Voting Behaviour Questionnaire

[Pubey]

1. lib dem
2. No
3. health, economy, social justice
4. lib dem
5. feel we could get more out of it... trade policies are antiquated and a hinderence on economic growth externally and efficiency internally. against the single currency for now
6. let them in

 

[Grayson]

In general elections? Or all elections.

I think I've voted against Labour in every general election, as in every general election I've voted in they were set for a majority large enough to railroad things through parliament.

Does that make you a tactical voter against Labour then? Apologies for any naivety.

Only need 1 or 2 more now, thanks very much to everyone who have posted, you've all been a big help :D

 

[MK Shrimper]

1) Lib Dem
2) No - originally Labour
3) Social justice, economics, Healthcare.
4) Labour
5) Undecided - I'm not well informed enough to make a comment.
6) Let them in - it's only human to offer those in fear of their lives a safe haven.

To be honest, they're all the bloody same - self serving barstewards. I only vote to ensure the extreme right don't get a foothold in this country.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Does that make you a tactical voter against Labour then? Apologies for any naivety.

Only need 1 or 2 more now, thanks very much to everyone who have posted, you've all been a big help :D

Yes, that does make me a tactical voter.

 

[TrueBlue]

1) Lib Dem
2) No - originally Labour
3) Social justice, economics, Healthcare.
4) Labour
5) Undecided - I'm not well informed enough to make a comment.
6) Let them in - especially if they're running from death and torture.

LEFTY IS BACK IN TOWNNNNNNN!!!!!!! welcome back mate!

 

[sufcintheprem]

Hi everyone, next week I'm starting a Government & Politics A-Level and, as preparation, have been asked to find out the voting behaviour of 10 people. It would be very much appreciated if some of you kind SZ'ers could assist me in obtaining the information by answering my questionnaire. I understand people may not like disclosing such information, but if you're willing to do so please PM me your answers.

Thank you very much in advance to anybody who can help.

Lew



The questions:

1) How did you vote in the last General Election?

I believe it was labour

2) Have you always voted for that party?

Not old enough to have an 'always' column here unless we talk locals where I've tended to vote liberal

3) Which three events/factors shape your political views the most?

Economic prosperity / law and order / strength of the government to hold an independent opinion that will not be swayed to meet the agenda of others

4) How did your parents vote?

Tory I think although they probably vote different parties

5) What are your views on the European Union?

I think that we need to be more receptive to being part of a European Union because I don't think we will lose as much sovereignty as is commonly believed. That said, we've done quite well economically running ourselves so we may well be better off outside. Until they actively seek our increased participation, I think it will be walking in to a room of strangers and we will suffer. Politically, it would help gain trust in Europe and make closer ties. Economically, I'm unsure and due to 3. I would have to say I'd be reluctant for any increased cooperation.

6) Asylum seekers: Let them in or send them back?

If we are talking about asylum seekers as those people who have been forced to leave their country for political reasons, let them in. If we are talking about those leaving their country for economic benefits, I think we need better controls on who they are and wheret hey are but they provide vital labour supply in areas where we are lacking.

My economics teacher, when the topic came up, always cited teh example of nurses (although construction is also a good separate example). Everyone seems aware that there is a shortage but no-one seems aware that immigrants may well be able to fill that gap.

Thanks again :)

See above answers.

 

[DTS]

The questions:

1) UKIP
2 ) No
3) Imigration, Health and Education
4) Conservative I think
5) Largely against but can see some benefits
6) Highly skilled workers are more than welcome and by this I mean Doctors etc. All other can go back regardless of situation. Harsh I know.

 

[MK Shrimper]

LEFTY IS BACK IN TOWNNNNNNN!!!!!!! welcome back mate!

Cheers Scott you fascist!

How's life treating ya?

 

[Grayson]

Ok, I now have a good 12 or so answers. Haven't read many of them yet, but will give them a read at some stage, have to analyse the results! I find it really interesting that we all share the common interest of SUFC but have such differing political views.

Thanks all, I'd give you all positive rep but I doubt that'd be possible?

:)

 

[MK Shrimper]

I'm sure it is...... click away ;oD

 

[Grayson]

I'm sure it is...... click away ;oD

I tried, and ran out when I got to sufcintheprem :( :hilarious: :o

 

[Flinty]

This country lacks the labour force to be able to do that. The construction industry for example is propped up by Polish labour.

Actually it is Romanian at the moment, but this is nothing new for the Construction industry. Previously we have had Polish, South African, Australian, Asian and obviously Irish workers. The problem is that they can earn more money over here than in their home country whilst alos being cheaper that their britich counterparts. By and large they also work harder than the homegrown so therefore construction Companies use foreign labour more than local. This is not helped by the fact that Apprenticeships were phased out during the last downturn in Construction so there is very little skilled labour in this country:(

However all is not lost with Partnership Contracts for the refurbishment Council owned properties stipulating the use of local labour and apprenticeships...so the future may be a little bit brighter

 

[TrueBlue]

Cheers Scott you fascist!

How's life treating ya?

not bad mate been getting off my face every home game but I am on a quite one tonight as I am driving.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

1) Liberal Democrat

2) Yes

3) The economy, education, law & order

4) Conservative (in 1992; they've been out of the UK since then).

5) The EU is politically bankrupt and a serious waste of taxpayers' incomes. The British public has never been allowed to vote on the EU because our politicians are too cowardly and scared of what the answer would be. Many of the concepts that lie behind the EU are, of themselves, important and worthwhile. An absence of trade barriers, co-operation on the environment, justice and social equality are all extremely worthwhile and important. "Schengen" freedom of movement is a massive benefit to everyone in the Union, and I'm all in favour. Harmonisation of interest rates and of the Euro could also be in our interest. But several aspects of the EU have been utterly disastrous. I cannot think of a single good thing to say about the Common Agricultural Policy or, even worse, the Common Fisheries Policy - the latter a moronic and massive political lie which has all but destroyed our fishing industry as we knew it. The bureaucracy is also a waste of time and money - get rid of all the Euro-politicians; close the Strasbourg offices and move them all to Brussels, a country so wishy-washy and invented that none of us can be offended by it. And for goodness sake, vote against any further federalism and haemorraging of our national sovereignty to Brussels.

6) Let in genuine political refugees and also those economic migrants who are of clear benefit to our national economy in sectors where we are in need of migrant labour. Turn all other economic migrants back. Expel any first generation migrants who have committed any criminal offence in the UK, including political refugees - they should have thought about that before they broke the law.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Actually it is Romanian at the moment, but this is nothing new for the Construction industry. Previously we have had Polish, South African, Australian, Asian and obviously Irish workers. The problem is that they can earn more money over here than in their home country whilst alos being cheaper that their britich counterparts. By and large they also work harder than the homegrown so therefore construction Companies use foreign labour more than local. This is not helped by the fact that Apprenticeships were phased out during the last downturn in Construction so there is very little skilled labour in this country:(

However all is not lost with Partnership Contracts for the refurbishment Council owned properties stipulating the use of local labour and apprenticeships...so the future may be a little bit brighter

Yeah, construction is quite a cyclical industry. During a downturn loads of construction companies will go bust or lay off workers. It therefore makes sense to allow foreign workers in to take up the excess demand, as when the industry turns again many of these workers will return home. You still need to train and retain a core of skilled workers, but in periods of high demand it makes a lot of sense to hire in foreign workers - both skilled and unskilled.

 

[Flinty]

ooops........

 

[Flinty]

1) Liberal Democrat

2) Yes

3) The economy, education, law & order

4) Conservative (in 1992; they've been out of the UK since then).

5) The EU is politically bankrupt and a serious waste of taxpayers' incomes. The British public has never been allowed to vote on the EU because our politicians are too cowardly and scared of what the answer would be. Many of the concepts that lie behind the EU are, of themselves, important and worthwhile. An absence of trade barriers, co-operation on the environment, justice and social equality are all extremely worthwhile and important. "Schengen" freedom of movement is a massive benefit to everyone in the Union, and I'm all in favour. Harmonisation of interest rates and of the Euro could also be in our interest. But several aspects of the EU have been utterly disastrous. I cannot think of a single good thing to say about the Common Agricultural Policy or, even worse, the Common Fisheries Policy - the latter a moronic and massive political lie which has all but destroyed our fishing industry as we knew it. The bureaucracy is also a waste of time and money - get rid of all the Euro-politicians; close the Strasbourg offices and move them all to Brussels, a country so wishy-washy and invented that none of us can be offended by it. And for goodness sake, vote against any further federalism and haemorraging of our national sovereignty to Brussels.

6) Let in genuine political refugees and also those economic migrants who are of clear benefit to our national economy in sectors where we are in need of migrant labour. Turn all other economic migrants back. Expel any first generation migrants who have committed any criminal offence in the UK, including political refugees - they should have thought about that before they broke the law.

now there is someone trying to get some green...:D

 

[Davros]

1) Liberal Democrat

2) Yes

3) The economy, education, law & order

4) Conservative (in 1992; they've been out of the UK since then).

5) The EU is politically bankrupt and a serious waste of taxpayers' incomes. The British public has never been allowed to vote on the EU because our politicians are too cowardly and scared of what the answer would be. Many of the concepts that lie behind the EU are, of themselves, important and worthwhile. An absence of trade barriers, co-operation on the environment, justice and social equality are all extremely worthwhile and important. "Schengen" freedom of movement is a massive benefit to everyone in the Union, and I'm all in favour. Harmonisation of interest rates and of the Euro could also be in our interest. But several aspects of the EU have been utterly disastrous. I cannot think of a single good thing to say about the Common Agricultural Policy or, even worse, the Common Fisheries Policy - the latter a moronic and massive political lie which has all but destroyed our fishing industry as we knew it. The bureaucracy is also a waste of time and money - get rid of all the Euro-politicians; close the Strasbourg offices and move them all to Brussels, a country so wishy-washy and invented that none of us can be offended by it. And for goodness sake, vote against any further federalism and haemorraging of our national sovereignty to Brussels.

6) Let in genuine political refugees and also those economic migrants who are of clear benefit to our national economy in sectors where we are in need of migrant labour. Turn all other economic migrants back. Expel any first generation migrants who have committed any criminal offence in the UK, including political refugees - they should have thought about that before they broke the law.

good words fella... im going to be voting MtS @ the next election!

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

good words fella... im going to be voting MtS @ the next election!

LOL! Sadly, there isn't a political party whose agenda meets mine very closely at all, so I won't be standing any time soon...

:minger:

Unusually, however, all three of my local councillors are from the Green Party - which, on a local level, I think is pretty cool. Sadly, their taxation position on a national level is a completely dungaree-wearing, basket-case, hippy-influenced policy (60% top rate? Forget it, weirdos); but on a local level, I might look at what they have to say...

:)

 

[sufcintheprem]

I tried, and ran out when I got to sufcintheprem :( :hilarious: :o

a little too convenient....















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