Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars View Post
Paying for the elections and paying for the politicians to win them are two entirely different things. You should be forced to do the first, but not the second.
The parties are running to give the people a choice beyond two polarising options - they need these funds.
Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars View Post
Harper did curb the influence of business, unions, and other special interest groups - I've been saying that for how many posts?
Did I ever disagree with you...? I'm simply stating this is the best way to do it.
Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars View Post
Then perhaps the left wing parties should appeal to their voter base for funds? I mean, you have voters who want to redistribute wealth, so ask for them to redistribute a little more your way.
You know damn well that isn't possible.