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The only justification for not doing this is protectionism. Starmer is placing party above country. We can see how damaging the Tories are. I do not want to see their likes again.

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[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

You complain about fascism, yet you want a political party to be effectively barred from being voted in.

Do you not see the irony here?

[–] jabjoe@feddit.uk 7 points 2 years ago

The Conservatives would not be barred from power under PR. They would be barred from unjust power. To get power, they would need to be more in the centre as it's not a right wing country.

[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk -2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

And I am entitled to vote against that. My preference is ignored under the current system. PR voting is about everyone having an equal say. The Biggest argument against PR voting is that it will facilitate some extreme groups having a voice. My opinion is that we all should have a say. If their opinion is valid then most will back it.

Fascism is oppression by the few over the many, which is exactly what we have under FPTP. Both Labour and the Tories are inhibiting change because it means they have to do very little work comparatively to gain control of the whole country.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk -3 points 2 years ago

Mate, I only linked to where you suggested it in response to you saying: Where did I suggest that?

Take a breath, have a KitKat.