Scottish Independence

Two years hence, 2014, promises to be an eventful year for Scotland. It hosts the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and celebrates the 700th anniversary of Bannockburn, the battle in the first war for Scottish independence in which Robert the Bruce won a significant victory against Edward II. Alex Salmond also intends that, in 2014, the Scots will have a referendum, "made, built and organised in Scotland", that gives the choice of full independence.

The article makes me consider the scenario should a state in USA seek to do the same?

What is the law on this issue, what are the consequences for the state seeking independence and the country as a whole?

It is a very interesting situation which I will be following closely in the coming months and years.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jan/15/observer-editorial-scottish-independence?newsfeed=true

Constitutional Law Class Blog List

http://candiceorr-consititutionallaw.blogspot.com/ - Candice

http://kumozarusan.blogspot.com/ - Casey

http://codyalleman.blogspot.com/ - Cody

http://wendyconstitutional.blogspot.com/ - Wendy

http://blogclawblog.blogspot.com/ - Sarah

http://csriquelme.blogspot.com/ - Claudia

http://verodavis.blogspot.com/ - Veronica

http://brendabc1000.blogspot.com/ - Brenda

Blog List International Law

http://profcoynesblog.blogspot.com/

http://uvuinternationallaw.blogspot.com/

http://il-fall2011-bs.blogspot.com/

http://intlbusinesslaw.blogspot.com/

http://osborn7.blogspot.com/

http://musingsonidumea.blogspot.com/

http://candiceinternational.blogspot.com/

http://worldlegalissues.blogspot.com

http://engagedlearning2012.blogspot.com/ - Need an invite to this one

http://lizhughesjohns.blogspot.com/

http://internationalrusty.blogspot.com/

http://shaleese-young.blogspot.com

http://internationallawfall2011.blogspot.com

http://lockleaf.blogspot.com/

http://cami-butterfield.blogspot.com

There are clearly a number of the addresses that have not yet been sent to me. Please take care of that so I can complete the list.

I heard today on the radio that the King of Jordan has released (fired) the entire cabinet (prime minister etc...) as a result of the grumblings of the citizens about the increasing cost of food. It was suggested that the King, having an eye focused on events in Egypt and Tunisia wanted to avoid mass protests and made the move in order appease the people.

Despite the fact that these are countries that don't buy into the democtratic freedoms we're afforded here in the U.S., clearly the voice of the people does count for something, right?

Globo-Mart

COSATU, South Africa's largest labor federation, threatened the "mother of all boycotts" in opposition to the deal for Wal-Mart to buy South African retailer Massmart.

A few years back a similar event took place in Europe when Wal-Mart sought to purchase Asda, a large chain of stores similar to Wal-Mart, though that deal went through without any issues.With the lobbying power of such a large corporation is there any way to stop them from doing what they want?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41121412/ns/business/

Food, glorious food. Hot sausage and mustard!

I was having a conversation with my mum recently. She told me she had been grocery shopping but had not been able to buy fresh fruit or vegetables because there weren’t any on the shelves.
There was a recent fuel tax increase in England. It has hit the trucking industry quite hard and in turn this has hit the stores and then on down to the consumer.

That alone is not it. Strained by rising demand and battered by bad weather, the global food supply chain is stretched to the limit, sending prices soaring and sparking concerns about a repeat of food riots last seen a few years ago.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41023317/ns/business-world_business/

Did they have brains or knowledge? Don’t make me laugh!

With a touch of blush and some judiciously applied eye makeup, France's main unemployment agency is trying to lure jobless women back into the workforce by offering them a taxpayer-funded day of pampering.
Is this not a step back a few decades? I mean I think most people are aware of the realities of the world. Research has shown that the better looking you are, the more opportunities come your way, teachers are more lenient on better looking students, more attractive job applicants are likely to get a job over less attractive equally qualified applicants etc.. However, the topic is kind of taboo.Is France is really coming out and saying , if you weren’t so ugly, maybe you’d be able to get a job. Nice!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41023317/ns/business-world_business/