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If you voted No in the Scottish Referendum, do you regret it?

60 replies

Behooven · 23/01/2015 11:14

I listened to a phone in this morning on Radio Scotland. The debate hasn't moved on much for many of those particular callers but there was a lot of "everyone I know that voted No is sorry" "I voted No and I don't regret it" kind of stuff.

From my pov I was always a No, for many reasons none of which involved a vow. Recent events surrounding the oil price plummeting (the surplus profit was going to pay for the milk and honey iirc) and even the undoubtably embarrassing U turn on stamp duty have reinforced that I made the correct decision.

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DarrylCampbell · 17/03/2015 21:38

I'm not Scottish, although I guess I must have some ancestors from there considering my surname. But as a man from the English region, a yes to independence would have really upset me, we're all British and it should stay that way in my opinion. Erecting borders is no solution to our problems, in fact I believe the opposite to be true. Breaking down borders, solidarity and shared dialogue are what is needed to solve the challenges of this century.

trixymalixy · 17/03/2015 21:32

I voted no, and absolutely do not regret it for a second. Most people I know that voted no don't regret it either, yet I constantly see yes voters trotting out this myth that those that voted no now regret it.

I also am furious that there are calls for another referendum soon, so much for democracy and it being a once in a generation vote!

whattheseithakasmean · 14/02/2015 00:19

I voted No & I never wanted more devolution. I voted for the constitutional status quo so I am enraged SNP act like they have a mandate to negotiate constitutional change.

mameulah · 14/02/2015 00:00

No, and definitely don't regret it.

Sturgeon's policy of positive discrimination regarding women in government furthers my belief that she is an idiot.

And the yes campaign lost. Get over it.

I bet there is another referendum in 15 years, or less.

chocciechip · 13/02/2015 23:53

Everyone I know voted no and it was all about currency and the economy, not powers or the vow. DH thinks the SNP will get votes from no voters on the GE who want Scotland to have more of a voice in westminster (not me, I loathe nationalism), but he thinks those same people will still vote no again in another referendum.

The SNP supporters seem to assume that growing support for SNP equates to support for independence, when it may not be the case. Having said that, I don't trust the SNP after the crap they pulled during the referendum, and I think it's a big risk to give them any power. A lot of people I know feel the same way and will be voting strategically for any party that keeps the SNP out of power.

As with the referendum, the polls are not reflecting my experience at all.

Lucked · 13/02/2015 21:12

No regrets, I imagine I will always be a no. I wish Westminster hadn't panicked and made the no conditional as now, according to the SNP, all us no voters were yes voters swayed by the promises of extending devolution.

I would be really interested in the true % of no voters who voted that way because of the promises. I bet it is minuscule.

All this because one poll got it wrong.

frankie80 · 13/02/2015 21:05

Still a 'no'.

It'll be a cold day in hell before I vote SNP. I loathe them for the intimidation I encounter from their supporters.

That said, I'm disappointed with Labour. Their policies are fine, their leaders are not.

I actually prefer the idea of voting Tory, if it weren't for the fact that another conservative govt is exactly what the SNP want - it'll give them more supporters.

The greens support independence. UKIP will never get my vote.

Lib Dems are weak.

So I'll vote Labour

chocciechip · 13/02/2015 19:47

Another no voter absolutely committed to my vote. The Vow had no impact on the result: read this www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/news/home-news/study-the-vow-made-no-difference-to-independence-referendum-result.118329207

chemenger · 11/02/2015 08:26

Voted no, have no regrets, and like a poster further up I don't want further devolution. I am not convinced that "The Vow" had much to do with the no vote at all.

Behooven · 11/02/2015 08:22

Thanks for the replies. I'm the same (don't regret it), here's why.
Oil price crash and job losses, Sir Ian Wood was was totally slagged off and the Yes side tried to discredit him, but he was correct, wind turbine company (can't remember what it's called)for the future sustainable energy closed, our future prosperity was pinned on these things. Devolved education; LAs looking to cut school hours to save money and what happened to the promise of small primary class sizes. Devolved health; no midwifery service unless between 9 and 5 in the northern outlying areas, special measures introduced in Royal Alexandra hospital and the recent media reporting of horrendous waiting times in Hairmyers and The Victoria in Glasgow. And that's just off the top of my head.

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unlucky83 · 09/02/2015 14:57

Always a No, still a No...
Don't think the vow was needed - I didn't want the vow...
If the SNP had the best interest of Scotland at heart rather than their own misguided agenda they would drop it ...but can see another referendum coming ...and dread it - the whole thing was horrible and divisive...Sad

peggyundercrackers · 09/02/2015 14:52

im another who voted NO and don't regret it.

in my town there was a call for a recount at one polling station from the YES camp - silly thing was the YES camp won the vote for that area - apparently they didn't win by enough though... arseholes.

I don't know why the SNP think they can keep us in the EU if the rest of the UK want out - its not up to the SNP - its up to the electorate.

Im also another who doesn't want more devolution for the Scottish govt. - its just another excuse for a bunch of expensive nobodies trying to run our lives and inflicting more bureaucracy on us.

I don't understand why so many people in Scotland listen to the SNP... I would let then run a marathon never mind run the country.

niceguy2 · 09/02/2015 14:42

I'm so glad I've read this. It was very clear to me that Salmond/SNP were very much selling snake oil. Their figures were dodgy and the stock answer to anyone questioning it was always that they were just being pessimistic.

Their whole campaign was based on hugely optimistic oil figures which not only haven't come true but have dropped so much that Scotland would be in financial ruin. As part of the UK it's no big deal. Oil prices will bounce back at some point and Scotland (and the rUK) will reap the rewards. But thank god the Scots saw sense!

BafanaThesober · 07/02/2015 17:04

Voted no, and I haven't regretted it once.

RJnomore · 07/02/2015 17:00

Invited - unvoted. Sorry.

RJnomore · 07/02/2015 16:59

No I have no regrets at all about my vote

I do regret that the snp won't accept defeat graciously. The majority has spoken. Fucking listen and stop yapping on.

As above, I don't want any more devolved powers. It's only in the next thee years that the complete mess the current Scottish government has made of th countries finances will become apparent. They've funded unsustainable policies in the hope of getting this yes vote and they've failed. To be honest, I would probably rather have Fred Goodwin in charge of our money.

Andi most certainly do not want more devolved powers handed over invited for, by an unelected westminster government. They shouldn't have panicked. It would have been a no without this so called vow.

cannottakeanotherdayofthis · 07/02/2015 16:52

No, don't regret it and would vote no again. Just hope I never have to - can't bear the thought of another referendum.

jaggythistle · 31/01/2015 06:01

Not one bit of regret.

Salene · 31/01/2015 05:20

Another no voter and im still a no voter if it where to happy again

It was all pie in the Sky fantasy stiff. Salmond pipe dreams

Thank God the scottish people had more sense

Redglitter · 31/01/2015 04:09

I don't regret it in the slightest

Toadinthehole · 31/01/2015 04:00

It's very troubling.

The SNP are claiming that it's better to vote for them than Labour because doing so can deliver a Labour government at Westminster which is dependent on SNP support. We are told this is good because the SNP will force Labour to give Scotland even more privileges a fair deal.

What they aren't saying is that as the existing Prime Minister, Cameron gets first dibs in forming a government. So unless Labour achieve a majority, Cameron has the right to try to stitch together another coalition, just as Gordon Brown did in 2010. This is no longer as unlikely as it sounds: UKIP will pick up a couple of seats, there will be at least 20 odd Lib Dems, and there is also the DUP.

But this is not at all a nightmare scenario for the SNP. In fact, it would be absolutely great for them. They will be able to claim once again that Scots have not got the government they chose ie, that the English have imposed it on them.

Never mind the fact that if the most recent opinion polls stay true, most Scottish votes cast will not be for the SNP.

OOAOML · 26/01/2015 17:36

Don't regret it at all.

fibromum · 25/01/2015 20:35

I voted no as did my husband and if we had to vote again tomorrow it would still be no.

Really hoping the polls are wrong and the SNP don't get as many seats in the GE dangerous people. How can they work with and support any party in Westminster when their main goal for the past 80odd years has been to break up the UK.

cdtaylornats · 23/01/2015 21:58

I am glad I voted no but I am sick of the SNP acting as if they won. I have a real problem with the losing side negotiating the resulting settlement. I want a referendum on reducing the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

I was heartened by Sturgeons idea that all regions should have to vote yes to leaving the EU and I expect that to be carried forward to any referendum in the future - each county in Scotland should have to vote for seperation.

BakewellSlice · 23/01/2015 12:17

I'm not sure how the gamesmanship of SNP will play out at Westminster but I can't see it helping the Union! That of course will suit them well.