Scottish independence referendum results thread (Sept 18, 2014)

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Yes 52-48 in Edinburgh. Source: Italian Sky TG 24

That would be good for the unionists, right?

The rural areas are more conservative and older, I assume, which are probably more likely "no" votes. If "yes" only squeaks by in the city, it doesn't look good for secession.

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From what I've got across the internet, this seems to be fairly accurate (apart from the 'yes rating' in some places):

How can Scotland be taken seriously as a modern European country if it takes seven hours to report results? I mean, really.

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Perhaps you should drop your preconceived notions about what "a modern European country" entails. Election results in Ireland always tale until the next day to be declared. England similarly often sees long delays before results are given. Not everywhere is exactly like the United States, backtored.

I know. It was a joke.

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It would be great if my bank account worked like that.  

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Scattered reports of what the postal votes look like are coming through from parts of central Scotland. No idea about the accuracy, but the rumours are No-ish. Take with as much salt as is consumed in the average bowl of porage.

That's what I've read as well.  The Daily Record cites Yes supporters saying that those are mostly Tory voters.  I'm not sure about that, though.