The cliche that the lesser of two evils is still an evil is true. If we continue to vote for politicians who don't represent us, we will never get politicians who do represent us. Eventually, I think, as disaffection grows, some new political force will come along to sweep away all the tired old swine. It had better do, or we are screwed. The signs are auspicious.
Polls indicate a rampant apathy and indifference on the part of the electorate.
The younger generation in particular, aware that, thanks to politicians bending over backwards for them, multinationals and global financial institutions wield more power than elected governments, are seeking other ways to make their voices heard. Old party loyalties crumble, and a willingness to experiment is in the air. Recently I talked to a middle-aged neighbour of mine, a natural Conservative I would have thought. One of the two. People have fought and died for the right to vote and blah blah blah.