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 Rudi Hedman  Caterham 23 May 19 9.59pm |
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Originally posted by DanH
Just been and voted, and based on my sample size of one, boy you Brexit lads are in trouble. Your sample size wouldn’t hurt me, sunshine.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 23 May 19 10.01pm |
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Originally posted by DanH
Additional disclaimer: I live in proper Brexit countryside and my vote is going to mean f*ck all. Nicer though isn’t it? Edited by Rudi Hedman (23 May 2019 10.26pm)
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| ChrisGC Wantage 24 May 19 12.23am |
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Originally posted by davenotamonkey
Voter intimidation The "tolerant" pro-EU response to a party finally, unambiguously, providing a platform to those disenfranchised by the mainstream parties has been.. well, disgusting frankly. [Tweet Link]Disgraceful. The man is a veteran and a patriot. Whoever threw that should be hanged. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
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| Invalid user 2019 24 May 19 12.51am |
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Originally posted by ChrisGC
Disgraceful. The man is a veteran and a patriot. Whoever threw that should be hanged. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN The media encourage this too really, with their 'oh look it's happened again, I wonder if it'll happen again nudge nudge wink wink' coverage.
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| Midlands Eagle 24 May 19 6.04am |
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Originally posted by Jimenez
I actually didn't get my ballot papers until Monday 20th after being told by email they'd sent it out on the 8th I didn't get mine at all and telephoned the local council to be told that they were sent out at the end of April even though I don't think that the elections were confirmed until May I still voted though and I'm pleased to say that I was one of the stupid morons that don't know what they are doing and voted for the Brexit Party
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| Badger11 Beckenham 24 May 19 7.39am |
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A lot of noise #deniedthevote. I expect there will be an investigation but in my experience most people who complain are actually at fault. If you are an EU citizen in the UK and want to vote here not only do you have to register for the vote but you also have to tell your local council that you will not vote in your home country. How many have not bothered to register or not registered correctly? Every year people would tell me "but I registered last year why am I not on the electoral roll" BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO REGISTER EVERY YEAR ITS NOT A ONE TIME THING. Or I am registered but just moved home recently "well then go to the polling station of your old home." Or my favourite involves university students who are supposed to be bright? I registered at my university but the election is in the holidays so I thought I would vote in my home borough "Sorry no" Or vice versa. If there is a systemic problem it's down to the local council rather than the government. Some councils are more efficient than others. My gut feel is that when the dust settles individual councils may have screwed up but despite the noise the number of complaints will probably be no worse than at other elections.
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| Stirlingsays 24 May 19 8.05am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
A lot of noise #deniedthevote. I expect there will be an investigation but in my experience most people who complain are actually at fault. If you are an EU citizen in the UK and want to vote here not only do you have to register for the vote but you also have to tell your local council that you will not vote in your home country. How many have not bothered to register or not registered correctly? Every year people would tell me "but I registered last year why am I not on the electoral roll" BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO REGISTER EVERY YEAR ITS NOT A ONE TIME THING. Or I am registered but just moved home recently "well then go to the polling station of your old home." Or my favourite involves university students who are supposed to be bright? I registered at my university but the election is in the holidays so I thought I would vote in my home borough "Sorry no" Or vice versa. If there is a systemic problem it's down to the local council rather than the government. Some councils are more efficient than others. My gut feel is that when the dust settles individual councils may have screwed up but despite the noise the number of complaints will probably be no worse than at other elections. Yep, agree, if there has been some conspiracy to deny legitimate people votes then that's worthy of concern and redress. Though like you say I suspect this is more a factor of council and citizen unreadiness. My views on the legitimacy of allowing EU citizens a vote on UK representation in the EU is another thing entirely.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 24 May 19 8.08am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Yep, agree, if there has been some conspiracy to deny legitimate people votes then that's worthy of concern and redress. Though like you say I suspect this is more a factor of council and citizen unreadiness. My views on the legitimacy of allowing EU citizens a vote on UK representation in the EU is another thing entirely. Agreed. I also have a problem with ex pats voting in UK elections. They have left this country so should not have the right to decide what happens here.
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| Stirlingsays 24 May 19 8.15am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Agreed. I also have a problem with ex pats voting in UK elections. They have left this country so should not have the right to decide what happens here. Yep, though I would have a timer on it as working aboard or study aboard isn't the same as permanently buggering off....perhaps four years.....with perhaps a six month wait after you return so you can't just nip back for a two week holiday to register and vote.
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palace_in_frogland  In a broken dream 24 May 19 8.23am |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Agreed. I also have a problem with ex pats voting in UK elections. They have left this country so should not have the right to decide what happens here. I still pay taxes in the UK, why shouldn’t I have a say in how they’re spent?
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| Badger11 Beckenham 24 May 19 8.38am |
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Originally posted by palace_in_frogland
I still pay taxes in the UK, why shouldn’t I have a say in how they’re spent? I agree but most ex pats don't. If you turn your back on your country that is your choice you should not get to have a say about what happens unless you are paying taxes wherever you live which is how the USA does it.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 24 May 19 8.40am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Yep, though I would have a timer on it as working aboard or study aboard isn't the same as permanently buggering off....perhaps four years.....with perhaps a six month wait after you return so you can't just nip back for a two week holiday to register and vote. Of course which is why I used the term ex pat I don't consider students or soldiers posted abroad as ex pats.
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