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Lib Dems doing well - but do we really want a change in electoral system?
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Will make hardly a jot of difference in the long run. House prices always factor themselves to what the people who have got themselves to the top of the pile can actually pay.HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »Not to mention they want to add VAT tax to all newbuild house sales.
That'll help FTB's...... Not.
Although it'll drive up prices of non-newbuilds, so please do feel free to vote for them....:DHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Additionally, is voting for SNP in Scotland a wasted vote in a GE?0
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Does anyone really think that electoral reform is the voters' number one priority?
Clegg's understandable but self-interested obsession with it is beginning to sound haughty and dictatorial when there are far more pressing issues.
For me, it's the economy, stupid.0 -
I'm in favour if proportional representation. The current system is stacked massively in Labour's favour. It's not a democracy.0
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I'm in favour if proportional representation. The current system is stacked massively in Labour's favour. It's not a democracy.
I agree. On Sky this morning, the latest polls show labour well down in % of votes (3rd place), but still managing to win the most seats.In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot:cool:0 -
LizEstelle wrote: »Does anyone really think that electoral reform is the voters' number one priority?
Clegg's understandable but self-interested obsession with it is beginning to sound haughty and dictatorial when there are far more pressing issues.
For me, it's the economy, stupid.
Well, I think the voters want there vote to have at least some impact on how the government is run, and when one person in three don't even vote, I would presume they feel it does not.“The ideas of debtor and creditor as to what constitutes a good time never coincide.”
― P.G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens0 -
LizEstelle wrote: »Does anyone really think that electoral reform is the voters' number one priority?
Clegg's understandable but self-interested obsession with it is beginning to sound haughty and dictatorial when there are far more pressing issues.
For me, it's the economy, stupid.
It will never be the right time for Tory politicians as they could be the biggest losers.
The centre-left (Labour & Lib Dems) could lock them out of power for a generation, whilst their right wing fringe will be leaping into the arms of UKIP.
If no electoral reform now, the Lib Dems might as well give up.US housing: it's not a bubble
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do we need reform? absolutely.
i also think it's time to have a referendum on keeping the monarchy.
our current system was devised before the telephone wasn't it? not to mention the internet. techology could be used to vastly increase democratic participation - for example an online voting system to vote for any military action before it is taken.Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves. - Lord Byron0 -
Well, I think the voters want there vote to have at least some impact on how the government is run, and when one person in three don't even vote, I would presume they feel it does not.
Ok, fine.
I take it you don't mind voting for anonymous party lists, then, and giving up the link with a constituency MP whom you can vote out if you want.
Just as long as you do realise the implications of what is proposed.0
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