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"Do you vote Why do you vote the way you do Has an election poster on a poll helped you decide who to vote for Do you vote for a party or a person Do you vote on local or national issues " Always vote. I vote based on who I feel aligns with my views and I will vote strategically, if necessary, to keep right wing parties out. National elections, I tend to vote party but the person does come into it as well. Local elections, more person over party. Election posters sometimes help me decide who not to vote for  . I’ve never voted for someone based on their poster though.
I try to vote on national issues when it comes to a general election. The focus on xyz doing such and such for his local community is not going to get us out of the holes we’re in. | |||
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" By Samson4DelilahFind posts by Samson4Delilah Couple just this minute! ballina The way I see it is we're not going to change who's getting I'm. The big two have done a good job at securing their traditional voters by upping the pension.. our only hope is to put in good opposition & for me that's independents, SF have done nothing as opposition except bend" Id share your initial view but have come to another conclusion. We have far too many independents here, they fragment and dilute national politics down to local politic and decrease the bargaining power of the smaller parties that may be in coalition. I was intending to vote labour but ivannna has been really poor imo so I'm more likely to go SD, pbp and green. I'm hoping that one of them can get to about 7% and have some influence on policy. | |||
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" By Samson4DelilahFind posts by Samson4Delilah Couple just this minute! ballina The way I see it is we're not going to change who's getting I'm. The big two have done a good job at securing their traditional voters by upping the pension.. our only hope is to put in good opposition & for me that's independents, SF have done nothing as opposition except bend Id share your initial view but have come to another conclusion. We have far too many independents here, they fragment and dilute national politics down to local politic and decrease the bargaining power of the smaller parties that may be in coalition. I was intending to vote labour but ivannna has been really poor imo so I'm more likely to go SD, pbp and green. I'm hoping that one of them can get to about 7% and have some influence on policy. " I agree with your view on independents, too much democracy and nothing is ever done. | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead " Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative " Well, that was my attraction to them, because they ARE middle of the road. I’m not a unionist because I hate catholics. I genuinely think NI is better off in the UK (though Brexit shook and continues to shake that belief). Alliance are about the only party willing to take part in actual politics, not Orange vs Green bullshit | |||
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"UL have a good questionnaire online if you need help figuring out who in you area aligns with your views, I think it's called which candidate. " The online questionnaires are handy to a degree but alot of them don't include or are too subtle about some parties more divisive policies | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative Well, that was my attraction to them, because they ARE middle of the road. I’m not a unionist because I hate catholics. I genuinely think NI is better off in the UK (though Brexit shook and continues to shake that belief). Alliance are about the only party willing to take part in actual politics, not Orange vs Green bullshit" Dude,can you really say you hate Catholics or is it just the religion! ? I'm not trying to provoke an argument, that I would do with different words, but for real? You hate Catholics? | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative Well, that was my attraction to them, because they ARE middle of the road. I’m not a unionist because I hate catholics. I genuinely think NI is better off in the UK (though Brexit shook and continues to shake that belief). Alliance are about the only party willing to take part in actual politics, not Orange vs Green bullshit Dude,can you really say you hate Catholics or is it just the religion! ? I'm not trying to provoke an argument, that I would do with different words, but for real? You hate Catholics?" That's the opposite of what he said | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative Well, that was my attraction to them, because they ARE middle of the road. I’m not a unionist because I hate catholics. I genuinely think NI is better off in the UK (though Brexit shook and continues to shake that belief). Alliance are about the only party willing to take part in actual politics, not Orange vs Green bullshit Dude,can you really say you hate Catholics or is it just the religion! ? I'm not trying to provoke an argument, that I would do with different words, but for real? You hate Catholics? That's the opposite of what he said" My mistake x | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead " Can I ask, what's your thought process on remaining in the union? Is it motivated by history and tradition or more practical reasons or of course both. If more practical what are the advantages in your opinion? | |||
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"We have far too many independents here, they fragment and dilute national politics down to local politic and decrease the bargaining power of the smaller parties that may be in coalition. I was intending to vote labour but ivannna has been really poor imo so I'm more likely to go SD, pbp and green. I'm hoping that one of them can get to about 7% and have some influence on policy. I think Labour would be better off if Ger Nash was leading Labour. I hope he gets reelected. SD we're on 6% of the last poll. Greens 4% and labour on 3%. I feel these 3 parties would be far better then independents. When the greens got into government they had a row about who the leader was. Ryan spent too much money on bike lanes. No problem with bike lanes but they should have fixed the roads and footpath when putting in bike lanes. Ryan should not be a minister he step down as leader Roddy should have kicked him out and put someone else in as Ryan not standing again. I would like to see these 3 parties doing well. Sf are Ff light." Id largely agree, I'm kind of think of the greens a bit more positively in a kind of ahhh bless way. They are pretty much harmless and have one good idea every seven or eight ideas 😀 | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative Well, that was my attraction to them, because they ARE middle of the road. I’m not a unionist because I hate catholics. I genuinely think NI is better off in the UK (though Brexit shook and continues to shake that belief). Alliance are about the only party willing to take part in actual politics, not Orange vs Green bullshit Dude,can you really say you hate Catholics or is it just the religion! ? I'm not trying to provoke an argument, that I would do with different words, but for real? You hate Catholics?" Aha...the missing comma. Read again. | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Is Alliance a safe party to vote for if you're loyalist or republican Middle of the road as an alternative Well, that was my attraction to them, because they ARE middle of the road. I’m not a unionist because I hate catholics. I genuinely think NI is better off in the UK (though Brexit shook and continues to shake that belief). Alliance are about the only party willing to take part in actual politics, not Orange vs Green bullshit Dude,can you really say you hate Catholics or is it just the religion! ? I'm not trying to provoke an argument, that I would do with different words, but for real? You hate Catholics?" No, you’ve misunderstood me. I don’t hate catholics (though many Protestants in the north do). I was just pointing out that that wasn’t my reason for being a unionist, though that’s reason enough for many Protestants in the north. Furthermore, I vote Alliance because I don’t hate Catholics. Hope I’ve clarified things | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Can I ask, what's your thought process on remaining in the union? Is it motivated by history and tradition or more practical reasons or of course both. If more practical what are the advantages in your opinion? " I won’t lie and say that tradition and history aren’t part of my reasoning. I’ve grown up in an NI that’s part of the UK, and I’m used to it, and don’t really see a need for change (though I respect the reasons given by those who do). Practically, I know something of how they live in the South. Paying to have bins lifted, paying for doctors appointments, and for medical insurance, none of which we have up here. UK citizens pay National Insurance to cover the NHS, and if we’re suddenly uprooted from the UK, those contributions would disappear, and we’d have to start again from scratch paying Medical insurance. It’s not such a strongly held belief that I would fight (physically) to remain in the UK, nor even protest in the event of a referendum that resulted in re-unification, but in said referendum, I would vote to remain in the UK | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Can I ask, what's your thought process on remaining in the union? Is it motivated by history and tradition or more practical reasons or of course both. If more practical what are the advantages in your opinion? I won’t lie and say that tradition and history aren’t part of my reasoning. I’ve grown up in an NI that’s part of the UK, and I’m used to it, and don’t really see a need for change (though I respect the reasons given by those who do). Practically, I know something of how they live in the South. Paying to have bins lifted, paying for doctors appointments, and for medical insurance, none of which we have up here. UK citizens pay National Insurance to cover the NHS, and if we’re suddenly uprooted from the UK, those contributions would disappear, and we’d have to start again from scratch paying Medical insurance. It’s not such a strongly held belief that I would fight (physically) to remain in the UK, nor even protest in the event of a referendum that resulted in re-unification, but in said referendum, I would vote to remain in the UK" Approximately 47% of people in Ireland have private health insurance. The remaining 53% are covered under the HSE public healthcare system similar to the NHS. Those who have private health insurance but who also pay Pay Related Social Welfare contributions are entitled to receive medical services under the public system as well as the private health system. | |||
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"I know who I don't vote for, the list of those who voted to sign "Seal the files" is laminated and On my front door with the words, if your name is on this list Don't knock on my door, " Have to ask....seal what files | |||
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"I know who I don't vote for, the list of those who voted to sign "Seal the files" is laminated and On my front door with the words, if your name is on this list Don't knock on my door, Have to ask....seal what files " I'm assuming the mother and baby home records | |||
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"I know who I don't vote for, the list of those who voted to sign "Seal the files" is laminated and On my front door with the words, if your name is on this list Don't knock on my door, Have to ask....seal what files I'm assuming the mother and baby home records " Ok that makes Sense ....didn't follow that story till the end | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Can I ask, what's your thought process on remaining in the union? Is it motivated by history and tradition or more practical reasons or of course both. If more practical what are the advantages in your opinion? I won’t lie and say that tradition and history aren’t part of my reasoning. I’ve grown up in an NI that’s part of the UK, and I’m used to it, and don’t really see a need for change (though I respect the reasons given by those who do). Practically, I know something of how they live in the South. Paying to have bins lifted, paying for doctors appointments, and for medical insurance, none of which we have up here. UK citizens pay National Insurance to cover the NHS, and if we’re suddenly uprooted from the UK, those contributions would disappear, and we’d have to start again from scratch paying Medical insurance. It’s not such a strongly held belief that I would fight (physically) to remain in the UK, nor even protest in the event of a referendum that resulted in re-unification, but in said referendum, I would vote to remain in the UK Approximately 47% of people in Ireland have private health insurance. The remaining 53% are covered under the HSE public healthcare system similar to the NHS. Those who have private health insurance but who also pay Pay Related Social Welfare contributions are entitled to receive medical services under the public system as well as the private health system. " Something I didn’t know. Thank you | |||
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"I’m sure that this question is aimed at those in the Republic, given that the election is soon, but this Northerner feels the need to answer. I will admit that when I was young, I voted DUP because I was born into a Protestant family, and I am a unionist, and they were the biggest unionist party, so of course DUP. But then I started to look at their actual policies. At what they actually stood for. And found that I disagreed with most of it. I decided that I didn’t want to be part of their mandate for bullshit, so started voting Alliance instead Can I ask, what's your thought process on remaining in the union? Is it motivated by history and tradition or more practical reasons or of course both. If more practical what are the advantages in your opinion? I won’t lie and say that tradition and history aren’t part of my reasoning. I’ve grown up in an NI that’s part of the UK, and I’m used to it, and don’t really see a need for change (though I respect the reasons given by those who do). Practically, I know something of how they live in the South. Paying to have bins lifted, paying for doctors appointments, and for medical insurance, none of which we have up here. UK citizens pay National Insurance to cover the NHS, and if we’re suddenly uprooted from the UK, those contributions would disappear, and we’d have to start again from scratch paying Medical insurance. It’s not such a strongly held belief that I would fight (physically) to remain in the UK, nor even protest in the event of a referendum that resulted in re-unification, but in said referendum, I would vote to remain in the UK" Thanks for answering, I think it makes sense that most of us want what we are used to and what we grew up with. I think things would have to be pretty bad for either community in NI to want to realign with the "other side". | |||
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"Just spend 10 mins with my first time voter son looking at the options for tomorrow I couldn't believe that he'd never seen a ballot paper or understood the PR system I thought that kids should have had at least one lesson in Leaving cert year about it " Just found that out this evening myself found it very strange not a thing done in school bout it esp now with some been 18 doing the leaving cert too | |||
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