So here it is.

Some regulars frown upon political discussion on the forum, but rather than getting into silly territory, I thought this would be a good place to log thoughts regarding the big day on May 6th.

There are only a few active Brits on here, and probably less to care about the election of the country that gave you your language.. Oh, controversial. That was a joke. Sarcasm. A joust. Don't get any knickers in a twist.

Humour will always be appreciated, of course. Hopefully better than mine.

Anyway, let's hear what's on the minds of those interested.

Andrew

A,

I want to go silly land. Are we there yet daddy?

Brown has called it. So he'd be knowing something we don't.

But What about Mr. Blue. He's got younger since 'he tuned out' after borderline.

I can see GB winning. The tories just get an old establishment idea then put a new dress on it.

I don't know who'd be best for UK. I think Gordon does actually care. At least a little.

I very much Cameron cares about anyone but No. 1.

I always liked Yellow fella Charlie. Like me he likes the pop. Didn't do Winston C any harm.

That Clegg "33" fella. Who is he. What's he look like? I forget.

R

No-one cares about the GE? Aside from me and Re? Surely not. Maybe people just think I am a carnt.

Anyway, yeah, I prefer a Labour government that stands by its proposed NI raise, than a Tory government that will lie and pander to popular opinion. How on earth will 'efficiency savings' fill a 12 billion quid hole - Dave, we're not as stupid as you look.

Obviously George Osborne is one of the most incompetent politicians in frontline politics. Did you see his debate with Darling on the Beeb website? Embarrassing.

And what would this 'marriage break' suggest other than a predilection for 'normal-types'. Utter nonsense and as transparent as it gets.

Saying that, Labour's attack of Dave's background is pretty sickening. Yes, he clearly has vested interest for that voter set, but it is pretty polarising to admonish him on that basis - as contradictory as that sounds.

Ah well. Just small fry. I can get that cynical head on when they start goin on about Tuesdays that are Super and all that gumpff. I've always preferred Thursdays myself. Even if they are just Okay.

Care. It's needed. But ignorance can be bliss.

You keep cooking AA.

Two words for you. Byers, Stephen. May cost Gordy dearly. Mind you, Posh Boy is kinda hopeless. As for Clegg. Oh dear. GB may yet survive.

R

Clegg has the best wife.

Nah, Clegg and the Lib Dems may well be important in a hung parliament. Well, they would be important. Getting that kind of exposure is a baby step towards a majority government, but that's in the future. The Brits claim they want to try something else, and then turn to the Tories, which is obviously a bit of a misnomer to the 'something else' notion.

Just can't see the Lib Dems troubling the main two for at least another generation, and that's down to the way it's always been.

Brits - weird bunch.

Quoted from Andrew Allen Just can't see the Lib Dems troubling the main two for at least another generation, and that's down to the way it's always been.

Well that was bollocks, I guess, although we'll see how temporary this performance is. I think they may be performing much like an early table-topper in the Premier League, but we'll see.

I stand by the assertion that their main role is to a hung parliament and not that of a government, but the debates have allowed for a large letting off of steam.

I cannot help but feel a lot of the aggression towards Brown and Labour mirrors that of an angst-ridden teenager against a parent.

Come on you apathetic lot - let's hear some views.

I'm finding it hard to decide who to vote for.

Without being able to pore over the accounts of the NHS and take expert advice on the state of the nation...I can't make any kind of informed decision as to what is the best way to approach the future.

Ultimately, none of the major parties really speaks to me. I want to see a nation that invests heavily in education and technology...I don't see that we have any other option than to become an advanced technological and highly skilled nation.

So that's pretty key for me. I'd also like to see investment in green technology and a genuine concerted effort to create a more sustainable future.

I vote for the Green Party in Europe where Proportional Representation gives them their fair share. Bit of a wasted vote in the General Election...although I think there is something to be said for simply sticking to your beliefs, rather than in attempting to be tactical...otherwise nothing will ever change.

Making a snap judgement I would say that the mind boggling debt that we are in requires some very tough decisions and savage cuts in public services and in the civil service...and the Tories are the best for that kind of thing.

They tend to become very unpopular, but it seems to me that whenever Labour get into power, the country ends up bankrupt and the Tories have the responsibility of bailing us out by following necessary, but deeply divisive policies.

I can already hear the squeals that will come from a Tory Government, and they don't tend to be very supportive of the North so that's another strike against them...but at the moment they seem the best option.

Lib Dems are the only other possibility...but some of their ideas (eg on immigration) seem a little wooly. A lot of the young people I talk to have really been impressed with old Cleggy though...he's really caught the mood. The whole "change" thing (which is thoroughly meaningless in of itself) really seems to be on the minds of people.

The irritating thing about this election is that my vote is actually completely meaningless. My home constituency has always been, and will always be, Conservative. Sometimes Labour don't even bother running in the local elections.

Which means even if I didn't back the Tories, they'd take this seat by a colossal majority anyway. Even if I did decide to give Clegg a chance and vote Lib Dem, that vote wouldn't mean anything if the Tories still won the seat (which they will). It does rather subdue one's engagement with the whole process.

I've enjoyed the debates, though. I don't like the way the Tories are campaigning; instead of telling me how awful things are going to be if I DON'T vote for you, how about telling me why I SHOULD vote for you? I've never experienced a hung parliament in the UK, and it may well be a really bad idea and a killer blow for the recovery - but even if that's true, I'm actually less likely to believe it if George Osbourne's the one telling me that.

Voting. Hmmm. I used to usedta feel likea turkey campaigning for Christmas.

Eire is wet. Very. That clear stuff of life falls from the sky in bucketfalls. Now they wanna charge everyone with water metres. Bit like turkeys buying shares in tinfoil.

So. I won't be voting Green ever. Daft twatters.

If I was still in Blighty I'd vote Lib Demoltion. They'll wreck the place. But at least they will do it without making the rich richer.

Love to all. Peace too. Man. Yeah.

R

A right-wing media hellbent on destroying Brown, aided by his rookie mistake yesterday (amongst others); a Tory party with no clear direction; a Lib Dem leader pursuing election reform as his main issue.

It has been interesting.

Most of us would likely agree that the economy is the single most important issue on the agenda. Of the three parties:

- Whose plan is most transparent?
- Whose plans lays out actual steps for addressing the issues?
- Who's most consistent?

This isn't an ideological election, but rather a practical one.

And its results could be felt for a very long time.

Andrew

Well AA. I hope so.

Seems to be just you and me and J and D. Always a fav to me. That and Jim Beam. Arse!

She was a member of the Party. And she went out to buy milk. And then she might decide the election (c) Gerry Ryan.

RIP Gerry. You won't be forgotten. And you are sorely missed. God rest ya.

Now den. Clegg peddled the same line as on the last debate. As Matthew Parris said - chat up lines grow stale quick.

Gordon held his own. However, it's frankly not enough.

Cameron. Brilliant reader poster in the paper the other day. Cameron's face beneath a Thatcher milk snatcher wig with two words beside it: Dare You.

It could be a poster for either side.

Cameron will win. Hopefully with a slim enough majority to let  Lib Demolition decide import matters.

R

Well a hung parliament with ol' shiny-face in charge unless the grumpy bigot lover just squats in number 10.

Still waiting for the result from my constituency but it's pretty much a Labour certainty.

Let's all go again in a few months, eh? And how about finally changing the voting system.

Ste

Be interesting to see what happens next. Can't wait for the education and NHS cuts, the mass unemployment and widening of the low and highly paid; oh, and addressing all those 18+ who got out of their place by going and getting a university education. How very dare they.

Go Dave!

Well. I give a fuck.

England is Ireland's biggest trading partner. Whether we like it or not.

So. It's important who's in charge. Very. Extremely.

Nick Clegg is the man who currently decides the future. He did badly at the election. Evidently not too badly.

Which biscuits would you prefer with your tea, Nick.

Here's what I wish would happen...

Nick Clegg fucks the Tories and Posh Boy off.

He cuts a deal with GB. PR becomes the norm for voting. Media hype by the way. PR doesn't matter at the mo. The economy is the issue now.

Vince Cable becomes Chancellor of teh Exchequer. England and the world would rejoice.

Nick becomes Deputy PM.

Darling, my dear becomes Chief Whip and whatever else.

Lord Peter Mandy Baby Of The Sith retires. As do Alistair Campbell. And all of Blair's washed up friends.

UK OK then. God Save The Queen. As JR once sang. And her fascist regime. God. Is that the time? Must start cooking.

P&L

R x

Oh Andrew, I'm a politician's wife, which means, I know nothing about the whole discussion.

I just smile and wave.  

Seriously,

What's important to me is what we do from the inside of the onion, outwards.

We need to work on ourselves first. From there, we move outwards.

It's my opinion that we can't help the world until we start with ourselves.

Sandra