 

Ah well atleast we definately know now that our colours are blue, red and white. Therefore it is only logical to wave the Union Flag at games...

 

It Sounds like you are lost and should be here

 

http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/

 

 

Why is the shirt dearer?

Giving us a shirt we dont want, then charging us more? Fan exploitation at its finest...

And u wonder why people of Inverness want nothing to do with ICT.

Football is going down the sh1tter

Just because you don't like it that doesn't mean

Others don't

vote with your wallet I already have and bought one.

p.s the away top was the same price when it was first released!

twitter.com/ICTFC/status/491536810355732480

 

 

Lol the official Ict twitter is trolling that "hibs leaker" like a boss 

This is all I could think about after it went 5 - 0

 

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/scotland-handed-daunting-euro-2016-3176742

 

 

 

Ugh.

it has been a good month for terry butcher  

England are out

Yeah this bigot is laughing aswell      (mostly at the thought of Laurence being raging)

 

 

costa rica have a smaller population than scotland!

 

Dear England, As your nearest neighbours we would like to offer condolences for your sad loss.  At times like this it can be hard to find the right words, so we've made a short video instead.

 

http://www.joe.ie/football/world-cup-2014-brazil/vine-scottish-fan-goes-absolutely-nuts-celebrating-suarez-second-goal-with-uruguay-fans-in-brazil/

 

Don't worry when you get independence we wont vote for Scotland in the Eurovision Song Contest!

 

If I recall correctly jedward managed to get more votes than the uk when they represented ireland so would should be ok 

 

I doubt we can convince susan boyle to dress up as a woman again so we wont win...

Adios spain     

Hmmmm

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27882448

They can't buy his loyalty though first chance he got last season he was away to killie!

 

even though brill has his bad moments I hope see him in an ict shirt for years to come!

France definitely contenders too, providing they have a team left after that horrendous tackling by the Hondos. 

 

Europe's chances high, Netherlands, Italy, France and I won't write of Spain just yet, all in with a big shout.

 

Don't forget Germany and belgium!

I just need Italy to win for my accumulator no buffon though so I am not entirely confident :/

Can't wait for the japan v ivory coast match for some reason lol should entertaining two very different teams physically and mentally.

I reckon it would be better to play celtic at the start less pressure imo...

Holy crap 5 - 1

I am enjoying watching the netherlands would love them or Belgium to win it!

Also poor refereeing in every game I have seen

oh 4 - 1 netherlands LOL

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27712282

 

 

This is good for a laugh or two...

 

 

 

"This is not the Italy of old and they are not a team that frightens me.

The humidity in Manaus will be a factor but I think England will win. I also think they will top the group and will have a decent tournament.

Without getting ahead of myself, the fact they know a team from Group C is waiting for them in the last 16 is a big positive. Whoever they get, it will be a winnable tie and I think England will get to the quarter-finals, at least."

I am leaving this thread now aswell

 

 

yogi's style of play is ten times more exciting than butchers ever was I am glad he left and karma prevailed....

I am backing England all the way!

 

'Cos I got them in the office sweeper . . .  

I would find the person who got korea and ask for a swap

Do you think we'd sell more shirts if gave one of the players a crazy number?

 

You know, give Mckay the number 1 or something!

Give him the number 3 million and then it would double up as a price tag for any scouts watching him

 

Noticed from that link that the league table on the official Killie site shows them having finished 7th instead of their actual 9th, and ICT 6th instead of 5th!

To be fair the table does say we had played 2 less games at that point :P