This kind of followed the script I expected. The opinion polls that put the vote slightly ahead for the 'yes' campaign all added up to 100%. That is, they didn't account for undecideds, but rather asked everyone to choose. Of course there are people whose minds weren't made up. I suspect that the majority of those people voted 'no' not really as an endorsement of the UK, but rather as a vote against potentially radical change. The unknown is scary, and it probably just wasn't worth the risk to the more pragmatic of the undecided voters.

I understand that sentiment, but, even though I have no dog in this fight, I found myself a little disappointed this morning. The romantic side of me wanted to see a peaceful split for the expressed purpose of creating a more just society, as opposed to purely nationalistic aims, which I don't think this vote was. Fuck the international financial system, with its odd love/hate between bankers and governments. The UK/US led revolution in banking since the Thatcher/Reagan abomination of government three decades ago has been bad for the majority of people. I kind of thought that is Scotland seceded that this might be one catalyst for radical change. Sadly, the issue is clouded by nationalism, which I also loathe.

On the bright side, Scotland, whether part of the UK or as an independent nation, will remain a beautiful place with beautiful people and beautiful whisky. The right of self-determination was at stake, and I suppose no matter what the result, that is a huge win. The natural state of man is to be free, and I'm glad the central government of the UK repspected that.