Comments for Charlie Davidson

Comment on Setting up Amazon Associates on your WordPress website by wayne thomas

wayne thomas — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:32:00 +0000

Hi,

I’ve set up my amazon associates account, installed the plugin, entered my user id, and put the carousel on my page, and all displays fine and seems to work. my question is, do i still need to set up an amazon web services account for the ‘access’ and ‘secret’ key, and if so, why? what do these do as the plugin seems to work fine.

P.S. thankyou for this post, really helps us newbies

Comment on Scottish Independence by Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0000

Good response Charlie. I migrated south 20 years ago and will probably remain although half my family still live there. Oil is not really the big one. It is a finite resource after all. Scotland has contributed so much in the past to the world at large,TV, telephone penecillin, steam engines etc- out of all proportion to its size and population, but it has done so on the coat tails of a powerful British Empire, which although diminished still punches well above its weight. I am just not sure if Scotland going it alone will realistically be a nation that will make a mark on the World. Although maybe self governenace is more important to some people than making an impression. I just hope it doesnt become a charicature of itself, with toursim the main industry served by men in kilts all based on Queen Victoria’s romantic notion of Scotland.

Comment on Scottish Independence by Charlie Davidson

Charlie Davidson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:41:00 +0000

Thanks for your comment Stuart. I work for a private Scottish company, in a southern satellite office, so like to think I still contribute to the Scottish economy – but you’re indeed right that I’ve migrated down south.

I can see why you raise the points on Salmond. His large character often draws the spotlight and makes party policies seem like personal causes – which they probably are. However, as he actually has a stronger positive rating in the opinion polls than the SNP party, I’d be curious to see if this is actually a bad thing..

Your oil point is the big one huh? My own opinion is a hypothetical independent Scotland would have to split it’s portion of assets and debts with the rest of the UK. I’d guess in some situations this would be by population percentage, e.g. the deficit. But oil is a geographical thing and I can’t see how it couldn’t be transferred across. It would be like Westminster claiming the Pentland Firth for itself so it could profit from the tidal energy it produces.

If you’re right though, and the oil wasn’t transferred, I think an independent Scotland would struggle.

Comment on Scottish Independence by Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000

Charlie

Interesting site. Presumably living and working in England you wont get a vote on it anyway whereas any one ( including many non Scots) on the electoral roll in Scotland will. A couple of comments.

North Sea oil will never come under Scotlands control. It just wont happen and everyone knows that. I understand that plain Fred’s RBS of course would continue to be the UK’s problem, depite Salmonds “Good luck with the bid” love not to Fred. It’s all very well having a First Minister cherry picking what he wants but that is typical of Salmonds style.

What everyone forgets is this whole idea of independence is one mans idea alone. Salmonds. A typical politician who craves power above all else. You only have to listen to the Scottish Parliament to realise the paucity of talent in a nation where 1 in 4 of the population works for the state.

I know from an Estate Agent friend of mine that he has had two houses sales in the past week because Scots fear waht will happen should Scotland gain independence. A repeat of the Highland Clearances as Scots seek work elsewhere.

As indeed you have

Comment on Scottish Independence by Charlie Davidson

Charlie Davidson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:51:00 +0000

I think ‘Cos we fancy it’ is a cheap way of looking at it. If you agree with economical aspects or not, I think my main argument is about Scotland governing her own affairs. If the majority of Scotland agrees or not, well, we’ll see in 2014.

Comment on Scottish Independence by Charlie Davidson

Charlie Davidson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Hi Jordan,

The Republic of Ireland is part of Ireland and so is indeed not British. Britain is an island made up of Scotland, Wales, and England. That’s why you’re passport says Great Britain and Northern Island. See Wikipedia entry here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain

Cheers
Charlie

Comment on Scottish Independence by Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:00 +0000

surely if Scotland becomes independent we would become much like the republic of Ireland which is not British?

Comment on Scottish Independence by Mwilly2

Mwilly2 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:34:00 +0000

I struggle with the main thrust of the above arguments. It appears that the underlying longing for independance is ‘ Cos we fancy it ‘ ,

Comment on Scottish Independence by Kadie

Kadie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Hi, I am a Erskine and Yes for Inderpendence. GOD BLESS the King!

Comment on Scottish Independence by Charlie Davidson

Charlie Davidson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:44:00 +0000

Why? An independent Scotland would still be part of the British Isles, just not the United Kingdom.. In the same way we are all European, Scots would still belong to the British Isles.

You’ve almost hit the nail on the head. Scotland is a country but is governed by Westminster. The key arguement by pro-independence is that Scotland would benefit more from governing itself fully. So it’s not currently independent.

Finally, when have I said anything negitive towards the English (or other home nations)? I love England and the majority of things about it. Some folk spoil it and take things to far. But maybe that’s from both sides Edward – you charming gentleman.