The Conservatives and the Liberals ARE being supported on the taxpayer dime, as all donations receive a substantial tax credit that ALL taxpayers - including the poorest in our society, are forced to pay towards, irrespective of whether they support the parties or not.

So, if as you say, this is the  "... only way you can is on the taxpayers (sic) dime, then it speaks volumes about your relevance" ... you're telling us that the Conservatives and the Liberals are no different than the other parties you are criticizing.

Thank you for demonstrating my point and being so clear about it.