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dilli-theclaw 08-06-2017 19:49

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
If I can't find my polling card what do I need to take with me?

Osem 08-06-2017 19:54

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RizzyKing (Post 35902278)
I got out and voted but i know a few people who have decided they are not going to bother it's not laziness it's bad choices and long standing apathy and as much as people died for our democratic right to vote they died for people to choose not too as well. As for writing "none of the above" it sounds good but all it ends up being is a spoilt vote no one will be declaring that X% voted none of the above and until it is an official option on the vote it's just a waste of time and energy.

I disagree. Fancy being elected by less votes than the number of spoiled papers. What sort of credibility would such politicians have? If we want better we have to show the current encumbents how little we think of them, not just stay at home and moan about how they don't represent us. If 100% of the electorate bothered to turn out and the majority of papers were spoiled it'd be perfectly obvious what that meant. It's only the low turnouts which allow these people to get away with claiming there's no proof of how those who didn't vote would have done so.

denphone 08-06-2017 19:55

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35902282)
If I can't find my polling card what do I need to take with me?

Yes you can, as long as you are still registered to vote.

Just tell the people at the desk your name and address and they will find you on the electoral register – and hand you your ballot paper.

ID means a utility bill , bank statement , driving license , passport

RizzyKing 08-06-2017 19:57

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Oh come on Osem they only care about the number of official votes we have had numerous governments elected with a minority of the voting population supporting them. Now start a campaign to have "none of the above" included and officially recognised and I'm right there with you but a spoilt vote under the currant system is nothing meaningful.

Stephen 08-06-2017 20:02

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35902282)
If I can't find my polling card what do I need to take with me?

Nothing. Just need to confirm your name and address.

Hom3r 08-06-2017 20:41

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
I was seriously for the first time voting Tory:sick:
But my Tory MP voted against gay marriage, and as my niece has just come out, I cannot morally vote for him.

I believe that only Labour & Tories are the only parties to vote for (in England), others are a wasted vote.

I only hope when I wake up tomorrow the SNP leader losses her seat and deposit.

Osem 08-06-2017 21:08

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RizzyKing (Post 35902288)
Oh come on Osem they only care about the number of official votes we have had numerous governments elected with a minority of the voting population supporting them. Now start a campaign to have "none of the above" included and officially recognised and I'm right there with you but a spoilt vote under the currant system is nothing meaningful.

Only because the numbers of spoiled papers are so small. If everyone suddenly bothered to turn out there's no way they could legitimately claim that what went from an average 40% turnout to 100% with 60% spoilt ballots could be anything other than most people voting effectively for none of the above. If more people bothered to vote and spoiled their papers that'd be the best possible argument for including a 'none of he above' option. As it is, it's too easy for one side or other to claim that the missing votes are just loyal supporters not bothering in safe seats for example. As long as they can argue that and the turnouts are low they won't change anything and will benefit from apathy one way or the other.

Damien 08-06-2017 22:02

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
ICM's head pollster seems to think they've gotten their poll wrong.

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Screw it though, sticking with Tories at 80 seat majority.

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Hung Parliament!!

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It's quite clear this country just likes throwing spanners in the works

Dave42 08-06-2017 22:03

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
hung parliament predicted if labour had different leader would have walked it

Julian 08-06-2017 22:03

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35902305)
ICM's head pollster seems to think they've gotten their poll wrong.

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Screw it though, sticking with Tories at 80 seat majority.

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Hung Parliament!!

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It's quite clear this country just likes throwing spanners in the works

LOL

MalteseFalcon 08-06-2017 22:04

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Damn, this is a disaster, the UK is screwed with Corbyn in power.

Dave42 08-06-2017 22:07

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35902311)
Damn, this is a disaster, the UK is screwed with Corbyn in power.

disaster is the nasty party win

Mr K 08-06-2017 22:11

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
The CF exit poll seems to be a bit off the mark. There should be an inquiry.

Dave42 08-06-2017 22:12

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
so much for the nasty party landslide

Sirius 08-06-2017 22:14

Re: The Cable Forum 2017 Exit Poll
 
It will be interesting to see if the poll is more accurate this time


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