disenfranchaisement is a problem, i'd totally agree!i just think that straight and simple apathy is also an enormous problem. the former could be at least partly addressed by giving us an option to reject all candidates (and if that wins, those candidates are barred from restanding in that constituency, which would be beautiful if it were ever to happen). the latter could be addressed by then making voting in parliamentary elections obligatory. that should never happen unless the 'none of the above' box is there, but if it was i'd actually back it.
\note to self: political arguments online can often be a bad idea...
(\note to self: political arguments online can often be a bad idea...
boris the spider,
Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:35,
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I think we are of agreement in a sensebut I alway have to ask why is that so many people just can't be arsed? Is it purely apathy and indifference, I think not. I think it might be an education issue, that many people are left utterly confused by who represents what I remember not so long ago when someone was called a Trotskyist 99% of people hadn't a clue what that was or who the hell Leon Trotsky was even those educated in such matters hold differing opinions about what a Trotskyist is and whether that's a good or a bad thing - history is written by the victors and therefore it's never as straight and truthful as it should be.
( maiden is filmed before a live studio audience,
Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:44,
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Indeed.Basically people are fat, warm and comfortable, and as long as you don't rock the boat too much, they don't really care what happens outside the television.
In a way this is a good thing - docile, bovine people distracted with shiny flashing electronic gadgets are easy to control.
On the other hand, of course, it's a complete fucking affront to humanity, and they should be harvested for their organs.
(In a way this is a good thing - docile, bovine people distracted with shiny flashing electronic gadgets are easy to control.
On the other hand, of course, it's a complete fucking affront to humanity, and they should be harvested for their organs.
Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob,
Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:48,
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But their organs are useless as they will all be fucked maiden is filmed before a live studio audience,
Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:51,
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