Like this. So even if the smartest, most informed people in the nation go to vote, their vote doesn't matter. They don't have sufficient votes. In the end it's still the below average that decides. — Agustino
Yes that might be accurate mathematically but on the ground, it's more of a group activity. For example a politician might say something at the last minute (which might be irrelevant to the political situation) which weirdly results in lots of voters deciding that their vote is a wasted vote and then not going out to vote. Also you don't know what other voters are thinking, as a group they might be swaying this way and that, like the weather. If you don't vote the pool of voters is reduced which if reduced beyond a certain point might result in a revolution and a dictator installed. Also you might say something in the pub which sways a group of people to vote differently. Indeed in this thread you might have changed the political weather already.My vote would only be relevant if the Conservatives end up winning by 1 vote. ;)
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Ah, but I'm below average, so in deciding not to vote, I've made it better. — Michael
I read that Corbyn has never voted for an anti-terrorism bill. True? False? If true, why? — Bitter Crank
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