Can it be considered a victory for Nigel Farage when we are so apathetic?

This morning, the papers online seemed to plaster Nigel Farage’s happy face across as much as they could, presenting some kind of ‘success’ story after another UKIP member gained a seat and became the second UKIP MP. According to Farage, the General Election just blew wide open folks – I’m skeptical.

I remember a few months ago going through a bit of a panic at the thought that UKIP may eventually come into power. However, then I remembered how much I dislike our current government. Plus, the nation feel ignored enough by our current government, so it seems to be a loose loose. Don’t get me wrong, I would very much prefer a weak conservative rule over UKIP any day – there’s not much I actually agree with when it comes to UKIP policies, in fact I don’t think there is any that I could agree with.

It does make me question though, due to the low voter turn out at polls, can it even be considered a victory for Farage, when as a nation we are so apathetic? It appears that certain demographics have lost interest in politics in general, due to it failing to reflect their views and represent the public. I certainly fall into this apathetic category, however I still exercise my right to vote – otherwise I don’t really have a right to complain.

What do you think?