Bigsmak Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Lots of debate on here surrounding politics so lets see where we stand in April 2011 with regards to the Scottish Elections. I think I've put the right options of parties to chose from and given the options of undecided and no vote... so Let see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I won't vote. I binned my polling card the day I received it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 SNP and will be voting Greens on the 2nd vote...that is if I get my polling card of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'll be voting for SNP primarily to keep Labour out. I'm not a SNP voter (Conservative) but I do think the SNP have done an okay job here. I'd be disgusted if Labour returned to be being the largest party here in Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Not Tory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Root Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Not Tory! Vote SNP then, don't waste your vote on Labour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 I won't vote. I binned my polling card the day I received it. :really: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butch Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'll be voting for SNP primarily to keep Labour out. I'm not a SNP voter (Conservative) but I do think the SNP have done an okay job here. I'd be disgusted if Labour returned to be being the largest party here in Scotland. totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishall Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I've been generally pleased with the job the SNP have done since getting into power 4 years ago. Will keep voting for them until I feel they aren't living up to the major promises they've made e.g. Free education, Council Tax freeze etc. That said I don't think we should have dessolved power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 :really: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 That said I don't think we should have dessolved power. The thought of the most corrupt and incompetent party in British political history assuming control of the Scottish parliament makes me feel ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 SNP first vote, Tory second I think. Bit of tactics there, but I'm comfortable with my vote at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 SNP, I think. Labour are a shambles and I don't think much of the Lib Dems up here either. Still not sure about Independence, but I'm voting for the party that has Scotland's interests at heart, rather than keeping their friends in Westminster happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Root Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 This should be a sticky so we can see how the voting is going to go on kickback Mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 SNP and will be voting Greens on the 2nd vote...that is if I get my polling card of course. You don't need your polling card to vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 You don't need your polling card to vote. Didn't know this, cheers for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynie b Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Depends on the weather, If it's raining I won't bother walking round to vote, If it's a nice day I may go, Anyone but Fat Alex for me. Nothing to do with SNP policies. I just can't stand looking at the Fat **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 As a teacher, I couldn't vote SNP again after they failed to live up to pretty much anything in their education manifesto. Unsure who I'll vote for though. People who won't vote should have a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 People who won't vote should have a word. Exactly: If you don't vote, you veto the right to complain about any Government decisions. Maybe people who don't vote, or don't see the point, should try living under a dictatorship. How you can sacrifice exercising a RIGHT that many people in this world don't have is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynie b Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Exactly: If you don't vote, you veto the right to complain about any Government decisions. Maybe people who don't vote, or don't see the point, should try living under a dictatorship. How you can sacrifice exercising a RIGHT that many people in this world don't have is beyond me. Personally, I don't vote as I don't see the difference in any of the Parties. Apart from Thatcher, she was/is the F****** Devil SNP, Tories, Labour, they're all the same, Lying, Theiving, devious B*******. They look after number 1, they tell us what we want to hear, then when they're elected they change..."That's not exactly what we meant, when we promised.... Blah F****** Blah..." So for me, it doesn't matter who gets in we're F*****!! Not one of the candidates, especially Fat Alex, would I leave in charge of running a sweep stake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 People who won't vote should have a word. Exactly: If you don't vote, you veto the right to complain about any Government decisions. Maybe people who don't vote, or don't see the point, should try living under a dictatorship. How you can sacrifice exercising a RIGHT that many people in this world don't have is beyond me. You won't find me complaining about any Government decisions, so I'm cleared. I think every party is much of a muchness. I also don't see much point in choosing a party based on its election manifesto as they can't be trusted to deliver on those anyway, so what's the point? I last voted about 4 years ago and voted for The Witchery candidate. It was at that point I realised I'd be as well saving myself even walking to the polling station and just not bothering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 I might stand in the next election.. My only policy will be to sort out the SFA and the OF Bias.. And maybe a 4 day week and 3 day weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Personally, I don't vote as I don't see the difference in any of the Parties. Apart from Thatcher, she was/is the F****** Devil SNP, Tories, Labour, they're all the same, Lying, Theiving, devious B*******. They look after number 1, they tell us what we want to hear, then when they're elected they change..."That's not exactly what we meant, when we promised.... Blah F****** Blah..." So for me, it doesn't matter who gets in we're F*****!! Pretty much my thoughts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Exactly: If you don't vote, you veto the right to complain about any Government decisions. Maybe people who don't vote, or don't see the point, should try living under a dictatorship. How you can sacrifice exercising a RIGHT that many people in this world don't have is beyond me. Completely disagree. You have just as much right not to vote and still criticise Government decisions. Like you, I don't understand why people would forego their right to vote and I have never missed an opportunity to vote in 21 years, but abstaining, if done after thoughtful deliberation, is an entirely valid stand to take and should not prevent the person from continuing to engage with the issues, complain if necessary or even praise, on the off chance that a politician might one day do something praiseworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Completely disagree. You have just as much right not to vote and still criticise Government decisions. Like you, I don't understand why people would forego their right to vote and I have never missed an opportunity to vote in 21 years, but abstaining, if done after thoughtful deliberation, is an entirely valid stand to take and should not prevent the person from continuing to engage with the issues, complain if necessary or even praise, on the off chance that a politician might one day do something praiseworthy. None of the Above.. I am sure the Brewster's Millions has a lot to answer for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'll vote lib dems because Margaret Smith is a far better option than Colin Keir, Lesley Hinds or Gordon Lindhurst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I have never voted, and I probably won't anytime soon. I know nothing about politics, so my vote would be based on nothing but ignorance. Once I get older and more mature, I expect that to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Root Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 None of the Above.. I am sure the Brewster's Millions has a lot to answer for! Ah but didn't they end up voting for Pryor anyway? Great film though I would vote for Bigsmak btw, agree with all those policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Ah but didn't they end up voting for Pryor anyway? Great film though No, he pulled out of the running. Had he won the election he'd have had a job and wage and wouldn't have been able to inherit his uncles (??) fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Ah but didn't they end up voting for Pryor anyway? Great film though I would vote for Bigsmak btw, agree with all those policies. No, he pulled out of the running. Had he won the election he'd have had a job and wage and wouldn't have been able to inherit his uncles (??) fortune. Yea.. he pulled out just after they lost the baseball game. Great movie.. woo hoo.. 1 vote.. Need another few thousand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 No, he pulled out of the running. Had he won the election he'd have had a job and wage and wouldn't have been able to inherit his uncles (??) fortune. Also - thinking about it.. They said at the end that the election was to be re-run so he could have stood again I guess. But would you want to be the mayor of NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Also - thinking about it.. They said at the end that the election was to be re-run so he could have stood again I guess. But would you want to be the mayor of NYC? If i had just inherited 300mil, public office could take a running jump. I'd've bought the hearts and would be mainlining skag into my ballsack for the rest of existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I refuse to vote SNP or Torries. Greens are a wasted vote. Really leaves Labour No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I refuse to vote SNP or Torries. Greens are a wasted vote. Really leaves Labour No thanks. lib dems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad-Stupid Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I honestly can decide who i hate least so no idea which way im going to go I used to mostly vote greens instead of wasting a vote but due to their policies these day (and as a motorist they probably want me dead) thay can GTF as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjl Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'm a floating voter and can't decide which party to go for. To the casual observer they all seem very similair these days. I mean labour used to be socialist and Tories capitalist with liberals a watered down version of the Tories. Nowadays it just seems a bit samey. Forgot snp. I would maybe vote for them but that salmond character just seems like a total ^^^^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbie754 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Can never understand those that don't vote. People have, are doing now and in the future will die fighting for democracy and all we get from those that don't vote saying, they are all the same or it doesn't make any difference. Well it does. look carefully at their policies and you'll find something to agree or disagree on. You'll find somethying that will affect you or your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Can never understand those that don't vote. People have, are doing now and in the future will die fighting for democracy and all we get from those that don't vote saying, they are all the same or it doesn't make any difference. Well it does. look carefully at their policies and you'll find something to agree or disagree on. You'll find somethying that will affect you or your family. thats a curious argument. people are also fighting for their religion doesnt mean i'll be nipping in to a mosque or synagogue any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hickups Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'll be voting SNP on May the 5th. Only party worth a hoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'll decide on the day. One I certainly won't vote for is the Tories. Most likely SNP but my mind can change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 the poll should allow for multiple selections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napoleon Wilson Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'm an SNP man, ive always voted for them and always will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_man Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 SNP vote for me. The rest can all get to .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hearts Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Surprised there are so many idiots who support the SNP and Hearts. The lack of intelligence actually makes me embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverley Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Surprised there are so many idiots who support the SNP and Hearts. The lack of intelligence actually makes me embarrassed. really?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Surprised there are so many idiots who support the SNP and Hearts. The lack of intelligence actually makes me embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hearts Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yes. If you vote SNP, you havent really got a clue about politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverley Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yes. If you vote SNP, you havent really got a clue about politics. i would debate it to be the other way around deary the SNP are the only party who are in any way concerned about the country we live in. i follow politics, and made my own mind up at each election where my vote would go, based on my own research and i do not take kindly to being called an idiot who knows nothing about politics by someone who's only contribution is to insult other voters. i could hasten a guess where your vote will be going of course, not that i would be so crass as to decry YOUR opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Root Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yes. If you vote SNP, you havent really got a clue about politics. You said SNP and Hearts? Why the specific pairing? Or are Hearts supporters idiots too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hearts Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Because I though Hearts supporters had more intelligence than to jump on the 'braveheart' band wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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