hannibal smith Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Feels like the scottish cup final 2012 ask any hibs/hearts fan how they felt before the game and the build up. Win it was the greatest day in history lose and it was like a knife through the heart. Constant reminder as you worked and shared a city with the opposition. I know this is bigger than any football game but the emotion feels the same. Aw FFS! p.s Your right. there was only a 4 week gap between the semi and the final and that was bad enough but this has been building up for so long it really is getting unbearable and i am struggling to concentrate on anything else since i got back from Germany. Everyone i know is getting sick of me going on about this and the wife 'can't wait until its over so i can go back to talking about football' Its going to be a long few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopyhill Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 This sort of sums it up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'm absolutely terrified, veering between thinking that the big turnout of the normally unengaged and young will give a clear majority and thinking that I've fooled myself into thinking that and can't see what's going on because of my partisan feelings. Reassured by one or two people on FB who are friends of mine who I would never, ever have expected to express a political opinion publically coming out in recent days though. I don't know how to feel. I'm going to be down south on a training course until Thursday evening as well (postal vote already sent in), so need to put up with London BBC plus worried I'm going to encounter some opinionated twats and end up lamping someone. I wish I was going to be at home for the next few days, I feel I'm missing out on history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Feels like the scottish cup final 2012 ask any hibs/hearts fan how they felt before the game and the build up. Win it was the greatest day in history lose and it was like a knife through the heart. Constant reminder as you worked and shared a city with the opposition. I know this is bigger than any football game but the emotion feels the same. Funny, I've been thinking the same thing for a while. And as we can testify, the low after that could only be equalled by the Jambos high. Now imagine it with something important like your countries future and the future of your children. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Feels like the scottish cup final 2012 ask any hibs/hearts fan how they felt before the game and the build up. Win it was the greatest day in history lose and it was like a knife through the heart. Constant reminder as you worked and shared a city with the opposition. I know this is bigger than any football game but the emotion feels the same. I was at that Final and felt nervous for both sets of fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal smith Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I was at that Final and felt nervous for both sets of fans! i will settle for another 5-1 again 51% that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The measure of the man is how you react to defeat. I'd be a lot less bitter if the media weren't so biased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_burger Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I was speaking to a friend who is a staunch No voter yesterday. He is convinved they are going to lose. I hope he's right but that's not the point I am making. The stakes are huge, and it is natural to feel worried and pessimistic about the result whatever side you are on. Even if we have a 55% majority, 45% of the electorate is a substantial part of the population, and at times you will have conversations and experiences that will bring your confidence down I don't think this result can be accurately predicted by opinion polls, or any other kind of official or unofficial poll. We'll only be sure when the results are in on Friday. But Yes is by far the most visible campaign at grassroots level and out on the streets. It is by far the most positive campaign. And it presents a very rare opportunity to people. The above factors have brought independence within reach, and I personally believe they will get us over that line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I was speaking to a friend who is a staunch No voter yesterday. He is convinved they are going to lose. I hope he's right but that's not the point I am making. The stakes are huge, and it is natural to feel worried and pessimistic about the result whatever side you are on. Even if we have a 55% majority, 45% of the electorate is a substantial part of the population, and at times you will have conversations and experiences that will bring your confidence down I don't think this result can be accurately predicted by opinion polls, or any other kind of official or unofficial poll. We'll only be sure when the results are in on Friday. But Yes is by far the most visible campaign at grassroots level and out on the streets. It is by far the most positive campaign. And it presents a very rare opportunity to people. The above factors have brought independence within reach, and I personally believe they will get us over that line. its dangerous to assume that a highly visible campaign means a positive outcome. Labour No advisors are totally convinced they are going to win from their activists on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbruman Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) I'm just becoming a gibbering wreck.Its taken over virtually every aspect of my life just now. Working nightshift is my only escape form it but during the day I'm reading facebook and the TAMB for reassurance. Conversely, Im watching Sky News and BBC News all day which makes me downright angry with the bias and sucking up to establishment. As has been said , if the media had been fair then I would have accepted a NO vote if that was the democratic wish of the people - but its YES or nothing for me, ps and even with the TAMB I have to put up with thee rantings of our resident village idiot - we all know who he is but I cannot name him as an idiot as I will receive a further ban for personal abuse. Edited September 15, 2014 by irnbruman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittymeister Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Feels like the scottish cup final 2012 ask any hibs/hearts fan how they felt before the game and the build up. Win it was the greatest day in history lose and it was like a knife through the heart. Constant reminder as you worked and shared a city with the opposition. I know this is bigger than any football game but the emotion feels the same. I hope that I feel the same as I did after the Cup Final on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 i will settle for another 5-1 again 51% that is Hmmm. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_burger Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 its dangerous to assume that a highly visible campaign means a positive outcome. Labour No advisors are totally convinced they are going to win from their activists on the ground. I'm not taking anything for granted. If Labour No advisors say they are totally convinced I would suggest that their opinion is bravado rather than a reflection of reality. I think we will shade it but it is too close to be certain about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alt-Del Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Been on the verge for a week now, but Eddi Reader finally got me last night at the Usher Hall with a segue of 'Wild Mountainside' into 'Wild Mountain Thyme'. Anybody who wants to enjoy the song without ending up a wet pile on the floor should try this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alt-Del Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 p.s. Mogwai nearly killed about 3000 definite Yes voters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I just don't understand the staunch No viewpoint. You live in what could potentially be one of the most wealthy independent countries on the planet. Why would you want to be ruled by a government that you can't realistically influence? Furthermore, why would you want to be ruled by said government given their disdain for your country? How can you be so certain that your country is so incapable of making a go of things? I can understand the undecideds/ soft Nos. They are living in a country where the media and your of institutionalisation is telling them that they are too wee and too rubbish to be any good. But there is still a part of these people that believes that an independent country can be a success. They just need a reason to believe in an independent Scotland. I have no doubt whatsoever that if there was more media backing for Yes, we would not be talking about 'if' we could win. Instead we would be talking about the margin of victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 You really all need to relax. 60% Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 i will settle for another 5-1 again 51% that is bloody knew you would come out with that! I'll take it this time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alt-Del Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 You really all need to relax. 60% Yes. Not seeing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 You really all need to relax. 60% Yes. I'll have whatever Flure has been drinking/smoking!!! I would love for this to be true but my inner eeyore is telling me otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 You really all need to relax. 60% Yes. Relax? @@@kin wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Re the earlier football analogy. Scottish cup is way too small. What we have is Scotland vs the rest of the world,in the final, aye all of them at same time and getting to the penalty shoot out. Each player has to take 500 shots each...and were down the last kick. All or nothing. Edited September 15, 2014 by mariokempes56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What a bunch of Jessies , keep doing what you're doing, then vote Yes. 55%+ Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holty Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Today has been a weird day...... A definite lull in proceedings, certainly from the press. Also FB & the TAMB quiet as well. Nerves were creeping in earlier & for the first time during the whole campaign I began to have negative thoughts, mostly centered around the 65+ age group & the silent people who have not engaged in the debate at all but will flood to the polling stations to vote NO on Thursday. BUT then, half an hour ago, I took a wander to the shop & my mood is once again soaring. 3 or 4 days ago there were plenty YES signs in house windows around me but today there are absolutely fecking loads, at least twice the amount there were a few days ago I live in Inverness, is this being replicated around the country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have gone beyond worrying about the real result it is the fix that worries me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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