Political parties exist to get bums on seats.

Political parties exist to get bums on seats.

Of course, it is always nice to poll well, but if you don't get representatives elected, then what is the point?

Opportunities for fraud are open and they are taken advantage of. The most elementary precautions are neither taken nor even contemplated. The reverse is the case. People such as myself who attempt to bring openness and accountability to the system are pursued, suspended and dismissed.