General Chat

The blame is with the system. If all the MP's from the Welsh and Scottish Assemblies vote for/against something they can easliy outvote the English MP's.
Why is it so one-sided. If they can vote in the English Parliament, why can't the English MP's vote in theirs?
It seems that everyone else in the UK has independence, apart from the English - who have to be British!!

I would like to say, I don't regard the aggressive plonker as a prime example of the Scots!! He was just a loud mouthed ignorant pillock - and they (unfortunately) exist in every race!!

maggie

Actually there is racist people in both sides of the country not just in Scotland and I have been verbally abused by English people now I am living down here in Devon but you can't just blame one side as I am Scottish but my mum is English and she has been in Scotland for over 60yrs and has been treated with up most respect from them

AW thanks furr that marion... as wuz rite feert.;-0(

Deanna X

How awful Maggie! People sometimes only hear key words and jump in feet first, hope your lass is ok.


Caz xxx

Can I just point out there is good and bad in everything and I know there are lovely Scotties as well..

One of my sons got punched and kicked because he 'spoke funny' He was about 10 and it was in Macclessfield Cheshire.
We had to stop letting them out to play when we were down there.

Marion

This thread isn't anti-Scots - its anti agressive eavesdropping morons!!
I have lived in Scotland at various times for 8 or 9 years, and Wales for 2 years, have some very good Scottish friends - who were as disgusted as me at this blokes behaviour !!
One coupe I know, though, despite living in England for over 35 years are contemplating going 'back home' when they need to be put in a home to make the most of the free care!! lol

maggie

I dont mind the Scots. Deanna, sorry to sound harsh, but there is no need to be too unfair on the Scots. I have just recently found a Scottish line in my blood and am over the moon about it, and to find more ancestors who originated outside England besides my french Huguenot ancestry.

I find a lot of Scots gentle and their accent is quite soft really.

I agree a private conversation,is just that private,The man was probably the worst for drink.

I do however have to say that its a bit off to class all Scots as Aggressive I have a very good friend who Is Scot and the most Gentile person you could meet:-))

Marion,
I suffered a similar fate every time I moved!!
Sussex to Wales - too English
Wales to Malta - too Welsh
Malta to Scotland - too English and too posh
Scotland to Devon - too Scottish
Devon to Cornwall - not too bad
Cornwall to Hampshire - too rustic
Hampshire to The Shetlands - no-one could understand anyone lol
Shetlands to borders - too Nordic
Borders to Irvine - too 'Southern'
Irvine to Essex - too Scottish (again)
Essex to Hampshire - too 'estuary' lol

Soon learnt to pick up the accents !!!

maggie

* throws a haggis at Deanna and runs of thread* pmsl

Oh and me are both half Scottish :)

Maggie, I'm can't claim to understand it very well but isn't the government at Westminster the British Government? Why could the English not have a breakaway English parliament or assembly.

It's funny how accents change from place to place.
Even 20 miles away and it's different.

Marion

Ooh Marion - could you throw one my way (it has to be a McSweenie) - and don't forget the neeps!

Throw me a haggis please and I shall then throw it at Deanna. (runs and hides)

Stop Throwing Haggis around,Its very Cruel:-))lol

* throws in bag of wild haggis..still with feathers on*

lol, good to get a giggle.

* reports Marion to the Scottish Freedom For Haggis Party*:-))

It's ok Roxanne, they are tough haggis, they have been to the gym.

Oh No!! Haggis On Steroids:-)) thats even worse:-)lol