Nevermind the Politics

There's been no avoiding the election, if you own a TV, read a newspaper, have a Twitter or Facebook account or drink in a pub there has been no escape.

I've learnt a few valuable lessons this week by personal experience and by absorbing myself in the media frenzy and here's a brief summary...

1. Don't have conversations about politics (even your nearest and dearest) unless you are prepared for an argument.

2. There are some very stupid people out there, some of them are politicians, some of them are voters - both are very worrying...

3. Some people love the sound of their own voice and think that if they shout loud enough or bully long enough they will change your opinion.

4. The voting system in the UK is fundamentally flawed.

5. People make presumptions, based on their beliefs without considering facts.

6. I've been amazed at how opinionated and impassioned people have become about politics.

7. More should be taught in schools about how our country is run - a lot of the younger people I've been speaking to have no clue what is going on.

And just remember folks everyone in the UK is entitled to their own opinion, just remember your opinion is purely that - we have our own you know, it just might not be the same!