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  • Question: Who will you vote for?
  • Labour - 1 (2.8%)
  • Conservative - 4 (11.1%)
  • Liberal Democrat - 12 (33.3%)
  • UKIP - 0 (0%)
  • SNP - 0 (0%)
  • Green - 0 (0%)
  • Democratic Unionist - 0 (0%)
  • BNP - 1 (2.8%)
  • Plaid Cymru - 0 (0%)
  • Sinn Fein - 0 (0%)
  • Ulster Unionist - 0 (0%)
  • SDLP - 0 (0%)
  • Other - 0 (0%)
  • I'm undecided. - 0 (0%)
  • I can't vote. - 13 (36.1%)
  • I won't vote. - 5 (13.9%)
  • Total Voters: 36

 Topic: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?

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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #150 - April 21, 2010, 03:20 PM
    I now have an overwhelming desire to go home and watch the life of brian again Cheesy
    Inhale the good shit, exhale the bullshit.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #151 - April 21, 2010, 04:45 PM
    The Lib Dems support the Euro for the UK, do they? Not sure, but that would strike me as a sticking point because I always thought many, many people of the UK were against the Euro, definitely more-so than you'd notice in a lot of other European countries.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #152 - April 21, 2010, 04:54 PM
    The UK is the most Eurosceptic country in the EU followed by Hungary and Latvia. Check the latest surveys.
    My uncle's English wife says it's because "we still have that island mentality".
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #153 - April 21, 2010, 05:27 PM
    well, it is an island isnt it, that is not linked by borders and the mainland like the rest? Also UK is just as equally linked to the states, and has always been sceptical of European politics and proud of its own.
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #154 - April 21, 2010, 05:52 PM
    What puzzles is that the UK public doesn't value the alliance with the US as it used to. There is rising anti-Americanism here. So you'd think they would align themselves with the EU ! Right?
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #155 - April 21, 2010, 05:56 PM
    No, brits mostly want nothing to do with anyone - we're the best and don't need Europe or US  grin12 Afro
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #156 - April 21, 2010, 06:00 PM
    Quote from: Iraqi Atheist on April 21, 2010, 05:52 PM
    What puzzles is that the UK public doesn't value the alliance with the US as it used to.

    I dont think it ever did - its westminster that does.

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    There is rising anti-Americanism here.  So you'd think they would align themselves with the EU ! Right?

    I dunno, I like their current non-committal strategy.  Trying to keep their toes dipped in both sides of the Atlantic, taking advantage from both (e.g. common trade agreement) but also not taking the disadvantages (like the Euro)
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #157 - April 21, 2010, 06:01 PM
    Quote from: Hassan on April 21, 2010, 05:56 PM
    No, brits mostly want nothing to do with anyone - we're the best and don't need Europe or US  grin12 Afro

    lol my uncle's wife really thinks the UK is the best country in the world "all things considered".
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #158 - April 21, 2010, 08:24 PM
    Quote from: J4m3z on April 21, 2010, 09:06 AM
    The thing is, when we vote, we have no idea whether politicians will stay true to their policies or not. Even if they do stay true to their current policies, we don't know what kind of decisions they will make in future unforseeable situations, and whether they will base their decision on the good of the people or for their own selfish reasons.

    So what if Lib Dems get into power and they dissappoint you in the good old-fashioned way that politicians do. I guess that would make you even angrier. Is there a point at which you will become so angry that you will stop voting and decide to do something else? Something perhaps a bit more drastic?

    Their policies on immigration are the worst ones yet. I'm very tempted to vote for the Raving Monster Party. I don't give a fuck any more. They all suck.

    Maybe I'll do something more drastic in the future (but I am lazy). Right now I just wanna pass uni and sort out the zillions of other problems on my mind.
    ~My story~
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #159 - April 21, 2010, 10:40 PM
    Here's some advice from Mr Khan...  Cheesy

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/extra/video/p007cy08
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #160 - April 21, 2010, 11:03 PM
     Cheesy
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #161 - April 21, 2010, 11:06 PM
    That was hilarious.  Cheesy
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #162 - April 22, 2010, 05:51 AM
    Quote from: Shahid Raza on April 21, 2010, 10:40 PM
    Here's some advice from Mr Khan...  Cheesy

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/extra/video/p007cy08


    Lmfao!  Cheesy

    Why does he sound like he's choking up phlegm?
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #163 - April 22, 2010, 09:55 PM
    Quote from: PeruvianSkies on April 21, 2010, 08:24 PM
    Right now I just wanna pass uni and sort out the zillions of other problems on my mind.


    You know that that's exactly what the political establishment was hoping you would say, right? Smiley And no doubt the majority of the electorate will say the same as you? I know I've got what feels like a zillion other problems on my mind too: stressing over exams, securing a roof over my head for next year, career choices.

    Do you believe those zillion problems will ever go away?
    The unlived life is not worth examining.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #164 - April 22, 2010, 09:58 PM
    The debate was a lot closer this week - but imho Clegg still came out best and frankly just looking at the three people standing in front of me - I would definitely trust him over the other two!
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #165 - April 22, 2010, 10:47 PM
    What did they say about the EU? did they discuss a referendum?
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #166 - April 22, 2010, 10:49 PM
    Quote from: Hassan on April 22, 2010, 09:58 PM
    The debate was a lot closer this week - but imho Clegg still came out best and frankly just looking at the three people standing in front of me - I would definitely trust him over the other two!

    I heard they found his notes for the debate last week, at the back of a taxi!
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #167 - April 23, 2010, 09:48 AM
    Quote from: Unechance on April 22, 2010, 05:51 AM
    Lmfao!  Cheesy

    Why does he sound like he's choking up phlegm?


    Haven't you heard an elderly south-east Asian do that before?
    The unlived life is not worth examining.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #168 - April 23, 2010, 09:55 AM
    Quote from: J4m3z on April 22, 2010, 09:55 PM
    You know that that's exactly what the political establishment was hoping you would say, right? Smiley And no doubt the majority of the electorate will say the same as you? I know I've got what feels like a zillion other problems on my mind too: stressing over exams, securing a roof over my head for next year, career choices.

    Do you believe those zillion problems will ever go away?

    You don't know my problems right now James. Don't generalise.
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    ~Collection of unethical hadiths/surahs~
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #169 - April 23, 2010, 10:51 AM
    I'm not denying that you have a zillion problems. I'm saying, remember: the majority of people in the UK and in the world are having a hard time right now. Many people across the globe are in an unimaginably worse situation than you, so don't start thinking you have too much on your plate to make a change.
    The unlived life is not worth examining.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #170 - April 23, 2010, 11:27 AM
    Go fuck yourself James.
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #171 - April 23, 2010, 11:36 AM
    You must be beginning to recognize in yourself that placid nature that you passionately hate so much in people and politicians.
    The unlived life is not worth examining.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #172 - April 23, 2010, 11:51 AM
    Each of us a failed state in stark relief against the backdrop of the perfect worlds we seek.
    Propagandhi - Failed States
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #173 - April 23, 2010, 12:12 PM
    The only way to combat the complacency that is turning this country upside down is if we start being brutally honest.

    It is not that PeruvianSkies is unable to change, it's that she is not ready.

    Neither are the British people.
    The unlived life is not worth examining.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #174 - April 23, 2010, 12:31 PM
    Quote from: J4m3z on April 23, 2010, 12:12 PM
    The only way to combat the complacency that is turning this country upside down is if we start being brutally honest.

    It is not that PeruvianSkies is unable to change, it's that she is not ready.

    Neither are the British people.

    I concur. Afro

    To simplify for the complacent masses: Obnoxious trolling + ? ? ? = Profit
    Each of us a failed state in stark relief against the backdrop of the perfect worlds we seek.
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  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #175 - April 23, 2010, 12:43 PM
    Quote from: J4m3z on April 23, 2010, 12:12 PM
    The only way to combat the complacency that is turning this country upside down is if we start being brutally honest.

    It is not that PeruvianSkies is unable to change, it's that she is not ready.

    Neither are the British people.

    Truest words of the thread.

    Four out of thirteen people unwilling to vote on a forum like this is pretty fucking depressing. Things need to change.
    You need to read this book.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #176 - April 23, 2010, 12:46 PM
    Quote from: Godot on April 23, 2010, 12:43 PM
    Truest words of the thread.

    Four out of thirteen people unwilling to vote on a forum like this is pretty fucking depressing. Things need to change.

    Broken Britain, my friend. Broken Britain...  Cry
    Each of us a failed state in stark relief against the backdrop of the perfect worlds we seek.
    Propagandhi - Failed States
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #177 - April 23, 2010, 12:49 PM
    Cheesy

    Don't go all Cameron on me now.
    You need to read this book.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #178 - April 23, 2010, 12:56 PM
    Quote from: Godot on April 23, 2010, 12:43 PM
    Things need to change.


    People do change though.  Up until now, I've never been interested in voting, this will be the first year I ever exercise my freedom to vote, or appreciate what it took to get it.

    I got to admit, I am surprised at a couple of the names of people who are opting not to vote, but things do and will change, they do for everybody.

    Inhale the good shit, exhale the bullshit.
  • Re: The 2010 UK election - who will you vote for?
     Reply #179 - April 23, 2010, 01:12 PM
    Quote from: BerberElla
    People do change though.  Up until now, I've never been interested in voting, this will be the first year I ever exercise my freedom to vote, or appreciate what it took to get it.

    I'm glad to hear that.

    Quote from: BerberElla
    I got to admit, I am surprised at a couple of the names of people who are opting not to vote, but things do and will change, they do for everybody.

    I hope so. I'm surprised too because I've always pictured an apathetic electorate as being lazy and stupid. It's shocking to see otherwise intelligent people refusing to vote, and for no good reason either. I've voted at every available opportunity since I was eligible, and I'd like everyone to do the same. I just want people to give a shit. Inaction doesn't change things - it's actually the most effective endorsement for keeping things the way they are.
    You need to read this book.
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