Who should I vote for and why - Page 2

lancsdave · 05-05-2010, 21:07

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Originally Posted by suedarbo

I haven't had anyone canvassing at my door yet??????? They must not be bothered about my vote

As I said earlier I haven't seen a soul. However in fairness I have had a nice letter PERSONALLY addressed to me from both Gordon & David. I now know I am special

Margaret Pilkington · 05-05-2010, 21:14

To say that it is such an important election, I am surprised that no-one has been round canvassing for support.
We had those letters too......cynically, I threw them in the recycling. Just because a politicians lips aren't moving, doesn't mean he/she isn't lying......oh....sorry, they don't call it that do they......it is 'spin'.

lancsdave · 05-05-2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

We had those letters too

It's a small world isn't ? What are the chances of 2 people so far removed from the normal world of Accrington knowing both of us

Margaret Pilkington · 05-05-2010, 21:20

that is just the point...they don't know us from a bar of soap!

wagstaffe · 05-05-2010, 23:40

As someone who is running off my own steam I'm at a disadvantage getting everywhere, not having the party machinery around me. Why not devise a way of voting policies instead. That way we would prevent the powerful lobby groups buttering up politicians. They would have to turn to the Electorate for influence, if they have a case.

Craig Ian Hall
Independent

suedarbo · 05-05-2010, 23:57

Well I'm struggling. I'm Googling to see who is standing for round here. I think I've been moved to Altham for voting but as far as I know I've always lived in Clayton. I've had nothing through the door, no canvassers..........nothing.

I think I'm just thick

accyman · 06-05-2010, 00:49

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Originally Posted by Jim Procter

Here in my consistency in East Yorkshire we have a clown of a Conservative MP.I have voted Labour all my life and my old Dad would turn in his grave if I chaged now that I am 78.The Labour candidate has no chance and will likely lose his deposit.. so my vote will be wasted.
Do I vote Lib Dem in order to keep the aforementioned clown out? He has a fair chance of winning and keeping the Tory out.
What do you suggest?

i think you should vote on wether or not you will fund me £60 for a night out on the beer and taxi home

i vote AYE

so far the aye's have it

suedarbo · 06-05-2010, 00:58

Aye, I agree with Accyman

Mancie · 06-05-2010, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Jim Procter

Here in my consistency in East Yorkshire we have a clown of a Conservative MP.I have voted Labour all my life and my old Dad would turn in his grave if I chaged now that I am 78.The Labour candidate has no chance and will likely lose his deposit.. so my vote will be wasted.
Do I vote Lib Dem in order to keep the aforementioned clown out? He has a fair chance of winning and keeping the Tory out.
What do you suggest?

I'd vote for the lib dems if it kept the tories out.

Mancie · 06-05-2010, 03:19

Always vote anti-tory..anything to keep the tories out is progress for mankind..always vote against the tories

Morecambe Ex Pat · 06-05-2010, 06:41

I keep thinking that my missus is having a thing with David Cameron, almost every day she gets a personally addreesed letter from him. I'll just have to see if they carry on after the election - then I'll know.
We have a dilemma here in Morecambe - our Lib Dem candidate lives in Baxenden - how confusing is that.
I wonder if he would buy a second home up here for his constituency work?

jaysay · 06-05-2010, 08:59

I can't believe this I was telephone canvassed by the Tories yesterday, (they have my number so not effected by preferred listing), you would think they would know I have a pv and have already voted, Didn't know the chap, but he wasn't please when I told him I had voted Tory at the locals but not at the General on a matter of principle, when he asked what principle I said consult CNWAO

Jim Procter · 09-05-2010, 13:14

On Thursday when I went to vote I fully intended to vote Lib Dem to keep out this hated Tory.But when push came to shove and I had the pencil in my hand my traditions took over and I had to follow the habits of a lifetime. I voted Labour. It was a wasted vote. The Tory was elected.