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<blockquote data-quote="Y-San" data-source="post: 393732" data-attributes="member: 265">Honestly, I think that Scotland could survive alone but it would take time for things to stabilise post separation. The way I look at it is that if independence was such a bad idea then the 'Better together' group would be far less prolific than it is. That's not to say that I agree with the push for independence but I will commend the SNP for at least acting on its promises, especially since they currently hold a majority in a parliament that operates on the basis of proportional representation -which, in theory, should have made it harder for any one party to claim a majority.I think what also helps drive the 'yes' vote is the general animosity towards the Lib-Con coalition Westminister which many people seem to feel, poorly represents the interests of Scotland. Just look at how many seats the Conservatives won in Scotland back in 2010.On either side, it feels like a lot of presumptions are being made, which does get a little wearing. I kind of wish some people were more willing to consider the pros and cons of either argument before deciding who to back. Instead, as Prof says, there's a large anti-English sentiment and an equally large (fear mongering) unionist sentiment to counter it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Y-San, post: 393732, member: 265"] Honestly, I think that Scotland could survive alone but it would take time for things to stabilise post separation. The way I look at it is that if independence was such a bad idea then the 'Better together' group would be far less prolific than it is. That's not to say that I agree with the push for independence but I will commend the SNP for at least acting on its promises, especially since they currently hold a majority in a parliament that operates on the basis of proportional representation -which, in theory, should have made it harder for any one party to claim a majority. I think what also helps drive the 'yes' vote is the general animosity towards the Lib-Con coalition Westminister which many people seem to feel, poorly represents the interests of Scotland. Just look at how many seats the Conservatives won in Scotland back in 2010. On either side, it feels like a lot of presumptions are being made, which does get a little wearing. I kind of wish some people were more willing to consider the pros and cons of either argument before deciding who to back. Instead, as Prof says, there's a large anti-English sentiment and an equally large (fear mongering) unionist sentiment to counter it. [/QUOTE]

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