re: #5 Aye Pod

I don’t know where you get the idea that small countries cannot be successful countries. The world, including Europe, is full of counter examples. Bizarre!

And the idea that being tied to England is protecting us from the realities of the big bad world is nonsense, another ‘better together’ trope that the Scottish people are increasingly seeing through.

Ironic to be lectured by an American on the benefits of being “better together” with England. Never thought I’d see that :-)

I suppose that means by what you mean by ‘successful’.

But in a world ruled by The Mob it is possible for an individual to be successful. Right up until the point that The Mob wants more, or it all.

Having re-read your post again I believe your decision is founded on deep emotion, specifically a burning hatred of England. Thus it may not be the best one.