Tariq Alis dispassionate analysis of the Scottish Referendum. The - TopicsExpress



          

Tariq Alis dispassionate analysis of the Scottish Referendum. The Unionists reaction to events, starting with an intensive fear campaign, aimed particularly at the elderly, and finishing with the humiliating last minute panic offer of devo-max, reminds him of similar tactics deployed against Syresa in Greece. Ali sees a parallel with the EUs response to the Greek elections, which pivotted on comparable issues, and observes that, while Syresa lost that election, if one were held now, it would sweep the boards. That is the pattern he predicts for Scotland and, biased as I am, if I try to be as objective as possible, I find it hard to ignore the chaotic state of the Westminster model of government and the inimical nature of its politics to those in Scotland. Ali says that, unlike in 1707, when a small group of nobles - Burnss Parcel of Rogues - called the shots over a purse of gold and the opportunity of self-enrichment, this is about the people of Scotland, their democracy and their will to control their own affairs, not about wealth or gain. Alis conclusion is that the die is cast for Scotland and the Union. I think he is almost certainly right.
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:44:52 +0000

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