Scotland

[unkated]

So, in our time line, I guess we won't be starting the cattle raids next week?

Uncle Ted
(who has no trace of blood from west of the Oder or north of the Vistula, much less north of the Channel)

[Cdnwolf]

Nothing stopping you.

[WallShadow]

Just make sure you have your pre-bloodied shirt ready!

[Targan]

A direct-line paternal ancestor of mine (Hugh Sempill, the 12th Lord Sempill) was the Brigadier General commanding the left flank of the Royal Army at the Battle of Culloden, so for better or for worse my family has been involved in keeping Scotland part of the United Kingdom. His unit still exists to this day as the Royal Scots Borderers (previously the King's Own Scottish Borderers).

[kato13]

Was anyone else very pleased to see 85% turnout regardless of the outcome.

In the US we are used to turnout with a maximum of about 50% (It looks similar in Scotland as well). That is always disappointing, but I guess people don't feel that their vote makes a difference (amongst other things). Apparently when there is a clear cut choice with far ranging and obvious consequences, people can be motivated to get out and vote. That is encouraging.

[Targan]

We force democracy on our people here in Australia

If you don't vote you get fined.

[Rainbow Six]

Originally Posted by kato13

Was anyone else very pleased to see 85% turnout regardless of the outcome.

In the US we are used to turnout with a maximum of about 50% (It looks similar in Scotland as well). That is always disappointing, but I guess people don't feel that their vote makes a difference (amongst other things). Apparently when there is a clear cut choice with far ranging and obvious consequences, people can be motivated to get out and vote. That is encouraging.

I'm on holiday at the moment with limited online time, so I'll only comment briefly here by saying that the turnout was unprecedented and is a reflection of the levels of engagement and emotion that have existed throughout Scotland over the last two years.

And yes, not only was I pleased by the turnout, as a Scot I'm proud of it.