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Here is the view of the SDA on why we should vote YES for Independence...
Politically, we the Scots are a peculiar race of people. On one hand we acknowledge that our independence was sold by "a parcel o' rogues for English gold"; and we spend 300 years moaning about it. On the other hand when we are given a chance to right that wrong, we hesitate, and prevaricate.
So why are we, a nation who are generally known as decisive, and who have given so much to the world, not least the lives of so many of our young people in defence of freedom, having problems making a decision now?
Is it because we are unable to trust our politicians? Is it because of the confusing signals they give out? Let us examine the situation.
The NO Camp
Those of the Unionist persuasion, who will ask us to vote NO in the upcoming referendum want the status quo. They are quite happy for us to continue to be a subjugate nation, willing to continue contributing to the UK coffers. Willing to see our money squandered just to keep London and the south-east of England in the condition to which it has become accustomed, on the understanding that they themselves will continue to benefit from the Westminster gravy train while the rest of us struggle along, living off the crumbs from their table. They are happy that we should continue to be under the control of a two-faced system.
Happy to be governed by two-faced rich career politicians, busy seeking ways to tax your dinner, but who themselves have never experienced life at the sharp end.
Happy to wring their hands in mock grief, while they send our young people off to wars which in reality have nothing to do with our defence.
Happy to raise taxes on our fuel and food while squandering millions on nuclear missiles we don't want or need.
Happy to see pensioners struggle with winter heating bills while giving away millions to corrupt dictatorships in Africa and other places
Happy to see unemployment rise while immigrants, illegal or otherwise take the jobs.
Happy to condemn oppression, while rubbing their hands in glee at the profits to be made from armament sales.
You can call it the House of Commons. A better description would be the House of Hypocrisy.
You are free to vote the way your conscience dictates. But how will you live with your conscience if you vote NO to Scottish Independence and a Westminster controlled submarine from Faslane launches a nuclear missile on unsuspecting civilians because you believed the Unionist propaganda? It could happen.
Think about it.
The YES Camp
In the YES camp it would appear that there are three main groups insisting that a YES vote will be good for Scotland and good for you.
First we have the SNP, who will take us into the European Union, an entity which has been proven time and again to be totally undemocratic, damaging to the Scottish economy, and destructive of our freedom. Where is the sense in spending 300 years fighting for independence only to hand our country over to an unelected group of foreigners?
Next we have the Greens, like the SNP, happy to cover our countryside in white elephant wind turbines in the belief that somehow that will control the worlds greenhouse gas problems. In that, and in many other fields, they are so sadly misguided.
Also on the platform is the Scottish Socialist Party, who, given half a chance, will turn this country into a Stalinist state.
No wonder there is confusion among the voters.
BUT THAT NEED NOT BE SO!
Also in the YES camp is the Scottish Democratic Alliance^ the only party with genuine centre right proposals for the government of an Independent Scotland.
Proposals such as a written constitution.
Proposals for a land tax which will be fair to everyone.
Proposals to invest the oil money in a fund for the future.
Proposals for our security and defence.
Proposals for a new monetary system based on the Scots 'Merk', initially tied to sterling, with our own Investment Bank, Stock Exchange and Mint.
And many, many more.
So why do the other parties not have these answers ? "Simples!" as the meerkat says. The SNP did notforsee their landslide win. They did not have their policies ready for government. They still don't have. Which is why they steal our material.
They rely very heavily on the charisma of Alex Salmond to see them through, but what will happen when he is no longer in charge? Could Scotland be governed well by a party which will be rendered almost useless by in-fighting? For that is the apres Salmond forecast.
Think now about the future! Think about the future of your children, your grandchildren, and their children.
Study our website and/or the materials we publish. Join us, vote YES, and help to ensure a sound and prosperous future for Scotland.
www.scottishdemocraticalliance.org
Its all very well pontificating about what one would or would not like to do given the opportunity, we all do it, but wishful thinking and reality are different bedmates.
No-one expects the change to Independence to be like switching on a light. Nothing will happen overnight. It will take time, perhaps years to achieve our aims, therefore it is important to understand what these aims are. The choices are simple. Continue with the current Unionist policies which are slowly but surely destroying Scotland, or see the light, grasp the nettle, and go for Independence the SDA way.
If all the SDA proposals could be put into practice:-
Then for us it could mean:
- Far more say in how our country is run
- More choice and responsibility for our own lives
- A much higher quality of life, greater ife expectancy and infinitely better health
- A safe and secure country in which to bring up a family, with greater opportunities for our children
- A more efficient and fairly balanced tax system
- Our human rights set out in a written codified constitution
- Having all of Scotlands tax raising and spending powers under Holyrood control
- You would save 40 pence of more on a litre of fuel
- You would no longer have to pay a vehicle licence fee as it would be included in the price of fuel
- A family of four would pay about £30 a week less on food
- You would pay no income tax on the first £12,000 or your earnings.
- You would no longer have to pay a TV licence fee
- We could trade with all of Europe without being burdened by the CFP and the CAP
- Most of the £845 millions we currently pay into the EU under the common fisheries policy would be gradually recovered with the restoration of our fishing industry
- We would be able to rebuild our manufactiring, fishing and farming industries
Then of course we would also have:
Slimmer government and a lot less red tape
- The funds to provide better quality public and social services
- Our own currency, the 100 pence Merk, initially linked to the £ sterling
- Our own Stock Exchange and Investment Bank to provide investment to industry
- Tighter control of the regulation of our own banking and financial services
- Full fiscal control to grow our economy and create more jobs and wealth
- Security and Defence Forces to protect us and provide thousands more jobs in Scotland
- The funds to rebuild our railways, roads, schools and vital infrastructures
- A balanced immigration system to meet our needs and responsibilities within a global society
- More entrepreneurs starting their own business
- More medium and large companies locating in Scotland
- Scottish research being converted into jobs here in our own country
- More jobs for graduates, technicians and tradepersons here in Scotland
However we would have to deal with:
- The choice between lower taxes for individuals and companies or better quality public services
- The choice between national debt and national credit
- The need to expand our economy and exports to compete in a global economy
- Securing affordable sustainable energy sources without the current massive subsidies
- The will to challenge vested interests who oppose much needed modernisation
- Facing up to, and dealing with, the inequalities and deprivation which exists within our society
- The lack of work opportunities for our younger generations
- Holding our politicians accountable for their performance and integrity
- The re-distribution of wealth between rich and poor
- De-centralising government decision making, and devolving it down to the lowest effective level.
Alastair
The Independence Vote Why should I vote YES?
Politically, we the Scots are a peculiar race of people. On one hand we acknowledge that our independence was sold by "a parcel o' rogues for English gold"; and we spend 300 years moaning about it. On the other hand when we are given a chance to right that wrong, we hesitate, and prevaricate.
So why are we, a nation who are generally known as decisive, and who have given so much to the world, not least the lives of so many of our young people in defence of freedom, having problems making a decision now?
Is it because we are unable to trust our politicians? Is it because of the confusing signals they give out? Let us examine the situation.
The NO Camp
Those of the Unionist persuasion, who will ask us to vote NO in the upcoming referendum want the status quo. They are quite happy for us to continue to be a subjugate nation, willing to continue contributing to the UK coffers. Willing to see our money squandered just to keep London and the south-east of England in the condition to which it has become accustomed, on the understanding that they themselves will continue to benefit from the Westminster gravy train while the rest of us struggle along, living off the crumbs from their table. They are happy that we should continue to be under the control of a two-faced system.
Happy to be governed by two-faced rich career politicians, busy seeking ways to tax your dinner, but who themselves have never experienced life at the sharp end.
Happy to wring their hands in mock grief, while they send our young people off to wars which in reality have nothing to do with our defence.
Happy to raise taxes on our fuel and food while squandering millions on nuclear missiles we don't want or need.
Happy to see pensioners struggle with winter heating bills while giving away millions to corrupt dictatorships in Africa and other places
Happy to see unemployment rise while immigrants, illegal or otherwise take the jobs.
Happy to condemn oppression, while rubbing their hands in glee at the profits to be made from armament sales.
You can call it the House of Commons. A better description would be the House of Hypocrisy.
You are free to vote the way your conscience dictates. But how will you live with your conscience if you vote NO to Scottish Independence and a Westminster controlled submarine from Faslane launches a nuclear missile on unsuspecting civilians because you believed the Unionist propaganda? It could happen.
Think about it.
The YES Camp
In the YES camp it would appear that there are three main groups insisting that a YES vote will be good for Scotland and good for you.
First we have the SNP, who will take us into the European Union, an entity which has been proven time and again to be totally undemocratic, damaging to the Scottish economy, and destructive of our freedom. Where is the sense in spending 300 years fighting for independence only to hand our country over to an unelected group of foreigners?
Next we have the Greens, like the SNP, happy to cover our countryside in white elephant wind turbines in the belief that somehow that will control the worlds greenhouse gas problems. In that, and in many other fields, they are so sadly misguided.
Also on the platform is the Scottish Socialist Party, who, given half a chance, will turn this country into a Stalinist state.
No wonder there is confusion among the voters.
BUT THAT NEED NOT BE SO!
Also in the YES camp is the Scottish Democratic Alliance^ the only party with genuine centre right proposals for the government of an Independent Scotland.
Proposals such as a written constitution.
Proposals for a land tax which will be fair to everyone.
Proposals to invest the oil money in a fund for the future.
Proposals for our security and defence.
Proposals for a new monetary system based on the Scots 'Merk', initially tied to sterling, with our own Investment Bank, Stock Exchange and Mint.
And many, many more.
So why do the other parties not have these answers ? "Simples!" as the meerkat says. The SNP did notforsee their landslide win. They did not have their policies ready for government. They still don't have. Which is why they steal our material.
They rely very heavily on the charisma of Alex Salmond to see them through, but what will happen when he is no longer in charge? Could Scotland be governed well by a party which will be rendered almost useless by in-fighting? For that is the apres Salmond forecast.
Think now about the future! Think about the future of your children, your grandchildren, and their children.
Study our website and/or the materials we publish. Join us, vote YES, and help to ensure a sound and prosperous future for Scotland.
www.scottishdemocraticalliance.org
Putting Our Proposals Into Practice
Its all very well pontificating about what one would or would not like to do given the opportunity, we all do it, but wishful thinking and reality are different bedmates.
No-one expects the change to Independence to be like switching on a light. Nothing will happen overnight. It will take time, perhaps years to achieve our aims, therefore it is important to understand what these aims are. The choices are simple. Continue with the current Unionist policies which are slowly but surely destroying Scotland, or see the light, grasp the nettle, and go for Independence the SDA way.
If all the SDA proposals could be put into practice:-
Then for us it could mean:
- Far more say in how our country is run
- More choice and responsibility for our own lives
- A much higher quality of life, greater ife expectancy and infinitely better health
- A safe and secure country in which to bring up a family, with greater opportunities for our children
- A more efficient and fairly balanced tax system
- Our human rights set out in a written codified constitution
- Having all of Scotlands tax raising and spending powers under Holyrood control
- You would save 40 pence of more on a litre of fuel
- You would no longer have to pay a vehicle licence fee as it would be included in the price of fuel
- A family of four would pay about £30 a week less on food
- You would pay no income tax on the first £12,000 or your earnings.
- You would no longer have to pay a TV licence fee
- We could trade with all of Europe without being burdened by the CFP and the CAP
- Most of the £845 millions we currently pay into the EU under the common fisheries policy would be gradually recovered with the restoration of our fishing industry
- We would be able to rebuild our manufactiring, fishing and farming industries
Then of course we would also have:
Slimmer government and a lot less red tape
- The funds to provide better quality public and social services
- Our own currency, the 100 pence Merk, initially linked to the £ sterling
- Our own Stock Exchange and Investment Bank to provide investment to industry
- Tighter control of the regulation of our own banking and financial services
- Full fiscal control to grow our economy and create more jobs and wealth
- Security and Defence Forces to protect us and provide thousands more jobs in Scotland
- The funds to rebuild our railways, roads, schools and vital infrastructures
- A balanced immigration system to meet our needs and responsibilities within a global society
- More entrepreneurs starting their own business
- More medium and large companies locating in Scotland
- Scottish research being converted into jobs here in our own country
- More jobs for graduates, technicians and tradepersons here in Scotland
However we would have to deal with:
- The choice between lower taxes for individuals and companies or better quality public services
- The choice between national debt and national credit
- The need to expand our economy and exports to compete in a global economy
- Securing affordable sustainable energy sources without the current massive subsidies
- The will to challenge vested interests who oppose much needed modernisation
- Facing up to, and dealing with, the inequalities and deprivation which exists within our society
- The lack of work opportunities for our younger generations
- Holding our politicians accountable for their performance and integrity
- The re-distribution of wealth between rich and poor
- De-centralising government decision making, and devolving it down to the lowest effective level.
Alastair