Hull flood of support for LibDems
I woke up late this morning undecided if I was going to bother to vote. Nevertherless, I dug out my polling card and put it in my jacket breast pocket before I went out with the dog for a walk. I intended to pass by the street where the polling station is situated. I did but I forgot about it as I went about my shopping.
In the afternoon I took the dog for another walk and went to the polling station. I was minded to vote for Labour. However, I didn't recognise the name of the Labour candidate and his address was down past the city centre miles away, I did recognise the name of the LibDem candidate and his address is just a few streets away.
Admittedly, Carl Minns the LibDem leader of the council had lied about the amount of houses damaged by the flood from 16,000 to 10,000 to 6,000. Still, I don't have much to gripe about with the council. This is a local and not a national issue. I voted for the LibDems.
It was my vote that won it - as the Sun would say. The LibDems gained +5 seats and they only needed to win 1 to gain control of the council again after they lost it on account of a couple of defections.
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
Cummon, John, you should vote.
ReplyDeleteOn principle.
I can't vote as I am still registered abroad.
Having spent so many years on the 'prisoners vote' you should not lay yourself open to criticism by not voting.
It is understandable that there is 'no-one' to vote for but you should still, at least, spoil your ballot.
(I know, I am one to talk).
merkin: I take it you missed this bit in my post? "I voted for the LibDems".
ReplyDeleteOf course, John - look at the time of my post!!!
ReplyDelete'Tired and Emotional' in charge of a keyboard and unable to read at that time of night.
Still, good results to wake up for in the morning.
PS don't know if you saw this one :
http://tiny.cc/RdxEX