Chris Wilson Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 There was a (heated) discussion at the pub, which is entirely normal, about people not voting. The more elderly drinkers all seemed in agreement that one should vote, or at worst, spoil the paper, rather than not vote at all. Just curious as to how many people felt ANY vote a waste of time or effort? I am NOT asking for which party you voted, or for which you feel the great unwashed SHOULD have voted I am already aware of where a sensible vote should have been placed, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I always vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biguns Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yep i always vote, can't moan about the tossers in power if you didn't try and stop them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Always too - gives me the right to moan then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yup, I always vote. You can't have an opinion if you didn't have your say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I've never voted. I reckon that during ones lifetime, the damage done by some parties and the benefits realised by other parties over the years averages out. Until a new party is formed that is comprised of all the great minds and adept thinkers cherry picked from each of the current parties, I'm not going to vote. Historically, deep down, they are all as bad as each other and choosing any of them is a gamble....it would be a different story if they were all as good as each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yup, I always vote. You can't have an opinion if you didn't have your say... I still have the opinion, you're screwed if you do and you're screwed if you don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I speak to the representatives who come to my door, which nowadays is all of the candidates, I say nowadays as when I lived further from a polling station I never had a knock on the door... Anyhow, none of them could give me any response to : a) What benefits are you going to give to a single employed man living in private rented accomodation b) What are your views on the price of petrol? I can't get employment here, so I have to travel 100 miles a day, and public transport doesn't get me to work on time, and costs more... c) When can I elect my own leader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I've never voted. I reckon that during ones lifetime, the damage done by some parties and the benefits realised by other parties over the years averages out. Until a new party is formed that is comprised of all the great minds and adept thinkers cherry picked from each of the current parties, I'm not going to vote. Historically, deep down, they are all as bad as each other....it would be a different story if they were all as good as each other. What i said, cept longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I still have the opinion, you're screwed if you do and you're screwed if you don't Also true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Couldnt be arsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Couldnt be arsed Slang for the labour party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Voted in the euro elections, but for the first time ever almost didn't vote for conservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 How many parties elected on a promise of a clean sweep have stuck with their Pledge for full term. How many parties have promised the earth only to scrape the dirt a year later. How many decent starts have ended with an off at the first corner. How many analogies can I think of before I go to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 There was a (heated) discussion at the pub, which is entirely normal, about people not voting. The more elderly drinkers all seemed in agreement that one should vote, or at worst, spoil the paper, rather than not vote at all. Just curious as to how many people felt ANY vote a waste of time or effort? I am NOT asking for which party you voted, or for which you feel the great unwashed SHOULD have voted I am already aware of where a sensible vote should have been placed, thank you I deliberately spoiled my vote at the last loal election to make a point. However I was devastated to find that the statistics for "turn out" don't include spoiled votes. As the "turn out" was reported as the sum of the cast votes the sooner they bring in the Australian system of mandatory voting with an option for "none of the above" the better. I did however vote at these elections. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I forgot.... Last time I couldn't think of who to vote for as they all sounded equally crap so I wrote "Homer Simpson" on the paper and put an 'X' next to that. Childish I know, but I was pretty high and I found it quite amusing at the time. I was quite surprised I didn't get any comeback off it... thankfully I've grown up a bit since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just wondering if I am the only person on here that was naive enough to think that voting was totally anonymous? I was gobsmacked to learn last night that your ballot paper can be traced back to your name and address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Never Couldnt be arsed And if you ever complain about any governmental or political issue again you deserve a 'internet' slap. A non-vote is as good as saying you are completely satisfied with the current political situation. If you are then fair enough, but labour won't thank you for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 And if you ever complain about any governmental or political issue again you deserve a 'internet' slap. A non-vote is as good as saying you are completely satisfied with the current political situation. If you are then fair enough, but labour won't thank you for it. I wouldn't be happy with any of them though. It feels as if a lot of people vote for the "least worst". To vote for the lesser of two evils seems hypocritical to me with regards to voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I wouldn't be happy with any of them though. It feels as if a lot of people vote for the "least worst". To vote for the lesser of two evils seems hypocritical to me with regards to voting. Assuming you only had the Euro election, In other words, you are satisfied with our current representation and policy towards European unity? If you are then that’s fair enough, if you are not then you have essentially voted in favour of a unified currency and a move towards a centralised political & governmental policy for all of the UK, which is going to be "left-shifted" by the EU. There are enough parties out there to represent near all views on the Euro stance so there is no excuse to not vote for the one closest matching your view, no matter how little chance they have of winning. That's the democracy our ancestors have fought and died for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I did plan on voting, I got my poll card ready, but just didn't have the time to go, even though it was a 2 minute walk...bit disappointed but then again I'm sure it's not gonna make much difference (-1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I did. We only had the Euro ballot here and I registered a suitable 'protest vote'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Unless something quite important happens between now the General Election, it is my intention to spoil my paper, maybe even soil it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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