tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323167987164959411.post5553076125671637332..comments2024-02-11T08:44:50.489+00:00Comments on Peter A Bell: 2013: The year of fearPeter A Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204261467942498747noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323167987164959411.post-39530826478656693452014-01-01T12:59:01.015+00:002014-01-01T12:59:01.015+00:00I am increasingly concerned about the consequences...I am increasingly concerned about the consequences of a No vote. Although I would prefer to "sell" independence on its undoubted merits, I think it is important that people should be aware of the implications of their vote.<br /><br />My greatest concern is the likely reaction of the British state. On the basis of past history I expect that they will resort to desperate measures to defend the structures of power and privilege which define the synthetic nation of Britain.<br /><br />We have the chance to achieve independence by peaceful, democratic means such as might be an example to the world. It would be irresponsible of us not to take that opportunity. Especially in view of the potential consequences of failing to do so.Peter A Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204261467942498747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323167987164959411.post-66945270373394943132014-01-01T12:47:12.731+00:002014-01-01T12:47:12.731+00:00Yes, that makes sense. In the event of a NO vote ...Yes, that makes sense. In the event of a NO vote there will be increasing divisions and a backlash against those who have lied to the people of Scotland. It won't be pretty. Let's all keep working to make sure it doesn't happen!<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Briansmerralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485958340415489602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323167987164959411.post-21349571832059041332014-01-01T12:31:48.433+00:002014-01-01T12:31:48.433+00:00There will have to be another referendum. The publ...There will have to be another referendum. The public will demand it. And the more it is denied, the louder the demands will become.<br /><br />As I have said elsewhere, this year's referendum is not really a choice between independence and whatever horrors a No vote might bring. It is a choice between independence now under amenable circumstances, or independence at a later date when the political environment has deteriorated badly.Peter A Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204261467942498747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323167987164959411.post-29705193351615270702014-01-01T11:11:18.424+00:002014-01-01T11:11:18.424+00:00"It is a challenge to the established order t..."It is a challenge to the established order that the British state will not tolerate again. A further referendum will be prevented at any cost."<br /><br />"In short, a No vote creates a situation in which continuing constitutional dispute is inevitable. A conflict which will be increasingly rancorous and one which can only, and ultimately must be resolved by independence."<br /><br />Peter, assuming that the above two statements are correct in the event of a NO vote, how do you see that situation being resolved in the future?smerralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485958340415489602noreply@blogger.com