User: daweaver

Re:A helpful guideline:

On: DMCA Abuse Widespread

Attempting to count non-voters as votes against is utterly moronic.

Had Labour presented a set of policies that enthused the public, had Labour acted in an honest and open manner, they would have attracted the active support of more than one person in five. I take your point that Labour does have a legitimite right to govern, the party played by the rules, won by the rules, secured more MPs than any other single party. But does it have a moral authority to rule? Indeed, does any single party have a moral authority? When "None of the above" wins a national election - and this is the second time the abstentions have won on the trot - it's a clear signal that something is wrong with the relationship between public and politicians. And, perhaps, that the public is expressing a wish to change the rules of the game.

Re:A helpful guideline:

On: DMCA Abuse Widespread

This government was elected with the active support of less than one person in five. This government was elected with fewer votes (but more seats) in England than the main opposition party. If this government were doing what the majority wanted, it would be walking on eggshells, trying not to upset too many people. Otherwise its lack of mandate would be pointed out for all to see, denying it authority and legitimacy.