BroadScot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Having watched a short clip of yesterdays PMQ is it little wonder the younger folks today have no interest in how the country is run! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 .....It is however essential to register a vote to avoid indesirable extremists winning the ballot by default..... Yes, if ever it looked even remotely possible for any of the "extremists" to win, I would certainly vote tactically against them. The decision between the major parties would require the aid of a coin or a dice now though, such is their mutual appeal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffandWendy Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sometimes the reason why people do not vote in the General Election, is because the party they want to vote for, has no representative in their constituency. Only Labour, Lib Dems & Conservatives have ever stood in my constituency. So for instance, if I decided I wanted to vote for Ukip, I couldn't. It is about time the voting system was changed, so that you can vote for the Party you want to govern, not the Candidate, in other words Proportional Representation, this would encourage more people to vote. Something the Lib Dems have wanted for a long time. It's the two main parties that don't agree on the PR system, because they know that they may loose out. I think the British Voting system is due for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Back on subject/thread, its the Red Arrows for sunday night in the TG slot. on BBC2 8pm. Iain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 In an ideal world we would vote for a candidate for a local or general election, they would believe all the comments they spouted to get your vote and act on the policies that they promised you.Even a well meaning, honest MP is engulfed in the party line and corrupted by the present system, or they are squeezed out if they stand by their convictions.RegardsAlan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 In an ideal world we would vote for a candidate for a local or general election, they would believe all the comments they spouted to get your vote and act on the policies that they promised you. Even a well meaning, honest MP is engulfed in the party line and corrupted by the present system, or they are squeezed out if they stand by their convictions. Regards Alan There lays the problem Alan, our so called Free Press! 70%? Tory backed or possibly more. I am surprised the Daily Mail and Telegraph is not printed on Blue Paper Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Back on subject/thread, its the Red Arrows for sunday night in the TG slot. on BBC2 8pm. Iain Sorry Iain drifted off topic there.How fast will the Red Arrows go round the track and who will be the star in plane?Will the Red Arrows Stig have a red suit on?How about the "Longest Day" that must be on the BBC repeat list.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sorry Iain drifted off topic there. How fast will the Red Arrows go round the track and who will be the star in plane? Will the Red Arrows Stig have a red suit on? How about the "Longest Day" that must be on the BBC repeat list. Regards Alan Nope Film 4 has the Longest Day I have it canned for a naff night, possibly this Sunday! Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Don't worry Iain remember the "Canal Journeys" program is on at 8.00PM on Channel 4 on Sunday or 9.00PM on plus 1, so you can keep the Longest Day for another naff evening's entertainment on the TV. We will be watching, if only we had some "Oxford Blue" cheese to nibble on during the programme Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Don't worry Iain remember the "Canal Journeys" program is on at 8.00PM on Channel 4 on Sunday or 9.00PM on plus 1, so you can keep the Longest Day for another naff evening's entertainment on the TV. We will be watching, if only we had some "Oxford Blue" cheese to nibble on during the programme Regards Alan A nice piece of Arran Red Onion cheese be nice also Yes will watch that on Channel 4 instead. or Sky Ch 227HD! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Personally, i prefer a good piece of creamy mature English cheddar, or if staying local, a piece of Dorset blue vinnie. Having said that, i`m rather partial to a nice piece of White Stilto with apricots. YYUUUMMMMMYYYYY. Getting back to the political discussion, whichever side you vote for, it does`nt matter, because these days they`re all in it for what they can make out of it. Years ago, you had Labour and Conservative, and you knewq what the (were supposed to) stand for. These days, there`s no difference, they`re all as lying and dispicable as eachother, and could`nt give a toss about the state of the country, so long as they can twist things to make them sound better than they really are. If you all vote for me, i`d make it so that you could only stand for election if You are over the age of 35 you`ve been working and paying tax for a minimum of 10 years you`ve lived in the seat you want to represent for a minimum of 10 years, so you know what is important to the area and its people you were born in this country you would NOT be allowed to be elected to ANY boards of directors. you will not have a criminal record you will NOT be allowed a second home and fiddle your expense account You will have a constituancy office in the local council building your seat will have a parliamentary flat in a parliamentary residents block.. You MUST resign your seat and stand for re-election If you change parties mid term, Can i count on your votes this coming May : 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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