It's interesting you say that Nick, as I've yet to have a single flyer yet which I find odd really.
Otis, I do agree and that feeling is probably more then accurate for a lot of people, but I do sort of think the Lib dems haven't been treated very fairly by the public/media. They were a minority power in the coalition and as such, couldn't get everything done. It also seems the tories have done a good job of passing the blame and taking the credit for some of their ideas during the coalition.
For me personally, the Greens seem dangerous for leaning too far the other way.
So, the election is coming round pretty fast and as usual the parties are turning up the heat to get into power. What are your thoughts on the matter?
Personally, I'm uncertain. I don't think another Tory government would be good for the country, but at the same time I don't trust Labour due to the sheer incompetence they've displayed so far. Both seem worrying to the country for different reasons.
Now more then ever I'm tempted to vote for a different party. I'm kinda interested in the Lib Dems as they seem a more safer option in terms of policies and confidence.
Here's a good quiz to see where you sit with each party: https://uk.isidewith.com/political-quiz
The Greens signed the Observer/Les Reid letter for an inquiry into CCC so thought that might sway some on here, one way or t'other!
Usually, I wouldn't mind a protest vote, but it seems too important this time around. Another tory win could see some key building blocks of Britain fall.
Usually, I wouldn't mind a protest vote, but it seems too important this time around. Another tory win could see some key building blocks of Britain fall.
.....and another hung parliament or coalition could see us stagnate, return to recession & further the division between regions & the UKs constituent nations...
I fucking hate the Tories and would rather eat elephant shit than vote for the toffs.....but likewise, I wouldn't trust the 2 gormless Ed's with my sons piggy bank, let alone the nations fragile economy....
Both main parties are beholden to the corporates & banks anyway.....the lib dems occasionally make some nice noises but the lying 2-faced clegg twat has fucked that particular party for a generation by getting into bed with the Eton boys at the first whiff of power....
Ukip & the Greens both have 1 or 2 good policies...unfortunately, they also have hundreds of policies that are simply mental......
None of the candidates in my ward represent me or my family.....so I'll be voting "none of the above"
I'd be interested to know what mental policies the Green's have.
I had their manifesto years and years ago (probably before Blair was in power) and I agreed with nearly all of it. Just wonder what they have changed to now have mental policies.
I feel a little harsh labelling it "mental"....especially as a core health policy of theirs is to dramatically increase funding for mental health issues.....
but therein lies the problem.....the Greens appear to want to spend more than the other 3 parties put together whilst preaching sustainability....
All the policies are laudable & ideologically sound, but they're not living in the real world.....its a pie in the sky dreamers manifesto....
they wanna re-inflate the public sector by a million jobs, add 1/2 million cheap sustainable social homes, introduce rent caps, increase the min. wage of £10/hour, completely free uni education, immediate 10% fare reduction across all public transport etc etc etc....all in the first 5 year term....
We'd be asking Greece for a bailout within 18 months.....
Unfortunately, the greens will only ever be a sixth-formers protest vote until either the whole world decides to join in or they inject at least an ounce of financial reality into their policies.....
That's the reason I can't take the greens seriously. They have nice ideas, but the world doesn't work the way they wished unfortunately. As such, just like Labour, I just can't trust them with real power.
Was there one ounce of financial reality in the last Labour government's policies?
Loads.
Don't be fooled by the 'media macro'. The Tories managed to establish a myth of Labour profligacy causing the financial crash as Labour were busy electing a new leader. It's been a very effective political strategy, and a compliant media has made the entire battleground about the deficit and the assumption that Labour were poor stewards of the economy. It drives most economists batty - not because they are necessarily Labour supporters, but because we've moved into a post-truth media.
Have a looky at this article for starters: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ramesh-patel/growth-cameron-austerity_b_2007552.html
Did they not leave a message in the treasury saying they were sorry, but they had run out of money?
It's not so much about the respective parties but about policy surely?
Whatever you do stop listening to the general media and the bias they propagate. Politicians too for that matter!
It's not so much about the respective parties but about policy surely?
For example do you want in or out of Europe?
Do you want Trident or not?
Do you accept the NHS will always be a disaster area for politicians? (yet envied around the world)
Which party will sustain a decent economy?
...and it goes on.
Pick the policies that best suits your agenda. The problem is of course with our system that could mean votes being wasted so say the commentators? What if for example everyone with a true conviction for UKIP actually were brave enough to vote for them en masse?
As far as SNP goes they are only fielding candidates in Scotland so why would you want them to hold sway in Westminster? Same goes for the Welsh, N.Irleland etc.
It seems the choices are in reality, Tories, Labour, Lib Dems or UKIP.
Whatever you do stop listening to the general media and the bias they propagate. Politicians too for that matter!
Loads.
Don't be fooled by the 'media macro'. The Tories managed to establish a myth of Labour profligacy causing the financial crash as Labour were busy electing a new leader. It's been a very effective political strategy, and a compliant media has made the entire battleground about the deficit and the assumption that Labour were poor stewards of the economy. It drives most economists batty - not because they are necessarily Labour supporters, but because we've moved into a post-truth media.
Have a looky at this article for starters: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ramesh-patel/growth-cameron-austerity_b_2007552.html
But that's the thing Tad, they wouldn't have any real power. The Green's are never going win the election, just the same as the Lib Dems won't and UKIP won't either.
It is now all about the balance of power and whether it be the Tories or Labout in control, both these governments would need reeling in and not being able to be a in a position where they can just implement whatever policy they want willy nilly.
The smaller parties are key to this election and I don't think we need to fear them or dismiss them. I think they will help rein in whichever party gets into power.
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