During the year 1707 the Scottish Lord's accepted many large bribes, retained their lands in England, and happily sold Scotland to English dominance without asking the people what they themselves wished. The riots following indicated their position quite well I think.
Today the descendants of such Lord's have once again gone against the will of many Scots and bound Scotland to domination 'until England allows this.' Any nation that has pride in itself will naturally be up in arms at this, not unexpected ruling, however, there appears to be online social outcry but little effective noise from the powers that be. I wonder why?
The Scots government, led by the SNP, could as I understand it,
call an election based entirely on independence. It would be good if those sitting as MPs in Westminster were also to resign their seats and force a by-election in each one. Has Nicola got the desire for such things? I do not believe she, her MSPs or her MPs have such willing. Nicola enjoys being queen of the state, she cares little re independence, her power is more important, her MPs do not wish to lose £84,000 a year plus pension either.
Once again Scotland is treated as a colony.
Once again the Scots government will do nothing, while being well cared for thank you.
Once again England dominates a colony from which she dare not be free as she cannot pay her own way.
Once again Scotland loses out.
It is time for change.
I tried, honest I tried, but I could not watch Spain toying with Costa Rica.
As the thrusting, young, eager Spanish players warmed all over the unfortunate opponents I feared the worst. Clearly this is not yet a Spanish side destined to win the World Cup, however, it is one with every chance this time.
When the third goal went in and all over Costa Rica lunch was spoiled by the rioting natives I decided to join them, not in rioting but in looking away. I returned to my Christmas shop. Here I wished to make use of a voucher, from an unusual organisation. I decided 'Waterstones' was the place to go online. I searched, glanced back at the football to see the fourth goal go in, and looked away. I sought books of solace, well anything really. Every so often I glanced at the game, 5-0 now, I looked away. I went through the rigmarole to pay and naturally the new voucher they say works is not represented here! I paid anyway as well, I might as well. With the post again on strike for two days they may be another Christmas present for me.
What? Oh, 7-0 huh?
OK, Costa were not going to win, this is the toughest group, and lots of goals will be sought at the Costa end. Two more long games ahead for the goalkeeper...
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Government offices were closed to allow the staff to watch the match....I expect the unions to plead with the government not to do so again as the mental torment would be too much.
Spain were all over the Costa Rican side...who were leaden footed and leaden minded. Too many old codgers....and the problem is that the national side doesn't play against top rated opposition very often which would reveal the problems and make selectors look to improve.
Fly, Government offices still closed? Not to worry, only an eagar Japan and an angry Germany to come...
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