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Leeds English Democrats Chairman Chris Beverley discusses today's trip to Scotland by David Cameron and argues that the Tories have nothing of value to add to the debate on Scottish independence. His trip to Scotland today reveals further signs that British Prime Minister David Cameron is resorting to scaremongering tactics in his bid to interfere in the independence referendum planned for 2014. Amongst other things, his speech in Edinburgh makes reference to the armed forces; "We're stronger, because together we count for more in the world, with a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, real clout in NATO and Europe and unique influence with allies all over the world. "We're safer, because in an increasingly dangerous world we have the fourth-largest defence budget on the planet, superb armed forces and anti-terrorist and security capabilities that stretch across the globe and are feared by our enemies and admired by our friends." It is understandable that Mr Cameron feels that such fear tactics may be effective as the issue of defence is clearly an emotive one and nobody would want their vote to result in their country being left vulnerable to foreign foes. The flip side of this of course is that were Scottish armed forces to be controlled separately from those controlled by Westminster then presumable this would allow them to avoid participation in costly foreign wars against regimes with non-existent weapons of mass destruction, for example. An independent Scotland would presumably also have control of its own borders and the ability to opt out of the benefits of mass third world immigration, including from countries containing people who reject modern Western values, which, particularly when coupled with an underlying grievance against the West much exacerbated by the aforementioned types of military adventures, can have terrible consequences for the recipient country. Under such circumstances, it could reasonably be argued that Scotland would be far safer from the threats of international terrorism than is currently the case. It is always rather cringe-inducing to see politicians from the Lib-Lab-Con cartel parties become motivated by supposedly patriotic fervour. After all, who could ever forget Gordon Brown's infamous 'British jobs for British Workers' quip? David Cameron's latest attempts to play the patriot card in his struggle to prevent Scottish independence (and, importantly, the inevitable boost that this would give to the English nationalist cause) are likely to be viewed north of the border as little more than patronising meddling by a politician with no mandate in Scotland and nothing productive to add to the debate on the future governance of the United Kingdom. See also: Scottish independence: Salmond details Scottish Defence Force plan. For more articles by Chris Beverley see www.chrisbeverley.com
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Sometimes I wonder whether it is all another con and Cameron has gone to Scotland to ensure that the Scots vote yes and the UK is then to be split up to benefit the EU. After all, if you were a Scot wouldn't you be absolutely livid at seeing an old Etonian Tory Toff of an Englishman (despite the fact that he trumpets his Scottish ancestry so he can be anti-English when he chooses to be) telling you what to do with your country. Perhaps Cameron and Salmond are really working together and fooling us all again. Very sad to see today that the Tories have edged ahead in the polls because the sheeple think he did a good job in Brussels by refusing to back the new fiscal treaty. They should read UKIP on this one - but they seem to be incapable of thinking that deeply and just believe everything that the Lib/Lab/Conners tell them and are prepared to back them to the tune of 90% - to know that that was just another con trick by teflon Dave which Brussels will get around in other ways. I despair of the British electorate who are so easily manipulated.
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February 18, 2012
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A good article that is fair and balanced. Every time David Cameron comes to Scotland support for independence rises. Its time that we changed the relationships within the UK to one of genuine mutual respect.
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February 19, 2012
England, our England
I understand that Cameron, when he demeaned himself by crawling to Scotland to see the grasping Scot Salmond, offered more concessions on devolution, if the people voted to reject independence.
Apart from being self-evidently ludicrous if he wants to keep the Union, there are two interpretations of this. The first is a comparison with history, albeit exceptional. Before World War Two, Hitler was granted concessions if he agreed not to proceed with his plans for war. So here we have another, albeit smaller scale, example of grovelling appeasement. The second, of greater importance to our cause since we want our views heard, whether it be the demand for A Parliament For The People of England, or a break-up of the Union and thus Independence for England, is proof that the more the British Establishment and its Institutions are threatened the more it concedes, and the louder and noisier the protests the quicker it does so. We must break their grip on England, their moral case is weak. Let us, therefore take strength from this and step up our Demands. There are those who have the gift of and the command of words. As an example of this may I recommend the article by Dr Sean Gabb with the title "A Brief Argument for English Independence", on the CEP website. There are others who can organize street protests and demonstrations. We have embarked on a long road and we need patience and determination, but let those of like mind unite, copy others and put differences of detail aside, learn how best we can plan and implement protests, because we are a different demographic group and it isn't quite so easy for us. Thus let us pick targets carefully, the BBC for one, why is there no BBC England? Why do they mention Britain when they plainly mean England, yet make a point of referring to Scotland or Wales. Demonstrate outside their doors. There are others - we must draw up a list and concentrate our attentions on them. A pointed hammer breaks glass much quicker than a broad one.
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February 19, 2012
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