tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294802376557801671.post9055739614666838027..comments2023-06-13T10:43:45.073+01:00Comments on The whole damn world: The forthcoming general election...Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07477727620596783913noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294802376557801671.post-51574571510462757512010-05-18T17:05:55.965+01:002010-05-18T17:05:55.965+01:00Several associations in my mind.
First of all, t...Several associations in my mind. <br /><br />First of all, the sardonic and philosophical straight guy from Last of the Summer Wine, played by Peter Sallis. Secondly, Corporal Clegg, the wooden legged hero of an early Pink Floyd Song. Finally, because it sounds similar to "Clagg", it makes me think of the bits of dried cack that clings to the backsides of Old English Sheepdogs.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477727620596783913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294802376557801671.post-88475993732741843892010-05-18T16:05:21.181+01:002010-05-18T16:05:21.181+01:00I didn't vote and that makes me an anti-hero i...I didn't vote and that makes me an anti-hero in my own mind. I thank you. <br /><br />I like saying the name "Clegg" though.Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294802376557801671.post-88943308947214226862010-04-01T23:26:45.687+01:002010-04-01T23:26:45.687+01:00Vote Green = 0
Vote Red = 0
Vote for mainstream es...Vote Green = 0<br />Vote Red = 0<br />Vote for mainstream establishment party = -1<br /><br />I don't see that "they" talk about low turnouts for weeks. I think it's pretty obvious that a lot of people are disillusioned by British Politics, but nothing changes despite that disillusionment.<br /><br />so, Spoil = 0<br />Sit on my fat arse = 0<br /><br />So really, I might as well make a vote based upon principle rather than apathy.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477727620596783913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294802376557801671.post-85105082988745782792010-03-31T19:29:57.805+01:002010-03-31T19:29:57.805+01:00But if I don't bother to vote, then I have no ...<i>But if I don't bother to vote, then I have no right to criticise whatever government gets in.</i><br /><br />I used to be very much of this opinion. These days it's seeming more and more like bullhonkey.<br /><br />Surely, if you engage in the whole process you are legitimising it? If you proudly partake in our democratic process (how was it Souh Park put it? "A choice between a turd and a douchebag") then you should happily accept the result as a splendid beacon to our liberty, whether you voted that way or not. Any criticism after that would be an assault on the democratic process. If, however, you refuse to take anything to do with the whole charade...<br /><br />Remember, no-one gives to stuffs about the number of spoilt ballots, but they'll talk about the turnout for weeks afterwards.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062798800404421922noreply@blogger.com