If there was a general election called today, who would you vote for?

[DavidinSouthampton]

Having gone through my thoughts on another thread, I've decided this.

I don't want another election (yeah it sounds crazy).

I want David Cameron, Ed Milliband and Nick Clegg to sit down in room, I'll lock the door, and when they eventually agree to work with each other, I'll let them out again.

As for the other 650 odd MP's - wtf do we need ANY of them for? Just pick a few to run departments, and the remaining 620 can be put on a 'welfare to work' programme.

Blimey, that could even just work.

The 3 amigos can run the Country from an office block in Milton Keynes. We can turn Parliament into a swanky hotel, and save a packet.

When I was doing Latin A-Level (yes, how sad) at Worthing High School, we occasionally had a lesson where we just went off talking about something else, and once it was systems of government. We came to the conclusion that the best thing was a benevolent dictatorship. Unfortunately we also came to the conclusion that there was no such thing, or that it was a contradiction in terms. This would have been somewhere between 1969 and 1971.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

There must be a political or social issue you feel strongly about? There are plenty of minor parties you could vote for who cover all kinds of issues, from legalising cannabis to animal rights, but spoiling your paper is just a waste.

Democracy is great in theory, but when the millions of people who don't feel represented by the main parties end up not voting or spoiling their papers, what's the point.

Honestly? I'm really not that fussed. They probably all have good and bad points, but I'm quite happy to deal with whatever the ruling party wants to introduce.

Also, no-one has ever been voted in with a majority of one (as far as I know), so my vote won't be missed.

 

[34064 Fighter Command]

When I was doing Latin A-Level (yes, how sad) at Worthing High School, we occasionally had a lesson where we just went off talking about something else, and once it was systems of government. We came to the conclusion that the best thing was a benevolent dictatorship. Unfortunately we also came to the conclusion that there was no such thing, or that it was a contradiction in terms. This would have been somewhere between 1969 and 1971.

We 'could' have one if we reinstated Her Majesties divine right to rule, but of course, then we would have to put up with Prince Charles next.

Actually having Prince Charles govern the country might just be the rocket up the backside our politicians need to start talking with each other.

Right, Charles for PM, I'm in, anyone else?

On 2nd thoughts it would mean he'd become all po faced and serious, which wouldn't be so fun. But he does wear a lovely military uniform, and isn't that just what every dictator loves?

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

What if all the Lib dem voters in your constituency thought the same. One should never vote tactically in my view. We elect MPs not Governments.

Never vote tactically? I would vote the way I want if there was a predicted landslide for the incumbent MP, I wouldn't bother voting for the LibDem in Witney for example. But in close seats, and until we have PR, one HAS to vote tactically.

Theoretically we elect MP's, but the amount of power combined that exists in the PM's, Chancellors and Chief Whips offices is massive, is there another western country that is run as such a dictatorship. Coalitions and/or slim majorities are the only way to keep a check on this.

 

[banjo]

I picked other because I honestly don't know who I'd vote for ?

 

[Insel affe]

Tory Boy here.

I would vote Labour if it was run by working class people for working class people.

Never trust a wolf in sheep's clothing

 

[attila]

Labour for the first time since 1997. Do I detect the beginnings of a vestige of a spine for the first time in years? If not, at least they are PRETENDING to be different from the Tories now Incidentally, I met John Prescott at the 'Pop & Politics' conference fringe meeting and he was most effusive about the Albion

 

[tinycowboy]

Green. Agree with most of their policies, plus it's a protest vote - I'd like politicians to stop pandering to populist policies (crikey - what an unintentional alliteration) and stick up for what they believe in. They should deliver on their beliefs. If it's not popular, fine, the people can vote them out at the next election. Tories and Labour are worst offenders. I don't think politicians can be miracle-workers, but I'd at least like them to make us think rather than the other way round.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm really not a fan of any of them. What should I do?

Labour.

 

[daveinprague]

Should we assume that you will not be voting UKIP the Dave?[/QUOTE

:-D
No, I dont like racist twunts, so that lot have no chance.

 

[Albumen]

I'm really not a fan of any of them. What should I do?

If you're genuinely happy with the way the country is currently being run, vote for Tory. If you think someone else should have a go, look at the manifestos of each party or just vote Labour as the current opposition.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Amazed at the support for UKIP, from what I have seen and heard their figures just simply do not stand up to any sort of scrutiny.

Figures are immaterial. They're the only party prepared to face up to the "The Sluts From Bongo-Bongo Land" crisis.

 

[ees complicated no?]

Voted cons last time, will do ukip or maybe labour next time.

 

[brakespear]

These are my prejudices and I am sticking to them:

Conservative - never have and never could.
UKIP - absolutely totally not. I think Farage is a bumptious twerp and a comedian. I have never heard him say anything I have agreed with. And having read their manifesto, it is simplistic nonsense.
Lib-Dem - up to the last election I had voted Lib-Dem a number of times, mostly tactically. Last time it didn't work, partly because boundaries changed and I am now in the Winchester constituency. Neither could I vote for a party which has acquiesced in much of the c**p that is going on at the moment.
Green - possibly, but it would be a protest vote.
Labour - probably - I do not subscribe to the simplistic "they got us in to this mess" stuff, I think they dealt with the crisis fairly well and, although they choose the wrong Miliband, I would still rather see him in charge than Cameron and Osborne.

That about covers it for me also apart from the LibDem bit, which I have been tempted to before but never done. However, living in Worthing we all know what the result will be anyway

 

[Albumen]

Figures are immaterial. They're the only party prepared to face up to the "The Sluts From Bongo-Bongo Land" crisis.

Haha. A party of Alf Garnets.

 

[Buzzer]

If I vote then it'll be for Caroline Lucas because she's been a good constituency MP. Can't stand her politics, mind.

 

[Grombleton]

I'm not totally sure at the moment.

I've always thought that UKIP come across as a 'BNP-Lite', but i'm the first to admit that my knowledge is limited. Anyone care to confirm or put me right on that?

 

[Insel affe]

I'm not totally sure at the moment.

I've always thought that UKIP come across as a 'BNP-Lite', but i'm the first to admit that my knowledge is limited. Anyone care to confirm or put me right on that?

I would say they appeal to the right, but in no way have they the strong armed tactics the BNP have or NF used to have, you could compare the policies, however I tend to think they are a party for Daily Mail reader to be honest.

 

[glasfryn]

Lib Dem, simply as my local MP gets s**t done.

good man and it will be very hard not to vote for HIM .....although I will say his party is shite

 

[Dave the OAP]

I've voted in every election since I was old enough, but the choice this time around has never been so underwhelming.

this.

but we have been through pain, it would be criminal to let all that go to bring in spend spend spend again!