Poll: Who will you be voting for on May 5th?
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The Tories should come out on top on any OcUK election poll as has happened the previous few times we've had them (including council/European elections). I think there's a majority here who are right-wing leaning voters.
Personally I'll be voting for either the SNP or the Liberal Democrats. I don't agree with some of each parties policies but then how many of you agree with all of your choices policies?
As for postal ballot, I've had to register using a form from here and have been registered.
Personally I'll be voting for either the SNP or the Liberal Democrats. I don't agree with some of each parties policies but then how many of you agree with all of your choices policies?
As for postal ballot, I've had to register using a form from here and have been registered.
you guys who don't want to vote because you believe no party is any good should actually go to meet your local politician from each party and see what they have to say.
Watching the news tells you bugger all - even bbc is just pure sensationalism nowadays. nothing on the news is useful anymore!!
if you still don't want to vote then I seriously suggest you leave the country and go to somewhere that you think your vote will make a difference or is going to someone worthwhile - even if they don't win. as above, if you dont want to vote, then you have no right to complain about the options - as per the TV ad campaign on this subject
this isn't meant as an insult or a shouting match - I just think that if you feel disenfranchised....do something about it. find out directly what can get done in your area - ignore the nonsence about fox hunting etc (unless these issues directly affect you) that you see on the TV.
find out what money is going to schools, parks, environment, council tax, police, health etc etc or what plans each party has IN YOUR AREA...then decided if you still don't want to vote. I bet you do.
Watching the news tells you bugger all - even bbc is just pure sensationalism nowadays. nothing on the news is useful anymore!!
if you still don't want to vote then I seriously suggest you leave the country and go to somewhere that you think your vote will make a difference or is going to someone worthwhile - even if they don't win. as above, if you dont want to vote, then you have no right to complain about the options - as per the TV ad campaign on this subject
this isn't meant as an insult or a shouting match - I just think that if you feel disenfranchised....do something about it. find out directly what can get done in your area - ignore the nonsence about fox hunting etc (unless these issues directly affect you) that you see on the TV.
find out what money is going to schools, parks, environment, council tax, police, health etc etc or what plans each party has IN YOUR AREA...then decided if you still don't want to vote. I bet you do.
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Haly said:
That's exactly the same as what I think
Liberal Democrats all the way
Spawn said:Wont be voting as far as im concerned, to me they are all the same. Make stupid promises but still do what they want to do at the end of the day. If i was forced then i would have to vote conservative even though ive never liked them but thats only if someone put a gun to my head. But nope i wont be wasting my time or effort to vote, i have much better things to do than to trudge off to the voting stations
I have similar views. I did not vote last time because of this, but I will this time for this reason - flux. The last few years of labours awful reign has really made it clear to me that a constant government is not what is good for this country (something that many people would agree with through the torys long reign). Constant flux in the government keeps parties fresh and eager to compete. When there is a huge majority and only one party is likely to win, it damages the democratic process because of the confidence of the ruling party. It is almost like having a temporary dictator. uring the first few years of term the party is fresh and eager to implement new policies, but after they begin to stagnate and become corrupted and complacent. Constant flux will allow that freshness to remain as long as possible. As such, I now believe that switching between labour and the torys would be ideal (possibly with a party staying for 2 terms at once if they have had an amazing first term), rather than having one party stay for too long and do too much damage. Thus, I will be voting for the conservatives to give the government and country a well needed swift kick up the butt. If they get in, I'll see how they do but will most likely vote for someone else in the next term.
All parties suck, that is exactly why we cant allow any one a monopoly on power. So please make an effort, get to the ballot box and get some flux into the democratic process!
Edit: think of it like this: not voting will do more damage to the country and everyone in it rather than voting for a party that may not be perfect (or even very good). Democracy requires citizen participation. Its not about voting for the perfect party (as I used to think) - it is simply about voting for the sake of constant change. That is what democracy is about IMO.
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I will be voting cos I want to be entitled to moan about things later!
All apathetic people who don't vote should not be allowed to whine as they do...
I agree that they (politcians) are mostly a pile of poo but if you want things to change, you have to change 'em by voting.
If you want the same old, same old .... stay in bed ...... but please don't complain about things after you had an opportunity to change them and turned it down!
All apathetic people who don't vote should not be allowed to whine as they do...
I agree that they (politcians) are mostly a pile of poo but if you want things to change, you have to change 'em by voting.
If you want the same old, same old .... stay in bed ...... but please don't complain about things after you had an opportunity to change them and turned it down!
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no one, none of the parties I entirely like or would like governing me, so (insert slander) to it.
Didnt know you could only complain if you voted in the election, damn and blast !.
Didnt know you could only complain if you voted in the election, damn and blast !.
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Tru said:Lib Dem.
Disenfranchised? I don't think so. Disenchanted, maybe.
Oh, you knew what I meant - stop being picky
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I'm gonna vote tory, I don't think Howard is the best leader but I don't want labour in any more so I don't have any choice, my mate told me hes going to vote labour because they are against Europe 
i see he pays attention to politics.
i see he pays attention to politics.
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this needs to be a poll tbh.
IF I could vote, I would. But, because im 16, I cant.
I'd vote for conservatives if I could, they're scrapping University fees and I think that although some of their promises are purely on a vote-buying scenario some (like the civil servant cuts and lowering public spending ikncreases) can be attained.
I just feel that Tony Blair has proven himself to be a Liar over the Iraq war, they're quick enough to jump on the band wagon for votes but should actually be pro-active in the first case (prime example being the school dinners).
Only the tories are real opposition, and weak at that. It is looking set like he'll get his third term
I'd vote for conservatives if I could, they're scrapping University fees and I think that although some of their promises are purely on a vote-buying scenario some (like the civil servant cuts and lowering public spending ikncreases) can be attained.
I just feel that Tony Blair has proven himself to be a Liar over the Iraq war, they're quick enough to jump on the band wagon for votes but should actually be pro-active in the first case (prime example being the school dinners).
Only the tories are real opposition, and weak at that. It is looking set like he'll get his third term
mleh said:IF I could vote, I would. But, because im 16, I cant.
I'd vote for conservatives if I could, they're scrapping University fees and I think that although some of their promises are purely on a vote-buying scenario some (like the civil servant cuts and lowering public spending ikncreases) can be attained.
I just feel that Tony Blair has proven himself to be a Liar over the Iraq war, they're quick enough to jump on the band wagon for votes but should actually be pro-active in the first case (prime example being the school dinners).
Only the tories are real opposition, and weak at that. It is looking set like he'll get his third term
The difference being that Michael Howard is actively telling people to hold him to account for the promises he makes. That is quite a bold statement and will effectively destroy his credibility if he got in and didnt implement his election promises. With all the mistrust in politics right now its just what is needed - some accountability.
Soldato
I need to fill in the form to register to vote, dunno how long that takes to process, but as long as it is done in time, I'll be voteing conservative
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