Thinking the unthinkable.

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  1. cerberus

    cerberus Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    For the first time since I became old enough to vote I'm going to abstain, and I'm going to abstain because I have zero confidence in the British political establishment. I'll be very surprised if May wins this, and the thought of Corbyn as PM is too dreadful to contemplate.
     
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    I expect May to win, and will laugh all the way to the foreign bank, if JC does.

    I voted in the EU referendum. I'm not expecting to vote on anything again. First and last time.
     
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    Just don't bitch about the result then.
     
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    When this country proves to be a democracy, I may consider voting further.
    But since my last vote has yet to be respected, not much point in casting another.

    It would be sending the wrong signal.
     
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    Good luck to good ol' England. You're gonna need it. :hug:
     
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    kazenatsu Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    No need to be so overly dramatic. If you vote for MPs, you don't think the government is going to respect your votes?
     
  7. cerberus

    cerberus Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You don't seriously believe anyone GAF whether you 'vote on anything again' do you? :roll:
     
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    Not really no.
    Just jawing to pass the time.
     
  9. The Rhetoric of Life

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    I was scared for a second that Jeremy Corbyn'd be Prime Minister;
    Don't ever scare me like that again UK.

    Now we have to work out how to cure Britain of Socialism.
     
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    Wait for it, it's not impossible that Corbyn makes a coalition and still gets to be PM. Right?
     
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    Unlike Gordon Brown or David Cameron, Theresa May doesn't seem to be a quitter.

    I've got to admit, I admire her for not stepping down.
     
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    I would like to blame Russian intervention, but the sad truth is that the UK is full of wastemen and wastewomen on benefits who don't believe in giving to the country but taking from the country during times of austerity when the country needs more benefits cuts and employers.
     
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    cerberus Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I'm dreading Saint Vincent of Cable coming back to the House and pontificating like he's some kind of wise guru. He's the archetypal example of 'and some have greatness thrust upon them.'
     

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