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Would Scottish Independence Mean the End of UK's Nuclear Arsenal?

Posted by samzenpus on from the there-goes-the-boom dept.

Lasrick writes The referendum on Scottish independence on September 18th affects more than just residents of the United Kingdom. All of the UK's nuclear deterrent is located in Scotland, and Alex Salmond and the Scottish government have pledged to safely remove and permanently ban nuclear weapons from Scottish territory within the first term of a newly independent parliament.

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  1. Re:No. It would not. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It is still early in the day.

  2. Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Defence by maroberts · · Score: 5, Funny

    I am delighted to confirm that we have made plans to resite our Nuclear Deterrent. After much consultation and with the agreement of the Legislative Assembly, I am pleased to announce that in the event of a Referendum "yes" vote, the UK will be breaking ground on a new facility in the Falkland Islands.

    This is an immensely popular decision that has the full support of all our inhabitants, stated the Chief Executive of the Legislative Assembly.

    On hearing this announcement Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, President of Argentina, wept before exploding into flames.

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    Donte Alistair Anderson Roberts - hi son!
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