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The man the No campaign want to keep in charge of Scotland’s finances:

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    • James Cheyne on Governing For Beginners: “Sometimes we have to see the bigger picture, but prevent ourselves from seeing so far that the distance is to…Jan 14, 13:55
    • Campbell Clansman on Governing For Beginners: “Notice how the commenters who endlessly refer to the “1689 Claim of Right” never actually set for the full text…Jan 14, 13:51
    • James Cheyne on Governing For Beginners: “The people need to agree that they control and remain within only their own borders and laws applying to themselves,…Jan 14, 13:32
    • James Cheyne on Governing For Beginners: “Alf Baird, Indeed, looking at the whole chaotic events in Britain alone we can see that all the four nations…Jan 14, 13:18
    • James Cheyne on Governing For Beginners: “It is time for four separate nations to regain their own border control, to regain their laws that keep them…Jan 14, 12:28
    • Alf Baird on Governing For Beginners: “Yes James, we are indeed products of our environment. As colonialism ‘is based on psychology’ (Cesaire) this means that in…Jan 14, 12:18
    • James Cheyne on Governing For Beginners: “One of the unforeseen damage control that all nations in Britain can play a part in is for the people…Jan 14, 12:14
    • James Cheyne on Governing For Beginners: “There is a need by people in general to regain there focus from events further afield to the circumstances of…Jan 14, 11:39
    • 100%Yes on Governing For Beginners: “The term “Claim of Right” refers to two significant historical documents in Scotland: the Claim of Right Act 1689 and…Jan 14, 11:14
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “A great post, Lorna. There are some hopeful signs that people are starting to face reality once again. Wilful ignorance…Jan 14, 10:28
    • Aidan on Governing For Beginners: “James isn’t going to the UN Hatey, there is no chance they’ll give an ESTA or a visa to someone…Jan 14, 10:07
    • 100%Yes on Governing For Beginners: “Does any one listen to this guy “David McGuinness” he’s asking James Kelly ” James I want to interview so…Jan 14, 10:01
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “You tell us, James. Surely the UN must be back at work by now? We’re half way through January, FFS!Jan 14, 09:10
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “How fortunate then that we narrowly avoided a fourth in 1745/46. Although, technically, that would have disrupted the numbering somewhat.Jan 14, 09:08
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “I am thinking about it, Dave, and I am smiling. It’s good news. You could play a part too. Even…Jan 14, 09:01
    • Cynicus on Governing For Beginners: ““A country that has had kings called David, Alexander, Constantine and James” ========= A formidable four names. It has also…Jan 14, 00:46
    • DaveL on Governing For Beginners: “Aww diddums, poor wee Hatey you’re upset. Just think of the long range missile the UK Government has decided to…Jan 14, 00:26
    • James on Governing For Beginners: ““Are we there yet?”Jan 14, 00:06
    • Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on Governing For Beginners: “The motto of Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) is: “ÀRDAICHIDH FÌREANTACHD CINNEACH” That is the Gaelic version of…Jan 13, 23:38
    • Kate L on Governing For Beginners: “This is absolutely excellent. Enjoyed every word.Jan 13, 22:09
    • Dunx on Governing For Beginners: “It’s not right wing to expect citizens to contribute to the state. “From each according to their ability…” Karl Marx.Jan 13, 21:51
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: ““Truly America is chosen, though for what” Blethers, Alf. Just ask any of the tens of millions of illegals the…Jan 13, 21:30
    • Alf Baird on Governing For Beginners: ““Truly America is chosen, though for what is open to much rumination.” Being an artificial imperial construct that systematically obliterated…Jan 13, 21:11
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “I am pleased, Dave, very pleased. My mates may or may not be winning, but so far, they’re not losing…Jan 13, 21:07
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: ““Religion in the western world has had it’s day” Oh dear, Chas. Oh deary deary me. We’re into the end…Jan 13, 20:37
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: ““I’m sure that’s how Stevenson saw it, too” Naw, you’re nae. You’ve found a good way to keep warm though,…Jan 13, 20:25
    • Hatey McHateface on Governing For Beginners: “1707 is around one hour before I usually start my denner. On a school day. Weekends are less predictable.Jan 13, 20:17
    • GM on Governing For Beginners: “Frightening.Jan 13, 20:12
    • Northcode on Governing For Beginners: ““Well, I did study history at a Scottish university. At the time Sarah is talking about, pre-1707…” Hard to believe,…Jan 13, 19:31
    • factchecker on Governing For Beginners: “Well, I did study history at a Scottish university. At the time Sarah is talking about, pre-1707, “direct democracy” as…Jan 13, 19:00
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