Why are many Scots so aggresive and overbearing?

Such as whom? I'd like examples as proof, please.

Why? Do you want persuading?

I'm curious as to where the OP is drawing his conclusion from.

Violence, sectarianism, hostility to change, an embedded social expectation on the State, poor customer service, an apparent sense of general superiority (the 'Scottish swagger' to use Niall Ferguson's terminology), general cynicism...

Really? Not much chance of that in my school. All that happened was a few rough tackles or a "Fenian" (I thanked them) remark. None of it malicious, just ignorant. Was mostly Rangers at my school, but there were quite a few Celtic fans.

I just think it just seems impractical to assume that OPs views on an entire race can be summed up into a post on a forum for the sake of arguament.

Violence, sectarianism, hostility to change, an embedded social expectation on the State, poor customer service, an apparent sense of general superiority (the 'Scottish swagger' to use Niall Ferguson's terminology), general cynicism...

Hmm... this wouldn't be another case of English superiority complex? You are aware that Scots are far more respected globally than the English? Some of your arguments are stupid as well...

Violence - Glasgow has a notorious crime rate, but I have never been involved in any violence in the city, or witnessed any, in my lifetime. Nottingham also has a high crime rate.

Sectarianism - This is all but eradicated. Old Firm used to be gigantic fights between two sets of fans, but now the trouble is no where near as bad (any derby game in England is just as violent)

Hostility to Change - Are you kidding? Have you completely ignored the SNP? Scotland turning away from the Labour Party is a pretty big change. Please, prove our hostility to change for me.

An embedded social expectation on the State - How is it any worse than the English?

Poor Customer Service - Compared to the English warmth in welcome and general geniality. Right.

An apparent sense of general superiority - We are a fiercely proud nation, but the English express their feelings of superiority in an altogether more snooty and patronising way.

General Cynicism - Again, an opinion. We are cynical about the weather, for good reason, and about the economy and money. That's mostly because the English trader in London all but destroyed both of our internationally-renowned banks in a quest for greed.

Why would you think that? The OP's views on an entire race were summed up into two words, and for the sake of interest and understanding, I'd like to know how he came to that conclusion. I would assume he can provide an example. Bear in mind, I did not ask you, so your argument means very little to me.

Anyone noticed this?

Hmm... this wouldn't be another case of English superiority complex? You are aware that Scots are far more respected globally than the English? Some of your arguments are stupid as well...

Violence - Glasgow has a notorious crime rate, but I have never been involved in any violence in the city, or witnessed any, in my lifetime. Nottingham also has a high crime rate.

Sectarianism - This is all but eradicated. Old Firm used to be gigantic fights between two sets of fans, but now the trouble is no where near as bad (any derby game in England is just as violent)

Hostility to Change - Are you kidding? Have you completely ignored the SNP? Scotland turning away from the Labour Party is a pretty big change. Please, prove our hostility to change for me.

An embedded social expectation on the State - How is it any worse than the English?

Poor Customer Service - Compared to the English warmth in welcome and general geniality. Right.

An apparent sense of general superiority - We are a fiercely proud nation, but the English express their feelings of superiority in an altogether more snooty and patronising way.

General Cynicism - Again, an opinion. We are cynical about the weather, for good reason, and about the economy and money. That's mostly because the English trader in London all but destroyed both of our internationally-renowned banks in a quest for greed.

I think it would be appropriate to rename this thread, "Why are so many Scots so oversensitive?"

Hehe, you go to the school I went to....

Firstly, you're arguing with a Scot, and one that will tear you a new one...

Secondly:
Sectarianism isn't restricted to Celtic/Rangers and physical violence. There are no longer fights at the game, but we still have a bit to go before we can say sectarianism is "all but eradicated", it still persists- go to Hamilton or Glasgow in July.

Thirdly:
Expectancy on the state: we have more dependents proportionately, I believe.

Fourthly:
Poor customer service- why must the English be the bench mark?

I made some of the same points as you, but that's where I feel you called it wrong

I think it would be appropriate to rename this thread, "Why are so many Scots so oversensitive?"

Really? You seen the new building... it sucks

BTW, England should be the benchmark since it would be kind of stupid to compare us with America or Zambia or something.