Well put, captainsolo, and nice to meet you!
Bingowings, I like the independence movements, the idea of preserving regional cultures and local governance. I had superficial exposure to the Irish issue but have forgotten why the UK held on so desperately (perhaps to not encourage you Scots?). I'm silently rooting for the Québécois, Kurds, Irish, et al. What is the downside of being British?
And who is this Frink character?
Also, would be cool to see your Bowie picture, Ziggy!