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| Clawdia |
on Thu 6 May 10, 7:06 PM to Clawdia's blog.
So I've downloaded the policies which matter the most to me, from the leading parties, and have been studying them intently, marker pen in hand, trying to work out where my allegiancies (sp?) should lie.... and I'm just as confused as ever!
In the area that most affects me and my life at the moment, one gets 13, one 10 and the other 9 ticks... but the 13 one also seems to have policies in other areas with which I disagree...
So do I abstain, on the grounds that they are pretty much much of a muchness anyway and if I'm still not sure, what's the real point of voting just for the sake of it? Or do I go and cast my vote for the 13 ticks, in the hope that that balances out, to me anyway, the other not so agreeable policies?
I've never been into politics, dont understand much about it, and will happily deal with whatever end result ensues; so will my slightly random and possibly incorrect vote really count?!
Am I stressed because I want to vote but dont really know who to vote for? Or because I feel it's my duty as a British citizen? Or because I feel I should care more than I actually do?
Hmmmm.... 
| 6 May 10, 7:15 PM Liefsome UK(S), 3 yrs   |
I'd say vote for the ones you agree with most, or if they all seem the same, the one you find the least wrong with. If anything, it's worth going and voting in the hope that your vote counts towards stopping some shitty little offensive wanker from getting into power. "I haz found a nipple. Do they work as a team?"
"Yes, the other one is behind you, waiting to jump you from the trees." | ||
| 6 May 10, 7:17 PM Swishy UK(BD), 7 yrs |
With a small percentage of exceptions we're all pretty well off in Britain compared to many countries in the world and I'd guess that makes interest in politics less important to many people. Should you be using your right to vote? I dunno. Things could be a hell of a lot worse though. | ||
| 6 May 10, 8:06 PM Cal451 UK(NN), 3 yrs |
For the first time ever I went up to the polling booth not knowing who I was going to vote for. Still not sure I made the right choice. It's going to be interesting to see the outcome of this election. There are a few possible outcomes, unfortunately none of them that good. | ||
| 6 May 10, 8:55 PM Notasquick UK(WC), 10 yrs |
In many ways election manifestos are akin to dating profiles, they often lack clarity, veracity, or reality. The main problem is that a good proportion of those election promises to enact certain policies never actually come to fruition. In some cases, the politicians never have any intent of carrying out the policies. In other cases, the inertia of the state procludes them from been enacted. Matching policies wanted, against policies actually carried forward, is probably a valid voting indicator. Looking at how these policies are enshrined in law can also be a possible measure in the competence of a government. Unfortunately, at this late stage of the election, you probably do not have sufficient time to do this kind of research. Most people just work out what is going to be the best outcome for themselves at the current election and vote accordingly. Best is often characterised by financial state rather than any social measure but that can be skewed by family size.
If you want some reasons to vote: 1. Many endured hardship and perished to bring you adult suffrage, many more died to protect it. Remember that in some countries they are still to even gain that right, nevermind lose it. 2. I believe in the old adage, that you have no right to complain if you failed to exercise your vote. Inaction engenders complicity with the status quo.
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| 7 May 10, 9:14 AM Celticsoul 4 yrs |
A bit late I know so sorry but I think you summed up most people's dilemma as the parties have tended to all run to a central ground to win power. What swung it for me was looking at the actual candidates and my view of them as being someone I would want to represent me in Parliament. Politics, like life, is so often a compromise and as it turns out we are now faced with those we elected hopefully making the right compromise and we get an effective government. | ||
| 11 May 10, 7:39 PM HL_4150CDN UK, 7 yrs |
See if you had voted we wouldn't be in this fine mess! :D |
