Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney has revealed his decision to avoid voting in the recent European Parliament Elections, as a protest to naughty governmental shenanigans.
The ‘annoying sounding one’ from the pop legends told of his choice to abstain in an interview with The Independent, saying his decision came about as a result of the ongoing expenses scandal.
For those not in the know: the people in charge of Britain spent a great deal of taxpayers money on personal items like houses for ducks.
HOUSES FOR DUCKS.
It’s enough to make anyone mad – and it clearly did, as voter turnout was a pathetic 30 per cent. But now at least those of us who chose to avoid it have a spokesperson for the ages. A man who is as timeless as his face. One who can unite us and help us to speak with one voice.
Speaking to the lovely lefty Indie, Bionic Commandette‘s ex-husband said:
“I didn’t vote in the last election. All that expenses rubbish has made me disillusioned with British politics.
“I didn’t feel comfortable using my vote to get any of them in power. All of them seem to be up for ripping off expenses and making themselves as powerful as possible and I don’t want a part of that.”
Now – not that we’re ones to judge, of course – it could be said that this sets something of a poor example to the masses who are still influenced by Liverpool’s favourite son, Jason McAteer… sorry – Paul McCartney.
Why? Well – maybe – because of the fact that, just possibly, the idea of abstaining from voting can leave the door open for more extreme, normally marginalised parties to get their foot in. For an example, see the BNP. In these most recent elections. That just happened. That Paul McCartney didn’t vote in.
So basically, it’s Paul McCartney‘s fault that the BNP have two seats in the European Parliament.
First Wings, now bringing about the new dawn of fascism in Britain? Thanks Paul. We’re not going to forgive you easily this time.
Karla says
LOL…Wings…
Julias says
Well said. Mc Cartney’s to blame.