Tables Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'm surprised a topic about this hasn't been made already. Maybe it's due to the low number of UK 18+ year olds here? As you may be aware, there's a General Election coming up in a few weeks, meaning Gordon Brown might be losing his place as Prime Minister. Of course, even if that doesn't happen, there's still a fair bit of change that can occur, such as Conservatives/Lib Dems gaining some seats. Now, I'm not an avid follower of politics, but I am planning to watch the TV debates (I heard Nick Clegg, Lib Dems, did well in the first one), but I know enough about local policies to make a decision. My consituency is considered 'very safe', meaning I likely can't make a dent in the results anyway, but I'm in two minds as for who to vote anyway: Alan Haselhurst (Conservatives) is anti-Christian, which makes him an instant no from me (being a born-again Christian), but he's almost certain to get in any way. Lib Dems (I can't even remember their candidates name) have policies I agree with more, and are the main opposition, but there are plans for a new Supermarket our town desperately needs, which the Lib Dems are opposed to. Labour, Green, and other smaller parties have no chance of getting in, so really the question on my mind is: Vote Lib Dems who are better than Conservatives for me, but are against a good development, or vote a smaller party for no real benefit at all. So my question from here really is, do any UK residents here have plans for how they're voting, is it based on local or national policies, and (for everyone) how would you recommend I vote? Note: I didn't see any rules about political discussion, but if it's banned, I'd understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Conservatives can stay the hell away. I was too young to remember them in power, but I heard from many people that they caused nothing but shit. I don't want to experience what others did back when they in power. Since Labour came into power, they have done alot to fight crime, antisocialism, etc. and done it successfully. Granted crime is something which will never be abolished, they have, and still are, improving the system. I don't care if the Conservatives are anti-Christian, since I am agnostic and care nothing for religion, their history alone is enough for me to say "no" to them. When my Great-Grandfather was alive, I remember him telling me what the country went through, particularly in the towns of Wales. I was only 8 at the time, but he seemed so relieved and happy that Labour came into power. He's not the only one to have told me such things about the Conservatives, and so my choice to vote for Labour is justified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 I presume you're talking about Thatcher? She's often criticised as a bad PM, particularly in mining communities such as those common in Wales, so I'm not surprised. But don't go thinking their policies now are the same as the ones back then, so maybe they're not so bad any more. And it's not Conservatives that are anti-Christian, it's just our local MP. IIRC, Nick Clegg is an Atheist, but at least he doesn't go 'lol no' to anything you ask him to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikethfc Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 or vote a smaller party for no real benefit at all. The Monster Raving Looney party summed up half a sentence. I'm going to miss out on the election by 3 months but I'm supporting Labour although I wouldn't mind lib dems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) I'm an outsider, but still interested in the result. Saw the closing statements of the first debate. It gladdened me to see you didn't use The Worm. Anyway, personally? I'm backing Lib Dems. Edited April 16, 2010 by Furetchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I'm voting Conservative, because I don't want Labour ruining Britain for another 5 years (The Lib Dems don't have a snowballs' chance in hell of winning, besides I'm not too keen on some of their policies). Besides, Labour has been in power for 13 years and I think that a change of government is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 It's interesting to me that an atheist can run for PM and for the most part not receive harsh insults while in the US if you don't "wear" the title "Christian" you're evil. Anyway, I'm surprised there's no topic about Poland. I'm not 18 and I don't live in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Conservatives can stay the hell away. I was too young to remember them in power, but I heard from many people that they caused nothing but shit. I don't want to experience what others did back when they in power. Since Labour came into power, they have done alot to fight crime, antisocialism, etc. and done it successfully. Granted crime is something which will never be abolished, they have, and still are, improving the system. I don't care if the Conservatives are anti-Christian, since I am agnostic and care nothing for religion, their history alone is enough for me to say "no" to them. When my Great-Grandfather was alive, I remember him telling me what the country went through, particularly in the towns of Wales. I was only 8 at the time, but he seemed so relieved and happy that Labour came into power. He's not the only one to have told me such things about the Conservatives, and so my choice to vote for Labour is justified. Elvis Costello would be proud! And uh, I don't know a great deal about UK politics, but hey "Conservative" always sounds suspect to me! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Defeatist Elitist Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh my god that is amazing. Especially the "vote Tory we go broke" one. That's hilarious. Although I've heard that recently the Labor party has become more Right wing and somewhat Authoritarian... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I wish Australian graffitists were that awesome. Although there were a lot of STOP signs where someone had written 'Bush' underneath. Speaking of politics, Australia's conservative just lost the entire under-30 vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Rey León Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Wow, there's not much difference between US and UK voters is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anouleth Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'll vote Labour if they promise to wire Gordon Brown's lips shut to stop him smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Click here for the live shitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 Exit polls are suggesting a hung parliament, 307 Conservative, 255 Labour, 59 Lib Dem, 29 others. That's... more Conservatives than I was expecting. I like the idea of a hung parliament, though. I think all MPs should be hung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I like the idea of LibDems and Labour working together. But it's still too early to call anyone a winner yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snike Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I like the idea of LibDems and Labour working together. But it's still too early to call anyone a winner yet. Doing the maths based on the exit poll, they'd have to get a few Indies to govern, as well. I'm an outsider, though, so, really, I'm not too worried about who wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 Yes. But they need 326 for a majority, and Labour + Lib Dem = 314. So it's close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snike Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Yes. On a side note, if they DO ally, Brown's done. That was one of Clegg's demands, I believe, if he were to ally with Labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 BBC News website: "The BBC/Sky/ITV News exit poll has been revised. The outcome remains the same - hung parliament, Tories the largest party - but the figures are now: Conservatives 305, Labour 255, Lib Dems 61 and others 29." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snike Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Makes it slightly easier for a Labour-Lib Dem alliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 Ooh, first two seats have a massive swing towards Conservative. This worries me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Ooh, first two seats have a massive swing towards Conservative. This worries me. Indeed. I think it is however because Labour already had such a huge hold over these areas. Labour have two seats, but lets hope this swing doesn't keep going throughout all the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Labour have two seats, but lets hope this swing doesn't keep going throughout all the seats. I'm actually hoping it does.... :P Edited May 6, 2010 by NinjaMonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) I'm actually hoping it does.... :P Each to their own. But just take a look at all the Tory hate groups on Facebook (which I've taken the privilege to join); the Tories are the most hated - maybe not in quantity, but in quality - of the three highest Parties. Edited May 6, 2010 by Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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