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I am a very partisan Republican and would love to see the Democratic Party annihilated. However, my better judgment realizes that one of the things that have made this country great is the two party system. Two strong parties battling in the marketplace of ideas is healthy for a representative democracy like ours. If the Republicans rule, they’ll just become sterile and anti-competitive.
The new McCain-Feingold bill stupidly reduces how much money parties can raise. The result is to weaken the political parties – the strength of our government. Moreover, this year the Democrats are being hammered by it. McCain-Feingold is helping George Bush and making it harder for the Democrats.
Political parties cannot raise and spend all the money they want. While multi-billionaire George Soros, as long as he acts independently, can spend as much as he wants to defeat Bush. How much will he spend? He as said he will spend as much as it takes to make sure Bush is not re-elected – and Soros is not even an American.
Does that sound like a good idea to you?
Posted by Ted at January 14, 2004 9:46 PM