Today is election day in Scotland. All the rallies, speeches, and persuasive blog posts are over. It is up to each Scottish voter today to vote her/him conscience as to what is best for Scotland now and in the future.
I am posting this late at night in New York on 9/17 for any of my Scottish or European friends will find it when they rise on Election Day. For the Scots, I hope it will stir your hearts with the very special music of your history and the celebration at Usher Hall will encourage you to vote and make the right decision as you are ever mindful of your Scotland.
What an amazing opportunity to be part of history. Have you had such an experience?
TalesAlongTheWay 
Reblogged this on AJM Broadcast Educator.
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Thanks for the reblog. Have a lovely weekend.
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Prayers for Scotland.
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I am praying for a peaceful Scotland no matter the results.
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That’s a very good prayer 🙂
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Thank you x
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Hoping for a no vote, yet absolutely would understand a yes! – an Englishman with Scots and Irish ancestry.
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I am praying for a peaceful Scotland no matter the vote.
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I’m sure that it will be nothing but.
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😎
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And I respect opinions.. 😀 Why hate in debate. Many have been and it’s a waste of time. Especially (No offence) people who don’t live in Scotland and see the Food banks growing by the week, ATOS cutting benefits for the disabled, people commiting Suicide and more .. has been hard. Real stories, from real people my friend http://shaunynews.com/2014/07/11/scotland-we-are-not-voting-for-snp-or-any-politician-we-are-voting-for-freedom-and-to-stop-deaths/
I hope for Yes then maybe the people of Wales will stand up, then the English will stand up. Democracy is a word now, all it is. I want my kids to grow up in a real one..
Respects mate
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Shaun thank you for seeing clearly what you do and wanting to desperately to help “the least among us!” Yes, democracy is a word, but it remains to inspire. . . Fear and selfishness are very hard to overcome, but it is not impossible. Keep pointing out injustice and living to help others. It does make a difference in the present and the future.
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I can never get enough of this one – one of my FAVOURITE musical pieces
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Mine, too!
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I can see the benefits of both sides. It is exciting and terrifying at the same time.
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It is, of course. It will be interesting to see what the majority of the Scots choose in a democratic election. This goes back to Athens where every free man voted for everything. . . . there was no need for representatives!
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We will accept what Scotland says. No will see Scotland in a bad place. Yes,and it is very likely now it will be a yes, will see Scotland step into a brave new world. #HopeOverFear is what have said for a long time now. No fear.
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Yes you have. . . .
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You have to see this live to appreciate it…But it still is amazing.. Thanks Anne.. x
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I can only imagine. . . .There is very limited coverage even in the US . It was said not to influence the results. I did hear though that with the turn-out, you were on track for 90% voting. Absolutely amazing!
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http://shaunynews.com/2014/07/11/scotland-we-are-not-voting-for-snp-or-any-politician-we-are-voting-for-freedom-and-to-stop-deaths/
Was strange. As I entered I stopped to take that image, I had the girls with me. I wanted them to see what a vote was. They were not impressed lol. I stood there with a Daughter in each hand and I could hear battles from my past, shouts at the miners strike, Thatcher and more…It was like my Countries history flashed before me…
Surreal and more…
I want a yes, but if I am being Honest, I am just real proud to be part of an amazing race of people.
If it’s a Yes, we will party like it’s 1999 😀
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Thanks for sharing it all. You have done so much to educate so many people and the turnout,excitement, and participation is a testimony to that!
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Shauny,
The Tories have done some real damage to both Scotland and the rest of the UK over the years, which really makes me sick.
There is an element of selfishness to be honest in my wanting the Union to remain, as without Scotland, the remainder of the UK is destined to be stuck with the Tories for years to come, especially due to the stupidity of Southern English voters who vote Tory on ideological lines without thinking about what the Tories have done to them over the years. How many old age pensioners will still vote Tory despite being royally screwed by them everytime that they enter power?
Regardless, even if there is a majority no vote in today’s referendum, I shall absolutely be pushing and lending my support towards the UK becoming a federalised nation; a way that each constituent country can enjoy it’s own regional government with majority powers, whilst also enjoying the benefits of being a part of a larger nation.
Sure, federalism has it’s own issues also, but it allows for absolute fairness, or certainly more than we in the UK get now.
I have loved your posts so far and wish you all the very best, regardless of whether we are part of the same nation after tonight, I shall always think of you as a blogging brother.
Annet, thank you for allowing the discussion to flow.
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It is my pleasure. I have learned so much talking to other bloggers with different opinions and life experiences. My life has been enriched by my blogging excrescences. I am always happy when bloggers feel comfortable to share. Blessings to you ! Anne
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