In the UK, no political party is allowed to advertise on television. It is prohibited. Not even during an election cycle.

Instead, each party gets a Party Political Broadcast (PPB) which is 5 mins long, usually shown just before the evening news (allowing everyone to turn off!) Each party gets a specific number of PPBs.

America could really learn from this.

#FairnessDoctrine
#Equality
#Politics

@Florence There are campaign spending limits in each constituencey too, based on the population. UK politics are far from perfect, but I'm staggered at the amount of money required to run a campaign in the US.

#politics

@peter_by_the_sea @Florence You shouldn't be surprised, everything in the USA is $. I absolutely love the idea of muting both parties and limiting their airtime. Imagine what good could be done with the obvious multiple millions spent on advertising in GA alone. Then these same people get a microphone and say hey you citizens cost too much, this week we are cutting X.

@MidnightRider @peter_by_the_sea I know, I vote in both countries. America is out of control with them. And, yes, think what that money could do.

@Florence @peter_by_the_sea It will never be right. Government for and by the people is a pillow sham, a myth.

@MidnightRider @peter_by_the_sea It was very nearly a My Pillow sham.