Seems like a very well balanced and neutral article.
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Hello Wang ,Below is a fantastic article by Mark McNaught just wondered if you could give it the once over and give it your insightful and valued critique,
'Better Together' a Doomed Astroturf Campaign
SUNDAY, 06 APRIL 2014 21:12 17 COMMENTS E-mailPrintPDF
By Mark McNaught
As the independence referendum campaign enters the final stretch, 'yes' activism is reaching fever pitch. There is canvassing in some of the most deprived areas in Scotland, encouraging people who often have never been asked their political opinion to vote 'yes' for a better future. Scots' 'cringe' is melting away and are increasingly realising that they can govern themselves better than Westminster ever did or will.
At the same time, the last of the gargantuan scare stories have been demolished. David Cameron himself has said that he would help Scotland gain EU membership after a 'yes' vote, and an anonymous government minister has stated the obvious that Scotland could enter into a currency union after
Seems like a very well balanced and neutral article.
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Hi Stewarty,
First of all could I just mention I feel honoured and privileged that my opinion is valued to the extent that once again I have been singled out for this type of consultancy role, a role that I feel I have grown into in recent months with much confidence and vigour.
When I saw my up in lights as part of a thread title on the message board it filled me with great pride but it also notified me that there were important matters that needed addressed.
Having read over the article several times and cross referenced it with my vast knowledge on the matter I can't help but feel it is very heavy on personal opinion/bias and a bit light on concrete fact.
Again the audacity and arrogance of Yes Camp commentators to denigrate the opposition in such a manner doesn't sit easy with me or other people of greater than average intelligence.
To sum up, the pompous and self regarding attitude of those in the YES camp are attributes normally associated with insecurity and various
[quote="WangOneIn"]Hi Stewarty,
First of all could I just mention I feel honoured and privileged that my opinion is valued to the extent that once again I have been singled out for this type of consultancy role, a role that I feel I have grown into in recent months with much confidence and vigour.
When I saw my up in lights as part of a thread title on the message board it filled me with great pride but it also notified me that there were important matters that needed addressed.
Having read over the article several times and cross referenced it with my vast knowledge on the matter I can't help but feel it is very heavy on personal opinion/bias and a bit light on concrete fact.
Again the audacity and arrogance of Yes Camp commentators to denigrate the opposition in such a manner doesn't sit easy with me or other people of greater than average intelligence.
To sum up, the pompous and self regarding attitude of those in the YES camp are attributes
Deary me.Originally Posted by stewarty27
Originally Posted by stewarty27
You don't seem to understand that thousands of Scots who will be voting NO will be also voting FOR Scotland in what they feel is best for the country and its position in the world.
I've no doubt you will be, your campaign on here alone has been relentless.Originally Posted by stewarty27
Eh no, no I won't be. :/Originally Posted by stewarty27
I've no doubt you will be, your campaign on here alone has been relentless,
Disagree Wang.. many on here of Independent mind who have seen through the lies and scare stories of Westminster, a resent poll on here established that,
I I'm out on the streets a few night a week, and the W/E and I will keep campaign for a better non warm0ngering fairer Scotland, A question I've asked you many times... What is the attraction of being ruled by another country, Do you live in Scotland ? I'm assuming you do,