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Claymores
08-04-2010, 06:20 PM
If under 18 please say so, but tell who you would have voted

Beastie
08-04-2010, 06:21 PM
I think I will vote conservative.

Claymores
08-04-2010, 06:22 PM
I think I will vote conservative.

Why?

Beastie
08-04-2010, 06:25 PM
Why?

Time for change?

Claymores
08-04-2010, 06:43 PM
Time for change?
Wasn't that BST which we did a few weeks back? I'm being sarcastic, but isn't this a truism that the greass is always greener on the other side?

Lewis.
08-04-2010, 06:43 PM
I think that we need to stabilise a bit before dramatic change. I think that Gordon Brown is actually trying to sort things out and is indeed picking up after Tony Blaire's mess. Times are hard for the government so I'd rather see someone who has experience back for 4 of the most vital years in economic history.. rather than an in-experienced party. I think that once the economy is safe and sound and back on it's feet.. then we can start to think about changing everything.

MissKittyFantastico
08-04-2010, 06:44 PM
Labour.

Better the devil you know and the Tory Toffs will screw this country right into the ground if they get in.

King Gizzard
08-04-2010, 06:47 PM
Labour

Because I would not want to be ruled by a posh selfish tvvat

Claymores
08-04-2010, 06:50 PM
I'll throw in my tuppenceworth (euro 50c).............Scottish Nationalist as I believe their policies more closely fit my beliefs about socialism than New Labour, and I also want to send the clear message that it's time for freedom.

Shaun
08-04-2010, 06:56 PM
Worryingly, Lib Dem. It's either them, the Tories or UKIP in my constituency as they're the three closest to win...and I'd rather not contribute to David Cameron's inevitable victory. Oh and UKIP are just silly.

Normally I'm a Conservative but I can't stand Cameron.

Shasown
08-04-2010, 07:15 PM
A vote for the conservative party would under the current system be wasted, so I will probably vote for the SNP. Not for their nationalist agenda, but because most of the rest of their policies make sense. Their ideas for an Independant Scotland though are laughable.

Jayson
08-04-2010, 07:27 PM
At the moment I'm swaying towards Conservative.

Claymores
08-04-2010, 07:29 PM
Worryingly, Lib Dem. It's either them, the Tories or UKIP in my constituency as they're the three closest to win...and I'd rather not contribute to David Cameron's inevitable victory. Oh and UKIP are just silly.

Normally I'm a Conservative but I can't stand Cameron.

Good tactical vote :thumbs:

Claymores
08-04-2010, 07:30 PM
At the moment I'm swaying towards Conservative.

Why?

Shasown
08-04-2010, 07:43 PM
I'll throw in my tuppenceworth (euro 50c).............Scottish Nationalist as I believe their policies more closely fit my beliefs about socialism than New Labour, and I also want to send the clear message that it's time for freedom.

What freedom?

30stone
08-04-2010, 08:18 PM
Because all the other parties talk ****, these guys talk **** but are funny..

LOL

http://www.mensxp.com/UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles/%29%20-%20fart/raving-looney,-edinburghsuc.jpg

Beastie
08-04-2010, 08:19 PM
Because all the other parties talk ****, these guys talk **** but are funny..

LOL

http://www.mensxp.com/UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles/%29%20-%20fart/raving-looney,-edinburghsuc.jpg

This.

Claymores
08-04-2010, 08:40 PM
What freedom?

As we debated before on other thread, me and many Scots now believe we have little in common with the Country of England & Wales so feel it's time for the divorce. I know you disagree and will quote Unionist propaganda reports back at me.

To give some examples - if Labour squeek back ito power it will be because Scotland get them past the winning post. If the country of England & Wales massively elect a Tory government as I expect, it is so untenable having no MPs to staff the Scottish Office roles. Scotland would be a socialist country electing socialist MPs and a strong socialist regional Parliament run by a Tory English Government .

Harry!
08-04-2010, 08:47 PM
I cant vote because I am 15 but if I could vote I would vote Conservative.

Claymores
08-04-2010, 09:02 PM
I cant vote because I am 15 but if I could vote I would vote Conservative.

My usual response Harry - why?

Shasown
08-04-2010, 09:04 PM
As we debated before on other thread, me and many Scots now believe we have little in common with the Country of England & Wales so feel it's time for the divorce. I know you disagree and will quote Unionist propaganda reports back at me.



PMSL well you never know you may see just how many scots want to be independant after the election, oh so long as the SNP do gain a majority, and uncle alex decides maybe to push for a national referendum, if he believes his propaganda (to quote your word) has been believed by the majority of us mugs, oops scottish voters.

Harry!
08-04-2010, 09:07 PM
My usual response Harry - why?

Because I can not stand Gordon Brown any longer.

Claymores
08-04-2010, 09:09 PM
Because I can not stand Gordon Brown any longer.

Fair comment, and seems nobody can stand us Fifers for too long :joker:

cupid stunt
08-04-2010, 11:52 PM
lib dem or green party cah there gonna legalise weed n i dont trust cameron and brown

Tom4784
09-04-2010, 12:04 AM
I'm not sure, I'd want to vote Lib Dem but it'd be a wasted vote. I just don't want Cameron in charge so it'll be either Labour or Lib Dem.

Vicky.
09-04-2010, 12:47 AM
Lib Dem.

Becuase they are the lesser of the evils.

DrunkerThanMoses
09-04-2010, 06:10 AM
I want to vote for lib dems, but seeing as its a two horse race between tories and Labour, Ill have to vote for Labour, bare to think the posh twats ruining the country any more, oh and david cameron running the country. Now Ive seen many horror films, but that vision is SCARY.

BBDodge
09-04-2010, 07:41 AM
If the Tories were only left with 1 seat it would probably be the one where I live, so my vote won't change a thing.

I will vote Green, if they have a candidate, otherwise Lib Dem.

Claymores
09-04-2010, 08:24 AM
I'm not sure, I'd want to vote Lib Dem but it'd be a wasted vote. I just don't want Cameron in charge so it'll be either Labour or Lib Dem.

Tactically vote whoever is not Tory Dezzy.............when the Tories win your constituency, you'll have the peace of mind that you voted against it when Cameron messes-up

Claymores
09-04-2010, 08:28 AM
If the Tories were only left with 1 seat it would probably be the one where I live, so my vote won't change a thing.

I will vote Green, if they have a candidate, otherwise Lib Dem.

If your constituency is a foregone conclusion, it often feels like "no point" I agree. When the wrong result happens, I sometimes just take solace in the idea that at least I voted against it.

Crimson Dynamo
09-04-2010, 09:43 AM
snp

karezza
09-04-2010, 10:02 AM
I will vote UUP.

Gordon Brown & the Labour Party have caused enough harm.

arista
09-04-2010, 10:06 AM
snp


Yes Good One
Giving One Eyed Scottish Brown a Kick in the Teeth.

Claymores
09-04-2010, 11:01 AM
Yes Good One
Giving One Eyed Scottish Brown a Kick in the Teeth.

Nope - it is giving New Labour a kick in the teeth, will stop Scotland returning a Labour MPs and guarantee a Tory win for the Country of England and Wales

Gordon Brown was my MP, Alastair Darling was 1st my district Councellor, then Regional Councillor, then MP. He was always a prick, and glad when he effed off to Westminster

NettoSuperstar!
09-04-2010, 02:28 PM
Lib Dem.

Becuase they are the lesser of the evils.

If I thought they had a cat in hells chance of getting in I mite vote for them but Labour are the only ones that can keep the Tories out

Shasown
09-04-2010, 03:02 PM
If I thought they had a cat in hells chance of getting in I mite vote for them but Labour are the only ones that can keep the Tories out

Not really true, if the polls are to be believed, the election result will end witha hung parliament, in which case Labour stay on in a caretaker role. However this means the balance of power will sit with the Lib Dems, in which case they could ask either party to implement proportional representation. This would mean that every vote for the Lib Dems would count.

Its pointless panicking people into voting for Labour whom you obviously adore. The truth will always come out Netto.

BB_Eye
09-04-2010, 03:06 PM
I wasn't going to vote, but after the scandal with David Byers, I have decided that Labour CANNOT be allowed to survive another term, so... Lib Dem.

sol
14-04-2010, 09:25 PM
Labour.

Any chance of me voting Conservative went out the window after the B&B argument.

Jack_
14-04-2010, 09:33 PM
I've decided I'm going to get into this Election, so I'll be following the campaigns and the like. I've always liked the Lib Dems though, and after overviewing their manifesto, I'm liking what they have to offer. I can't vote though, unfortunately.

Rob
14-04-2010, 09:34 PM
conservatives because its time for change!

AndyJK
14-04-2010, 10:26 PM
Conservative.

I am sick and tired of Gordon Brown, New Labour and the way they have governed the country. Blair was untried and given a chance in 1997, and after 13 years of Labour rule I think Cameron deserves a chance.

As for toffs, Boris Johnson is a toff, went to the same school as Cameron and from what I hear he isn't doing a bad job as Mayor of London. All this class war is a load of bollocks anyway.

NettoSuperstar!
15-04-2010, 01:21 PM
Not really true, if the polls are to be believed, the election result will end witha hung parliament, in which case Labour stay on in a caretaker role. However this means the balance of power will sit with the Lib Dems, in which case they could ask either party to implement proportional representation. This would mean that every vote for the Lib Dems would count.

Its pointless panicking people into voting for Labour whom you obviously adore. The truth will always come out Netto.

They have no chance! operation Tories out all the way!...."adore" lol...no I just have a pathological hatred of the Tories

arista
15-04-2010, 01:48 PM
They have no chance! operation Tories out all the way!...."adore" lol...no I just have a pathological hatred of the Tories


Thats alright
Netto soon the Conservatives will take Power
And People will get more Power,
you will Embrace them.



Sign Of The Times.

NettoSuperstar!
15-04-2010, 01:50 PM
Thats alright
Netto soon the Conservatives will take Power
And People will get more Power,
you will Embrace them.



Sign Of The Times.

*sigh

Mike
15-04-2010, 02:12 PM
At the moment I'm swaying towards the Lib Dems, quite like Nick Clegg and what he's putting foward, not expecting him to get in though unfortunately.

arista
15-04-2010, 02:33 PM
At the moment I'm swaying towards the Lib Dems, quite like Nick Clegg and what he's putting foward, not expecting him to get in though unfortunately.



It is a 2 Horse Race
clegg can Never be a PM
Utter Fact.


http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134628

Gemmer-x
15-04-2010, 07:47 PM
At the moment I'm swaying towards the Lib Dems, quite like Nick Clegg and what he's putting foward, not expecting him to get in though unfortunately.

Me too but as you say, unlikely he'll get in.

Shaun
15-04-2010, 07:50 PM
Changed mind after reading manifestos - Conservative now.

\PJ/
15-04-2010, 07:54 PM
Im not voting.

Ross
15-04-2010, 08:04 PM
I'd stick with Labour as I'm more worried about what Cameron will do if he got power.

Barbie
15-04-2010, 08:18 PM
I don't think i will vote, i don't understand it so no doubt i would regret the vote,

David cameron reminds me of a dodgy salesman

BB_Eye
15-04-2010, 08:21 PM
I'd stick with Labour as I'm more worried about what Cameron will do if he got power.

The same as Brown

Vote for Clegg. I urge you.

Firewire
15-04-2010, 08:24 PM
Labour.

I can't stand Cameron and if they get in power, I'm scared that they'll shut everything down, again. I like Gordon Brown and I actually think he's trying to do something about the problems in today's economy and other issues. Also, Nick Clegg is talking sense on the Leaders' Debate, but the Lib Dems and Conservatives in power will be a slap in the face.

BB_Eye
15-04-2010, 08:50 PM
Labour.

I can't stand Cameron and if they get in power, I'm scared that they'll shut everything down, again. I like Gordon Brown and I actually think he's trying to do something about the problems in today's economy and other issues. Also, Nick Clegg is talking sense on the Leaders' Debate, but the Lib Dems and Conservatives in power will be a slap in the face.

The way I see it is that the reason that so many of these elections end up being a two horse race is because so many people believe it is a two horse race. Everyone thinks that they have no choice other than the two leading parties when it just isn't true.

I know Nick Clegg is boring and looks like some PC World employee, but the alternative is much worse.

Callum
15-04-2010, 08:53 PM
Made a thread like this already.

But if I could vote it would be for Labour.

Gemmer-x
15-04-2010, 09:07 PM
i have a wee crush on nick clegg tbf

CaraRawr
15-04-2010, 09:14 PM
i have a wee crush on nick clegg tbf

same D:

but if i could vote, i'd vote conservative.

NettoSuperstar!
16-04-2010, 09:01 AM
Cleggy did well, I really want to vote for him but am too scared of Cameron getting in to do it! Cameron appeared the slimy greasy tosser he is! no substance whatsoever and no comeback RE: tax breaks for millionaires, loved Clegg sticking the knife in there! He also raised a good point about the trident missile programme! Why the **** are we spending on that when money is needed for public services and decent wages and equipment for our troops!? good stuff

NettoSuperstar!
16-04-2010, 10:15 AM
Changed mind after reading manifestos - Conservative now.

Wot changed your mind? Tax breaks for millionaires? Massive cuts accross public services?...:conf:

Crimson Dynamo
16-04-2010, 10:27 AM
Wot changed your mind? Tax breaks for millionaires? Massive cuts accross public services?...:conf:

Millionaires are mostly the successful people in society and the job providers, why do you see them as bad?

would you rather tax breaks for the lazy and feckless?

BigBrotherfan4ever
16-04-2010, 10:36 AM
Clegg

The reason why i dont trust the others, to me after watching the debate last night he came across as more honest than the other two, & we havn't had a LD goverment for a long long time.

So in my opinion its time for a change.

NettoSuperstar!
16-04-2010, 11:24 AM
Millionaires are mostly the successful people in society and the job providers, why do you see them as bad?

would you rather tax breaks for the lazy and feckless?

No I would rather for the hard working Dr's, nurses, teachers, police, armed forces, social services, fire services etc....people who contribute an essential service to society and are struggling! How anyone can consider tax breaks for those that dont need it in the current economic climate its beyond me! Especially when the people at the very top are often earning undeserved and disproportionate amounts of money to the rest of us! ie/ bankers

Crimson Dynamo
16-04-2010, 12:54 PM
No I would rather for the hard working Dr's, nurses, teachers, police, armed forces, social services, fire services etc....people who contribute an essential service to society and are struggling! How anyone can consider tax breaks for those that dont need it in the current economic climate its beyond me! Especially when the people at the very top are often earning undeserved and disproportionate amounts of money to the rest of us! ie/ bankers

millionaires are hard working, hence what they are. They are the employers.

end of really

NettoSuperstar!
16-04-2010, 01:00 PM
millionaires are hard working, hence what they are. They are the employers.

end of really

No its not end of really is it? yes they work hard and provide jobs but a lot of them get too greedy, particularly in this country where the rich poor gap is getting more and more obscene compared to other countries in Europe (that do just fine), they arent entitled to take the piss the way they have and in the current economic climate why should the small minority that arent suffering get breaks at the expense of the rest of us (hardworking) majority who are suffering

Crimson Dynamo
16-04-2010, 03:32 PM
No its not end of really is it? yes they work hard and provide jobs but a lot of them get too greedy, particularly in this country where the rich poor gap is getting more and more obscene compared to other countries in Europe (that do just fine), they arent entitled to take the piss the way they have and in the current economic climate why should the small minority that arent suffering get breaks at the expense of the rest of us (hardworking) majority who are suffering

there are far more lazy poor people than there are greedy successful people

Shasown
16-04-2010, 05:01 PM
No its not end of really is it? yes they work hard and provide jobs but a lot of them get too greedy, particularly in this country where the rich poor gap is getting more and more obscene compared to other countries in Europe (that do just fine), they arent entitled to take the piss the way they have and in the current economic climate why should the small minority that arent suffering get breaks at the expense of the rest of us (hardworking) majority who are suffering

Sounds like more than a hint of jealousy there. Which particular millionaire(s) did you mean when you referred to them as taking the piss, care to give us names and examples? Or are your generalisms simply fired by envy of the haves?

Sophii3x
16-04-2010, 05:44 PM
Got my card in the post yesterday, my first year as a voter!

When I was younger I always thought that I'd vote for Plaid Cymru but they have no chance. So Labour for me.. the Conservatives will ruin this country, look at what they've done in the past! I just don't trust them one bit. David Cameron comes across as a total twat and I know Gordan Brown isn't perfect but at least he doesn't sugar-coat.. I'd prefer him to keep this country going than any sly Tory.

Shaun
16-04-2010, 05:50 PM
Wot changed your mind? Tax breaks for millionaires? Massive cuts accross public services?...:conf:

The expansion of academies, the economy & environment policies.

Though the immigration policies are a bit worrying to me. And their civil rights record.

I'm confused again after watching the debate last night.

NettoSuperstar!
17-04-2010, 01:39 PM
The expansion of academies, the economy & environment policies.

Though the immigration policies are a bit worrying to me. And their civil rights record.

I'm confused again after watching the debate last night.

Lol...come on your a bright boy...anyone but Tory is the correct decision!

NettoSuperstar!
17-04-2010, 01:42 PM
Sounds like more than a hint of jealousy there. Which particular millionaire(s) did you mean when you referred to them as taking the piss, care to give us names and examples? Or are your generalisms simply fired by envy of the haves?

No not envy more an overwhelming sense of injustice (I am far from alone in feeling) I'll compile a list for you at some point if thats what you want, I have no problem with those that work hard and make a shed load ie/ Alan Sugar and such like (also funny isnt it how the self made millonaires such as Alan Sugar, Ducan Banatyne are pro labour and the lords and the trust foundies are Tory)...Bankers on huge bonus's/pensions that nowhere near reflect what theyve given in will be at the top. The greedy who are on far more than they deserve to be on, people who have come into money from birth and do feck all for it, people who make money here and dont even pay tax here aswell!!

NettoSuperstar!
17-04-2010, 01:45 PM
there are far more lazy poor people than there are greedy successful people

Not to mention a lot of people who have been enabled to become successful because of the privilege and wealth they were born into. There are far more ordinary hard working people dedicated to a vocation than there are extremely rich "successful" people

arista
17-04-2010, 01:58 PM
Not to mention a lot of people who have been enabled to become successful because of the privilege and wealth they were born into. There are far more ordinary hard working people dedicated to a vocation than there are rich successful people



http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135036



Netto
This is Your Future
Embrace it.

You will Improve.

Sticks
17-04-2010, 02:39 PM
Is Tick One Box Only running? :conf:

He is from the Instructions on the Voting form party and seems to be the least worse option.

Shasown
17-04-2010, 02:43 PM
There are far more ordinary hard working people dedicated to a vocation than there are extremely rich "successful" people

A bit obvious that given there are far more ordinary people than there are extremely rich. Durrrr

rapunza1977
20-04-2010, 12:41 PM
the rich get richer and the poor get poorer - go figure!

I am at a loss................would not have Cameron in power no way - terrifying though
Brown I think we are safer under I think he will guide us through ..

Clegg..........pleasantly surprised - time for a change to that side? Perhaps..

Shasown
20-04-2010, 03:47 PM
Got my card in the post yesterday, my first year as a voter!

When I was younger I always thought that I'd vote for Plaid Cymru but they have no chance. So Labour for me.. the Conservatives will ruin this country, look at what they've done in the past! I just don't trust them one bit. David Cameron comes across as a total twat and I know Gordan Brown isn't perfect but at least he doesn't sugar-coat.. I'd prefer him to keep this country going than any sly Tory.

Yes Indeed the Conservatives go in and sort out the mess Labour leave, trouble with unions, country almost bankrupt, economy on its knees. Oh would you look at that the spirit of 1979 rearing its head in 2010.

Lucy.
20-04-2010, 03:59 PM
I will vote Liberal.
I personally believe in their policies and I think Nick Clegg is an amazing leader.
Did you watch the debate?
I thought he was amazing!
David Cameron however.... not my cup of tea!

Stu
20-04-2010, 04:56 PM
I can't vote, coz' I'm a leprachaun and stuff, but as an observer of British politics I would go with Nick Clegg.

Shaun
20-04-2010, 05:26 PM
Lol...come on your a bright boy...anyone but Tory is the correct decision!

To be honest I keep changing my mind. In my constituency the only two really viable candidates are Conservative and Lib Dem (they're very close; Lib Dem currently hold the seat).

I can see why everyone finds the Lib Dems appealing - they're an alternative to the current two. But they always have been - and it's very easy to appear 'different' if different is all you've ever been - and all you've ever been for a reason. They're flimsy, their policies are concrete but banal.

However, Cameron irks me. And some of the Tory policies [particularly immigration and civil rights] also disagree with me.

I think I'll have to base my decision on...*shudder*...LOCAL ISSUES :bawling:

Angus
21-04-2010, 07:34 PM
I think that we need to stabilise a bit before dramatic change. I think that Gordon Brown is actually trying to sort things out and is indeed picking up after Tony Blaire's mess. Times are hard for the government so I'd rather see someone who has experience back for 4 of the most vital years in economic history.. rather than an in-experienced party. I think that once the economy is safe and sound and back on it's feet.. then we can start to think about changing everything.

Tony Blair's mess was hugely contributed to by the unelected walking disaster that is Brown. He was the Chancellor of Exchequer under Blair so is hugely instrumental in causing the financial chaos we are now in. 13 years of Labour misrule has resulted in the poor getting poorer, the unions getting a strangehold again, and a government hell bent on ignoring the genuine concerns of its people whilst getting caught with their collective greedy paws in the national till. I seriously wonder about the sanity of anyone who is even remotely considering voting this bunch of useless, incompetent, self serving clowns back in to finish the job of burying England for good.

Angus
21-04-2010, 07:39 PM
I will vote Liberal.
I personally believe in their policies and I think Nick Clegg is an amazing leader.
Did you watch the debate?
I thought he was amazing!
David Cameron however.... not my cup of tea!

Yeah I watched the debate - talk about style over substance. Clegg has done a great job of covering up his upper class etonian credentials and pretending to be down with the peasants. Considering he and members of his party were the biggest offenders in the expenses fiasco, he is hardly in a position to take any sort of moral high ground.

Angus
21-04-2010, 07:47 PM
Labour.

I can't stand Cameron and if they get in power, I'm scared that they'll shut everything down, again. I like Gordon Brown and I actually think he's trying to do something about the problems in today's economy and other issues. Also, Nick Clegg is talking sense on the Leaders' Debate, but the Lib Dems and Conservatives in power will be a slap in the face.


Brown was foisted on the public as an UNELECTED Prime Minister, having ballsed up the economy whilst Chancellor of Exchequer. If the Labour Party had any integrity whatsoever there would have been an immediate general election when Blair resigned, instead of lumbering us with that jackass.
I note you are Scottish - would that be why you are so keen to see him back in power, considering the amount of handouts we English have to send north of the border without any reciprocation?

NettoSuperstar!
23-04-2010, 01:30 PM
A bit obvious that given there are far more ordinary people than there are extremely rich. Durrrr

Yes so who should get looked out for first?...For the Tories the priorities are skewed

setanta
23-04-2010, 01:49 PM
Was that second tv debate on yet? Did I miss it or is it on tonight?

Crimson Dynamo
23-04-2010, 01:54 PM
Was that second tv debate on yet? Did I miss it or is it on tonight?

did you not watch any news over the last 48 hours or listen to any radio or read a paper?>?

setanta
23-04-2010, 01:57 PM
did you not watch any news over the last 48 hours or listen to any radio or read a paper?>?

Nah, not when it concerns British politics lol. Just like the odd look from time to time.

Claymores
23-04-2010, 01:59 PM
did you not watch any news over the last 48 hours or listen to any radio or read a paper?>?
he /she was hiding in his bunker before the white militay jumbos full of Jehovahs Witnessess nuked him

48 hours would be a good thing flashforward - wish you'd to;ld me Hamburg were gonna fail to score against the English before I losy £500 on it LT

setanta
23-04-2010, 02:00 PM
I just got my wires crossed. Was sure it was on tonight, that's all.

Claymores
23-04-2010, 02:04 PM
Nah, not when it concerns British politics lol. Just like the odd look from time to time.

As would I setanta after scotland is freeeeeee from the country of England & Wales

Crimson Dynamo
23-04-2010, 02:47 PM
As would I setanta after scotland is freeeeeee from the country of England & Wales

amen

bloody Britain crap

Angus
29-04-2010, 06:34 PM
amen

bloody Britain crap

I second that, the sooner the Scottish hand is out of the English purse the better.