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Your edit doesn't change anything - my answer is still the same.
If the General Election was tomorrow.....
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Your edit doesn't change anything - my answer is still the same.
SocketRocket
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OK, you are; of course, entitled to that opinion.
I was just interested if you made decisions on other organisations by using the same process.
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Last year in India, they introduced the concept of 'None of the Above'..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-24294995
The idea was interesting.. It was opposed by all the political party till someone went to the Supreme court and filed a petition. The Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to register a "none of the above" vote in elections should apply, noting that it would increase participation. The judges said that this "would lead to a systemic change in polls and political parties will be forced to project clean candidates". "Democracy is all about choices and voters will be empowered by this right of negative voting,"
It did not have an impact on the outcome. Apparently in the ensuing General election, 6m people hit the NOTA option (but that is only about 1.1% of the electorate)..
I wonder what would be the impact if the NOTA option was introduced in the UK..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-24294995
The idea was interesting.. It was opposed by all the political party till someone went to the Supreme court and filed a petition. The Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to register a "none of the above" vote in elections should apply, noting that it would increase participation. The judges said that this "would lead to a systemic change in polls and political parties will be forced to project clean candidates". "Democracy is all about choices and voters will be empowered by this right of negative voting,"
It did not have an impact on the outcome. Apparently in the ensuing General election, 6m people hit the NOTA option (but that is only about 1.1% of the electorate)..
I wonder what would be the impact if the NOTA option was introduced in the UK..
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I would certainly vote NOTA - would certainly see a good number use it here
Only 65% voted last time - I wonder how many of the 35% would also vote NOTA
Only 65% voted last time - I wonder how many of the 35% would also vote NOTA
Open to persuasion but at the moment there isn't a single part who's manifesto I believe in totally and have the faith they will carry much of it out after. Based on that basis I'd rather abstain than give anyone a second best result
SocketRocket
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I like the Australian model on voting where you have to attend the poling station and place a voting paper in the ballot box, otherwise you are fined, you can leave the paper blank or spoil it but must post it. I can accept someone not wanting to vote for anyone but being too lazy is not good and thats what happens in our elections.
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Maybe if people had a party to look up then they might actually be bothered to vote
People shouldn't be forced
People shouldn't be forced
Not too lazy to vote, just not endeared to any party or manifesto at the moment. I'm sure nearer the time once the parties get going and roll out what their intentions are I'll make a decision. I accept whoever you vote for, at least you've had a say and how can you moan if you didn't get off your backside and vote
SocketRocket
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Homer, is that a realistic way to make choices in life. Is there ever the perfect candidate when we need to make a choice on a service supplier, do we not have to decide which of the available best suits our needs rather than having total faith.
SocketRocket
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Who said anything about 'forced to vote' The requirement is to turn up, you dont need to vote for anyone.
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Again - people shouldn't forced - I never said vote
Even turning up people shouldn't be forced
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I think the best thing about the Scottish referendum was the turnout.. I believe 85%+ turned up. It simply shows that when the electorate knows that their vote makes a difference, they will turn up.. The current lot does not provide inspire any confidence, and hence the electorate will not do much.
Our local council is Tories + Lib Dem with zero Labour. All sat on their hands as it was a safe seat, but this year we have seen the entry of an Independent into the fray. I am sure he/she cant make much difference, but hopefully it would wake up the candidates..
Our local council is Tories + Lib Dem with zero Labour. All sat on their hands as it was a safe seat, but this year we have seen the entry of an Independent into the fray. I am sure he/she cant make much difference, but hopefully it would wake up the candidates..
I agree (to a point) but I don't want to make a protest vote (UKIP as a popular argument at the moment) and would rather put my cross against a party I at least feel has a chance of delivering (although I'm realistic enough to know what they say and do are never usually the same thing). When I started voted I voted for one party, partially because of my parents choices and the other options available at that time. Now I try and be a bit more open minded
SocketRocket
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Forced is not really the correct term. its more of a civil responsibility just as it currently is to register to vote.
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People should be able to make their choice through free will
If someone decides they dont want to register or even turn up then that choice should be respected
NWJocko
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Have you ever voted Phil?
If so, did you truly believe who you voted for fulfilled your criteria?
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Never voted
NWJocko
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Thanks. Not a loaded or leading question, was just interested based on your post :thup:
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No worries :thup:
Val
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SNP for me
