What’s the turnout going to be?
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t our choices are this year, I suspect it will be the latter. The number one comment I've heard this time around is "why bother voting? It doesn't change anything."
I think that people have a lower opinion of politicians now than I can ever remember. And after all, why would you vote for anyone if you think they are all rubbish?
Low turnout this time around, methinks.
I think that people have a lower opinion of politicians now than I can ever remember. And after all, why would you vote for anyone if you think they are all rubbish?
Low turnout this time around, methinks.
Brave Fart said:
The number one comment I've heard this time around is "why bother voting? It doesn't change anything."
I like it when I hear this. My gut instinct is that those feckless people who don't vote, would be more likely to vote lib dem/labour/green than conservative if forced to. So them staying away is a benefit to the nation.mike-v2tmf said:
Whats the point ? Brexit referendum proved there is no point
I wouldn't say that. As much as I'd like that to go away, it's still very much there like a dark cloud. I'm not sure what the turnout will be but I suspect there will be a massive shift in where people normally vote. Die hard Labour supporters moving towards the smaller parties or Tory with their stance on Brexit and the fact they won't vote for a party with Corbyn at the helm. Remainers who would never vote Lib Dem leaning that way because of their stance over the EU. It really has become a vote about one issue rather than who everyone thinks will do the best all round job of running the country. I have spoken to a lot of people who aren't going to vote or are going to spoil their vote just because they are so sick of the toxic political environment in the UK right now. Interesting times ahead.
Brave Fart said:
The number one comment I've heard this time around is "why bother voting? It doesn't change anything."
I think that people have a lower opinion of politicians now than I can ever remember. And after all, why would you vote for anyone if you think they are all rubbish?
Low turnout this time around, methinks.
That's ridiculous.I think that people have a lower opinion of politicians now than I can ever remember. And after all, why would you vote for anyone if you think they are all rubbish?
Low turnout this time around, methinks.
I've never seen a greater contrast in options before in my lifetime.
A clear choice between capitalism and socialism AND a clear divide on whether Brexit will happen or will not happen.
oyster said:
Brave Fart said:
The number one comment I've heard this time around is "why bother voting? It doesn't change anything."
I think that people have a lower opinion of politicians now than I can ever remember. And after all, why would you vote for anyone if you think they are all rubbish?
Low turnout this time around, methinks.
That's ridiculous.I think that people have a lower opinion of politicians now than I can ever remember. And after all, why would you vote for anyone if you think they are all rubbish?
Low turnout this time around, methinks.
I've never seen a greater contrast in options before in my lifetime.
A clear choice between capitalism and socialism AND a clear divide on whether Brexit will happen or will not happen.
I think BF is right. Public opinion of parliament and politicians is at rock bottom, quite rightly after the disgraceful antics of the past 3.5 years.
What’s the point of voting when your re-elected representatives don’t carry out the publics wishes in any case?
Many who I’ve spoken with are only voting out of some sense of responsibility or simply to keep out Corbyn, not because they have any respect for, or desire to have in power, anyone else.
oyster said:
That's ridiculous.
I've never seen a greater contrast in options before in my lifetime.
A clear choice between capitalism and socialism AND a clear divide on whether Brexit will happen or will not happen.
Yes I think you're right, but I'm referring to people who wouldn't dream of going on a forum about politics. Those people have been completely turned off politics - I think the Brexit delay is a big part of this - and have decided they "they all lie, all break their promises, and only care about themselves." They don't see the choices to which you correctly refer. They are completely fed up with politicians. I've never seen a greater contrast in options before in my lifetime.
A clear choice between capitalism and socialism AND a clear divide on whether Brexit will happen or will not happen.
Oh, and I have never met anyone who has been polled or has been canvassed.
Low.
Small Tory majority, BJ to carry on as normal trying to get a deal passed for Brexit
I live in a Labour stronghold, I don't bother voting normally, I would put money on Labour winning my seat again this time too, so I don't see what difference I can make by 'wasting' my vote voting for someone else.
Small Tory majority, BJ to carry on as normal trying to get a deal passed for Brexit
I live in a Labour stronghold, I don't bother voting normally, I would put money on Labour winning my seat again this time too, so I don't see what difference I can make by 'wasting' my vote voting for someone else.
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