Who to vote for??

Question

This is my first time to vote during the election...

I have looked at the websites; Green Party, Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Labour... most of them seem to be saying the same thing!!!

I don't want to waste my vote... but really confused on who to vote for...

Any one got any info or truthful websites that could help me..

Constructive answers ONLY! x

Answer 1

To assist voters in choosing wisely we have devised the 4 C system for checking aspiring candidates.

The 4C system does not follow any personality, party or particular religious creed.

Instead it looks at four essential characteristics of a worthy election candidate. They are:
CHARACTER - do they have integrity?
COMPETENCE - are they intelligent and capable of doing the job?
CONNECTIONS -who are they connected to?
CONTENT - of their policies.

Character determines choices under pressure. The person of weak character will give way but the strong person will stand. The honest person will have integrity but the dishonest person will steal from the government coffers. A person of solid character will bring poise and power to the nation while the weak and impulsive person will make foolish choices, rush into trouble and ruin the country. Vote for good character and for men and women of strong principles tested over time.

Competence determines how the leader handles complex situations - such as the economy, justice, technology and peace-making. In today's fast-moving world a leader must be "on the ball" and able to make good decisions quickly. A casual attitude to decision-making will not work. A good leader must understand the issues in depth. A wise politician is able to analyze all the relevant information. This requires a highly intelligent and capable person. Check that the person you vote for has held responsible leadership positions and performed well. Vote for competence. Vote for leaders who are intelligent, capable, and wise.

Connections determine who has influence on a leader. By looking at who backs the politician and who that person "runs with" we can get a good idea of the how they will be influenced in office. Is the leader surrounded by good competent people or by fraudsters and criminals? Is he or she obligated to a certain business firm or to wealthy backers? Is he or she surrounded by the wise - or by the unwise? By the stable or the unstable and revolutionary? Have they been associated with rebel groups or coup attempts? Vote for candidates who have good connections, for those who have wise and beneficial associates.

Content determines the direction of their policies. This tells us about the plans they have for the Philippines. All leaders, both good and bad, have plans. But sometimes these plans are impractical, self-serving or foolish. Noble leaders make noble plans and by these noble plans they stand. Candidates should have a clear positive vision for the nation. Their policies should be good, and wise and practical. Voters should be able to check these policies. The candidate should be able to outline the content of their policies, in some detail, before the election. Vote for good content. Vote for candidates with good policies that are clearly stated well before the election.

HOW NOT TO VOTE!
Do not sell your vote. In doing so you are selling your future prosperity to a crook.
Do not just vote for "charm" and popularity. Check their character.
Do not vote for someone with abilities that have nothing to do with politics e.g. boxing ability. Check - are they really a good competent leader?
Do not vote for someone just because they are from your region. Check they are also worthy of your vote.
Do not vote for someone just because they follow your religion. Check that they can lead and are wise and capable.
Do not vote for someone just because they are among the powerful and elite. Check that they are honest and have good policies.
Do not vote for someone who promises to have some policies in the future. If they do not have policies now they should not be standing for election. It is too late to make them up in office when the pressure is on.
Do not vote for someone with obviously corrupt connections who says they will not be influenced by them. The connections are not backing the candidate out of charity.

Answer 2

You might try looking for the websites of the local parties rather than the national ones although I suspect in most cases they won't be much use. For example, in my area I found:

Labour - local site with a detailed local council election manifesto.

Green - local site with a broad outline of their local election platform.

Lib Dem - local site but with only a passing reference to the 3rd May elections.

Conservatives - no local site.

These are the only parties standing in my area.

Failing that, you could try a local newspaper which might cover local council election issues, look out for leaflets from the parties standing in your area, or even contact the candidates and ask them questions that are of interest/concern to you.

If you don't know who your candidates are, your local council website will probably have a list of their names and addresses by now.

In reality you are only likely to get canvassed by an incumbent party, or their nearest challenger, and, despite what many people think, when party activists canvass you they are not trying to persuade you - they simply want to know if you are for or against them.

Obviously on a site like Y/A you are only going to get people telling you how they want you to vote. Personally I would urge you to use your vote (and not waste it by not voting) for any democratic political party, i.e.anyone but the BNP.

Answer 3

I always look through the local newspapers to see which politician has really been making a difference - where I live Norman Lamb spends an incredible amount of time doing good stuff, but doesn't always get recognised for it. I'm interested in local level.

Answer 4

If you worry about the enviroment - Vote Green

If you want all foreigners out - vote BNP

If you want Britain out of Europe - Vote UKIP

If you want to be robbed of all your wealth, have Billions wasted on Red tape, whilst criminals run amock
- Vote Labour

If you want Labour in disguise with a really sleazy leader
-Vote Conservative

If you want somebody that says nice things but will never deliver - Vote Liberal Democrats

Answer 5

Vote for the candidate who is sincere to serve the country and do not select a politician by party affiliation.

Answer 6

u need 2 b convienced that u are voting 4 d right person b4 voting, if u ve doubt there is absolutely no reason to vote.

Answer 7

The BNP to get us out Europe.

Answer 8

BNP

Answer 9

vote BNP, they are brilliant, they wanna stop foreigners coming in2 this country!!!