Sporting regeneration in Scotland could be set back 20 years by the London Olympics

EZ-52 on 18/3/2007 at 21:29

Quote Posted by Martlet

I just wish that sommetimes they'd get over their whole persecution thing and acknowledge that they are a part of the UK.

I know this is off topic, but wasnt there a poll recently which showed the majority of us Scots want to be independent? Why cant they just let us be independent and let us get on with it. In experience, You will find that most countrys in the "UK" other than England dont really recongnise being part of it. But then again, i really dont understant all the politics and stuff.

Back on topic, our school (which is one of the worst in Scotland, im not proud to admit) via SportScotland, recieved loads of Sports equipment and a new astroturf, and our school is badly under funded, so i hope the london olympics doesnt effect sports funding for our school to much, because we badly need it!

Martlet on 18/3/2007 at 21:53

I'm not sure that most Scots want to be independent; the people that I know don't, but they're mainly in East Lothian. They are happy with devolution. However I bet that the SNP will make huge gains in the next Scottish elections, mainly because they're a protest vote.

SD on 18/3/2007 at 22:17

Quote Posted by EZ-52

I know this is off topic, but wasnt there a poll recently which showed the majority of us Scots want to be independent?

If the Scots* want to be independent, they ought to elect an SNP government then.

*I'm normally loath to use this term, because the Scottish are just as mongrelised as the rest of us in Britain, and the idea of some homogeneous Scottish identity is laughable

jimjack on 19/3/2007 at 04:36

Does the Scottish flag fly at the Olympics? For that matter does it fly at the U.N? My Grandad's take on this...he being Glasgwegian.
I think I have missed that the Olympics are massively costing more than anyone was first told?
I hope they succeed and get a much needed boost to the regeneration of the east end. Let's hope Glasgow can build sustainable facilities and housing for the future of the city and also double their tax contributions to fund yet another New Labour Folly.This has to be knocked on the heid. People of Glasgow revolt!
The name of the game is how Glasgow, Wales and Englands' regions can contribute to making it a success and ensuring they get a piece of that sucess. I hope

Matthew on 19/3/2007 at 12:02

Quote Posted by EZ-52

In experience, You will find that most countrys in the "UK" other than England dont really recongnise being part of it. But then again, i really dont understant all the politics and stuff.

Unless you feel that your entire political and cultural identity is desperately tied to the UK (hi, Northern Ireland Unionists!).

Martlet on 19/3/2007 at 17:52

Quote Posted by Strontium Dog

If the Scots* want to be independent, they ought to elect an SNP government then.

In the majority of cases SNP is a protest vote, not a vote for independence.

Anyway Tommy Sheridan ftw