What I don't understand is who comes up with party platforms. I mean seriously, who sits down and goes:
"OK guys, here's what we're going to do. We're going to come up with something that's appealing to the lesser majority of people, sprinkle in a few ideas that might sway a vote or 3, and hopefully we can, best case scenario, come in 5th".
I mean c'mon. When you're in an election aren't you in it to win it? Coming close 3rd for some of these parties just doesn't cut it in my books (Rhinos notwithstanding). Maybe do a little research, find out what appeals to the mass majorities, and base a platform on that. If it's close to the existing governing party who cares! Get a leader that is recognizable and a little more personable than a grapefruit and you might actually win something.
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