Local Election

RikM

I kind of wondered at the time if it was the other way round...
With the troubles out of the way, people felt free to vote their prejudices to the full - hence the rise of the more extreme parties. Peace polarised the vote.

tara747

steveymp wrote: »

Don't vote, it only encourages them :rotfl:

:rotfl:

I assume you're kidding though? It's so important to vote. Young people especially - go out and vote! That's why pols ignore you and make policies that suit older people - because they vote.

ripplyuk

What does everyone say to the ones who come round the doors canvassing? I've had two so far recently and I know virtually nothing about politics. They introduce themselves but then just stand there, waiting. I even embarrassed one of them by thinking he was from a completely different party.

qwert_yuiop

ripplyuk wrote: »

What does everyone say to the ones who come round the doors canvassing? I've had two so far recently and I know virtually nothing about politics. They introduce themselves but then just stand there, waiting. I even embarrassed one of them by thinking he was from a completely different party.

Was your praydar not working?

ripplyuk

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

Was your praydar not working?

Sorry, no idea what that means 😕!

Zola.

tara747 wrote: »

:rotfl:
I assume you're kidding though? It's so important to vote. Young people especially - go out and vote! That's why pols ignore you and make policies that suit older people - because they vote.

Exactly, if you don't vote you have no grounds for complaining, at all

BigAl94

tara747 wrote: »

:rotfl:
I assume you're kidding though? It's so important to vote. Young people especially - go out and vote! That's why pols ignore you and make policies that suit older people - because they vote.

You make a good and valid point - but!
I would firstly vote on party policy then on the ability in my opinion for the candidates in order of preference who I feel would be able representatives.
In my area there are none that meet that criteria so what should I do?

ripplyuk

They should have a box for 'None of the above'. Lots of people don't vote not because they're lazy. They just dislike all the parties.

belfastgirl23

ripplyuk wrote: »

What does everyone say to the ones who come round the doors canvassing? I've had two so far recently and I know virtually nothing about politics. They introduce themselves but then just stand there, waiting. I even embarrassed one of them by thinking he was from a completely different party.

Not a problem where I am. It's a mixed area so everyone ignores us

rolo1_2

The should have another box for direct rule - politicians here are simply not up to the job.