Went to "Nibbles and Niggles" at CtS this evening. Apparently there were eight governors and only two parents, so they decided to cancel it. I'm not sure whether I was counted as a governor or a parent this evening....
This is probably a worse turnout that the European elections. At least that was 35% - this was more like 1%. Is it because people don't care, or are they happy with things the way they are?
Showing posts with label election. Show all posts
Showing posts with label election. Show all posts
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Monday, 8 June 2009
Day to Reflect
As the results of the European Election come in this will be a day of reflection - and possible ructions in Westminster. Facebook and Twitter are filled with comments, most of which are concerned about the vote for the BNP:
On the basis that only 35% of the population voted, this means that only 2.275% of the population voted BNP, but 65% of the population thought that the whole thing was irrelevant or pointless - or that all MPs and MEPs are corrupt and self-interested.
This is an important crisis in British political life but the challenge is not a swing to the radical right wing, but a need to re-establish political integrity and a commitment to genuine public service. The solution is not knifing Gordon in the back, but something more profound - assuming our politicians have the neccessary courage. Let's pray for them all, they're going to need it!
sunny day today. although distressed to be living amongst so many bnp votersIt's a concern that even with all the coverage regarding politics, MP expenses, EEC accounts never balancing et al.....STILL only 35% voted
... is concerned to see that the BNP won two seats in the Euro elections. All main stream parties need to address why this happened ASAP
While other comments reflect a move to the right:
"the reason the bnp have won the seats is because the real british people can see what the future holds for our children -grandchildren if nothing is done to stop it"This is a day for reflection but not panic. Here are the latest results from the BBC
UK Total MEP Seats
| Votes | MEPs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | % | +/- % | Total | +/- |
| CON | 28.6 | 1.2 | 24 | 1 |
| UKIP | 17.4 | 0.5 | 13 | 1 |
| LAB | 15.3 | -7.0 | 11 | -5 |
| LD | 13.9 | -1.1 | 10 | 1 |
| GRN | 8.7 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 |
| BNP | 6.5 | 1.4 | 2 | 2 |
| PC | 0.9 | -0.1 | 1 | 0 |
| SNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SSP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OTH | 8.6 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 63 of 69 seats declared. Result excludes Northern Ireland. | ||||
On the basis that only 35% of the population voted, this means that only 2.275% of the population voted BNP, but 65% of the population thought that the whole thing was irrelevant or pointless - or that all MPs and MEPs are corrupt and self-interested.
This is an important crisis in British political life but the challenge is not a swing to the radical right wing, but a need to re-establish political integrity and a commitment to genuine public service. The solution is not knifing Gordon in the back, but something more profound - assuming our politicians have the neccessary courage. Let's pray for them all, they're going to need it!
Thursday, 4 June 2009
An experiment in mass collaboration
Today's European Election - at least in the UK - is an interesting experiment in mass collaboration. After weeks of scandal around MP's expenses all bets are off about what will happen. There is great fear in the ether that something bad might happen - will this be the end of Gordon Brown? or will the BNP or UKIP do well?
Some people have argued that the British electorate is remarkably good at making the right decisions - always choosing the party that will do the best for the country. Armed with huge amounts of data, this community of diverse and independent individuals works together to make the best choice - whether individuals agree with it or not...
Others are more pessimistic and are fearful that the mob, stirred up by a hypocritical press, will make an irrational and potentially disastrous choice. One moment you're at the ballot box - the next they're burning the Reichstag...
After years of polls and pollsters, swingometers and surveys it feels odd to have a genuinely unpredictable elections. The question is, what will the British public do?
Some people have argued that the British electorate is remarkably good at making the right decisions - always choosing the party that will do the best for the country. Armed with huge amounts of data, this community of diverse and independent individuals works together to make the best choice - whether individuals agree with it or not...
Others are more pessimistic and are fearful that the mob, stirred up by a hypocritical press, will make an irrational and potentially disastrous choice. One moment you're at the ballot box - the next they're burning the Reichstag...After years of polls and pollsters, swingometers and surveys it feels odd to have a genuinely unpredictable elections. The question is, what will the British public do?
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Obama wins!
I've been dozing on the sofa for the past three hours but woke up a few minutes ago. It's 4:00am and Barack Obama has just been "projected" to win the election. Here's the moment according to CNN:
The decision has been made. What will happen next? As for me, I'm off back to sleep...
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
US Election
It's quarter past 11 on Tuesday evening. I've come in from my evening meeting and finished off a few jobs. I'm sitting down in front of the TV watching some of the coverage of the US election.Obviously this is a significant night which will have consequences for millions of people, both in the US and elsewhere. Which way will it go? The polls suggest Obama, but American elections have sometimes produced some real surprises. As David Dimbly has just said, it's the voters that count not the polls...
In 2000 and 2004 I sat up and watched some of the results - more than a little depressed to see the US elect George Bush. I was particularly depressed in 2004 when they re-elected him after Iraq. I may sit up and watch some of the early results this year. I'd like to see a democrat back in the White House and hope that Obama is as radical as he appears...
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