European elections and voting systems.

[Rastalovich]

Once again the election time comes around, I've looked at the candidates offered to me, and I will exercise my democratic right to abstain.

Apart from looking down the list and not identifying with any of them on any real level, I believe the method of voting is quite silly really.

What I would prefer to do, and would guarantee that I would not abstain, is in the boxes where ur meant to make ur mark, give each hopeful a grade from 0-10. The ones with the greatest grade obviously win at the end of the day - those choosing to remain with the traditional "make ur mark" will have that mark count for the average voting number of the candidate they chose, the rest being 0.

Think I have more opinion of who I'd like NOT to represent me than those I would. I have no real affiliation in the traditional sense.

 

[lasher]

Sound like a good idea Rast,

I personally will use my vote although my reasons aren't to get Labour out per say,

I'd rather vote for one of the smaller parties just so Labour get the hint more is required of them in the future.

Your suggestion is good, as this way rather than a % of votes cast per party you also get a "satisfaction" ranking along with that.

 

[TopSecret]

I will be voting because I want Labour out. I think they have had their turn and it's time for some new blood. As most of the parties are all pretty much the same nowadays, I am going for the one I feel is saying what I want to hear. So the UKIP gets my vote.

 

[lasher]

Ditto, not delved to much into their policies but dam thats a good party election broadcast on the T.V.

 

[zak4994]

Even though my age hasn't come yet, I would've gone for conservatives instead of labour as I think labour have had their chance. The Lib Dems just seem a bit daunting.

 

[Toxcity]

Don't get me started on Labour. Waste of space all of them.

I like some of the Lib Dems ideas but because they are a little too small I would probs vote Conservative.

I have also grown up in a very Conservative area so yeah. I am also in favour of the UK getting out of the EU.

I will get my time one day.

 

[Diablo]

I'm not sure who to vote for. In all probability, despite how they've messed up, I'll probably end up going labour or conservative. I'm a moderate socialist, so would normally vote labour, but in this case...All the small parties in my area seem to be miserable racist eejits (BNP), christian democrats (whatever they are?!?), environmental nutcases, independents or communists (no really)

 

[Pseudonym]

I'm not sure which way I'm voting. I will probably either vote Green or spoil my ballot. Green, not because I agree with their most of their manifesto, but because It would; 1. Give Labour a kick in the rear and, 2. Be good to have a few representatives who constantly push the green agenda.

I still have a few parties to read up on though.

 

[Toxcity]

Vote green if you want to move back to the dark ages.

Basically, Green will ruin the country more than Labour already have. Without internal cumbustion we will be nowhere. And as much as you get told wind power is not a viable option.

 

[Mul.]

I don't really have a lot of political views other than the two widely discussed aspects, benefits and immigration. I'd like to see benefits going to the elderly and generally vulnerable (economically, physically, mentally) but many make a real living out of it by claiming all sorts, effectively earning more than I will after I graduate and without the £40,000 debt. Without sounding too selfish, if I ever make it to £100,000+ pa salaries, I do not want substantial amounts of my taxed money going to those that could work but just don't feel like it.

As far as immigration goes, I would like to see that only those who are financially independant are granted to live in the UK. Their culture, beliefs and race aren't a problem.

With that in mind, I suppose this Thursday my vote will be going to the Conservative Party. A lot of their policies make sense to me and while one might not consider it a huge change, I'd consider it a welcome change from the Labour Party.