Charlotte Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Ok, so I need to vote in the up and coming European elections. I've had various things through the door but I have no real idea about party policies, what people are bringing to the table etc. I can't not vote because that would be silly. Who are you voting for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 i take minimal interest in these sorta things but from all the leaflets through the door ive had the past few weeks the only one that has caused me any positive interest is the BNP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I did not know that there were euro elections on, but if I had the chance I would vote labour becuase I am a grown up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Must take a look at the policies of the various parties before deciding, but there is no way I will be voting for labour either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'm voting for Emma Kiernan! Or I wish I could if I was in Ireland http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/28/fine_gael_credentials/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I've vote to get out of the EU... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 none of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 ukip for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 http://www.politicalsurvey2005.com/ This survey I found really good, it asks you your view on certain aspects and then tells you which party you're most aligned to (based on 2005, there maybe a more up to date version?) I'm Liberal Democrat as they tend to have the most balanced view favouring neither extreme, rich or poor as the two main parties do. A lot of people in the office were suprised they were leaning more to the right in their views than they liked to admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I think the issue at the moment is that no one has a clue what the point of these elections are as they've been massively overshadowed by the expenses issue. For me, I've opted for a anti-EU party as I've had enough of our country being run from Brussels. The EU isn't working as it should, it simply drains the UK of needed money. I'm all for great trade agreements but not policy making. I am seriously hoping for a General Election so that we can all vote out a PM we never wanted or voted for (royal WE - I've never voted Labour ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/28/fine_gael_credentials/ Despite the pixellation, the expression on the face of the girl on the left is priceless! Anyway, back to politics. I really don't like it that the candidates don't seem to bother engaging with the community apart from when election time is here. I don't know the candidates' names, views or their policies. I could find out with a bit of googling, but I think they should be making more of an effort to put their points across throughout the year, not just during the 3 weeks before an election. Must try harder! That leaves me with a dilemma: do I not bother voting (and join the apathetic millions in wasting my chance to express my opinion), or do I vote for a party (they all fall under this category) that can't be bothered fighting for my vote. (Aside: I imagine the expenses of MEPs would make the MPs look like shining beacons of integrity. Of course their travelling costs will be greater, that's not my point. I'm talking about how much they push the rules). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 If you vote for Europe you're voting for the end of the UK and a European superstate. Simple as that really, choice is yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I've had enough of our country being run from Brussels. Someone has to do it - Gordon doesn't seem to bother much these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I really don't have a problem with the EU. I also look forward to the introduction of the Euro, and now's the perfect time with the pounds being rather weak still. One day, thosands of years from now (if the world still exists), there will be a global government. EU is just progression to unity and a more peaceful world...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 The problem I have with a single currency is that it would (I think?) take away the UK govt's ability to set interest rates and other fiscal policy based on what's happening in the UK. If conditions in France and Germany make it best to raise interest rates, then interest rates may be raised, even if that would cripple the UK's economy. *If* the European economies all move in step then it wouldn't be a problem, but do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Probably ukip. Although our mp's are busy boarding the gravy train it would be nice to know that when they do their job they could control our boarders and set laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 The problem I have with a single currency is that it would (I think?) take away the UK govt's ability to set interest rates and other fiscal policy based on what's happening in the UK. If conditions in France and Germany make it best to raise interest rates, then interest rates may be raised, even if that would cripple the UK's economy. *If* the European economies all move in step then it wouldn't be a problem, but do they? I presume that's the idea with a euro government / currency. The burden is spread, therefore in theory we should see less radical changes in interest etc. Whether it works that way is another matter, but would have certainly assisted us in the credit cruch recently if we had the fortune euro countries assisting us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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R Black Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I think the issue at the moment is that no one has a clue what the point of these elections are as they've been massively overshadowed by the expenses issue. For me, I've opted for a anti-EU party as I've had enough of our country being run from Brussels. The EU isn't working as it should, it simply drains the UK of needed money. I'm all for great trade agreements but not policy making. I am seriously hoping for a General Election so that we can all vote out a PM we never wanted or voted for (royal WE - I've never voted Labour ) Seconded, Matt not a 1000 years about 100 maybe 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Matt not a 1000 years about 100 maybe 200 Are you refering to my statement of a global government? Jesus, i don't think the world social / economic problems and cultural differences are going to be sorted that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Are you refering to my statement of a global government? Jesus, i don't think the world social / economic problems and cultural differences are going to be sorted that fast. I think a world govt of sorts is likely in my given time frame, not an end to all the worlds ailments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 if i drive down to the polling station can i claim my fuel on expenses ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 My old dad used to say "if labour put a pig up as candidate the folk round our way would vote for it" -- how correct he was lol are any fluffy bunnies or kittens standing if so Ill vote for them. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Here' my Vote.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I presume that's the idea with a euro government / currency. The burden is spread, therefore in theory we should see less radical changes in interest etc. Whether it works that way is another matter, but would have certainly assisted us in the credit cruch recently if we had the fortune euro countries assisting us.... I think you put too much faith in the European politicians. This is just my conjecture, but I wouldn't be surprised if greed, cronyism and protectionism is at least as rife in Brussels as it is in Westminster. After all, we're talking about the parliament that has a dual-location agreement whereby every so often (it still happens AFAIK) the entire parliament operation ups sticks and moves to France IIRC, and spends a bit of time there. That's hideously expensive for not much gain. I'm sure the MEPs would say it's so that they can see what's going on in a different European country and makes them less Brussels-based. I'd say it's because the French threw their toys out the pram about not having a slice of the European Parliament action, so forced a dual location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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