[balabaster]

The only issue with running yourself is that you need enough funding to generate more propaganda and PR than the cartel you're up against... and you forget that lobbyists run your country anyway. Don't delude yourself into thinking that your vote actually means anything. That "democracy" you think you live in is theatre designed to make you feel cosy and warm, just like the TSA does when they "protect" your air travel. It's all just a sham to keep you and everyone else from rocking the boat too much.