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[kmag]

So Carswell might genuinely be the only one, interesting.

Yeah, I put Cons getting 320 at the minute based on the initial seats the exit poll said they get and what they've actually got. I don't see how Lib Dems get 10 unless Cornwall comes in strong.

 

[Jezbollah]

Both are predicted to lose though.

Ah, interesting. I knew Nige had issues, didnt realise Reckless did too. Ta.

 

[QuicheFontaine]

Or they could be so disillusioned with politics that they feel Labour and the Tories are the same in but name?

I've heard them described as two cheeks of the same arse

 

[Psychotext]

Man, I really can't stand Salmond.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Clegg has demanded a recount.

 

[twobear]

I mean yes, America are very slowly improving social and welfare issues. However, they're also a massive distance behind us to begin with, so that's a pretty weird stance to take.

in a decade at the current pace we'll be pretty close, shrug

plus it'd be nice to live in a country that actually feels like it's progressing rather than regressing

 

[tomtom94]

Or they could be so disillusioned with politics that they feel Labour and the Tories are the same in but name?

I'm going to say exactly the same thing people say about the Democrats in America, the two parties blatantly fucking aren't, and the major parties aren't going to care if all you do is forfeit your vote - apathy and cynicism will not save you from a bad government.

 

[SymbiantXenos]

Clegg has demanded a recount.

Stahp Clegg

 

[travisbickle]

There's also a party called Monster Raving Loony Party.

They've been rebranded as UKIP, but no one seems to get their irony in the current climate.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Or they could be so disillusioned with politics that they feel Labour and the Tories are the same in but name?

Labour and the Conservatives were more different at this election than they have been in literally decades, at least since 1987, so to be honest, if that was why people chose not to vote, those people are morons.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Labour won a seat in Scotland?!?

Recount!!

 

[mr-paul]

Really interested to see what Alex Salmond does in Westminster.

The next few years are crucial for our future as a union and a country,

 

[Oogedei]

I'd move to the USA if I could. I love it there.

I loved Canada too, though, tbf.

Canada > USA. Just wait for the election in the US and the "improvements" will be gone.

 

[tomtom94]

Ah, interesting. I knew Nige had issues, didnt realise Reckless did too. Ta.

It's close, but I think Ashcroft polled it and found a lot of people had gone back to Conservative, they were prepared to keep Reckless for a year, but they want the Tories if they're going to have to keep someone for five years.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Labour get one in, would have to be Edinburgh too.

Im ashamed of my City.

 

[Yamauchi]

Labour held Edinburgh South, likely their only seat in Scotland.

SNP is looking at 57 / 59

 

[NYCmetsfan]

You're upset with the state of British politics, so you're moving to America?

I mean, have you thought that one through?

His post is accurate. We have a party that's proposing expanded benefits. We're drifting leftward you guys rightward.

Your social safety net is still huge but its weird. I blame it on the fact were becoming less "Anglo" in political style with changing demos. We also have the weird federalism thing that makes living in NY like a different country than Kansas

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Clegg's lost, a source close to him has confirmed to the Times.

 

[Random17]

This election campaign had a number of similarities to NZ's election, and it appears as if the massacre of the left is another one.

 

[tomtom94]

Due to a cock-up on my part that means I need to leave my house early and the announcement of these recounts I think I'm going to miss Thanet South and Sheffield Hallam. Fuck's sake.

 

[King_Moc]

Ester McVey asking for a recount in Wirral West.

Clegg has demanded a recount.

Seriously?

 

[kmag]

Labour get one in, would have to be Edinburgh too.

Im ashamed of my City.

To be honest, the SNP candidate was a roaster and Murray was a key founder of foundation of hearts which saved Hearts FC

 

[Beefy]

I'm going to say exactly the same thing people say about the Democrats in America, the two parties blatantly fucking aren't, and the major parties aren't going to care if all you do is forfeit your vote - apathy and cynicism will not save you from a bad government.

I get you and have always voted. But I also get why some people wouldn't vote. Do I think it is right not to vote? Nope. But others have different opinions.

 

[RK9039]

Clegg's lost, a source close to him has confirmed to the Times.

 

[fenners]

Labour get one in, would have to be Edinburgh too.

I didn't expect SNP to get any seats in Edinburgh to be hones,Glasgow, yes (but not the clean sweep). It's been a ridiculously good night for the SNP. Anything over 50 seats is just insanely one sided & unexpected.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

So have results so far been good or bad for the exit poll's accuracy?

 

[Deleted member 231381]

His post is accurate. We have a party that's proposing expanded benefits. We're drifting leftward you guys rightward.

Your social safety net is still huge but its weird. I blame it on the fact were becoming less "Anglo" in political style.

I mean, you're right that America is driving leftwards and us rightwards, but it will be a significant amount of time, at least decades, before the two could meet. The US political system is specifically designed to stunt any kind of serious reform, and the Republican party still place a frame on the kind of debates that are held in the US even if they're not serious electoral candidates for the time being. It just seems a very weird statement to say "I'm displeased with the state of egalitarianism in this country, so I'm going to move to a much less egalitarian country".

 

[Zimmy64]

there's one anglophone country that has actually improved it's social welfare over the last few years;

Are you serious? I'm a Conservative Republican and I can tell you the United States seems like a bad fit for you. Even if Hilary is elected in 2016 by 2024 there will be a Republican President that will make Cameron look like Marx.

On a unrelated note I'm jealous of all you liberals who say you'll move if a Conservative Government is elected. If Hilary is elected in 2016 there is no place for me to go (Not that I'd ever leave just because I don't like my country's politics). The US is the last bastion of true conservatism on earth. There is no other conservative party that I feel would truly represent my views. Likud, the UK Conservative Party, or the Canadian Conservative party comes the closest, but there still a ways away.

 

[King_Moc]

Boris Johnson making sure to stand next to the only person in the room that's madder than him (yes I know it's an act).

 

[ShogunX]

Ester McVey asking for a recount in Wirral West.



Seriously?

Can only fucking PRAY that she loses again. What an absolute horrible thundercunt that woman is.

 

[Varion]

Clegg's lost, a source close to him has confirmed to the Times.

Oh god it might actually happen? Although if he's seriously demanded a recount then who knows when we'll find out.

 

[Fintan]

The amount of weird candidates in Johnson's constituenc .

 

[bobnowhere]

I love the nutters in Boris' seat. Including Boris.

 

[ivysaur12]

I sort of worry about the future of left-wing parties in the English-speaking world.

 

[SymbiantXenos]

Can only fucking PRAY that she loses again. What an absolute horrible thundercunt that woman is.

Lold louder than I should have at this time.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Are you serious? I'm a Conservative Republican and I can tell you the United States seems like a bad fit for you. Even if Hilary is elected in 2016 by 2024 there will be a Republican President that will make Cameron look like Marx.

On a unrelated note I'm jealous of all you liberals who say you'll move if a Conservative Government is elected. If Hilary is elected in 2016 there is no place for me to go (Not that I'd ever leave just because I don't like my country's politics). The US is the last bastion of true conservatism on earth. There is no other conservative party that I feel would truly represent my views. Likud, the UK Conservative Party, or the Canadian Conservative party comes the closest, but there still a ways away.

The UK Conservative is probably the least rightwing right party in the Anglosphere, Australia and New Zealand would both probably be better bets for you.

 

[CyclopsRock]

The amount of weird candidates in Johnson's constituenc .

That MRLP guy is their leader, and he was jointly elected as leader with his cat - named Catmandu - who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2001

BoJo going on the attack!

 

[travisbickle]

Boris Johnson may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot.

 

[Beefy]

Boris Johnson making sure to stand next to the only person in the room that's madder than him (yes I know it's an act).

Boris scares me. A guy so intelligent that he acts like a crazy dumb guy. Imagine him as PM.

 

[kmag]

Even the most ardent tory must admit McVey is a horrible cunt. Still would though

 

[Jezbollah]

Oh god it's going to get cray cray in the next half hour. Cable and Clegg!

Even the most ardent tory must admit McVey is a horrible cunt. Still would though

LOL!

EDIT: CABLE HAS BEEN CUTTTTTT

 

[DECK'ARD]

Not Vince

 

[Kotetsu534]

The beaten SNP candidate in Edinburgh South is Neil Hay, the man who called supporters of the union "quislings". Should never have been allowed to stand for the party after that.

 

[fenners]

Boris Johnson may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot.

I wish He's a fucking political animal.

 

[kmag]

Mundell might hold on in the borders, it's pretty close from what they're saying on twitter. SNP were ahead until the rural vote started to come in.

 

[Kiever Sher]

Vince Cable dead

 

[offshore]

Cable gone

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Vince Cable gone!

 

[Carl]

Welp, Cable is out. Clegg has got to go now.