Jattdogg Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 I could vote if i wanted to but i dont live there anymore so will mail in my written in candidate of donald "covfefe" trump. Anyone think he was trying to play a game of fefe (ie. Fifa) against coventry. Sent out a tweet to a colleague saying covfefe? No? Ya, i hijacked this thread a bit. Mic drop.
Vlad the Fox Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Spoiled ballot I think, I have serious problems/concerns with all of them that I can't overlook to give any of them by vote.
Magictv Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 9 hours ago, Brizzle Fox said: Indeed although the bookies do give the Tory candidate some chance at 2/1 on the basis there was a significant UKIP vote at the last election. Isn't Bristol West a big target for the greens? Between them and Labour Yep, lots of green campaigning going on around here. I think it will end up a labour seat though.
Basingstoke Fox Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Completely pointless down here but I'll be voting Labour. Be nice if we did get rid of Maria Miller though.
Leicester69 Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 The country will be bankrupt with anyone other than the Conservative's in, whether you like May or not, and whether you agree with the Tory policies or not the other's don't have a real clue how to run the country, the current Government (going back to Cameron's coalition) are still trying to sort out the mess Labour left last time, does anyone really think Labour can deliver everything they are promising??...and lets all be honest, could you really see Corbyn, Abbott et al representing us on the world stage, the country has enough problems without putting those two front and centre, they are both IRA sympathisers who would take us back to the politics of the 70's. Just think of the prospect of Corbyn and John McDonnell leading our negotiations on Brexit..... That said, we need a strong, credible opposition, I suspect that the Tories will win with another small majority (which does us no good in Brxit talks), Corbyn feels empowered as he does much better than everyone thought, Farron and all the also-rans remain pointless and there remains no credible opposition...which doesn't benefit anyone, regardless of your politics and beliefs.
GLC Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 C 4 minutes ago, Leicester69 said: The country will be bankrupt with anyone other than the Conservative's in, whether you like May or not, and whether you agree with the Tory policies or not the other's don't have a real clue how to run the country, the current Government (going back to Cameron's coalition) are still trying to sort out the mess Labour left last time, does anyone really think Labour can deliver everything they are promising??...and lets all be honest, could you really see Corbyn, Abbott et al representing us on the world stage, the country has enough problems without putting those two front and centre, they are both IRA sympathisers who would take us back to the politics of the 70's. Just think of the prospect of Corbyn and John McDonnell leading our negotiations on Brexit..... That said, we need a strong, credible opposition, I suspect that the Tories will win with another small majority (which does us no good in Brxit talks), Corbyn feels empowered as he does much better than everyone thought, Farron and all the also-rans remain pointless and there remains no credible opposition...which doesn't benefit anyone, regardless of your politics and beliefs. I imagine the EU members are shaking in their boots at the thought of dealing with Theresa May.... Someone who refuses to debate with 6 other party leaders..... I'm also sick of hearing about Corbyn and the IRA! It holds no relevance on the election! it should be about policies
Beliall Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 You ask who I put my faith in, and then who I'm voting for. There's 2 different answers If I could I would be voting Green, but they have stood down in Lewes for the lib dems, who I cant stand. But i'm loending them my vote in the hope they can beat the Tories and try to get Corbyn into number 10, who in my opinion is the best of the 2 most likely winners. I don't think Labour have a shot of winning Lewes, but if they do I will vote that way instead. In an ideal world I would vote green, honestly I'm surprised they stood down, I think they could win here, Lucas is loved in Brighton and I would like to see them gain more ground and win more seats
Thracian Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Conservative (almost in desperation) but I've never been more disappointed with the options or unwhelmed with some of the policies and the lack of reasoning/frankness/logic expressed by the leading parties and on so many subjects. It amazes how bad a politician can be while still having the chance to stand for election and consequently concerns me in regards to the sort of idiots we could conceivably have running the country either now or in the forseeable future. Corbyn, for instance, is worse than pathetic. It's not that i necessarily disagree with all he seems to stand for it's just that, like Blair and with every justification, I don't trust him at all and he simply refuses to answer key questions frankly and in a straightforward manner. And he's not alone in that. As for May she's been portrayed as strong but I'm beginning to think there's only a thin veneer of what I'd call strength. She's just the best of a bad or very bad bunch to me. The country deserves far better. And a lot more honesty and commitment to declared principles, whether it be the safety and wellbeing of this land, the protection of its services or the commitment to providing the best possible for everyone having the good fortune to be a citizen of our once-wonderful country. Corbyn's class warfare and open disregard for whole sections of our community sickens and disgusts me. If you can't govern the country for everyone don't govern at all. Anyone intent on running this land should know what they stand for, have policies they can defend in the face of anyone and the courage to see them through or to change them openly and give reasons should a better option become apparent. What we've got is main-chancers and that what i experienced in my own short time on the fringe of politics. No-one had an sincerity it was all manouvering for their own ends and whatever might facilitate those ends. There shouldn't be class warfare but a drive towards teamwork and the team ethic. Just as my son fosters in his business. Everyone shares the effort and the rewards. There needs to be incentive.
Thracian Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 39 minutes ago, GLC said: C I imagine the EU members are shaking in their boots at the thought of dealing with Theresa May.... Someone who refuses to debate with 6 other party leaders..... I'm also sick of hearing about Corbyn and the IRA! It holds no relevance on the election! it should be about policies With Corbyn on your county's side, who on earth would need enemies?
Lovejoy Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 At the time of me writing, Labour are ahead here with 41 votes (54%). Just out of interest, is it because you genuinely want to vote Labour, or just have no faith in May and the Tories?
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Anyone voting for Conservative is doing it on the back of I don't know what. If you vote for May you can only be doing it in spite of what she says because she is without a doubt the worst politician I have ever seen speak. Boris would have been better for them. Policies are so shit/non-existent that they're impossible to sell. Don't want to be a lefty dick about it, but don't understand people persisting with the tories when we finally have a labour party which wants to protect the good things this country has done which I proudly speak about to Europeans living on the continent (NHS, social services etc... embracing cultures whilst retaining our own) And btw I dont give a shit either way on Brexit. Brexit is not as significant as this election. What the British governement does is what affects British people the most, regardless of EU
EnderbyFox Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Can't wait to see this Poll get 10k Retweets on Britain Elects
SemperEadem Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Labour for me. My constituency is Hillsborough and Brightside, the Tories are not liked in these parts. My vote when growing up in South Leicestershire always went to Labour, the Tories could put up a monkey is a blue suit and it would get voted in around there.
Thracian Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 5 hours ago, baker11 said: Labour for me. My constituency is Hillsborough and Brightside, the Tories are not liked in these parts. My vote when growing up in South Leicestershire always went to Labour, the Tories could put up a monkey is a blue suit and it would get voted in around there. So why do you vote Labour out of interest? They patronise the working man but I've not noticed them running the kind of economy that would ever do them a lot of good. and they didn't even give them chance to own their own council houses as I recall when the chance was there and "the workers" could make some real money. What has Laboiur really done for working people except ensure the "working class" label is stuck on them like a definition that confines them for life as "our gang" members.
Bobby Hundreds Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Have never voted Conservative in my life and never will but live in a 16,000 Tory majority constituency. Labour for me this time round.
foxy boxing Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 I live in one of the safest Tory constituencies in the country so if i vote it will probably not make a difference but i will most likely vote Green of all the parties they are the most sincere and honest
The Guvnor Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 Must admit like some of Jezzers ideas but...... I can't help reminding myself that nearly all to a man and woman in his party thought a few months ago that he was unfit to lead the LP never mind the Country, he is too far to the left for me so Tory vote despite their absolute balls up of a campaign.
yorkie1999 Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 1 hour ago, MattP said: Good to see Foxestalk reflects the nation Yes, that politics is not really interesting, the country is still run by the stiff upper lip brigade who only gave common people the vote to avoid a revolution as what happened in russia at the time and who ever gets in power will fvck us all over so it's pointless voting.
SemperEadem Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 49 minutes ago, Thracian said: So why do you vote Labour out of interest? They patronise the working man but I've not noticed them running the kind of economy that would ever do them a lot of good. and they didn't even give them chance to own their own council houses as I recall when the chance was there. What have they really done for working people except ensure the "working class" label is stuck on them like a definition that confines them for life as "our gang" members. For me having worked my whole career in both the education sector and housing charities seeing the brutal Tory cuts of the past 7 years alone would do it. That coupled with Legal Aid and Social care being decimated really riles me. I also guess having staunch Labour voting parents and seeing our local MP vote agaisnt issues such as - against the removal of hereditary peers in the House of Lords against the ban on fox hunting against repealing Section 28 against the introduction of the minimum wage against increased maternity leave against equal rights for homosexuls
Leicester69 Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 2 hours ago, GLC said: C I imagine the EU members are shaking in their boots at the thought of dealing with Theresa May.... Someone who refuses to debate with 6 other party leaders..... I'm also sick of hearing about Corbyn and the IRA! It holds no relevance on the election! it should be about policies It wouldn't be relevant if we lived in a peaceful society....It is absolutely relevant when our country is a constant target for terrorists, anyone who felt it appropriate to invite known members of the IRA into Parliament just a few weeks after an IRA bomb killed politicians in Westminster is not an appropriate leader of the Country...IMO. And yes I agree, bad call not to debate with the other leaders, no idea who in there right mind would think that was a good idea, but the problem with all of the candidates is that they are all more interested in discrediting each other rather than answering a straight question...they are all as bad, May for not taking part (shameful) and the others who all looked more incompetent as the debate went on...the only real debate of worth was Corbyn and May earlier in the week, no doubt he was more assured...but Labour policies are simply unaffordable, putting all the poor journalistic rhetoric aside about Money trees etc it is just unaffordable, and even the Labour party cant make the numbers add up....many of the Tory policies are unpalatable, but whilst there is so much uncertainty over brexit/trade/economy etc the Tories will, as history proves, make the tougher unpopular decisions that at least maintains some degree of stability. For the record I'm no die hard Tory, but I suspect we have a much better chance of a fair brexit deal with May than we would with anyone in the Labour ranks...and Brexit is the key issue in this Election, hence that is where my vote will go.
Matt Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 I'll just be glad it's over, we'll still have weeks of discussion, people moaning with their fake outrage, everyone pretending they're an exper,t, the bickering, but it'll be over, it will be close to dying down....hopefully.
RobHawk Posted 2 June 2017 Posted 2 June 2017 2 hours ago, Leicester69 said: The country will be bankrupt with anyone other than the Conservative's in, whether you like May or not, and whether you agree with the Tory policies or not the other's don't have a real clue how to run the country, the current Government (going back to Cameron's coalition) are still trying to sort out the mess Labour left last time, does anyone really think Labour can deliver everything they are promising??...and lets all be honest, could you really see Corbyn, Abbott et al representing us on the world stage, the country has enough problems without putting those two front and centre, they are both IRA sympathisers who would take us back to the politics of the 70's. Just think of the prospect of Corbyn and John McDonnell leading our negotiations on Brexit..... That said, we need a strong, credible opposition, I suspect that the Tories will win with another small majority (which does us no good in Brxit talks), Corbyn feels empowered as he does much better than everyone thought, Farron and all the also-rans remain pointless and there remains no credible opposition...which doesn't benefit anyone, regardless of your politics and beliefs. Pretty sure we had are largest spell of growth under a Labour government - so maybe a change in tactics is exactly what we need.
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