Scots and Independent: A National Conversation

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

The Government White Paper, 'Choosing Scotland's Future', is now online. You can join the debate at the National Coversation 'blog' site here.

Jeff said...: I gave up after the first page I'm afraid. Very low level banter between Nats and non-Nats.

A few good posts but given independence won't happen and the status quo will be getting the heave-ho, there was not one mention by anyone of what actual extra powers we might want and why.

Too many people seemed to prefer childish name-calling.

What a bunch of ninnies.; 8/15/2007 2:43 pm
Richard Thomson said...: "...there was not one mention by anyone of what actual extra powers we might want and why.

Too many people seemed to prefer childish name-calling".

Interesting. Sounds exactly like the response to the White Paper to date from Labour, the Lib Dems and the Tories...; 8/15/2007 7:51 pm
Jeff said...: Yes, I was very disappointed with that joint statement.

I hope they raise their game soon. I know I'm biased but Alex really is the only one making speeches or comments with any depth, passion and creativity.

Perhaps the unionists don't have as much material to work with as I give them credit for....; 8/16/2007 10:36 am