Will you be voting at the upcoming elections?

[Longy]

Yes always vote, sent off for a postal vote as I won't be in the country when the election takes place. I live in a very safe Tory seat, but always vote irrespective.

[Claw75]

and apart from that flaw option 6 is a subset of option 5

Also true, and yet I hope the intelligence of the members of blonde can interpret the difference between the two for the purposes of this poll.

gg

[EvilPie]

I don't vote and never have done.

Unless someone comes up with something groundbreaking that I believe will make a radical change to this country then I will continue to do the same.

They all do pretty much the same job, taxes will always have to be paid by some means or another. Hospitals and schools will always be run one way or another. Some bits are good, some are bad from all parties but overall they both do a decent enough job for me.

As I said if one of them makes a move that is truly radical which may actually make a long term difference then I'll be in there like a shot. Unfortunately the only radical parties are the ones who can't win so there's no point.

If the tories or labour make a radical move then I shall vote. Unfortunately this isn't going to happen so it looks like once again I'll just forget about it.

[TightEnd]

I am in a safe seat, but still canvassing/delivering leaflets. I love elections, election nights and all the statistics and lists. Yes!

My MP is a complete cougar, but that is by the by lol

[George2Loose]

I am in a safe seat, but still canvassing/delivering leaflets. I love elections, election nights and all the statistics and lists. Yes!

My MP is a complete cougar, but that is by the by lol

I'm with Tighty. I love election night. Studied politics at university and I can understand why there's a lot of voter apathy at the moment. I am also in a safe seat which makes bothering to turn up to vote even more pointless. Something needs to be done about the electoral system so every single vote counts.

[TightEnd]

I understand the apathy completely (they're all as bad as each other etc etc) but I've always used my vote, always been interested and all the rest


This one is particulry interesting because of the possibility of a hung parliament, and the unknown of the night itself compared to an election where a big majority is a foregone conclusion eg 1983, 2001, 2005

[MANTIS01]

I think apathy towards voting is a real shame. Our soldiers are losing their lives in Afghanistan every day fighting to give those people the right to vote, ergo freedom, yet many in this country are so complacent about their own liberty they don't even bother. I think all people should vote irrespective of the area they live in because exercising that right is +1 for democracy.

[George2Loose]

I always vote but it doesn't matter who I vote for the conservatives will win the seat for my constituency. So I can understand why people don't want to waste their time and vote. Electoral reform is essential. Only problem is it can lead to co-alition governments which isn't really what anyone voted for in the first place.

So in conclusion......

[DUNK619]

I think apathy towards voting is a real shame. Our soldiers are losing their lives in Afghanistan every day fighting to give those people the right to vote, ergo freedom, yet many in this country are so complacent about their own liberty they don't even bother. I think all people should vote irrespective of the area they live in because exercising that right is +1 for democracy.

why do people always assume everyone wants to live in a democracy?

[MANTIS01]

I think apathy towards voting is a real shame. Our soldiers are losing their lives in Afghanistan every day fighting to give those people the right to vote, ergo freedom, yet many in this country are so complacent about their own liberty they don't even bother. I think all people should vote irrespective of the area they live in because exercising that right is +1 for democracy.

why do people always assume everyone wants to live in a democracy?

Because it's difficult to oppose the concept that having a choice is better than having no choice

[Dingdell]

I am voting, have been delivering leaflets, canvassing and have 2 posters going up in the garden supporting one of the candidates. We are a marginal seat and every vote counts.

I love election time.

Hmmm I know you pretty well from this forum, and would have no clue which side you supported strongly enough to get so involved.

If I had to bet, I would just go for Lib Dem, followed closely by Tory with Labour bringing up the rear.

Doubt you are UKIP or Green.

Really?  I'd go for Tory.

Might be very wrong though.

Pfft - no one went for raving monster loony party?

[The Camel]

I am voting, have been delivering leaflets, canvassing and have 2 posters going up in the garden supporting one of the candidates. We are a marginal seat and every vote counts.

I love election time.

Hmmm I know you pretty well from this forum, and would have no clue which side you supported strongly enough to get so involved.

If I had to bet, I would just go for Lib Dem, followed closely by Tory with Labour bringing up the rear.

Doubt you are UKIP or Green.

Really?  I'd go for Tory.

Might be very wrong though.

Pfft - no one went for raving monster loony party?

The Stick a Hosepipe up Yer Arse party would get loads of votes.

[Dingdell]

I am voting, have been delivering leaflets, canvassing and have 2 posters going up in the garden supporting one of the candidates. We are a marginal seat and every vote counts.

I love election time.

Hmmm I know you pretty well from this forum, and would have no clue which side you supported strongly enough to get so involved.

If I had to bet, I would just go for Lib Dem, followed closely by Tory with Labour bringing up the rear.

Doubt you are UKIP or Green.

Really?  I'd go for Tory.

Might be very wrong though.

Pfft - no one went for raving monster loony party?

The Stick a Hosepipe up Yer Arse party would get loads of votes.

The good ideas always come too late.

[redsimon]

Live in a "safe" seat  but will be voting, just hoping there's a left of Labour candidate again to register a protest.

[Jon MW]

... I love elections, election nights and all the statistics and lists. Yes!

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+1 to this kind of thing, and also Election Night Drinking games ftw