harvey19 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ive changed my mind then.... Woman's perogative. However im not sure an Occupy or UKUncut candidate can win an election, but, they most certainly could hold similar views regarding big business & tax evasion. You know, i feel like ive been harking on about Independents that long, id actually forgotten when i changed my mind. Thank you. To be honest I found your quotes (although not always in agreement) most intelligent, interesting and thought provoking. What debate should be about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 In that case I would suggest you stop insulting our Scottish neighbours between you. It is not funny and it is not clever. But its ok to refer to the head of Iran as: "Next stop Iran I suppose, to see Imandhisdad, what ever they call him." like you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 To be honest I found your quotes (although not always in agreement) most intelligent, interesting and thought provoking. What debate should be about. Ditto.....loving the mutual respect on SF. It must be the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet2 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Results in 2010 Conservative: 12638 (31.15%) Labour: 18401 (45.35%) Liberal Democrat: 4732 (11.66%) BNP: 1370 (3.38%) UKIP: 812 (2%) Green: 940 (2.32%) Others: 1683 (4.15%) Majority: 5763 (14.2%) Results in 2012 Galloway George Respect 18341 Hussain Imran Labour 8201 Whiteley Jackie Conservative 2746 Sunderland Jeanette Lib Dem 1505 McNally Sonja UKIP 1085 Islam Dawud Green Party 481 Craig Neil Democratic Nationalists344 Hope Howling Laud Monster Raving Loony William Hill Party 111 The turnout wasnt particularly low, considering it was a by-election and not a general election. Yes, it is a very good turn out considering it's a by-election, however, it will be interesting to see what the general election results will be in 2015. In other words, such a result could hopefully cure voter apathy next time round, with a higher than average general election result for this constituency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 In one [somewhat limited] way, the idea that voters are enthusiastic about a person (not merely a political party) and his/her policies (not merely a pre-ordained central Manifesto) is attractive. It certainly tends to enhance turnout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet2 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 In one [somewhat limited] way, the idea that voters are enthusiastic about a person (not merely a political party) and his/her policies (not merely a pre-ordained central Manifesto) is attractive. It certainly tends to enhance turnout. Not if this is the catalyse for sectarian politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemibr Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Are we are not at the stage where we now have more minorities than majorities? The only sense in which I am considered a majority is in the collection of my taxes. In every other respect I seem to have no voice as ALL wretched politicians are busy pandering to the whims of Outsiders, OAPs, Religious Nutters, Gays, etc etc. Missed out the obese and the hyper active........ are you activist and fattist cos that would be a first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 In one [somewhat limited] way, the idea that voters are enthusiastic about a person (not merely a political party) and his/her policies (not merely a pre-ordained central Manifesto) is attractive. It certainly tends to enhance turnout. Since I hate the concept of party politics, and how it has poisoned democracy over the last 100 years, I should agree, but ... this is George Galloway we are talking about. What exactly are his policies? All I can conclude is that he is using the language of sectarian politics for his own benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I agree with you- hence my tentativeness (In one [somewhat limited] way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenia Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Results in 2010 Conservative: 12638 (31.15%) Labour: 18401 (45.35%) Liberal Democrat: 4732 (11.66%) BNP: 1370 (3.38%) UKIP: 812 (2%) Green: 940 (2.32%) Others: 1683 (4.15%) Majority: 5763 (14.2%) Results in 2012 Galloway George Respect 18341 Hussain Imran Labour 8201 Whiteley Jackie Conservative 2746 Sunderland Jeanette Lib Dem 1505 McNally Sonja UKIP 1085 Islam Dawud Green Party 481 Craig Neil Democratic Nationalists344 Hope Howling Laud Monster Raving Loony William Hill Party 111 The turnout wasnt particularly low, considering it was a by-election and not a general election. I didnt realise by how much the Labour vote had fallen, thats a disaster for any official opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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