[bots]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Yes but for the first time in a long time - I do not know who I'm going to vote for. I have some pretty major issues with various policies right across the current political landscape. I can no longer vote SNP. I will never vote Tory. I'm highly concerned about some of the policy decisions I think Labour might make. Lib Dems are obviously a joke. I'm not an environmentalist (too much nihilism for it I'm afraid). I'm not an old hamskin boot so I can't vote for any of the new right wing racist gammon parties.

The perils of the sensible centre I guess ... it may end up being a tactical vote.

i just can't bring myself to vote for any of the main party's, it was the same at the last GE. If there was a good independent, i would be first in the queue, but there isn't

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i just can't bring myself to vote for any of the main party's, it was the same at the last GE. If there was a good independent, i would be first in the queue, but there isn't

Then have your say with a spoiled ballot. They get counted too, and the more "None, Thanks" that get counted, the more it can at least create a discussion as to why people can't even hold their nose to vote for anyone.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Then have your say with a spoiled ballot. They get counted too, and the more "None, Thanks" that get counted, the more it can at least create a discussion as to why people can't even hold their nose to vote for anyone.

I agree it's a better option than not voting at all as it removes and assumptions about the reason for the lack-of-vote... I think really the issue is that there's no such thing as opting out. Not voting is effectively a half-vote for the "bookie's favourite" -- it's saying "Meh I'll largely accept the expected outcome".