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55% to 45% is a pretty convincing margin. As many of the more sober analysts predicted, it was not nearly as close as those breathless polls in the last few days suggested.

 

[slimshadyinc]

55% to 45% is a pretty convincing margin. As many of the more sober analysts predicted, it was not nearly as close as those breathless polls in the last few days suggested.

 

Does anybody else notice the Canadian flag in the middle of this picture?

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Yeah, I saw that too. I figured it would make Haf happy.

 

As for Scotland, there will be more devolution of responsibility to the Scottish parliament, which may help to offset another independence vote. Splitting up a country is a pretty big deal, and is always messier (and more expensive) than planned. If it is possible to arrive at some compromise that avoids such a situation, it will probably be enough to keep the 300+ year old union together indefinitely. Like I said, 10 points is a pretty comfortable margin. If greater local autonomy swings another, say, 5-10 percent of voters, independence is dead in the water.

 

And devolution works two ways: There is a lot of talk in the UK about devolving more powers to an England-only parliament for England-specific issues. Perhaps we will see the UK adopt a more federal type system, with all the constituent regions enjoying more autonomy over time.

[Rogal Dorn]

Voted for independence.

[DaFuzzy]

Well we all can't be the 'Merica and tell the English they have no power here....but probably for the better.

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I'd like to start a New England independence movement.

[Daniel P]

 

Interesting............

[Phate]

Looks like scotland is giving it 110%

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Looks like scotland is giving it 110%

 

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[Redezra]

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