I am so p..... off with politicians & the run up to the election. So this is my Manifesto for what I want;-
- I want to know what qualifications, experience & beliefs the candidates have to be electable
- I want clear, unvarnished, truthful, intelligent, responses to questions
- I want them to listen
- I want respect for other politicians & the electorate
- I want them to actually care about the problems the electorate & the world is facing, not bluster
- I want them to be prepared to make unpopular decisions that are in the best, long term, interest of the UK & the world
- I want an election to be a level playing field, not dependent on how much money a party can raise to fund it's campaign
- I want effective, speedy, oversight & challenge when politicians don't fulfil my criteria.
- I want real accountability
- I want a proper, representative, voting system, not this "first past the post" outdated & unfair current system
- I don't want candidates slag off the other parties
- I don't want candidates to be more concerned about power, influence & wealth than the issues we face
- I don't want manipulation of statistics & lies
- I don't want an election to be a "bun fight" - It's too important for that
- I don't want the constant interrupting & talking over speakers by interviewers & candidates.
Currently I've been sequestered in my front room for 2 days because I can't tolerate the heat. Climate change is obvious. It's the most important issue that humanity & the planet faces. Much of the world is voting this year. Our future depends on who gets power. If the loony religious right puts Trump back in America & populism wins everywhere I can't imagine the damage that will be done.
Extremism of any type isn't the answer. We need intelligent & calm leaders who understand the dangers & have the courage to make the right choices.
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