The 2015 Popularity Contest (aka UK General Election )

[BoysInBlue]

So looks like the fate of British government will be decided by a bunch of Scots who want nothing to do with British government.

Well, for the last 5 years we've had a Tory government solely in power due to being propped up by a minority 3rd party that had one fifth the number of seats that Labour has, making major policy decisions that nobody voted for.

So its' kind of hard to be that upset about Scots wanting a voice.

 

[edge]

So looks like the fate of British government will be decided by a bunch of Scots who want nothing to do with British government.

Nothing new Merseyside has been ruled by a goverment in Westminster that we want nothing to do with as well , scots are just lucky they can do something about it

 

[Pienaar's gloves]

Disgusting journalism.

Bacon sandwich and governing the country.

YEAH, EXACTLY THE SAME.

 

[Garrick]

Well, for the last 5 years we've had a Tory government solely in power due to being propped up by a minority 3rd party that had one fifth the number of seats that Labour has, making major policy decisions that nobody voted for.

So its' kind of hard to be that upset about Scots wanting a voice.

Everybody wants a voice. Just amazed that it looks like the Scots are actually going to pull it off.

 

[Hibbertinho]

The fact that the spectrum of debate here is limited to fear of the SNP, and not the gross economic failings/draconian welfare reforms of the previous 5 years is testament to the power of the Murdoch empire.

 

[BoysInBlue]

Everybody wants a voice. Just amazed that it looks like the Scots are actually going to pull it off.

You really shouldn't be, not after how close the Scottish referendum was last year.
The NO's won, but 45% still voted to split from the union. That's a pretty sizeable group. They'll get their own way eventually.

And really, why shouldn't they? Countries should govern themselves, IMO.

If it was Wales or Northern Ireland that wanted to leave the union, nobody would be arsed.
People (as in, government/big business) are only arsed about Scotland leaving because of the oil and natural resources they have that we use and rely on.

 

[Garrick]

You really shouldn't be, not after how close the Scottish referendum was last year.
The NO's won, but 45% still voted to split from the union. That's a pretty sizeable group. They'll get their own way eventually.

And really, why shouldn't they? Countries should govern themselves, IMO.

If it was Wales or Northern Ireland that wanted to leave the union, nobody would be arsed.
People (as in, government/big business) are only arsed about Scotland leaving because of the oil and natural resources they have that we use and rely on.

As a complete outsider, I agree. It's nice how the EU gives many of these smaller nations a way to split off and take care of their own interests while not being completely isolated. There are times where I wonder if the US would be better off splitting up.

 

[SNova]

You really shouldn't be, not after how close the Scottish referendum was last year.
The NO's won, but 45% still voted to split from the union. That's a pretty sizeable group. They'll get their own way eventually.

And really, why shouldn't they? Countries should govern themselves, IMO.

Part of the EU. Govern your own country. Pick one.

 

[Pienaar's gloves]

Part of the EU. Govern your own country. Pick one.

Or do both like. If the EU governed our country then how come UKIP's manifesto is longer than two words?

'Leave EU' would suffice if we were otherwise powerless.

 

[glorydaze]

Anyone who thinks that the next Govt will greatly improve the lot of the lower classes is deluded.

 

[Garrick]

Good morning to all of my brothers and sisters in arms.

As you fret over tomorrow's challenge, just remember:


Anything's possible. Weirder s$#@ has happened. Earlier this week, even.

 

[The Cowboy]

Good morning to all of my brothers and sisters in arms.

As you fret over tomorrow's challenge, just remember:

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Anything's possible. Weirder s$#@ has happened. Earlier this week, even.

Could you explain what this means please? Genuinely interested but have no context.

 

[The Cowboy]

You really shouldn't be, not after how close the Scottish referendum was last year.
The NO's won, but 45% still voted to split from the union. That's a pretty sizeable group. They'll get their own way eventually.

And really, why shouldn't they? Countries should govern themselves, IMO.

If it was Wales or Northern Ireland that wanted to leave the union, nobody would be arsed.
People (as in, government/big business) are only arsed about Scotland leaving because of the oil and natural resources they have that we use and rely on.

They had their chance. They blew it. Leaving the union would have a real impact on the rest of the UK, I don't see why they deserve any more chances to break up this country.

That's not to say I wasn't actually rooting for YES at the time, though. I was looking forward to seeing them completely flounder within a year.

 

[daylightrobber]

I'm hoping the first past the post system is changed come next election.

Would be a catastrophe for our great nation if UKIP ever get to have a say in British politics. They've done enough damage already.

 

[daylightrobber]

They had their chance. They blew it. Leaving the union would have a real impact on the rest of the UK, I don't see why they deserve any more chances to break up this country.

That's not to say I wasn't actually rooting for YES at the time, though. I was looking forward to seeing them completely flounder within a year.

Do you feel the same way about Britain leaving the EU?