The Zero Dilemma [dltms0 - June Edition] Page 25

Started by machomuu June 22nd, 2016 12:41 PM
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Pokestick, good times.

cheeky

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Not accepting the outcome and going wild on the streets was something expected of Trump followers.

These people have forgotten which side they're on.

Pokestick, good times.

cheeky

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Ironic mukposting is still mukposting.

People are and will keep voting and reacting on petty emotions. I wish we'd stop focusing on the individuals running and look more at issues and solutions. Less popularity contest, more workshop.

Spoiler:
Frankly, I'd be up for a technocratic society. Shame about this mind-boggling anti-intellectualism trend that's going on.
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Mind boggling? Nah. Not sure what it's like in Sweden but kids can come out of high school here not knowing core information about basic things like how the government is run. Then once you leave home you have other things to think about, like keeping a roof over your head and you know, life.

Pokestick, good times.

cheeky

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But the fact stands that scientists and experts in their fields probably know better on their respective subjects than you do.

Your "belief" doesn't change empirical data.
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Of course they do, that's why for the most part we let them get on with their thing. Most people don't really think they could fix the economy or run the country.

I'm just hoping that the Brexit (and now Trump) shocks will result in political parties thinking a lot more nationally, not just about London. Surely the Democrats over in the US will be listening to people more from now on, if they don't you might end up with an independent Kanye West presidency come 2020.

Pokestick, good times.

cheeky

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Yeah, that issue needs fixing, too. It's pretty much the same case here. Inland hillbillies (or at least our version) are pissy about the media and politicians only talking about Stockholm.
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Although there are some anomalies, funnily enough my city voted remain, I'm pretty sure London doesn't know what a Norwich is. Guess the stereotype about us being a bit stingy might be true, didn't want to take the risk of the pound falling.

Unlike a lot of the big Northern cities Liverpool voted to stay too. I wonder if that has anything to do with their population boycotting The Sun (paper, not the star. Although if you've ever visited the north of England you'd probably think I meant the star).
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With those 2 candidates I can't really blame them for the low turnout. Although looking at it historical data it's been that way for a while.

I think the lowest we've had in a general election has been around 60%. Wouldn't be surprised it the 72% we got for Brexit is the highest I ever take part in..

Pokestick, good times.

cheeky

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Been almost exactly 85% here, for the last two elections at least. I could and did vote in the most recent one.

Sure, the party I voted for indeed got included in the current government and has since imploded completely thanks to enormous scandals and a good few incompetent politicians, but I don't regret my vote one bit. Looked at the issues I cared about and chose the party which coincided with my values the most accurately. Will do the same next election.

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34. First past the post has tended to lead to me voting for Democrats, as they tend to be the most left-leaning of the candidates on my ballots (save for the presidency, where there's usually a handful of third party candidates; iirc, there were 8 on mine). I live in a very conservative area, though. All but two of the candidates I voted for that actually won their race ran unopposed. The two that won their races who had opponents were for Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and for mayor of my new town.

... granted, having most of the candidates I voted for in contested races winding up losing is the norm for me where I live. I want ranked-choice voting. Like yesterday, tbh.
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