In my opinion, Scotland has placed itself on a tightrope, vote yes and you fall off one way, vote no and fall off another way. The only difference is the injuries sustained from the fall.

Scottish Referendum: Home Straight

Damned if they do, damned if they don’t
With a day to go before the big day, the world seems to be bracing itself for the biggest decision in political history since Margaret Thatcher was voted in as the first woman Prime Minister. And whilst the thick mist of political confusion looms over, something is clear, Scotland can’t win.

Are both as bad as each other?

Imagine tomorrow evening, independence is declared, wild celebrations in parts of Scotland. Or not? Northern Ireland is a perfect example of how badly independence can be taken, violence and riots break out, to this day, over religion and their differences in independence. If not sorted out, the same could happen, and could undermine how well prepared Scotland is for independence. The same could happen if Scotland said No, so is Scotland stuck? Outside of Scotland, the EU is sweating on allowing Scotland into their ranks, and if there will be resentment by other countries with other “puppet countries” e.g. Flemish Independence.

In the long term, Scotland would have to balance itself economically, which would be an issue. Scotland would inherit large oil reserves, but they will run out sooner rather than later, and its tourism has only prospered during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, a sign of being part of the British Empire! If Scotland don’t find a good source of income fast, it could look nasty. But don’t worry, Scotland would have already ruined their economy before they even had a chance at finding a source of income. Scotland WILL need a new currency, because to declare yourself independent from a country, and to still use their currency is as about as contradictory as walking in a Scottish Supermarket for fruit and veg.

My opinion, justified by revelations by the NHS and RBS

Then again, problems will still occur if Scotland vote No, with uproar also likely, and the inevitability of Alex Salmond sulking on the naughty step. However, unless a whitewash in the referendum occurs against him, he just won’t keep his mouth shut, posing further risks to British interests. And he’ll snatch Cameron’s hand off for the powers promised to Scotland in a No vote, and despite offering them, Cameron has to admit that the details aren’t finished and that the physical possibility of the reforms are questionable anyway. So has David Cameron bitten off more than he can chew? Tomorrow, we will find out…

Jordan Ifield