tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post5837095300137307755..comments2024-02-06T07:57:54.467+00:00Comments on underdogs bite upwards: Pre-election angst,Leg-ironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04932361799889315359noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-81739029345265507652010-05-07T16:45:13.399+01:002010-05-07T16:45:13.399+01:00I live in Dagenham and a lot of the people there w...I live in Dagenham and a lot of the people there wanted Labour out.<br />The BNP and UKIP together polled a few thousand votes.<br />Labour got back in with about a 2 thousand majority.<br />So the voters that voted for the smaller parties got the Labour back in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-59985490453322722662010-05-07T01:01:07.738+01:002010-05-07T01:01:07.738+01:00I finally came to a decision on the most important...I finally came to a decision on the most important matter of the day.<br /><br />I have a bottle of Ardbeg for the evening.<br /><br />Oh, and I worked out a way to use my vote constructively in the limited range available.Leg-ironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932361799889315359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-30889120164893873002010-05-07T00:28:55.002+01:002010-05-07T00:28:55.002+01:00I'd vote for that :-)I'd vote for that :-)John Pickworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166443099429490782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-6895019120772095182010-05-07T00:11:19.633+01:002010-05-07T00:11:19.633+01:00Why not try one of these?
http://www.maltwhiskydi...Why not try one of these?<br /><br />http://www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/Distilleries/CaskStrengthEditions/tabid/99/Default.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-24280466531446140822010-05-06T19:01:27.200+01:002010-05-06T19:01:27.200+01:00Still can't decide.... Bahhhh!Still can't decide.... Bahhhh!John Pickworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166443099429490782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-44679912705906851982010-05-06T17:44:04.361+01:002010-05-06T17:44:04.361+01:00As a very far-off observer (5,141 miles, 8,274 kms...As a very far-off observer (5,141 miles, 8,274 kms, 4,468 nautical miles according to Wolfram) I must say the suspense is killing me. Whoever you end up voting for, I hope they somehow get the message that smoking discrimination, prohibition and the all around state-sanctioned hate campaign has to end, and it has to end sooner and not later. How about voting Tory and then informing them that you'll not be voting for them in the next round unless this message sinks in to their thick skulls. If they're anything like our Republicans, they're half way there philosophically. Hold their feet to the fire, change them from within or ditch them I say. Whatever you do, keep up the good work with this great blog...smokervoterhttp://smokervoter.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-677758455287435872010-05-06T17:22:18.369+01:002010-05-06T17:22:18.369+01:00Leggy
I have to agree with TheUKLibertarian.com o...Leggy<br /><br />I have to agree with TheUKLibertarian.com on the not voting issue. This is the path I have followed here in Canada for many years now, with no available Libertarian party candidate and no other party representing my political views. Low voter turnout (not voting) also sends a message you are unhappy with the status quo.<br /><br />In your case, I would vote BNP as they will never form a government anyway. Consider it the angry smoker option. Otherwise you may find you have voted for a bunch of assholes who will actually get elected.<br /><br />Another option I would like to see but we don't have available, is the ability to vote against a specific party where the vote becomes a -1 deduction. The only problem here is it would be difficult to choose between Labour and the Green Party who would each compete for my negative vote.<br /><br />Expat living in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-58974726614108129052010-05-06T15:17:20.308+01:002010-05-06T15:17:20.308+01:00Take a look at who the Twitter population want to ...Take a look at who the Twitter population want to see in power:<br /><br />http://www.10downingtweets.co.uk/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-1299904741264252122010-05-06T11:36:21.705+01:002010-05-06T11:36:21.705+01:00@Young Mr. Brown. I also, very reluctantly, came t...@Young Mr. Brown. I also, very reluctantly, came to the same conclusion. In my area it's a LD MP, who will get in again. The others? Cons, Lab, BNP, Green and a couple of Independants. Can't do the main three or the two extremists (I could never vote for intolerant green socialists or racist national socialists). One of the Indies is a socialist, so no, the other speaks for the Voice of the Animals, so, er, no. Not even a UKIP protest vote to be had. I am gutted as I believe strongly in voting but I simply have no one who represents me to vote for. So I am reduced to having to write 'None of the Above' on my ballot.prmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-74414189728037979632010-05-06T11:11:12.886+01:002010-05-06T11:11:12.886+01:00Not voting gives you the most leeway to complain. ...Not voting gives you the most leeway to complain. By voting for one of the parties some will say you have consented to the system and you just have disagreements about X regulation. By not voting you can call them all out as the liars and thieves that they are without feeling dirty in the slightest.<br /><br />Incidentally this common meme "If you don't vote you can't complain" was almost certain started by statists in the first place, probably first put in people's heads in public education and then reinforced repeatedly through the state broadcasting networks.TheUKLibertarian.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359243616105620865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-5110106724973884052010-05-06T10:50:19.763+01:002010-05-06T10:50:19.763+01:00I suppose, like all such, hold your nose, and vote...I suppose, like all such, hold your nose, and vote. You could try the thioacetone perfuming and air freshening treatment?<br /><br />http://pipeline.corante.com/archives/2009/06/11/things_i_wont_work_with_thioacetone.phpChucklesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-8968803604455469062010-05-06T09:13:09.505+01:002010-05-06T09:13:09.505+01:00Its funny. I started out hating the BNP, but their...Its funny. I started out hating the BNP, but their policy of 'run your business as you see fit or we'll pay you fifty grand to fuck off' has won me over. They have my vote.Balding Nobheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-59253628366682326752010-05-06T08:38:47.679+01:002010-05-06T08:38:47.679+01:00"So vote Tory....Then you'll be able to s..."So vote Tory....Then you'll be able to smoke foxes."<br /><br />I think if we vote Tory they will fox smokers.<br /><br />CR.Captain Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-63438281622318156812010-05-06T08:23:41.171+01:002010-05-06T08:23:41.171+01:00Leg-Iron,
If you are seriously thinking of standi...Leg-Iron,<br /><br />If you are seriously thinking of standing for parliament at the next election - you might want to consider the possibility that someone will publicly ask you "How did you vote in the last election?" <br /><br />I don't honestly know how I'd vote if I were in your shoes, but I would probably, very reluctantly, spoil my ballot. Reluctantly, because I don't like doing it.Young Mr. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106889555211376281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-72056544738688820062010-05-06T07:03:06.007+01:002010-05-06T07:03:06.007+01:00And no one could blame you Pavlov's Dalek. As...And no one could blame you Pavlov's Dalek. As for me, I will be voting BNP.<br /><br />Seems to me Leg-iron, that you are being strangely drawn towards them. Well, whatever the case, I think the real test for the BNP after the election will be whether they start to get themselves sorted out vis-a-vis proper sets of accounts and a lot more maturity. Maybe, you will be keeping an eye on that like me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-13214805548994185872010-05-06T06:49:15.744+01:002010-05-06T06:49:15.744+01:00I'm refusing to vote. After long considering v...I'm refusing to vote. After long considering voting for UKIP, I've decided not to debase myself with this stupid ritual of FPTP where it counts for Nothing. If us tax livestock had any kind of hope for changing things we'd have PR by now. Was tempted to vote for a party that wants to shrink the state, only to fall into disgust at myself because voting for fringe parties basically amounts to begging; Please please please give us some voice of integrity against the mainstream sham and it'll never happen.<br /><br />And so I will walk away with my dignity.<br /><br />Will not participate in the soap opera designed to lull me into consenting to a biased, backwards and insane system.MUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001355103257240996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-65333682690117242372010-05-06T02:42:56.919+01:002010-05-06T02:42:56.919+01:00Actually, I still don't know who to vote for?
...Actually, I still don't know who to vote for?<br /><br /><a href="http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/guide/seat-profiles/sleafordandnorthhykeham" rel="nofollow">Solid Tory English rural seat</a>... the one with the moat ;-) Although the former claimant is standing down.<br /><br />2005 result:<br />Conservative: 26855 (50.3%)<br />Labour: 14150 (26.5%)<br />Liberal Democrat: 9710 (18.2%)<br />UKIP: 2682 (5%)<br /><br />Also, have BNP standing this time too.<br /><br />Would consider voting LibDem just to help push Labour into an embarrassing third pace but their chap looks more leftie than the Labour toff.<br /><br />You know, I might just not bother.<br /><br />We'll likely be doing this all over again in a few months anyway.John Pickworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166443099429490782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-52462553393754066252010-05-06T02:23:05.873+01:002010-05-06T02:23:05.873+01:00I'm voting for Robert Mugabe.... just to fuck ...I'm voting for Robert Mugabe.... just to fuck with his head ;-)John Pickworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166443099429490782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-62539499732556629302010-05-06T01:54:03.410+01:002010-05-06T01:54:03.410+01:00The BNP is divided between Nazi gansters and honea...The BNP is divided between Nazi gansters and honeat decent people, the good people do the work and raise the cash and Griffin divides up the cow to his senior henchmen.<br /><br />No UKIP candidate then..<br /><br />VendettaV4Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417265277461494709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170981338945747646.post-21742793380293262402010-05-06T01:47:50.745+01:002010-05-06T01:47:50.745+01:00It's a tough choice for a smoker who actually ...<i>It's a tough choice for a smoker who actually quite likes foxes.</i><br /><br />So vote Tory.<br /><br />Then you'll be able to smoke foxes.Frank Davishttp://frank-davis.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.com