Deathray 2,941 Posted April 20, 2017 A fairly simple game. Nominate 25 general election seats that will be taken by another party at the general election and nominate the new party. Points will be awarded as follows. The majority from the previous general election or by-election if the seats changes hands. + Half the majority from the previous general election or by-election if the correct new party is predicted. Deadline for entries is June 8th at 06:59am. Credit to SofTD for the general idea. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Switch 141 Posted April 20, 2017 Stupid question: what exactly do you mean by "the majority" when calculating points? Percentage points above second place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Switch said: Stupid question: what exactly do you mean by "the majority" when calculating points? Percentage points above second place? Number of votes more that first place got than second place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,339 Posted April 20, 2017 Corbyn to win 650 seats 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted April 20, 2017 I predict lib dems will win by a narrow majority thus making Tim farron prime minister. Thersa may is deeply unpopular after her latest decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,339 Posted April 20, 2017 1 hour ago, The Mad Hatter said: I predict lib dems will win by a narrow majority thus making Tim farron prime minister. Thersa may is deeply unpopular after her latest decision. That wont happen lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 20, 2017 Anyone not playing I can send my team to asap to avoid accusations of unfair play. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,119 Posted April 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, Deathray said: Anyone not playing I can send my team to asap to avoid accusations of unfair play. Was thinking about this, then thought, nah! CBA so feel free to pm me your list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 20, 2017 Oh dear, just noticed I cocked one of the tags up (pun intended). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted April 21, 2017 The UK and Theresa May are clearly trying to be Zimbabwe, she is attempting to create a 1 party nation by winning all seats. The truth is, Africa realized along time ago, this was the best way to rule. However, she has diabetes, and worse it is type II, the selfish kind, this means she possibly likes a bit of a good time so not suitable to vote for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 21, 2017 Anyone else actually starting to get the feeling we could go two to three decades of Tory rule? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,593 Posted April 21, 2017 It is difficult to see where the current political upheaval will leave us. Thatcher/Major only managed 18 years and Major only just scraped in in 1992. If Labour lose badly Jeremy Corbyn will step down but grassroots who got him there will want another candidate of the left. Emily Thornberry perhaps but the powers that be will do their best to keep her off the short list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,489 Posted April 21, 2017 15 minutes ago, Deathray said: Anyone else actually starting to get the feeling we could go two to three decades of Tory rule? Nah, that imminent WW3 DJL has been bigging up for ages in the other thread will clearly see to us all long before then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,552 Posted April 21, 2017 Best thing about all this is the very very possible chance that, come 2025, Tony Blair will have been the only Labour leader to win a general election in 50 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: Best thing about all this is the very very possible chance that, come 2025, Tony Blair will have been the only Labour leader to win a general election in 50 years. Bit of a stick your neck out to predict the Tories will win the 2022 (or 2021 or 2020 or 2019 or 2018 general election) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted April 21, 2017 22 hours ago, Deathray said: Points will be awarded as follows. The majority from the 2015 general election if the seats changes hands. + Half the majority from the 2015 general election if the correct new party is predicted. Having seen this in the By-Election Bingo, I was hoping it bear fruit. I'll be taking part. Just one question to see if I've understood correctly... Say I predict the Lib Dems gain a seat from the Tories. If that comes true, I get 150% of the 2015 majority, if the Tories lose to Labour instead I still get 100% of the 2015 majority and if the Tories hold the seat I get nothing. Correct? Sorry if I'm being dense. On the general election discussion I have thoughts I'll share...but when I'm more awake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Having seen this in the By-Election Bingo, I was hoping it bear fruit. I'll be taking part. Just one question to see if I've understood correctly... Say I predict the Lib Dems gain a seat from the Tories. If that comes true, I get 150% of the 2015 majority, if the Tories lose to Labour instead I still get 100% of the 2015 majority and if the Tories hold the seat I get nothing. Correct? Sorry if I'm being dense. On the general election discussion I have thoughts I'll share...but when I'm more awake. Spot on. Also sent my team to PB so that's all done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,593 Posted April 24, 2017 OK. I Have just done a first draft of a team. Bit of a struggle because I don't like to think about Labour losing seats to the Tories. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,593 Posted April 24, 2017 Should we PM the teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 27, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 14:08, Bibliogryphon said: Should we PM the teams? Apologies for belated reply. PM them or post them, obviously PMing has it's advantages. I'm thinking the best way to show the results might be a live tally overnight on election night as the seats come in. Anything to liven up the boredom of a marathon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 27, 2017 Am I being too nice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,593 Posted April 27, 2017 43 minutes ago, Deathray said: Am I being too nice? Not to those who have already put their teams in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted April 27, 2017 You can alter your team until the deadline anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,593 Posted April 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, Deathray said: You can alter your team until the deadline anyway. No I have done the research and I will only get more depressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted April 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: No I have done the research and I will only get more depressed. Tell me about it. The people of Tatton are particularly fortunate I feel. Aside from the brief interlude of Martin Bell, their last three MPs will most likely be Neil Hamilton, George Osborne and...Esther McVey. Well...if you will keep voting Tory... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
