Just moved house and couldn't be bothered to vote in a pointless farce
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NoOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Do you think that not voting means that you should forfeit your right to be critical of local and European government, then?Originally posted by MicrosoftBob View PostJust moved house and couldn't be bothered to vote in a pointless farceComment
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No I'll still hate everyone equallyOriginally posted by TheFaQQer View PostDo you think that not voting means that you should forfeit your right to be critical of local and European government, then?Socialism is inseparably interwoven with totalitarianism and the abject worship of the state.
No Socialist Government conducting the entire life and industry of the country could afford to allow free, sharp, or violently-worded expressions of public discontent.Comment
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Not if the electoral process is itself essentially worthless.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostDo you think that not voting means that you should forfeit your right to be critical of local and European government, then?
Anyway, to my shame, I voted rather than spoiled my ballot paper for the first time in many years.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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Oh yeah I took part in the farce that is EU 'democracy'.
Looking on the bright side this could be the last EU election I ever get to vote in. Please.
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No, and I'm a bit annoyed at myself. I agreed to some work and didn't really consider I'd be away so, yeah. But, the party I'd have voted for won my seat, so ho hum.Comment
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In my case the question should be "did you go to your count?"
To which the answer is yes, for UKIP of course.
I didn't win, but I beat the lib dems and Labour
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Well done anyway. Were you beaten by a proper tory?Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostIn my case the question should be "did you go to your count?"
To which the answer is yes, for UKIP of course.
I didn't win, but I beat the lib dems and Labour

And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Yes the "proper" Tory got twice as many as me, and an independent Candidate stuck his oar in there too above me.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWell done anyway. Were you beaten by a proper tory?
Still it was an interesting experience being there.Comment
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