A new controversy has erupted over the fact that a satire party,"The Looney @@ANIMAL@@ Party", has got on the ballot. Many have suggested the government should decide who gets on the ballot.
Validity: Not valid for nations that don't have elections
Options:
[option]"These groups have rights to run!" shouts civil rights activist @@RANDOMNAME@@ outside your house. "The fat cats in charge don't want them because they might endanger their re-election chances! All parties should be treated equally and get on the ballot! After paying a fee, of course"
[effect]The ballot for elections now contains 47 parties
[stats]political freedom increases, Ideological Radicality increases greatly
[option]"@@LEADER@@, nice to see you. Sit down, let's have some tea" schmoozes "Ye Olde Party" Chairman @@RANDOMNAME@@.
"Let's cut to the chase. Let's say you allow these Rapscallions to run for office. What if they get elected? Think about it! My party has had years to pander...er...work with voters and improve our platform. These radical nuts would destroy our government! They should be kept away from the ballot and a committee should decide who gets on."
[effect]Ye Olde Party and The Great Old Party are the only parties on the ballot.
[stats]political freedom decreases, apathy increases, Ideological Radicality decreases
[option]"Don't listen to him, cousin" says @@RANDOMNAME@@, your cousin as you leave your meeting with Ye Olde Party chairman. "We don't need elections. It would be much better if you deiced everything. Wouldn't all that power be great?"
[effect]elections have been outlawed
[stats]political freedom decreases to near zero
