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Sigvald
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-19 at 14:03:04
Today, Scotland has voted no to independence. The make me think about Uncle $crooge. He's an old Scotsman who grew up in Glasgow where there was a yes-majority, and he is also owner of a family estate in Scotland. But he's also a businessman. So, what do you think about his views about the question of Scottish independence?
Roger North
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-19 at 15:11:09
I don't know.
Deyanmegara
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-19 at 15:23:03
Knowing him, he'd probably go for "yes" if they offered him lower taxes that the UK (as he, no doubt, has businesses in Scotland).
Roger North
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-19 at 20:26:22
That is quite possible.
MustangRockstar
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-20 at 15:05:53
I thought the push for Scottish independence was also based on the desire to go with more of a socialist approach to governance, which Scrooge would likely oppose.
In the end, Scrooge would likely go with whichever side benefited his business interests the most. I'd guess he would be in favor of remaining a part of the UK, as it would be the "safest" bet for his financial interests.
In the end, Scrooge would likely go with whichever side benefited his business interests the most. I'd guess he would be in favor of remaining a part of the UK, as it would be the "safest" bet for his financial interests.
Mr. M
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-20 at 22:35:40
Well since Willie from The Simspons spoke out ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6vDzf-wSbk&feature=youtu.be ) I think Scrooge should ad his five cents as well (not literally)
I think Scrooge could look above the matter of which side would gave him the better profit and would think what would his ancestor would wanted...
I think Scrooge could look above the matter of which side would gave him the better profit and would think what would his ancestor would wanted...
Kimba_1962
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-21 at 15:37:31
While Scrooge was born and grew up in Scotland, and while he undoubtedly has sentimental ties to the place, I think that he considers himself to be AMERICAN, first and foremost. George Lucas said of Scrooge, "Like it or not, this is what America is." So, I don't think he'd be interested in the manner at all.
Robb_K
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-21 at 19:16:07
Quote from user: kimba_1962While Scrooge was born and grew up in Scotland, and while he undoubtedly has sentimental ties to the place, I think that he considers himself to be AMERICAN, first and foremost. George Lucas said of Scrooge, "Like it or not, this is what America is." So, I don't think he'd be interested in the manner at all.
As a landowner and business owner and taxpayer in Scotland (The U.K.) he would certainly be interested. I am not surprised that the referendum ended with a majority of "No" votes. It's a risky business for a small nation to go out on its own. I believe that, currently, The U.K., as a whole, is partly subsidising Scotland (e.g. Scottish taxpayers are not quite paying their full share of UK operating costs). It's a difficult decision to make. It is clear that small nations., such as Moldava and Slovenia can operate independently. So, Scotland could do that as well. The question is whether or not the individual citizen would be better off.
Scrooge McDuck, might be WORSE off, IF an independent Scotland would have to raise their tax rates to compensate for not receiving "aid" (in the form of more of the tax burden having been taken up from the richer South of England).
As a landowner and business owner and taxpayer in Scotland (The U.K.) he would certainly be interested. I am not surprised that the referendum ended with a majority of "No" votes. It's a risky business for a small nation to go out on its own. I believe that, currently, The U.K., as a whole, is partly subsidising Scotland (e.g. Scottish taxpayers are not quite paying their full share of UK operating costs). It's a difficult decision to make. It is clear that small nations., such as Moldava and Slovenia can operate independently. So, Scotland could do that as well. The question is whether or not the individual citizen would be better off.
Scrooge McDuck, might be WORSE off, IF an independent Scotland would have to raise their tax rates to compensate for not receiving "aid" (in the form of more of the tax burden having been taken up from the richer South of England).
GeoX
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-23 at 00:14:59
Interesting (or maybe not, but WHATEVER) the way that nationalism is just never an issue in Disney comics. Sure, during World War II the characters pushed us to buy war bonds, and you can see in some Gottfredson stories a certain sort of implicit bright-eyed and bushy-tailed attitude towards the US, but that's about it. Probably best that way.
Mr. M
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-23 at 11:13:32
Also note that Scrooge's sister still lives in Scotland so I guess he would care about is going on in that country.
Baar Baar Jinx
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-23 at 16:03:55
Quote from user: Mr. MAlso note that Scrooge's sister still lives in Scotland so I guess he would care about is going on in that country.
Yes, if you subscribe to Rosa's version of the Duck universe. Then again, if you do, Scrooge has probably been dead for almost fifty years.
I agree though that Scrooge, as he's generally portrayed, is more American than Scottish, and would likely not be actively engaged in Scottish political and nationalistic affairs.
Yes, if you subscribe to Rosa's version of the Duck universe. Then again, if you do, Scrooge has probably been dead for almost fifty years.
I agree though that Scrooge, as he's generally portrayed, is more American than Scottish, and would likely not be actively engaged in Scottish political and nationalistic affairs.
Gooey98
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-23 at 17:53:59
Quote from user: Baar Baar JinxQuote from user: Mr. MAlso note that Scrooge's sister still lives in Scotland so I guess he would care about is going on in that country.
Yes, if you subscribe to Rosa's version of the Duck universe. Then again, if you do, Scrooge has probably been dead for almost fifty years.
I agree though that Scrooge, as he's generally portrayed, is more American than Scottish, and would likely not be actively engaged in Scottish political and nationalistic affairs.
However, it might affect his taxes on the Castle.
Yes, if you subscribe to Rosa's version of the Duck universe. Then again, if you do, Scrooge has probably been dead for almost fifty years.
I agree though that Scrooge, as he's generally portrayed, is more American than Scottish, and would likely not be actively engaged in Scottish political and nationalistic affairs.
However, it might affect his taxes on the Castle.
Morequack
Uncle Scrooge and the Scottish referendeum about independence
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2014-09-23 at 19:16:24
Quote from user: Baar Baar JinxThen again, Scrooge has probably been dead for almost fifty years.
I agree though that Scrooge, as he's generally portrayed, is more American than Scottish, and would likely not be actively engaged in Scottish political and nationalistic affairs.
Good point about him being dead. LOL! And Scrooge is business man/entrepreneur first and foremost and nationalistic idealist second--if at all. So, whatever yields the best economic option is what Scrooge would have embraced.
I agree though that Scrooge, as he's generally portrayed, is more American than Scottish, and would likely not be actively engaged in Scottish political and nationalistic affairs.
Good point about him being dead. LOL! And Scrooge is business man/entrepreneur first and foremost and nationalistic idealist second--if at all. So, whatever yields the best economic option is what Scrooge would have embraced.
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