[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

What those first time voters so many are 'encouraging' to vote Labour out of desperation. All those young, naive voters to rack up those votes. Nice move. If the need is there then to hell with making informed choices - just tick the ****dy box!

Get a ****ing grip, I'm merely interested in whether this campaign has inspired people to vote, or if they are as apathetic about this election as I still think they are. It doesn't matter who for, political engagement (especially amongst the young) should be celebrated, not denigrated.

For what it's worth, I'd put money on many young voters being generally more informed than the majority of the electorate. But hey, your disdain for the young is as clear as day so what do I care

[Wizard.]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Get a ****ing grip, I'm merely interested in whether this campaign has inspired people to vote, or if they are as apathetic about this election as I still think they are. It doesn't matter who for, political engagement (especially amongst the young) should be celebrated, not denigrated.

For what it's worth, I'd put money on many young voters being generally more informed than the majority of the electorate. But hey, your disdain for the young is as clear as day so what do I care

I would be so sure, I've heard people say they're voting for Labour because Jeremy has the same initials as Jesus Christ.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Riley.

I would be so sure, I've heard people say they're voting for Labour because Jeremy has the same initials as Jesus Christ.

Which is of course stupid, but no more stupid than people voting for someone cause they've bought into empty messages about 'strong and stable' leadership

The majority of the electorate - regardless of who they vote for - is uninformed, I don't know why people ever contest this point. There are certainly those I disagree with on the right whose opinions are formed through reading and researching too, I wouldn't try to suggest otherwise. My point was that I'd be willing to bet a large percentage of young people who do tend to vote are more politically engaged than the majority of the electorate. There's not many reasons for young people to get involved in politics, so when they do they must be doing something right. I'm making this point neutrally btw but as an aside, Labour tend to lead among the university educated, so