Im watching this independence referendum and Im observing as an overt strategy of demoralisation is being pursued by one side. Explicitly, implicitly, in word and in deed, Scots are force-fed one story; that without London were nothing. It makes perfect sense. My professional background is in political strategy and if theres one rule to campaigning its that scared, weak, demoralised, depressed and defeated people dont vote Yes. Because scared, weak, demoralised, depressed and defeated people accept almost anything thats done to them. If Scotland is left on its knees by this strategy, well be there for some time. The crazy thing is that this strategy is being pursued so aggressively by the No campaign precisely because it isnt true. It is because of Scotlands resource-rich geostrategic position that the British State is so desperate to keep hold of us. From control of vital maritime territories to 40 years of financing British deficits with North Sea oil, it is because Scotland is in such a strong position that we must be battered relentlessly with tale after tale of our weakness, our inevitable failure and our inability to put up a decent fight.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:24:09 +0000
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