If the General Election was tomorrow.....

[Deleted member 15344]

By default then you vote for the winning candidate.

If you wish to use that logic

But there is no "default"

 

[Val]

If you wish to use that logic

But there is no "default"

That is the logic, a nil vote is a vote for the winner.

 

[CMAC]

If I was to vote, I would like to think it would be an informed decision.
I would look into the background of the candidates and study their policies and promises.
I would examine their history in politics and their role in the recent expenses scandal.
And finally, I would like to meet the candidates and discuss what they have got planned for my future.

To be honest, I'd rather poke my eyes out with a blunt stick.

Dont vote, it only encourages them.

quite sad how many throw away this right that so many fought for. I would imagine if you weren't allowed to vote and it was a meritocracy you (and many others) would be shouting from the rooftops.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The right is the ability for people to have a choice

If people choose not to vote then they have exercised that right

 

[FairwayDodger]

The right is the ability for people to have a choice

If people choose not to vote then they have exercised that right

Indeed, and forfeited any right to complain about the outcome.

 

[CMAC]

Indeed, and forfeited any right to complain about the outcome.

thats been said a few times on this thread to LP Karen but he's choosing (his right) to ignore it

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Indeed, and forfeited any right to complain about the outcome.

Believe free speech is also in that - so yes believe they can complain about the government if they so wish

 

[Deleted member 15344]

thats been said a few times on this thread to LP Karen but he's choosing (his right) to ignore it

Actually you mentioned it once and I responded to the post :thup:

 

[jp5]

Indeed, and forfeited any right to complain about the outcome.

Though I agree that in principle people should exercise their right to vote, I don't quite follow this logic. In reality, anyone who does not vote for either Labour or Torys will not affect the outcome, so should they be denied the right to complain as well?

 

[FairwayDodger]

Though I agree that in principle people should exercise their right to vote, I don't quite follow this logic. In reality, anyone who does not vote for either Labour or Torys will not affect the outcome, so should they be denied the right to complain as well?

Lazy language on my part, perhaps, to talk of this in terms of "rights". However, it strikes me as somewhat childish to refuse to take part in a process and then complain about the outcome.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Lazy language on my part, perhaps, to talk of this in terms of "rights". However, it strikes me as somewhat childish to refuse to take part in a process and then complain about the outcome.

I don't complain about the outcome

I do complain about desicions and actions that the government or MPs do but complaining about an outcome achieves nothing regardless if someone has voted or not

 

[FairwayDodger]

I don't complain about the outcome

I do complain about desicions and actions that the government or MPs do but complaining about an outcome achieves nothing regardless if someone has voted or not

Splitting hairs now. By not voting against the government you contributed to their victory so give some thought to participating in democracy next time rather than griping about it.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

Never seems to come over that way in the threads here. Always seems more biased to Red tie, Guardian reading, Yogurt Knitters to me. Maybe the great unwashed are turning

I assume this is sarcasm my detector is failing to pick up on. This forum is seriously right wing imo.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Splitting hairs now. By not voting against the government you contributed to their victory so give some thought to participating in democracy next time rather than griping about it.

No splitting hairs at all - I won't vote for someone i don't trust or believe and that is my right as is my right to free speech

 

[bluewolf]

I assume this is sarcasm my detector is failing to pick up on. This forum is seriously right wing imo.

I think it was slightly tongue in cheek and part of a bit of banter with me.. I don't think anyone in their right mind could think this forum was anything other than Right Wing..

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I think it was slightly tongue in cheek and part of a bit of banter with me.. I don't think anyone in their right mind could think this forum was anything other than Right Wing..

I wouldn't even be able to spot the difference between right or left in politics terms ?

 

[bluewolf]

I wouldn't even be able to spot the difference between right or left in politics terms ?

Maybe it's best you don't bother voting then......

 

[bobmac]

q I would imagine if you weren't allowed to vote and it was a meritocracy you (and many others) would be shouting from the rooftops.

You would be incorrect.
I have no interest in politics and therefor don't vote.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

I think it was slightly tongue in cheek and part of a bit of banter with me.. I don't think anyone in their right mind could think this forum was anything other than Right Wing..

Cool.I skimmed the thread but that gem stood out like a belisha beacon!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Maybe it's best you don't bother voting then......

But then it appears I am voting for the winners ?!?

Dilemma