In an earlier post, I called for more “boring” in the arguments for independence, as a way of emphasising the ordinary and unremarkable nature of running your own affairs as an independent country.

And linked to that – though perhaps a distinct point – is the need for politeness and respect, and a desire to convert rather than alienate by way of a moderate tone. This has been discussed at length in Scottish political discourse and therefore is not something to which I feel I have anything fr...