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To think this is an immature approach to voting?

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foreverstardust · 04/07/2024 12:24

I asked my colleague if she’s voting after work and she replied no “because I’m not informed enough to make a decision”, I politely told her to educate herself as this is a lazy view to have. Not as bluntly as that obviously.

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RubySloth · 04/07/2024 12:41

CantDealwithChristmas · 04/07/2024 12:30

No I think it's valid and refreshingly honest. I kind of wish there'd been more poeple who took that approach on Brexit.

Works both ways, my niece (educated nurse) decided to vote remain because she saw on sm there would be no more Nandos if Brexit happened.

I'm glad compulsory voting isn't a thing otherwise people will be crossing the box for best looking candidate, best logo, best colour to make their decision 😂

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foreverstardust · 04/07/2024 12:41

Invisablepanic · 04/07/2024 12:40

Maybe she is but just doesn't want to get into a discussion about who she's voting for?

No, she’s a very blunt person. If she didn’t want to discuss something she’d just say.

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FOJN · 04/07/2024 12:41

foreverstardust · 04/07/2024 12:35

Refreshing? Me and all my friends used to say this in our early 20s. But people grow up, there’s so much information out there, if you don’t know enough about it then that’s on you.

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But she's not blaming anyone for lack of information.

She's said she's not informed enough to make a decision and presumably she's not interested in informing herself.

It's none of your business. Leave her alone.

SisSuffragette · 04/07/2024 12:40

CantDealwithChristmas · 04/07/2024 12:30

No I think it's valid and refreshingly honest. I kind of wish there'd been more poeple who took that approach on Brexit.

I think far too many people did take this approach and it gave us Brexit. Only 70% of the electorate turned up

Invisablepanic · 04/07/2024 12:40

Maybe she is but just doesn't want to get into a discussion about who she's voting for?

ChefsKisser · 04/07/2024 12:39

MIL is the same and it infuriates me. She has so much time to educate herself but can’t be bothered.

CantDealwithChristmas · 04/07/2024 12:37

foreverstardust · 04/07/2024 12:35

Refreshing? Me and all my friends used to say this in our early 20s. But people grow up, there’s so much information out there, if you don’t know enough about it then that’s on you.

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I agree. What I am trying to say is: if you are low information, and you know you're low information, then it's better not to vote at all than to say, vote Reform because you think Nigel Farage might be a fun guy to have a pint with, or something.

Fink · 04/07/2024 12:37

I'd rather people abstained from voting if they don't have a clue what's going on, rather than voting without research. Obviously getting clued up and voting accordingly is the ideal. But in a less than ideal world, I think it might be better if the uninformed stayed home.

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foreverstardust · 04/07/2024 12:35

CantDealwithChristmas · 04/07/2024 12:30

No I think it's valid and refreshingly honest. I kind of wish there'd been more poeple who took that approach on Brexit.

Refreshing? Me and all my friends used to say this in our early 20s. But people grow up, there’s so much information out there, if you don’t know enough about it then that’s on you.

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LadyKenya · 04/07/2024 12:34

She is being honest about her lack of political knowledge. However if she was that interested....

sweeneytoddsrazor · 04/07/2024 12:34

It is honest but its a piss poor excuse. Presumably your colleague can read so there is plenty of information from different sources to help them make a more informed decision.

motherofbabydragon · 04/07/2024 12:33

@MrsTartanTeacosy problem with that is it could easily be biased to whatever the teacher’s or school’s political leanings are. i just don’t trust it can be taught well and taught neutrally

MrsTartanTeacosy · 04/07/2024 12:31

Sheesh that’s depressing. I do think Political Science should be a compulsory subject in primary and at least first part of secondary.

CantDealwithChristmas · 04/07/2024 12:30

No I think it's valid and refreshingly honest. I kind of wish there'd been more poeple who took that approach on Brexit.

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