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To ask if you will actually vote?

237 replies

IdontlikePinaColada · 06/06/2024 21:30

Not asking who you're voting for, but are you actually going to make the effort of voting (by going to the polling station on the day or postal vote)?

Am on the app so voting options don't seem to be available.

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GreyCarpet · 06/06/2024 21:56

Honestly? I dont know.

If I don't, it will be the first time but I genuinely don't feel I can put my X by any of them with any honesty or conviction.

I don't want the Tories in but I don't wany any of the others in either.

Shaldar · 06/06/2024 21:55

Just read the OP and conflated voting in the election with the comment about enabling voting on MN...

Surely more people would be more likely to vote if they could download an app and click a button!

Himitsu · 06/06/2024 21:54

I’ll be honest, I’ve only ever voted once and that was brexit.

Im going to vote this time, although I have no idea who for but have been trying to google manifestos. Don’t think they’re all out yet though?

Justcallmebebes · 06/06/2024 21:52

That's my beloved nan, not believed

Justcallmebebes · 06/06/2024 21:51

Absolutely. My belived nan, who fought valiantly for women's rights when women had pretty few, would spin in her grave if I didn't

JellyBabiesSaveLives · 06/06/2024 21:51

Yes. I live in a constituency that has had a Conservative MP for 87 years without a break and it's bloody well time we did something about that. It usually feels pointless to vote (but I do it anyway) but this time - maybe? Just maybe?

Chickatease · 06/06/2024 21:50

Yep absolutely, and the polling station is next to dd's school so won't have to go out of my way at all

SlowerMovingVehicle · 06/06/2024 21:50

MrsApplepants · 06/06/2024 21:38

Nope. There’s simply no one sensible to vote for here. I’m in Wales. Labour have proved themselves awful. Not voting Tory. None of the others appeal.

Please vote. You don't have to like them. Until new parties are voted in, nothing will change. Even if this election is just about destroying majorities, it's the first step towards better.

If people like you don't vote, then Labour will continue being awful in Wales.

Theweepywillow · 06/06/2024 21:49

Absolutely, women fought long and hard to give me that right, abso bloody lutely I will vote. I was given a say and I will have my say.

amd quite frankly I judge anyone who doesn’t. Or who wastes it.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 06/06/2024 21:48

Yes of course.

geaweet · 06/06/2024 21:48

I probably will, I have a postal vote. I like that I have quite a few days to vote and send it so I don't have to be up for doing it just on one specific day. But life gets busy and I have admin tasks dating back to Christmas that I haven't got around to doing, so it might not happen. I'm in a very safe seat so it won't make any difference to the outcome so that's not very motivating.

Feelingmentallyunsettled · 06/06/2024 21:47

Yes. I've voted in every election and referendum since I became eligible- and that's a long time ago.
People sacrificed a lot and fought hard to win universal suffrage and it's an insult to them not to exercise your right to vote. People have no right to complain about the government and town councils etc if you don't even engage in the process.
I admit it is getting harder and harder to find someone I actually think deserves my vote but even if one day I end up going to the polling station and spoiling my ballot paper I will still do that.

L1ttledrummergirl · 06/06/2024 21:43

Absolutely. I can't wait.

Pin0cchio · 06/06/2024 21:40

Yes. I always vote. I quite often take the DC so they know its happening and how important it is you vote.

Maireas · 06/06/2024 21:40

BitOutOfPractice · 06/06/2024 21:37

And im going to say it. People who don’t vote are, to my mind, a bit pathetic. The “they’re all the same” schtick doesn’t wash with me either.

I know and it doesn't even make sense! Just read the info.

Fab238 · 06/06/2024 21:40

No, I won't.

Isitchill · 06/06/2024 21:39

Of course. I've not missed a local or general election in the 32 years I've been able to vote.

StressedEric · 06/06/2024 21:39

Yes of course . Decisions are made by those who show up

cromwell44 · 06/06/2024 21:39

Of course, but the apathetic non-voters aren’t likely to response to this thread.

MrsApplepants · 06/06/2024 21:38

Nope. There’s simply no one sensible to vote for here. I’m in Wales. Labour have proved themselves awful. Not voting Tory. None of the others appeal.

DreadPirateRobots · 06/06/2024 21:37

Er. Of course. Why wouldn't I? What right would I have to criticise our democracy if I didn't exercise my most basic responsibility and opportunity to participate in it?

BIossomtoes · 06/06/2024 21:37

Women died so I could vote, not doing so would be like spitting on their graves.

BitOutOfPractice · 06/06/2024 21:37

And im going to say it. People who don’t vote are, to my mind, a bit pathetic. The “they’re all the same” schtick doesn’t wash with me either.

OldTinHat · 06/06/2024 21:37

Yes.

Alconleigh · 06/06/2024 21:36

Yep. It's so important, and hardly a huge effort.