Andrew
It's hardly a surprise though is it. I'm vehemently anti-tory, but in fairness do we have access to email conversation of councillors who oppose their Tory colleagues in DTC and TDC? Would they use similar language such as '..mean spirited two faced deceitful.' and 'bastards'? I'm surprised these emails are allowed in the public domain. And who is themysterious 'contact' ...
Theresa May won't get a deal, we'll end up with whatever the EU states are prepared to allow the UK on their terms. And they'll make an example of this country to dissuade other nation states from opting out of the EU. The Tories are deluded if they think they can negotiate a 'deal' on equal terms. It's 1 vs 27.
It tells you that the system is not popular and is opposed by the majority and therefore a new fairer system is necessary. What a lot of people now think about the state of our current 'democracy'. But I do agree that a compulsory vote must have a 'none of the above' option and that it should be counted.
It would be a choice if you have the right to 'choose none of the above'. That's hardly coercion.
A compulsory vote could include the right to choose 'none of the above' with that option being included in the results. As @Burnside mentions on another thread, what would happen if majority of people chose this option? Good question. But at least that would mean that the political system is not seen as fit for purpose and would reflect the majority's view. The onus would then be on real ...
If we had a progressive alliance that pledged to abolish the House of Lords and introduce PR we'd have something to vote for. Unfortunately politics is stagnant/retrogressive. i'll vote but my vote counts for nothing under 1st past the post. our democracy is tokenistic - so i can see why you're disillusioned with it @DC24601
True democracy is dependant on an informed citizenry. Otherwise it's not a democratic sytem run by the people for the people. It does appear crude but I'm sure you'll find plenty of information about how society has been 'dumbed down' by the right wing media, etc. Sure it's upsetting, but it should be recognized. I wouldn't deny anyone the vote, I'd make it compulsory to vote. Then at least ...
If we return a Tory government to Westminster, it won't matter who replaces John Clatworthy. Their hands are tied because economic cuts will continue under the politics of austerity. The Lib Dems spent 5 years as the junior partner of an austerity coalition. That won't change. UKIP would not reverse austerity policies., Labour appears to be divided between austerity orientated Blairites and ...
The Tory party represents the elite, the landowning classes, aristos, bankers and the corporations. The 1%. Why on earth people who don't fit into any of the above categories vote for them is a mystery. What are the Conservatives conserving? the elite's grip on power. If I thought we had a democratic system, I'd suggest the ability to vote is wasted on some people. They're the ...
UKIP law morphs into Sharia-like levels of oppressive conformity.
