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TOP's policies with regards to taxation were very interesting; no change in overall rate of taxation but broadening the tax base in such a way that would have s
by elyobo 9y ago
TOP's policies with regards to taxation were very interesting; no change in overall rate of taxation but broadening the tax base in such a way that would have significantly increased the tax on assets and decreased it on income. Too painful for the National base to take on and too radical for Labour to consider (even though it would significantly benefit their base) though.
- xupybd 9y agoYes TOP made a lot of sense. But did not do well enough to get in. Politics is often more of a popularity contest than a way of selecting the best party based on policy.
- elyobo 9y agoThe 5% threshold has a lot to answer for; needs to be either removed entirely (minimum threshold to be whatever the % is required at the time to get a single list MP into parliament) or, to appease those terrified of small parties, at least to have a transferable vote so that in the situation where your first preference fails to cross the line at least your vote transfers to your next preference. Both would improve support for minor parties, the first directly and the second by reducing the risk that your vote gets "wasted". Implementing both would be ideal (and, to add to that, adding an STV system for the electorate vote as well).