Election - policies that matter?

**Gus** · 8th-October-2007, 01:25 PM

Well, it seems like the election won’t be just yet … but when it comes what are the issues that you want to see addressed, the issues upon which you will decide whom to vote for?

**Dreadful Scathe** · 8th-October-2007, 01:34 PM

it seems we have similar priorities

Incidentally, good on Gordon Brown for not calling an election - he doesn't need to until 2010 - why should he do it now just because the other parties want him to ?

Mind you I'm more likely to vote Tory than Labour - much more left wing

**Feelingpink** · 8th-October-2007, 01:40 PM

Also am interested in Defence as an issue, separate from terrorism.

**ducasi** · 8th-October-2007, 01:55 PM

Based on how at least one person has voted, I think literacy and numeracy needs some attention...

**Dreadful Scathe** · 8th-October-2007, 02:00 PM

Are you suggesting DT is as bright as broken light bulb ?

(an energy efficient one of course)

**ducasi** · 8th-October-2007, 02:39 PM

I haven't figured out how I would vote in this poll, but some of the issues listed have polar opposites in possible solutions.

So, for example, if I said that terrorism was a priority, you might think I would want an increase in the efforts in the "war on terrorism", when I actually see the reverse as a priority.

Likewise, I'd like to continue to encourage immigration to Scotland, and extra funds set aside for English-language and cultural education for immigrants.

Europe is important – I want closer links to Europe, with dual-currency considered. Larger retailers should be encouraged to accept Euros.

Green issues are important – I think we need greater investment in making nuclear power cleaner. There should be grants to help people install their own wind or solar power generators.

Tax should be made fairer and more transparent. The parallel system of income tax and national insurance should be combined, and more benefits could also become part of the system using tax credits and/or negative income tax.

Council tax should become a local income tax.

I think there needs to be greater emphasis on education and rehabilitation in our penal system.

Oh, and of the areas listed, In Scotland at these ones are controlled by the Scottish parliament, and so are non-issues for us in a UK general election...

Law and Order (mostly)
Housing
Education
Drugs
Transport
Green Issues (partly)
Health

Barry Shnikov · 8th-October-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus

Well, it seems like the election won’t be just yet … but when it comes what are the issues that you want to see addressed, the issues upon which you will decide whom to vote for?

Slow day at work, Gus? That's a dozen new threads you've started today!

**Dreadful Scathe** · 8th-October-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Shnikov

Slow day at work, Gus? That's a dozen new threads you've started today!

he could have wasted time replying to my PM, but no, random thread posting....

**Aleks** · 8th-October-2007, 03:57 PM

Asparagus is the king!
Being a British Resident as opposed to Citizen I can't vote other than in local elections, hence my silly answers.

**David Bailey** · 8th-October-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleks

Being a British Resident as opposed to Citizen I can't vote other than in local elections.

So what, local elections are open to more people than national ones?

**Double Trouble** · 8th-October-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducasi

Based on how at least one person has voted, I think literacy and numeracy needs some attention...

I'm DOUBLE Trouble, I'm allowed to pick 6.

**Aleks** · 8th-October-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJames

So what, local elections are open to more people than national ones?

It must be so.
I can vote who is on my local council and who represents me in Europe.
Together with all manner of referenda in Italy that I have no idea about.

View Poll Results: What are the THREE most important election issues for you
Law and Order	3	27.27%
Taxation	0	0%
Immigration	4	36.36%
Europe	2	18.18%
Trade	0	0%
Housing	1	9.09%
Education	6	54.55%
Drugs	1	9.09%
Transport	1	9.09%
Green Issues	4	36.36%
Terrorisim	2	18.18%
Health	6	54.55%
Compulsory eating of asparagus	2	18.18%
Other (add below)	2	18.18%
wibble wibble wibble	2	18.18%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll \| Withdraw Vote

8th-October-2007, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wherever I can Posts: 4,996 Status: No Status Rep Power: 5 Rep.: 995	Election - policies that matter? Well, it seems like the election won’t be just yet … but when it comes what are the issues that you want to see addressed, the issues upon which you will decide whom to vote for? __________________ "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." - Martin Luther King Jr.

8th-October-2007, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreadful Scathe Papa Smurf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Planet Scathe Posts: 10,483 Status: Head Groupie of the SWP fan club Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 8 Rep.: 2567	Re: Election - policies that matter? it seems we have similar priorities Incidentally, good on Gordon Brown for not calling an election - he doesn't need to until 2010 - why should he do it now just because the other parties want him to ? Mind you I'm more likely to vote Tory than Labour - much more left wing __________________ "defiantly a pork soared" -fletch "This is a discussion forum, not some sort of hippy poetry-reading commune" - TAFKADJ

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Feelingpink Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenwich, UK Posts: 1,607 Status: No Status Rep Power: 4 Rep.: 1325	Re: Election - policies that matter? Also am interested in Defence as an issue, separate from terrorism. __________________ Better too much than not enough - Luis Rodriguez

8th-October-2007, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
ducasi Lovely Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,755 Status: simply bushed! Rep Power: 6 Rep.: 3385	Re: Election - policies that matter? Based on how at least one person has voted, I think literacy and numeracy needs some attention... __________________ Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story

8th-October-2007, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dreadful Scathe Papa Smurf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Planet Scathe Posts: 10,483 Status: Head Groupie of the SWP fan club Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 8 Rep.: 2567	Re: Election - policies that matter? Are you suggesting DT is as bright as broken light bulb ? (an energy efficient one of course) __________________ "defiantly a pork soared" -fletch "This is a discussion forum, not some sort of hippy poetry-reading commune" - TAFKADJ

8th-October-2007, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
ducasi Lovely Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,755 Status: simply bushed! Rep Power: 6 Rep.: 3385	Re: Election - policies that matter? I haven't figured out how I would vote in this poll, but some of the issues listed have polar opposites in possible solutions. So, for example, if I said that terrorism was a priority, you might think I would want an increase in the efforts in the "war on terrorism", when I actually see the reverse as a priority. Likewise, I'd like to continue to encourage immigration to Scotland, and extra funds set aside for English-language and cultural education for immigrants. Europe is important – I want closer links to Europe, with dual-currency considered. Larger retailers should be encouraged to accept Euros. Green issues are important – I think we need greater investment in making nuclear power cleaner. There should be grants to help people install their own wind or solar power generators. Tax should be made fairer and more transparent. The parallel system of income tax and national insurance should be combined, and more benefits could also become part of the system using tax credits and/or negative income tax. Council tax should become a local income tax. I think there needs to be greater emphasis on education and rehabilitation in our penal system. Oh, and of the areas listed, In Scotland at these ones are controlled by the Scottish parliament, and so are non-issues for us in a UK general election... Law and Order (mostly) Housing Education Drugs Transport Green Issues (partly) Health __________________ Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story

8th-October-2007, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aleks Taxi Dancer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tarbrax Posts: 2,399 Status: No Status Rep Power: 3 Rep.: 906	Re: Election - policies that matter? Asparagus is the king! Being a British Resident as opposed to Citizen I can't vote other than in local elections, hence my silly answers. __________________ "Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it." Mahatma Gandhi

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