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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany
Ken I believe people have been doing just that over the last X years, how else do you explain the rise of fringe parties such as UKIP, Green, BNP etc. And how has the Government responded ? as it always does, it takes not a blind bit of notice as to what the people request or require.
They maunder along so wrapped in their own self importance, they can't see the woods for the trees. so what if the numbers are down to only 50% of those eligible to vote & decide the fate of the Country, we've the majority so we'll just do as we Damn well please & if the peasantry don't like it ! Well screw 'em We're just fine Jack !!!!
Please tell me I'm wrong in this view, but if you're honest that'll be pretty hard to do won't it.
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I won't disagree with that because most of it is true.
The rise in fringe parties is purely because more and more people are tired of not having their views listened to on certain matters, for example the interference from the EU in British affairs. Sooner or later, the main parties are going to have to address these issues head on or face the fact that they won't be the main parties anymore if enough people keep voting for groups such as UKIP and the BNP.
I would still urge everyone to vote for the candidate that most closely reflects their views. It is up to all parties to listen to the voice of the people they are trying to represent and do what is best for each community. If they don't listen and other parties get more votes then they only have themselves to blame.
However, for them to listen properly it requires people to vote and use that voice.