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    Dragonslayer Emeritus Senior Member Sigurd's Avatar
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    You vote on the smaller issues.
    In 2001 we (my wife and I) voted for the Christian people's party not because we are Christians, but because they promised a few benefits for smaller families with low income. I was a student at the time and so was my wife. We had just been blessed with a baby girl and the benefits would mean I could continue with my studies while my wife was at home with the baby.
    The Christian people's party got the prime-minister and we got our benefits. I am voting Right on the local elections, because they promise that there will not be property tax in my area as long as they rule. Luckily many votes with me and Right governs my county and keeps that property tax out of my budget.

    If I had voted for the sofa party back in 2001 and the benefits didn't go through, would I be entitled to complain? Well I could, but then someone would ask: "Well, did you vote for them?" I say no - and they say: "Then shut your gobber!!"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd View Post
    You vote on the smaller issues.
    In 2001 we (my wife and I) voted for the Christian people's party not because we are Christians, but because they promised a few benefits for smaller families with low income. I was a student at the time and so was my wife. We had just been blessed with a baby girl and the benefits would mean I could continue with my studies while my wife was at home with the baby.
    The Christian people's party got the prime-minister and we got our benefits. I am voting Right on the local elections, because they promise that there will not be property tax in my area as long as they rule. Luckily many votes with me and Right governs my county and keeps that property tax out of my budget.

    If I had voted for the sofa party back in 2001 and the benefits didn't go through, would I be entitled to complain? Well I could, but then someone would ask: "Well, did you vote for them?" I say no - and they say: "Then shut your gobber!!"
    We call that voting your pocketbook here -- and it is a time honored tradition.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh View Post
    We call that voting your pocketbook here -- and it is a time honored tradition.
    OLne of the best arguments against democracy: selfishly voting for whichever party offers the biggest bribe.

    Next 5 years "Better Schools!"
    After that "Free uni Places!"
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    And finally "Better healthcare; no handouts for parents or Uni placements!"

    We pretend to wonder why we're in a mess, then we see most peple vote for money for themselves now.

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    Though there are many reasons for having good health care and education, even free university which are nothing to do with "bribes". It is to do with having a healthy and educated workforce, which would also improve the economy itself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beskar View Post
    Though there are many reasons for having good health care and education, even free university which are nothing to do with "bribes". It is to do with having a healthy and educated workforce, which would also improve the economy itself.
    That's a good reason, and one I agree with. Stunts like handing out a £100 winter fuel allowance for the elderly for one year - the election year - are bribesat the most flagrant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh View Post
    We call that voting your pocketbook here -- and it is a time honored tradition.
    ...

    I bet there are very few who vote based on pure ideology.
    You vote based on interests. If you want better conditions for your family, you vote for those parties that promises most in that regard.

    You vote for 4 year periods anyways, why shouldn't you vote based on what would serve you best in the next 4 years?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sigurd View Post
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    I bet there are very few who vote based on pure ideology.
    Stop picking on me.
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    and me.
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    The only practical decision on my voting is whether to use it tactically or not, outside of that ideaology all the way!!*

    *obviously even with the best policy's in the world some minor competence is also required...
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    We have a British election thread for discussion like this.

    I agree CA, so I moved them over there.
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