We’ve always been relatively wise … apart from in 2014 of course.
The main points from the article:
* > Scots are the least likely of all UK residents to regard the United States as a reliable security and defence partner following President Trump’s reluctance to give his full backing to Nato nations in Europe.
* > Only 18 per cent agree that the US remains a reliable ally compared with a 28 per cent UK average, according to research.
* > The findings reflect the disillusion north of the border with the defence industry and the British army in particular at a time of significant geopolitical change.
* > Only a third of Scots consider the defence industry attractive to work in. Recruitment to the remaining Scottish regiment, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, is down by more than 40 per cent in a decade.
* > Most Scots also shy away from having their pensions invested in the arms industry, in particular because of its role in helping to supply Israel with weapons systems in its war in Gaza.
* > More than 40 per cent of the Scottish public felt the Israel-Gaza conflict made working in defence less appealing, the largest group in any UK region.
* > They [researchers] discovered that Scots were even more supportive than the rest of the UK of the European Union as a security defence partner compared with the US.
* > The survey also asked questions about investments by pension companies in defence firms. It found that Scotland is the only part of the UK where more people felt uncomfortable (rather than comfortable) with their pension funds being invested in UK defence companies.
A while back there was a poll that showed that Scots had a higher opinion of trump, than other parts of the UK.
Wonder if that has changed since then, now that trump has shown more of his real attitudes.
Last week:
* [Anas Sarwar: We can use our ties with Trump to make Scotland greater again](https://archive.is/LLpZ9)
The moment unionists realise the only union they’re really protecting is America’s is a day I long for.
And this is why I love you guys. Well, one of the reasons.
Hes no ones ally, typical narcissist. He doesnt even care about his own family.
Are there people in England that think everything’s fine? 🤔🤨
I’d like to see the full research, seems fascinating.
I wonder how much of young Scots not wanting to join the army is down to “disillusionment” and how much is down to the high support for Independence among the young.
I hate seeing Palestine flags anywhere on Scotland.
18% in Scotland compared to 28% in UK? That’s actually quite a surprising difference.
I expected it would just be a couple percentage points – but 10% is significant.
aye cause we ken a qunt when its really a qunt
Nice to see we are still the good guys👍🏻
Maybe we’re the most cynical – or have the best natural bullshit detectors?
The snake that eats his own tail is no one’s ally.
I love Scotland more and more when they are against Trump
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We’ve always been relatively wise … apart from in 2014 of course.
The main points from the article:
* > Scots are the least likely of all UK residents to regard the United States as a reliable security and defence partner following President Trump’s reluctance to give his full backing to Nato nations in Europe.
* > Only 18 per cent agree that the US remains a reliable ally compared with a 28 per cent UK average, according to research.
* > The findings reflect the disillusion north of the border with the defence industry and the British army in particular at a time of significant geopolitical change.
* > Only a third of Scots consider the defence industry attractive to work in. Recruitment to the remaining Scottish regiment, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, is down by more than 40 per cent in a decade.
* > Most Scots also shy away from having their pensions invested in the arms industry, in particular because of its role in helping to supply Israel with weapons systems in its war in Gaza.
* > More than 40 per cent of the Scottish public felt the Israel-Gaza conflict made working in defence less appealing, the largest group in any UK region.
* > They [researchers] discovered that Scots were even more supportive than the rest of the UK of the European Union as a security defence partner compared with the US.
* > The survey also asked questions about investments by pension companies in defence firms. It found that Scotland is the only part of the UK where more people felt uncomfortable (rather than comfortable) with their pension funds being invested in UK defence companies.
A while back there was a poll that showed that Scots had a higher opinion of trump, than other parts of the UK.
Wonder if that has changed since then, now that trump has shown more of his real attitudes.
Last week:
* [Anas Sarwar: We can use our ties with Trump to make Scotland greater again](https://archive.is/LLpZ9)
And before that:
* [Anas Sarwar echoes Donald Trump and Elon Musk by announcing Scottish Labour DOGE plan](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/anas-sarwar-echoes-donald-trump-34726177)
The moment unionists realise the only union they’re really protecting is America’s is a day I long for.
And this is why I love you guys. Well, one of the reasons.
Hes no ones ally, typical narcissist. He doesnt even care about his own family.
Are there people in England that think everything’s fine? 🤔🤨
I’d like to see the full research, seems fascinating.
I wonder how much of young Scots not wanting to join the army is down to “disillusionment” and how much is down to the high support for Independence among the young.
I hate seeing Palestine flags anywhere on Scotland.
18% in Scotland compared to 28% in UK? That’s actually quite a surprising difference.
I expected it would just be a couple percentage points – but 10% is significant.
aye cause we ken a qunt when its really a qunt
Nice to see we are still the good guys👍🏻
Maybe we’re the most cynical – or have the best natural bullshit detectors?
The snake that eats his own tail is no one’s ally.
I love Scotland more and more when they are against Trump
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