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UK Voters: Register to vote you fucks
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You've got till 11:59pm tonight. Idc who you vote for but you don't get to complain about whatever government we get if you don't use your main chance to influence it.

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

If you don't like any of the main candidates, vote third party if you want, their funding goes up the more votes they get. Or spoil your ballot.

You've got till 11:59pm tonight. Idc who you vote for but you don't get to complain about whatever government we get if you don't use your main chance to influence it.

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

If you don't like any of the main candidates, vote third party if you want, their funding goes up the more votes they get. Or spoil your ballot.
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hopefully brexit taught a lot of brits a lesson

hopefully brexit taught a lot of brits a lesson
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#3
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smzihopefully brexit taught a lot of brits a lesson

TAUGHT US TO VOTE FOR UKIP

[quote=smzi]hopefully brexit taught a lot of brits a lesson[/quote]

TAUGHT US TO VOTE FOR UKIP
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#4
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Still 17 ._.

Still 17 ._.
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#5
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KiNGStill 17 ._.

get olderer

[quote=KiNG]Still 17 ._.[/quote]

get olderer
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#6
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draw a wiener on the ballot card

draw a wiener on the ballot card
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#7
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gemmKiNGStill 17 ._.
get olderer

Or lower the voting age smh

[quote=gemm][quote=KiNG]Still 17 ._.[/quote]

get olderer[/quote]
Or lower the voting age smh
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I'm registered but UKIP is unlikely to win in my constituency so might not vote, then again the polling station is 5 minutes away so I may as well
Also of course people can complain about the government if they didn't vote, even if you do vote you have no say in what your chosen party does if they win, voting is not a true choice. Democracy basically amounts to "pick what brand of lube you want while I fuck you up the ass (except if you didn't pick what the majority wanted then you don't even get that.)"
In fact now that I think about it I don't want to vote, voting is bullshit.

I'm registered but UKIP is unlikely to win in my constituency so might not vote, then again the polling station is 5 minutes away so I may as well
Also of course people can complain about the government if they didn't vote, even if you do vote you have no say in what your chosen party does if they win, voting is not a true choice. Democracy basically amounts to "pick what brand of lube you want while I fuck you up the ass (except if you didn't pick what the majority wanted then you don't even get that.)"
In fact now that I think about it I don't want to vote, voting is bullshit.
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#9
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oh boy you sound like a hoot to be around

oh boy you sound like a hoot to be around
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#10
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Can someone explain to me why not voting is a bad thing? A single vote seems like the most useless thing.

Can someone explain to me why not voting is a bad thing? A single vote seems like the most useless thing.
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#11
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AdnurakI'm registered but UKIP is unlikely to win in my constituency so might not vote, then again the polling station is 5 minutes away so I may as well
Also of course people can complain about the government if they didn't vote, even if you do vote you have no say in what your chosen party does if they win, voting is not a true choice. Democracy basically amounts to "pick what brand of lube you want while I fuck you up the ass (except if you didn't pick what the majority wanted then you don't even get that.)"
In fact now that I think about it I don't want to vote, voting is bullshit.

"i might not win so im not even going to attempt to win then complain anyway"

[quote=Adnurak]I'm registered but UKIP is unlikely to win in my constituency so might not vote, then again the polling station is 5 minutes away so I may as well
Also of course people can complain about the government if they didn't vote, even if you do vote you have no say in what your chosen party does if they win, voting is not a true choice. Democracy basically amounts to "pick what brand of lube you want while I fuck you up the ass (except if you didn't pick what the majority wanted then you don't even get that.)"
In fact now that I think about it I don't want to vote, voting is bullshit.[/quote]
"i might not win so im not even going to attempt to win then complain anyway"
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cp_granary_pro
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syphCan someone explain to me why not voting is a bad thing? A single vote seems like the most useless thing.

because if everyone who had that mindset actually voted then it wouldn't be true

[quote=syph]Can someone explain to me why not voting is a bad thing? A single vote seems like the most useless thing.[/quote]
because if everyone who had that mindset actually voted then it wouldn't be true
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BumFreeze"i might not win so im not even going to attempt to win then complain anyway"

more like even if you win you don't really win so what's the point in participating in the farce

[quote=BumFreeze]"i might not win so im not even going to attempt to win then complain anyway"[/quote]
more like even if you win you don't really win so what's the point in participating in the farce
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#14
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ask a trump voter if they feel like they won

ask a trump voter if they feel like they won
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#15
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youre fucking delusional if you think the system hasn't lead to the best living conditions in history. its got some big fucking problems but if you dont vote then youre really just voting to let those problems fester and worsen instead of working on them. no, of course youre not gonna fix shit in one election; even if every single person voted for their own best interest it'd take decades to properly clean the system up, but voting (and activism if youre into it i guess) is the ONLY reliable way to ultimately fix the problems we have.

if you really, REALLY don't like your options, then at least go out and cast an empty ballot. let your voice be heard declaring "fuck this shit," don't just send a message of apathy to people who want to fuck you over.

youre fucking delusional if you think the system hasn't lead to the best living conditions in history. its got some big fucking problems but if you dont vote then youre really just voting to let those problems fester and worsen instead of working on them. no, of course youre not gonna fix shit in one election; even if every single person voted for their own best interest it'd take decades to properly clean the system up, but voting (and activism if youre into it i guess) is the ONLY reliable way to ultimately fix the problems we have.

if you really, REALLY don't like your options, then at least go out and cast an empty ballot. let your voice be heard declaring "fuck this shit," don't just send a message of apathy to people who want to fuck you over.
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#16
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This video series was made for the previous election however it still applies, if you think you wont vote despite being eligible i would seriously recommend watching it. The first four videos in the series also covers other common questions around general elections.

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gbDAvK42yA&index=3&list=PLfxy4_sBQdxzZNqvVQXcBPvsl1Zgzy2-q]This video series[/url] was made for the previous election however it still applies, if you think you wont vote despite being eligible i would seriously recommend watching it. The first four videos in the series also covers other common questions around general elections.
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Menachemyoure fucking delusional if you think the system hasn't lead to the best living conditions in history. its got some big fucking problems but if you dont vote then youre really just voting to let those problems fester and worsen instead of working on them. no, of course youre not gonna fix shit in one election; even if every single person voted for their own best interest it'd take decades to properly clean the system up, but voting (and activism if youre into it i guess) is the ONLY reliable way to ultimately fix the problems we have.

if you really, REALLY don't like your options, then at least go out and cast an empty ballot. let your voice be heard declaring "fuck this shit," don't just send a message of apathy to people who want to fuck you over.

I disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.
My problem is not that my voice is not being heard, it's with the idea that it's okay to have 51% of the population (actually less) decide for the rest of society how everyone's money should be spent, or that it's okay to take people's money by force in the first place. Even still, that 51% aren't even in with a chance at actually making those decisions, that goes to an even smaller group of people. The whole thing is immoral.

WARHURYEAHoh boy you sound like a hoot to be around

sorry for talking about my political opinions in a thread about politics

[quote=Menachem]youre fucking delusional if you think the system hasn't lead to the best living conditions in history. its got some big fucking problems but if you dont vote then youre really just voting to let those problems fester and worsen instead of working on them. no, of course youre not gonna fix shit in one election; even if every single person voted for their own best interest it'd take decades to properly clean the system up, but voting (and activism if youre into it i guess) is the ONLY reliable way to ultimately fix the problems we have.

if you really, REALLY don't like your options, then at least go out and cast an empty ballot. let your voice be heard declaring "fuck this shit," don't just send a message of apathy to people who want to fuck you over.[/quote]
I disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.
My problem is not that my voice is not being heard, it's with the idea that it's okay to have 51% of the population (actually less) decide for the rest of society how everyone's money should be spent, or that it's okay to take people's money by force in the first place. Even still, that 51% aren't even in with a chance at actually making those decisions, that goes to an even smaller group of people. The whole thing is immoral.
[quote=WARHURYEAH]oh boy you sound like a hoot to be around[/quote]
sorry for talking about my political opinions in a thread about politics
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AdnurakMenachemyoure fucking delusional if you think the system hasn't lead to the best living conditions in history. its got some big fucking problems but if you dont vote then youre really just voting to let those problems fester and worsen instead of working on them. no, of course youre not gonna fix shit in one election; even if every single person voted for their own best interest it'd take decades to properly clean the system up, but voting (and activism if youre into it i guess) is the ONLY reliable way to ultimately fix the problems we have.

if you really, REALLY don't like your options, then at least go out and cast an empty ballot. let your voice be heard declaring "fuck this shit," don't just send a message of apathy to people who want to fuck you over.
I disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.
My problem is not that my voice is not being heard, it's with the idea that it's okay to have 51% of the population (actually less) decide for the rest of society how everyone's money should be spent, or that it's okay to take people's money by force in the first place. Even still, that 51% aren't even in with a chance at actually making those decisions, that goes to an even smaller group of people. The whole thing is immoral.WARHURYEAHoh boy you sound like a hoot to be aroundsorry for talking about my political opinions in a thread about politics
Brentalking about politics on tftv, thats a big oh noey
[quote=Adnurak][quote=Menachem]youre fucking delusional if you think the system hasn't lead to the best living conditions in history. its got some big fucking problems but if you dont vote then youre really just voting to let those problems fester and worsen instead of working on them. no, of course youre not gonna fix shit in one election; even if every single person voted for their own best interest it'd take decades to properly clean the system up, but voting (and activism if youre into it i guess) is the ONLY reliable way to ultimately fix the problems we have.

if you really, REALLY don't like your options, then at least go out and cast an empty ballot. let your voice be heard declaring "fuck this shit," don't just send a message of apathy to people who want to fuck you over.[/quote]
I disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.
My problem is not that my voice is not being heard, it's with the idea that it's okay to have 51% of the population (actually less) decide for the rest of society how everyone's money should be spent, or that it's okay to take people's money by force in the first place. Even still, that 51% aren't even in with a chance at actually making those decisions, that goes to an even smaller group of people. The whole thing is immoral.
[quote=WARHURYEAH]oh boy you sound like a hoot to be around[/quote]
sorry for talking about my political opinions in a thread about politics[/quote]
[quote=Bren]talking about politics on tftv, thats a big oh noey[/quote]
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AdnurakI disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.

reminds me of Caesar talking about the NCR... democracy is kinda poo when u think about it....

[quote=Adnurak]
I disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.[/quote]
reminds me of Caesar talking about the NCR... democracy is kinda poo when u think about it....
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#20
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AdnurakI disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.

What? If anything, democracy is responsible for the competition we have today. I don't see how any other system of government would be capable of producing what we have today. Speaking from my experience as an American, yes, there are issues with oligarchy and paid-off politicians, but these are problems that could be solved with a larger, more involved pool of voters.

AdnurakMy problem is not that my voice is not being heard, it's with the idea that it's okay to have 51% of the population (actually less) decide for the rest of society how everyone's money should be spent, or that it's okay to take people's money by force in the first place. Even still, that 51% aren't even in with a chance at actually making those decisions, that goes to an even smaller group of people. The whole thing is immoral.

It sounds like you're denouncing communism, not the governments we actually have. The government doesn't take all of my money, just a bit, in order to able to function. I don't know if you've ever heard of the concept of a "social contract," but my understanding of it is this: in order to have certain protections, you give up some of your own rights. It's something that everybody understands on some level; for example, I pay taxes so that I can call the police if my neighbor tries to come steal my shit. Total anarchy, like what you seem to be advocating, works only for a very, very small portion of the population. It cannot do a better job of keeping things competitive, because competition always ends; there is an end goal to be reached, and that's what our government is supposed to keep in motion. Look at competitive TF2, for example. The goal is to win the title at the end of the season, and there can be only one winner. The only reason more people get to win is because there is a system in place which divides time up into seasons, forcing previous winners to run the gauntlet again. When something gets too big, the government is supposed to break it up and give competition a chance. Anarchy just delays the creation of another system for a few years at most while one group of people consolidates power, and then there is no power to break that group up. At least, that's what government is supposed to do, and voting is what compels government to keep breaking things up and the system moving. This whole "too big to fail" thing that my government has pushed under Obama and Bush is a fucking travesty, and the reason the people who pushed that shit have been able to hold onto power is because people don't fucking vote, giving small special interests more power.

Honestly dude, "not voting" isn't really a thing. You live in a country, you buy anything, interact with anyone, and you're a part of the system. Not casting a ballot just tells the people in power that you don't matter.

[quote=Adnurak]
I disagree that democracy has created the high quality of life we enjoy today, I don't see how you can come to the conclusion that democracy itself is responsible for the technological progress that has created the society we live in, if anything democracy hinders progress by stifling competition.[/quote]

What? If anything, democracy is responsible for the competition we have today. I don't see how any other system of government would be capable of producing what we have today. Speaking from my experience as an American, yes, there are issues with oligarchy and paid-off politicians, but these are problems that could be solved with a larger, more involved pool of voters.

[quote=Adnurak]
My problem is not that my voice is not being heard, it's with the idea that it's okay to have 51% of the population (actually less) decide for the rest of society how everyone's money should be spent, or that it's okay to take people's money by force in the first place. Even still, that 51% aren't even in with a chance at actually making those decisions, that goes to an even smaller group of people. The whole thing is immoral.[/quote]

It sounds like you're denouncing communism, not the governments we actually have. The government doesn't take all of my money, just a bit, in order to able to function. I don't know if you've ever heard of the concept of a "social contract," but my understanding of it is this: in order to have certain protections, you give up some of your own rights. It's something that everybody understands on some level; for example, I pay taxes so that I can call the police if my neighbor tries to come steal my shit. Total anarchy, like what you seem to be advocating, works only for a very, very small portion of the population. It cannot do a better job of keeping things competitive, because competition always ends; there is an end goal to be reached, and that's what our government is supposed to keep in motion. Look at [i]competitive[/i] TF2, for example. The goal is to win the title at the end of the season, and there can be only one winner. The only reason more people get to win is because there is a system in place which divides time up into seasons, forcing previous winners to run the gauntlet again. When something gets too big, the government is supposed to break it up and give competition a chance. Anarchy just delays the creation of another system for a few years at most while one group of people consolidates power, and then there is no power to break that group up. At least, that's what government is [i]supposed[/i] to do, and voting is what compels government to keep breaking things up and the system moving. This whole "too big to fail" thing that my government has pushed under Obama and Bush is a fucking travesty, and the reason the people who pushed that shit have been able to hold onto power is because people don't fucking vote, giving small special interests more power.

Honestly dude, "not voting" isn't really a thing. You live in a country, you buy anything, interact with anyone, and you're a part of the system. Not casting a ballot just tells the people in power that you don't matter.
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#21
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Daily reminder to spoil your ballot or you hate this country.

/s

Daily reminder to spoil your ballot or you hate this country.






/s
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marketplace.tf
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Shitting on the idea of voting sounds hip and cool because "they're all the same man FUCK the system"

until you grow up and realize that they are absolutely not the same and you had an opportunity to influence it but you wasted it because you're an insufferable child

Shitting on the idea of voting sounds hip and cool because "they're all the same man FUCK the system"

until you grow up and realize that they are absolutely not the same and you had an opportunity to influence it but you wasted it because you're an insufferable child
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#23
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go out and vote guys, I don't even care who you choose as long as you're exercising your civic duty!!!

but if u dont vote for corbyn youre an asshat

go out and vote guys, I don't even care who you choose as long as you're exercising your civic duty!!!





but if u dont vote for corbyn youre an asshat
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#24
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https://image.prntscr.com/image/704255f9adbc439985d0563545242f4a.png

[img]https://image.prntscr.com/image/704255f9adbc439985d0563545242f4a.png[/img]
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#25
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Geel9until you grow up and realize that they are absolutely not the same and you had an opportunity to influence it but you wasted it because you're an insufferable child

The parliamentary seat where I live hasn't changed hands since 1841

[quote=Geel9]until you grow up and realize that they are absolutely not the same and you had an opportunity to influence it but you wasted it because you're an insufferable child[/quote]
The parliamentary seat where I live hasn't changed hands since 1841
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#26
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IMO, even if you're entirely disgusted with the national candidates or you don't live in a swing state, voting on local/state politicians and referendums is just as important, if not more important since your vote matters a lot more proportionally, and the results will effect you more directly.
(Disclaimer: I know nothing of British Politics so I am only really talking about American Elections)

IMO, even if you're entirely disgusted with the national candidates or you don't live in a swing state, voting on local/state politicians and referendums is just as important, if not more important since your vote matters a lot more proportionally, and the results will effect you more directly.
(Disclaimer: I know nothing of British Politics so I am only really talking about American Elections)
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#27
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When people vote they shouldn't spoil their ballot because even though they think it means I am not happy with the system. It actually means "I want things to stay as they are." Best advice I can give Brits as South African coming from a country with a questionable presidency and national government is to vote with your brain and not your heart on what party you know will cause the least harm to the UK even if you don't agree with all of their policies. Good luck out there peeps. :)

When people vote they shouldn't spoil their ballot because even though they think it means I am not happy with the system. It actually means "I want things to stay as they are." Best advice I can give Brits as South African coming from a country with a questionable presidency and national government is to vote with your brain and not your heart on what party you know will cause the least harm to the UK even if you don't agree with all of their policies. Good luck out there peeps. :)
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#28
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AdnurakI'm registered but UKIP is unlikely to win in my constituency so might not vote...

Always vote, never leave your potential ballot empty, waste of the privilege to do so.

[quote=Adnurak]I'm registered but UKIP is unlikely to win in my constituency so [b]might not vote[/b]...[/quote]


Always vote, never leave your potential ballot empty, waste of the privilege to do so.
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#29
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Corbyn is done, Steady Ed is making a comeback

https://twitter.com/Ed_Miliband/status/859492994453573633

you know what to do lads

Corbyn is done, Steady Ed is making a comeback

https://twitter.com/Ed_Miliband/status/859492994453573633

you know what to do lads
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#30
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I shall be voting for the Conservative and Unionist Party :)

I shall be voting for the Conservative and Unionist Party :)
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