Stadt Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4lxq0sLNnw The Poke's made up policies and asking people about it. Amount of people taking them seriously "21 is fine."
The Doctor Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 The 2% quote was from Galloway himself on the DP, I googled a poll and couldn't find any either, apologies as that could be nonsense, according to the beeb the constituency is 51% Muslim. It's one of the most interesting seats of the evening, another one that will probably be riddled with corruption as well, looking forward to the postal vote turnout from it. As far as I know no opinion poll has been done for Bradford West since it's not really a marginal, so I'd suspect Galloway is either lying or ran his own survey. Oh aye, it's going to be a farce - he's done enough to be kicked out, but I can pretty much guarantee it won't happen - he's the whitest person to pull the racism card; any threat of him being kicked out will be met with cries of islamophobia and trying to silence the muslim voice.
Guest MattP Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 As far as I know no opinion poll has been done for Bradford West since it's not really a marginal, so I'd suspect Galloway is either lying or ran his own survey. Oh aye, it's going to be a farce - he's done enough to be kicked out, but I can pretty much guarantee it won't happen - he's the whitest person to pull the racism card; any threat of him being kicked out will be met with cries of islamophobia and trying to silence the muslim voice. Can't blame him to be fair, it's a tactic that has been encouraged and works very well for people. http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/04/against-all-odds-naz-shah-poised-give-voice-women-bradford-west New Statesman still calling it against Georgous George - I'm predicting the winner will be whoever can 'lose' the most amount of their opponents voting forms at the count
Carl the Llama Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4lxq0sLNnw The Poke's made up policies and asking people about it. Amount of people taking them seriously "In what sense do you mean pin the tail on the donkey?" IN WHAT SENSE DO YOU MEAN lololololol
Guest MattP Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 To be honest the fake Green party policy of banning pass the parcel and pin the tail on the donkey is very believable, even if they were true would still be nowhere near their more whackier policies. Even as someone who takes an interest in politics every day I'd have been duped by that one.
Ollie93 Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 I know I might sound a bit stupid asking this question, but, how will a coalition government be formed, seeing as there won't be a majority? Who can/will team up with who? How is it decided?
Guest MattP Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 I know I might sound a bit stupid asking this question, but, how will a coalition government be formed, seeing as there won't be a majority? Who can/will team up with who? How is it decided? Any group of parties who can cobble together 325 seats.
Ollie93 Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Any group of parties who can cobble together 325 seats. Do the parties decide amongst themselves or is their a "vote" so to speak?
Jon the Hat Posted 6 May 2015 Author Posted 6 May 2015 They decide amongst themselves. When you step back from this election, you cant help but feel the leaders are all dull as shit, and apathy is huge.
Ollie93 Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 I agree. What annoyed me the most is this Russel Brand stance, saying "no one vote blah blah", now he's got a big pay out from Labour it's "everyone vote Labour".
Jon the Hat Posted 6 May 2015 Author Posted 6 May 2015 I agree. What annoyed me the most is this Russel Brand stance, saying "no one vote blah blah", now he's got a big pay out from Labour it's "everyone vote Labour". I can't be annoyed by that idiot, it is a waste of time.
Webbo Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Psychologically, though, I'm preparing myself for a repeat of 1992, just in case. That was neck-and-neck in the polls, with Labour slightly ahead, if anything. Then the exit poll switched it round, anticipating a Major minority government....and the actual results produced a small Tory majority. With so many voters apparently still undecided, something like that could yet happen again. Turnout, effectiveness of party operations at constituency level, tactical voting, late deciders.....outcome still up in the air. I've been thinking the same for a couple of days now. I'm starting to get a little hopeful about the result. In that case I had better get some popcorn in. One things for sure, the SNP are not going to sit quietly on the back rows of Westminster, especially with Cameron's hateful anti scot rhetoric. Behave.
Guest Bilo Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 They weren't really 'laughed out' of Leicester were they? Yvonne Ridley got 16% of the vote, when you think of how many Muslims we have in Leicester that's actually a very significent proportion of them, probably even a majority of their voters when you look at the demographics for Leicester South from that time. That said despite finding Respect quite dangerous I don't mind Galloway at all winning his seat, like Farage, Lucas, Boris and Carswell etc I do think the Houses of Parliament will be far more interesting with him in it than just seeing another backbencher from one of the main parties, his speech in the commons on the Syria debate was one of the highlights of the last 5 years and most of what he said came to fruition. Looking at some of the 'activities' in Tower Hamlets, Bradford and Birmingham it often looks like we are getting a Islamist elected whether they belong to Respect or Labour anyway. That result (it was actually 12.7% of a 41% turnout) was in a 2004 by-election, a year later it had fallen to just 6.4% of a 59% turnout. Incredibly, they managed to get about a third of the TORY vote in Leicester South! It's nice that the people of Leicester realised that Respect were a nothing party about a decade before Bradford, makes me feel quite proud. I no more want a man like Galloway in Parliament than I wanted Nick Griffin, both are dangerous demagogues willing to stir up the passions of ignorant people for their own ends - regardless of the damage to race relations they leave in their wake.
Alf Bentley Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Just popped out to Mr. William Hill's financial investment emporium for a final bit of investment in the election. Won't bore you with most of the tiny bets I've laid to add a little spice to proceedings. However, think of me if the Con and Lab seat totals are very close. I've just stuck £10 on at 25-1 for them to get an equal number of seats.
Hirsty The Blue 94 Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Just popped out to Mr. William Hill's financial investment emporium for a final bit of investment in the election. Won't bore you with most of the tiny bets I've laid to add a little spice to proceedings. However, think of me if the Con and Lab seat totals are very close. I've just stuck £10 on at 25-1 for them to get an equal number of seats. I have also had a few interest bets. First one is SNP over 49 seats and second being nasty Nigel to lose in Thanet South. Tomorrow think I will have a few quid on conservative under 290 seats too.
Alf Bentley Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 I have also had a few interest bets. First one is SNP over 49 seats and second being nasty Nigel to lose in Thanet South. Tomorrow think I will have a few quid on conservative under 290 seats too. Funny enough, a couple of my little "extra spice" bets are SNP to get 46-50 seats and UKIP to get 3 seats. While there's clearly going to be a Lab/LD massacre north of the border, I reckon there might be a tiny swing back at the last moment - a minority of voters returning to old loyalties at the last minute that saves a handful of Lab/LD seats. I also reckon Farage might lose. The last constituency poll suggested that it was very close and that the Tories were marginally the best-placed challengers. I reckon a few Labour voters might support them tactically to keep Farage out. I'm assuming UKIP will win Clacton, probably Thurrock & possibly 1 other seat. All will soon be revealed....
Guest Bilo Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Can't blame him to be fair, it's a tactic that has been encouraged and works very well for people. http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2015/04/against-all-odds-naz-shah-poised-give-voice-women-bradford-west New Statesman still calling it against Georgous George - I'm predicting the winner will be whoever can 'lose' the most amount of their opponents voting forms at the count Bloody hell, they really are bottom feeders this shower..... http://www.politico.eu/article/galloway-bradford-elections-uk-ge2015/
Guest Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 The great thing about a swing in the last few days to the Tories is that it may just galvanise other party supporters who weren't going to vote, to vote, and also relax a few of the hesitant tories voters.
Alf Bentley Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 I've been thinking the same for a couple of days now. I'm starting to get a little hopeful about the result. That potential late swing could go in the other direction, though. Imagine a Miliband majority government, Webbo. You've got to feel the fear, too, if I have to!
ADK Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 I've decided to vote Lib Dem instead of Labour. It is a safe Tory seat though. Actually probably likely to finish last.
ronnup Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Cringing at the thought of 5 more years of self serving elitist shit. Horrified.
Jimothy Posted 6 May 2015 Posted 6 May 2015 Twop Twips @TwopTwips · 7h7 hours ago UNDECIDED whether to vote Tory or UKIP? Make your vote really count tomorrow by voting for both.
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