New Posts For Thread: We must change our voting habits for a better Britainhttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britainIt was only 3 years ago that the nation was in uproar about the expenses scandal and how much they hate politicians. Sadly, the people of Britain have had the opportunity to do something about this but have failed to act.What people must realise is tPounf, how can you say that you will spoil your paper when you don`t know who your candidates will be. You may have the opportunity to elect a really decent man or woman to become your next MP, but by not voting you may end up with some halfwit who chttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520520927#520520927Pounf, how can you say that you will spoil your paper when you don`t know who your candidates will be. You may have the opportunity to elect a really decent man or woman to become your next MP, but by not voting you may end up with some halfwit who cWed, 06 Jun 2012 11:49:48 -0500Anybody with half a brain can see theres no real choice. The ruling classes, the people that run the media, and vested interests have no interest in changing the status quo. Labour/Tory/Lib Dem are virtually indistinguishable now. Theres only two polhttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520514207#520514207Anybody with half a brain can see theres no real choice. The ruling classes, the people that run the media, and vested interests have no interest in changing the status quo. Labour/Tory/Lib Dem are virtually indistinguishable now. Theres only two polWed, 06 Jun 2012 06:20:58 -0500madasahatter 06 Jun 12 10:48 At least I know what Skinner truly stands for.Not as 'squeaky clean' as you imply. Just another trough guzzler.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5412667/Dennis-Skinner-claimed-for-accountants-fhttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512791#520512791madasahatter 06 Jun 12 10:48 At least I know what Skinner truly stands for.Not as 'squeaky clean' as you imply. Just another trough guzzler.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5412667/Dennis-Skinner-claimed-for-accountants-fWed, 06 Jun 2012 05:02:45 -0500I don`t think we need a mass of independents though I have no problem with them. I don`t think it is secret on here that I`m Lib-Dem leaning. However, I did vote Labour last month in local elections simply because the Labour candidate is a good man whttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512657#520512657I don`t think we need a mass of independents though I have no problem with them. I don`t think it is secret on here that I`m Lib-Dem leaning. However, I did vote Labour last month in local elections simply because the Labour candidate is a good man wWed, 06 Jun 2012 04:53:07 -0500At least I know what Skinner truly stands for.Not as 'squeaky clean' as you imply. Just another trough guzzler.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5412667/Dennis-Skinner-claimed-for-accountants-fees-on-MPs-expenses.htmlhttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512599#520512599At least I know what Skinner truly stands for.Not as 'squeaky clean' as you imply. Just another trough guzzler.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5412667/Dennis-Skinner-claimed-for-accountants-fees-on-MPs-expenses.htmlWed, 06 Jun 2012 04:48:10 -0500They either don`t vote or vote for the party they and their family have always voted for.Sums it up I'm afraid, we're a country of moronshttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512565#520512565They either don`t vote or vote for the party they and their family have always voted for.Sums it up I'm afraid, we're a country of moronsWed, 06 Jun 2012 04:45:16 -0500All very good chaps, but the stupidity of our electorate won't allow this to happen.https://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512459#520512459All very good chaps, but the stupidity of our electorate won't allow this to happen.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:38:41 -0500I agree with avro. We need a movement towards Independent candidates of quality and that can only come via the people.https://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512197#520512197I agree with avro. We need a movement towards Independent candidates of quality and that can only come via the people.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:18:31 -0500Most of his input is therefore to shore up government policy which I detest. This is far more important to me than whether he is corrupt or incompetent or whatever. Those things don't affect me directly-government policy does. Some of you socialistshttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512179#520512179Most of his input is therefore to shore up government policy which I detest. This is far more important to me than whether he is corrupt or incompetent or whatever. Those things don't affect me directly-government policy does. Some of you socialistsWed, 06 Jun 2012 04:17:31 -0500No need for "None Of These" option. If you really can`t choose between candidates then spoil your paper. It is far more honourable than simply not bothering to make the trip to the polling station.Cheese - I see your point and cannot argue with it. Hhttps://community.betfair.com/politics/go/thread/view/94150/29161343/we-must-change-our-voting-habits-for-a-better-britain?post_id=520512071#520512071No need for "None Of These" option. If you really can`t choose between candidates then spoil your paper. It is far more honourable than simply not bothering to make the trip to the polling station.Cheese - I see your point and cannot argue with it. HWed, 06 Jun 2012 04:07:24 -0500