I don't see the SNP losing a simple 'yes/no' ballot as damaging their credability - if nothing else it will provide a true indication of support for independence. Its the nationalist aspect of the party, as a distinctly more socialist administration than Westminster, that attracts support. 'National Socialism'. now that has quite a ring to it...
hee hee! National Socialism! Yes, quite catchy! I'm not too worried on the simple yes/no vote, as long as we get all the facts out in the open, take time to consider them, and then make up our mind. Then, I'd be good for a yes/no.
The problem for me is, there are no hard facts out there. Apart from the Barnett Formula, which is so misleading, but it works for the tories, as they say they are being generous to Scotland, but so much more expenditure on England is hidden. Simple, the figures are not accurate, and we need lots more info.
For example, the Tories can say that Scotland pays n£ in tax, made up of, income tax, companies registered in Scotland, etc. But what about, for example, Tesco? if they are registered in England, then all the VAT generated in Scotland goes to Westminster. And so on for all the other British companies.
Now, I ain't got a problem with that, but all these figures (and more) need to be laid out before we can have the full facts to make a choice. And that will take a few years. So I don't want a quick vote.
oh, my tea has gone cold. bugger.