Topic: Brits, how did you vote?
tteh !MemesToDNA started this discussion 7 years ago #86,957
For whom did you vote?Context for Amerifags: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_European_Parliament_election_in_the_United_Kingdom
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| Poll option | Votes | Percentage | Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | - | 0% | |
| Labour | 1 | 9% | |
| Lib Dem | 3 | 27% | |
| Green | 1 | 9% | |
| English Democrats | - | 0% | |
| Plaid Cymru | - | 0% | |
| SNP | - | 0% | |
| Change UK | - | 0% | |
| Independent | - | 0% | |
| Sinn Féin | 1 | 9% | |
| DUP | - | 0% | |
| UUP | - | 0% | |
| UKIP ? | 1 | 9% | |
| Brexit Party ? | 4 | 36% | |
| Other | - | 0% |
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later[^] [v] #995,899
I voted Brexit party in protest at the lack of no-deal!
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 19 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #995,902
I voted Brexit party because I like it when people get upset over our guy Nigel.tteh !MemesToDNA (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 19 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #995,906
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 47 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #995,907
Lib Dem more like Lib Dumb.
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Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 29 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,910
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 51 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,911
Lib dems, since they're the strongest pro-remain party.
From what I understand, milkshake man is expected to get a strong first place, and the Lib Dems can maybe edge out Labour for second place. Ultimately, I don't expect this election to change much other than further damaging May's (already battered) premiership, since Tories are supposedly going to get absolutely rubbished here.
From what I understand, milkshake man is expected to get a strong first place, and the Lib Dems can maybe edge out Labour for second place. Ultimately, I don't expect this election to change much other than further damaging May's (already battered) premiership, since Tories are supposedly going to get absolutely rubbished here.
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tteh !MemesToDNA (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,915
@995,910 (B)
Mmm, Brexit pastry.
I don't know much about them, but I consider them less odious than either UKIP or Farage's new nonsense party. They're probably deserving of it, though.
Mmm, Brexit pastry.
I don't know much about them, but I consider them less odious than either UKIP or Farage's new nonsense party. They're probably deserving of it, though.
tteh !MemesToDNA (OP) double-posted this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,917
@995,911 (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
I'm similarly pessimistic, tbh. Ultimately, it's a pretty useless vote, but I'm hoping the Lib Dems do well enough to send a message.
I'm similarly pessimistic, tbh. Ultimately, it's a pretty useless vote, but I'm hoping the Lib Dems do well enough to send a message.
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 7 years ago, 43 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,918
@995,910 (B)
What would a Brexit pastry be like? Half one flavour and half another, and difficult to eat and unsatisfying?
What would a Brexit pastry be like? Half one flavour and half another, and difficult to eat and unsatisfying?
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 7 years ago, 4 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,919
Did anyone run on the platform "Brexit is mega gay"?
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #995,920
@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
The Lib Dems, in fact, had a "bollocks to Brexit" slogan.
@995,917 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Yeah. It could send a good symbolic message if nothing else.
The Lib Dems, in fact, had a "bollocks to Brexit" slogan.
@995,917 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Yeah. It could send a good symbolic message if nothing else.
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,926
@995,917 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
That's why I voted Brexit party. I've always been a Labour voter in GE but the fact is I do not want to remain and I want even less the deal proposed, which is remaining except without any say over the rules which we are following.
That's why I voted Brexit party. I've always been a Labour voter in GE but the fact is I do not want to remain and I want even less the deal proposed, which is remaining except without any say over the rules which we are following.
Anonymous B double-posted this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,927
In my heart I support the cause of a northern Parliament, though, so I'm only supporting him so much.
tteh !MemesToDNA (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 15 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,928
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,929
Anonymous B double-posted this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,930
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,941
USA Citizen here: I just read this.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/23/european-election-predictions-uk-parties-brexit-labour-conservatives
3/4 of way down page "A YouGov survey for the European Council on Foreign Relations, published in the Guardian, put the figures at 37.5% for leave and 36.1% for remain."
Only 1.4% on the plus side of leaving Eu. Appears somewhat Wishy Washy to me.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/23/european-election-predictions-uk-parties-brexit-labour-conservatives
3/4 of way down page "A YouGov survey for the European Council on Foreign Relations, published in the Guardian, put the figures at 37.5% for leave and 36.1% for remain."
Only 1.4% on the plus side of leaving Eu. Appears somewhat Wishy Washy to me.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #995,943
Brexit party couldn't even come up with a tagline, they too lazy.
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 7 years ago, 16 hours later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #996,211
Okay, so the Prime Minister just resigned. She's leaving on the 7th of June.
...And apparently Boris is the favourite to replace her. If it goes to the final round of the Tory leadership vote, their rank-and-file members decide, and he's their red-hot favourite.
What a mess...
...And apparently Boris is the favourite to replace her. If it goes to the final round of the Tory leadership vote, their rank-and-file members decide, and he's their red-hot favourite.
What a mess...
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 7 years ago, 3 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,248
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
I'm glad both our countries will be run by walking punchlines.
I'm glad both our countries will be run by walking punchlines.
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 34 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,252
@996,211 (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
It's the climax of his hero's journey
If it were me I would announce an extraordinary meeting of the legislature.
There would be local-style elections with parties campaigning in their ideal version of Brexit
Representatives would be allocated votes proportional to their population and then would all be locked into a big room and fed only rice and beans and wine until they come to a supermajority agreement on what Brexit looks like.
It's the climax of his hero's journey
If it were me I would announce an extraordinary meeting of the legislature.
There would be local-style elections with parties campaigning in their ideal version of Brexit
Representatives would be allocated votes proportional to their population and then would all be locked into a big room and fed only rice and beans and wine until they come to a supermajority agreement on what Brexit looks like.
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw replied with this 7 years ago, 43 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,254
@996,211 (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Nope, she quit as Tory leader. Not PM
Nope, she quit as Tory leader. Not PM
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Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,255
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 52 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,262
How many would not sing They did not compose
Glorious songs, about
Love, Valor, Honor,
Fidelity to the Earth, Fatherland!
Anonymous H double-posted this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,263
Twilight Silence, patience, suffering They burst boldly, inflicting their blow
Activity resists extinction
The illusion of peace destroyed the fire
The illusion of peace burns right on your eyes
And that's obviously not what you wanted.
Truth and freedom, blood on your fists
Anonymous H triple-posted this 7 years ago, 24 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,264
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,274
@996,254 (Svet !jzYkdX7lIw)
It's effectively the same thing, Svet. When a new Tory leader is elected, they will become the PM.
@996,248 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
One thing I was glad about during Brexit was that our leader, for all of her faults, was relatively levelheaded and moderate. I am delighted that we will now not even have that.
It's effectively the same thing, Svet. When a new Tory leader is elected, they will become the PM.
@996,248 (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
One thing I was glad about during Brexit was that our leader, for all of her faults, was relatively levelheaded and moderate. I am delighted that we will now not even have that.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 7 years ago, 23 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,278
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Ok well clearly being normal doesn't work so try being crazy and incredibly stupid.
Ok well clearly being normal doesn't work so try being crazy and incredibly stupid.
Dead !Pool..v42s joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,314
Damn there's a lot of options.
Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 7 years ago, 57 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,363
I appreciate that some kind users made it into a penis poll.
@previous (Dead !Pool..v42s)
Yeah, I guess it's pretty different to US politics. As I understand, with you guys it's usually just Democrats and Republicans, with the occasional independent.
@previous (Dead !Pool..v42s)
Yeah, I guess it's pretty different to US politics. As I understand, with you guys it's usually just Democrats and Republicans, with the occasional independent.
Dead !Pool..v42s replied with this 7 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,369
@previous (Killer Lettuce? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Yeah it's mainly a two party system when it comes to national elections. Iirc you can run as a dem, rep, independent, green, and maybe libertarian. I'm not sure if someone in the cpusa would be eligible for election or not.
Yeah it's mainly a two party system when it comes to national elections. Iirc you can run as a dem, rep, independent, green, and maybe libertarian. I'm not sure if someone in the cpusa would be eligible for election or not.
Anonymous G replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,371
@previous (Dead !Pool..v42s)
Anyone who runs is eligible, as long as they meet the criteria. Most people won't vote outside of the two party system, tho.
Anyone who runs is eligible, as long as they meet the criteria. Most people won't vote outside of the two party system, tho.
Fartman Defender of Fartland joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,375
The UK is essentially two party as well, you guys just have weird fringe parties that just form coalitions with either Labour or the Conservatives.
Like a Green Party, UKIP, or Liberal Democrat majority will never happen.
Like a Green Party, UKIP, or Liberal Democrat majority will never happen.
tteh !MemesToDNA (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,494
@previous (Fartman Defender of Fartland)
Not so for the EU elections. Otherwise you're right, pretty much. I do like that we have more than two enormous parties, though.
Not so for the EU elections. Otherwise you're right, pretty much. I do like that we have more than two enormous parties, though.
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 3 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #996,529
Sinn Féin! Ulster shall always remain Irish!
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 1 day later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #997,167
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 18 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #997,170
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 26 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #997,177
@previous (L)
It's proportional representation but they've won the most so far with 28 seats to second place libdems 15
It's proportional representation but they've won the most so far with 28 seats to second place libdems 15