I don't think I have ever noticed this subject getting a 'jokey' indulgent attitude. Quite the contrary. Not only on GN but the press, t.v. and people I speak to are saddened by the thought the UK is within a striking distance of being broken up.
The problem is this is a decision for Scotland and the people of Scotland who are living there at this time, whether they are Scottish or not. It is not an issue for those born in Scotland but live live outside the country as they have no voting rights. They like us are having to watch their country decide but it must be very frustrating for them especially.
As for Cameron and the Conservatives he will never win. The same people who say he should speak up more, when they have the opportunity to bash him, will say the complete opposite and say he should keep out of it, just as long as they can display their dislike of the man and b----r the cause. He has made a decision to hand over the 'Yes' campaign to the likes of Darling 'because' he has the sensible approach of knowing the Conservatives have no clout in Scotland. He and Osborne have made statements when there has been a need to clarify on the financial implications, which will let's face it' concern us ALL. He is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
I am not interested in Jon Snow nor A.N.Other's point of view as that is all it is, a point of view. Facts and figures are what is required and they are either not being believed when told, or being denied as political spin and the electorate are so unsure they only have a 'gut feeling' to go on half the time. That is not good enough and it is a very dangerous situation to be in.
To say the 'better together' campaign is negative in it's message is possibly true as it has to point out what damage can be done if Scotland seperates from the rest of the UK. That is giving the truth and it is hard to swallow. Scotland knows what will happen if it does not break away, it will carry on as it is used to, hopefully.
The 'Yes' campaign on the other hand has the feel good factor because it is espousing a belief, a possibility, happy wappy land because that's all it can do. There is no hard evidence that what the SNP are saying can or will happen. There can't be, it is a hope, a desire, a wish for an unknown future that will require a leap of faith by those living in Scotland.
Alex Salmond is a charasmatic politician. He simply bashes off any negative thought, any fact that does not suit him or the SNP. Take the points raised about the £ or Scotland's membership of the EU. He won't discuss the matter he just turns round and says it is rubbish or political spin being used against the SNP.
Now you either accept his rhetoric or challenge his take on the matter. Where he is making ground is the heart over head feeling, which is gaining momentum. Is it intelligent , is it sensible, is it the way to make such a momentous decision for your future, no. It is however where we are and that is where any dangers are to be found.
I am concerned that if there is a vote to stay in the UK the Nationalist attitude has reached a bit of a fever pitch that there could be trouble for us all in the years to come. Even watching programmes such as Question Time has alarmed me no end. I have never, ever thought of any person of Scottish, Welsh, Irish or English heritage in the same way some people have, showing near hatred of the English.
Whether Scotland goes it alone or not is up to them. I just hope the reprocussion of it all does not have the worst of all consequences for the rest of us and this reasonably good willed uniting of nations implodes.
