I really Love Rule #5

**tundramanq** · 18th October 12, 06:27 AM

Rule 5 makes this about the only place on line that hasn't been infested with the political crazyness elsewhere. A safe haven for a sanity break. Not a kilt in the whole pile of 'em this crazy season. Good.

**Chas** · 18th October 12, 06:48 AM

While I agree with you, Chuck, I think the rule will be tested in the next 18 months. The following happened last night.

22:00 in Tescos in Bury St Edmunds. I had just come from Scottish Country Dancing and was kilted. I stopped in to see if there were any mark-down bargains before going home.
As I head towards the tills a gentleman spys my kilt (no eye contact),
As I pass him he mutters "Republican",
I stop and face him and say "No. Monarchist."
Only then does he make eye contact and says "That's OK then."

It obviously was in reference to the up coming Scottish Referendum, but and this is important, it would not have happened if I had not been wearing a kilt.

There will be highland games in England in 2013 and in referendum year of 2014. One can only wonder what effect there will be on them as time gets closer.

Regards

Chas

**frank_a** · 18th October 12, 06:48 AM

Boy Chuck, and if this isn't the truth! This is a very pleasant place to come amid all the silliness!

Frank

**piperdbh** · 18th October 12, 06:53 AM

Whatever it is, I'm voting against it.

**Llama** · 18th October 12, 07:23 AM

Does embedded video work here?

**Phil** · 18th October 12, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Whatever it is, I'm voting against it.

No worries - you don't get to vote. Scottish residents only.
Interesting what the response was to you, Chas. There is obviously a great deal of disinformation going about in your part of the world. Not that I'm a big fan of inherited privilege but I thought it was pretty clear about retaining her maj's services if independence happens.

Disinformation is intentionally false or inaccurate information that is spread deliberately.(Wikipedia)

**piperdbh** · 18th October 12, 08:05 AM

The OP (in the US state of New Mexico) was referring to the US elections, I believe, and since I've never been convicted of a felony, then yes, I do get to vote.

**Lime** · 18th October 12, 08:15 AM

I'll consult my lawyer and if he advises me to do it I'll get a new lawyer! I love the Marx Brothers.

**Chas** · 18th October 12, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

The OP (in the US state of New Mexico) was referring to the US elections, I believe, and since I've never been convicted of a felony, then yes, I do get to vote.

Be that as it may, DBH, the OP quoted rule 5 and that forbids all politicking. My post was to point out that there is an event looming in the foreseeable future where kilt wearing and politics could clash.

Regards

Chas