Tag: voting

Good for the economy?

D day draws closer for voters as we approach the 4th July General Election.  Previously, I’ve argued that: I said that I’d return to look in a little more detail at some of the big questions facing us.  At a General Election, these tend to involve: There are also the big ethical issues such as… Continue reading Good for the economy?

What about those who do not vote?

I’m planning to include a few articles here about voting and elections, given this is a big year for such things with an American Presidential Election and a General Election in the UK coming up. The recent by-election in Rochdale saw George Galloway win on 39% of the vote.  However, not only was this a… Continue reading What about those who do not vote?

What happened on Britain’s Got Talent?

Well, what was that then?  If you missed or avoided this year’s Britain’s Got Talent (and most years to be honest we do), then a quick recap is in order.  There was the usual mix of singing, dancing and magic acts in the final, though a surprising and disappointing absence of performing dogs.  However, the… Continue reading What happened on Britain’s Got Talent?

The problem of the non-voter

I thought I’d write a little bit more about the problem of the non-voter and who it is a problem for. My friend who is passionate that we all must vote shared this graphic with me as part of our conversation. This kind of graphic is often favoured by political parties when they are in… Continue reading The problem of the non-voter