hackey lad Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) But apparently they didn't have any in-depth knowledge of the political and economic issues involved. So they just kind of guessed which way to vote? According to Car Boot anyway. So according to you , only those educated in the ways of economical and political issues , should have had a vote on it , or it would invalidate the result ? Edited June 5, 2018 by hackey lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez8004 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 So according to you , only those educated in the ways of economical and political issues , should have had a vote on it , or it would invalidate the result ? The amusing thing is, the better educated are going to come out the other side far better. So the majority of people of voted leave will be adversely affected the most Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Nowt wrong with an Allegro , I had one of my first encounters in one of them close encounter of the third kind i bet Aliens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Boot Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 But apparently they didn't have any in-depth knowledge of the political and economic issues involved. So they just kind of guessed which way to vote? According to Car Boot anyway. You will agree that your analysis of the democratic process is rather flawed. Voting is not similar to competing on a game show, but is a personal choice based on many different factors. In-depth knowledge of politics and the economy are NOT required to participate in the democratic process, nor should they be. Polls, on the other hand, involve an interruption to an individual either on the phone, in the street or over the Internet. Many people desire for this interruption to be over as quickly as possible and will select the quickest route to accomplishing this. Even if it means giving a non-accurate response to a pollster, as has been known to happen. The EU referendum allowed those who cared about the issue to have their say. Many people preferred to stay at home, including some who participate on this very thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 The amusing thing is, the better educated are going to come out the other side far better. So the majority of people of voted leave will be adversely affected the most Bring it on! Hallelujah ---------- Post added 05-06-2018 at 23:15 ---------- close encounter of the third kind i bet Aliens If that means me getting probed , then yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 You will agree that your analysis of the democratic process is rather flawed. Voting is not similar to competing on a game show, but is a personal choice based on many different factors. In-depth knowledge of politics and the economy are NOT required to participate in the democratic process, nor should they be. Polls, on the other hand, involve an interruption to an individual either on the phone, in the street or over the Internet. Many people desire for this interruption to be over as quickly as possible and will select the quickest route to accomplishing this. Even if it means giving a non-accurate response to a pollster, as has been known to happen. The EU referendum allowed those who cared about the issue to have their say. Many people preferred to stay at home, including some who participate on this very thread. but using braincells and common sense SHOULD matter, guessing everything that could happen and then making a choice. NOT just blindly leaping into oblivion without looking is usually a sensible option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Boot Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 but using braincells and common sense SHOULD matter, guessing everything that could happen and then making a choice. NOT just blindly leaping into oblivion without looking is usually a sensible option. This is an utterly ridiculous post, 'guessing everything' that might possibly happen after an election (or referendum) vote is simply impossible. For anybody. There are so many variables, including known unknowns and unknown unknowns. But you have given me an insight into why so many people prefer to stay in bed rather than vote. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 but using braincells and common sense SHOULD matter, guessing everything that could happen and then making a choice. NOT just blindly leaping into oblivion without looking is usually a sensible option. Are you saying only certain people should be allowed to vote ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Cats Hat Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 So according to you , only those educated in the ways of economical and political issues , should have had a vote on it , or it would invalidate the result ? Absolutely not! The basis of our democracy is 'one person one vote' and so it should be. However, a drawback to that system is that it does make those less well educated, prone to manipulation by slogans, rabble rousers and fake news. This was demonstrated particularly by the EU referendum and the last US election. The EU debate was essentially an economic one but during the whole campaign I don't think I ever came across one leave voter who had any understanding of even basic economics. No, rather than looking at an 'understanding qualification' for voting, what we really ought to be doing is ensuring that everybody leaves school with a good education and for them to continue that education throughout their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Boot Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 but using braincells and common sense SHOULD matter, guessing everything that could happen and then making a choice. NOT just blindly leaping into oblivion without looking is usually a sensible option. Are you opposed to Universal suffrage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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