The Irony of Choice: A British Election Odyssey
In British democracy, choosing between the lesser of two evils—or the evil of two lessers—means every vote counts. Abstain, and you risk everything.
In the great, hallowed halls of British democracy, we're once again faced with the monumental task of choosing between the lesser of two evils. Or, as some might argue, the evil of two lessers. It's that time again, mate, where every vote swings the election one way or another, and every non-vote does just the same, only in reverse.
Let's get one thing straight, shall we? If you fancy the Tories and decide to abstain because you reckon they haven't got a snowball's chance in hell, guess what? They won’t win. Conversely, if you're a Labour enthusiast but think they’re a shoo-in and therefore your vote isn’t needed, think again. They, too, will falter. And if you’re indifferent to both, opting to stay at home, then for the love of all things decent, don’t moan when the powers that be start eyeing your children with legislative intent.
How am I voting, you ask? Well, it’s complicated. I have a track record of backing the perennial losers. Never, not once, has my chosen candidate walked thr…