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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 12, 2015 11:49:44 GMT
Which bunch of corrupt shysters will you be voting for come May 7th?
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Post by dazarino on Apr 12, 2015 15:51:03 GMT
well not the greens, they have been a disaster in brighton
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 16:10:53 GMT
This year's a tricky one as politicians are more than ever feeding from the same self serving trough. Another consideration is what's the majority of your current MP, as if it's huge you might as well vote Moster Raving Loony. The differences between the main parties are negligible and mainly seem to revolve around being slightly more pro or anti Europe.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 16:12:06 GMT
Ive never voted and doubt i ever will unless fuzzy bear gets a parliament seat, then id vote for his opposition, hes a sneaky fucker
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 12, 2015 16:25:01 GMT
Wish al murray's fukp were standing in my constituency  Some great policies: • The pound in your pocket The pound will be revalued at one pound 10p, so it will now be worth 10p more. Common sense. • The NHS If you come to A&E and it's neither an accident nor an emergency then you will be sent to a random hospital department to be practised on. Common sense. • On Local issues South Thanet to be made the new capital of the UK. Demilitarised zone to set-up between North and South Thanet. |
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Post by momo on Apr 13, 2015 1:06:28 GMT
Honestly don't understand people not voting regardless of the situation or one's political views, at least spoil your votes and make your voice known in that manner... Think of all those who sacrificed for your chance to vote and think of all those in other countries that are still denied that very basic but fundamental right.. Tbh I wish it was mandatory to vote with fines for not fulfilling your civic duty.. Sorry rant over but it really gets on my titts?  ? |
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Post by feralthings on Apr 13, 2015 7:43:33 GMT
I think this print/poster by Dave The Chimp from the 2005 General Election sums things up quite well for me and I'd much rather not leave the decision up to those whose views I definitely don't share.  |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 13, 2015 13:28:41 GMT
I think this print/poster by Dave The Chimp from the 2005 General Election sums things up quite well for me and I'd much rather not leave the decision up to those whose views I definitely don't share. Nice. He has some interesting work on his site. Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 13, 2015 13:32:13 GMT
Honestly don't understand people not voting regardless of the situation or one's political views, at least spoil your votes and make your voice known in that manner... Think of all those who sacrificed for your chance to vote and think of all those in other countries that are still denied that very basic but fundamental right.. Tbh I wish it was mandatory to vote with fines for not fulfilling your civic duty.. Sorry rant over but it really gets on my titts? ? It did occur to me, as an afterthought, to include a 'not eligible to vote' category so that people could vote in there and still get to see the poll results once they'd voted. However it'd already 'gone live' by that stage and I was unable to edit it. |
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Post by notUmBongo on Apr 13, 2015 14:29:07 GMT
I think it's more important than ever that people vote in this election, get your voice heard and hopefully counter all the lovely people (read "fuck wits") that are going to be voting for UKIP. I wholeheartedly agree with a point raised earlier about compulsory voting, even if it's only to register a "none of the above" vote. Hopefully it'd encourage more people to engage in the election process and the debates around it. Also interested to see what happens in Scotland after last years Yes/No campaign which seemed to ignite a fire and real passion up there. The turnout was truly astonishing and quite a lot of that passion seems to have carried through. We shall see... GET VOTING!! UmBongo  |
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Post by eschiff on Apr 13, 2015 14:48:49 GMT
i'm excited, I just got my citizenship here so this will be the first election i'm voting in. I wasn't paying much attention until the debate and just based on that performance i wish i lived in scotland so i could vote SNP (don't know their policies, just was well impressed with Sturgeon). Just trying to read as much as i can before the vote, it's hard treading through all the noise though.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 14:58:05 GMT
I dont follow politics much, whats the chances the 2 teddy boys will be president again?
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Post by Dr. Plip on Apr 13, 2015 15:23:14 GMT
I dont follow politics much, whats the chances the 2 teddy boys will be president again? Can we have Hilary Clinton? |
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Post by jeezuzjonessnr on Apr 13, 2015 21:28:58 GMT
When living in UK I never voted, it's a waste of time nothing changes. Here in Australia I got fined for not voting  all the parties are muppets, spin,lies.. Anyone see that programme last year, behind the scenes in the Houses of Parliament? What a fucking shambles. Just daily childish bickering. Not just the UK it's the same world wide.. Best thing is not t watch the news, you'll feel happier  |
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Post by cymruplan on Apr 13, 2015 21:52:08 GMT
Very complex this time around. Even if the party you vote for gets in, it is highly likely they will have to form another coalition with a bedfellow you probably wouldn't choose. Whoever gets in, I suspect will have such a small minority there will have to be another election later in the year. Not particularly satisfactory for anybody.
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Post by eschiff on Apr 14, 2015 8:27:16 GMT
this is a great site to do some research about your local MP - can really get to understand their voting pattern, donors, etc www.theyworkforyou.com |
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Post by adman on Apr 14, 2015 9:17:24 GMT
this is a great site to do some research about your local MP - can really get to understand their voting pattern, donors, etc www.theyworkforyou.comInteresting (if often fucking depressing) reading... |
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Post by Urban Muzzy on Apr 15, 2015 21:06:16 GMT
Bollocks + Politics = Bollotics
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 26, 2015 11:01:19 GMT
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Post by Dr. Plip on Apr 26, 2015 11:24:27 GMT
Yeah, I saw that. Nice to see intelligent people taking the piss out of that statement online. In a week when civilians are being bombed, refugees are drowning and people are (at this very moment) dying as a result of an earthquake, statements that even remotely try to make out that an abdication is some sort of crisis for a country, is offensive, laughable and very fucking insane. The right-wing press are going proper mental though in the run-up to the election. More mental than usual. The Daily Mail has become a parody of itself. |
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Post by notUmBongo on Apr 26, 2015 11:30:25 GMT
All the JJ Adams editions have sold out! #worsecrisissinceabdication. UmBongo |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 26, 2015 11:30:43 GMT
The frightening thing is that lots of people believe this shit.
(Just stubbed my toe #worstcrisissincetheabdication)
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Post by Dr. Plip on Apr 26, 2015 11:35:33 GMT
The frightening thing is that lots of people believe this shit. Yeah. Unfortunately I live surrounded by shit-believers. I'll vote, but I fear the only way I'd be able to effect any form of political change in my area, is to stand naked in the doorway of my local polling station, urinating on Conservative voters as they try to enter. |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 26, 2015 11:38:38 GMT
The frightening thing is that lots of people believe this shit. Yeah. Unfortunately I live surrounded by shit-believers. I'll vote, but I fear the only way I'd be able to effect any form of political change in my area, is to stand naked in the doorway of my local polling station, urinating on Conservative voters as they try to enter. Well that would certainly make me vote tory |
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Post by delloy on Apr 26, 2015 11:50:33 GMT
Yeah, I saw that. Nice to see intelligent people taking the piss out of that statement online. In a week when civilians are being bombed, refugees are drowning and people are (at this very moment) dying as a result of an earthquake, statements that even remotely try to make out that an abdication is some sort of crisis for a country, is offensive, laughable and very fucking insane. The right-wing press are going proper mental though in the run-up to the election. More mental than usual. The Daily Mail has become a parody of itself. Let's forget about the politics of this country for a minute (it's getting on my tits!) and help out the poor people of Nepal. I've set up a thread below this to hopefully raise some money. I must say I'm pretty disheartened with the response thus far, posted yesterday morning had one donation from feralthings and 3 likes. When I see threads here with not much content, intelligent commenting or discussion getting regularly posted/commented upon and this receiving just one comment it saddens me a little....rant over. Edit: Apologies for ranting a bit earlier, had a bee under me bonnet The thread has now moved here: notbanksyforum.com/thread/341/nepal-earthquake-relief-charity-auction |
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all the parties are muppets, spin,lies.. Anyone see that programme last year, behind the scenes in the Houses of Parliament? What a fucking shambles. Just daily childish bickering. Not just the UK it's the same world wide.. Best thing is not t watch the news, you'll feel happier 
