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Originally Posted by darkfroggy
Tories would be least affected from the removal of party subsidies. This is because the Tories have an impressive grassroots program, which the other parties lack. The amount the NDP gets from donations pales in comparison to the Conservatives. If you looked at official statistics, Tories benefit much more from private donations than party subsidies and that's why they want to get rid of it.
Harper's excuse that he wanted to "save money" is BS. This was purely a move to get rid of his opposition, and nothing else. Party subsidies prevent American-style, corporate-dominated politics.
We want parties that appeal to all Canadians, not those that can pander to richer individuals and win with massive funding.
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You reply to my thread, yet you ignore what I wrote. Nice job.
The NDP actually have the best supporters. Compared to what the parties get from the vote subsidy, the NDP raises more than the Conservatives. Thus removing the vote subsidy hurts the Conservatives more than the NDP, or even the Greens.
Before you respond, please at least try to read and comprehend what I wrote.