They described Britain as a failed state and pushed for Scotland to adopt more of a Thatcher-esque free market approach, with less government interference, less tax and more choice in health and education.
The group believed that, rather than being held back by the brand of socialism offered by the SNP, Scotland should have looked to the example of former Communist bloc countries like Slovakia and Slovenia, whose "approach to de-regulation, de-taxation and de-centralisation led to economic growth not seen in Scotland for 100 years".
Author and historian Michael Fry said at the time: "The key to future happiness lies not in the redistribution of wealth – the key to future happiness lies in the creation of wealth."