Tonkers Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Small business owner in Bolton asked who he'd vote for, replied ukip. Interviewer said if conservatives made people work for their dole would he vote for them, a gleeful yes was the answer. One hopes after chewing over the implications of this policy he does not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 He was never really a UKIP voter though was he? Virtually every one that I know hates the BBC with a passion. He'll feel like that until it's him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katchytitle Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 He was never really a UKIP voter though was he? Virtually every one that I know hates the BBC with a passion. He'll feel like that until it's him. Isn't this the reality of the majority of voters though? They listen to the arguments at a very basic "soundbite" level and they are swayed by the last piece of information they heard. We live in a kleptocracy anyway so the democracy hardly matters.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainless Sam Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 He was never really a UKIP voter though was he? Virtually every one that I know hates the BBC with a passion. He'll feel like that until it's him. You need to get out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
“Nasty Piece of work” Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 At least one (I was not listening too hard) knew nothing about politics. Well done the BBC! More licence fee well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Isn't this the reality of the majority of voters though? They listen to the arguments at a very basic "soundbite" level and they are swayed by the last piece of information they heard. We live in a kleptocracy anyway so the democracy hardly matters.. I think it's the opposite.The majority of voters are inclined to vote the way they've always voted.It's smaller per centage that can be persuaded to switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 You need to get out more. They're of an age.As am I,but thank you for your kindly advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Postal voting in Bolton means Labour anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainless Sam Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) They're of an age.As am I,but thank you for your kindly advice. That's a worry. I might be that age one day. Maybe I'm that age already and don't realise I'm supposed to hate the Beeb. What age are we talking about? Edited October 1, 2013 by Stainless Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 That's a worry. I might be that age one day. Maybe I'm that age already and don't realise I'm supposed to hate the Beeb. What age are we talking about? I was just referring to the fact that people,as they age,become more entrenched in their views,however distorted you may feel them to be,to either the left or the right. It's not necessarily related to age but more to the sum of life experiences. In general though,at 40 your views are set.By 55+,it's likely they've hardened somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Postal voting in Bolton means Labour anyway. What do you know? Something I've had my suspicions about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTINX9 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 If some would change their vote just because a party offered to make some mythical unemployed person work for their dole - well perhaps they shouldn't even have the vote. If you are doing a job you should get paid for it! If benefits/dole money is too high that's another matter. You shouldn't confuse the poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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