Critical Election Theory

"Constant election campaigns, as a permanent media spectacle produce pathological individuals in a pathological Society."

- Jacques Ellul 

(Actual Candidate Profiles Not Included)

"The creation of a religion is one of the indispensable elements of propaganda. The content of this religion is of little importance, what matters is to satisfy the religious feelings of the masses; these feelings are used to integrate the masses into the National Collective. We must not delude ourselves: when one speaks to us of 'Massive Democracy' and 'Democratic Participation,' these are only veiled terms that mean 'religion'. Participation and unanimity have always been characteristics of religious societies, and only of religious societies." (251-252) 

- Jacques Ellul

"We have seen that the existence of two contradictory propagandas is no solution at all as it in no way leads to a 'democratic' situation: the individual is not... a supreme Arbiter when he decides in favor of the more honest and convincing (candidate)... The individual is seized, manipulated, attacked from every side: the combatants of two propaganda systems do not fight each other, but try to capture him.

As a result the individual suffers the most profound psychological influences and distortions. Man modified in this fashion demands simple solutions, catch words... a clear and simple division into Good and Evil... he cannot bear ambiguity. He cannot bear that the opponent should in any way whatever represent what is right or good." (254-255)

-Jacques Ellul

BURNT CROSS LYRICS

"Governed By Fools"

Welcome to the dawning of the age of oppression

The face of hostility observing all nations

Pacified then crucified, you’re under sedation

We’re standing in the ruins of civilisation

[Chorus]

We are governed by fools that are driven by profit and war

We’re just pawns in their game, being shat on once again

Now it’s getting even worse than it ever was before

... ever was before

Socialist traitor Gordon Brown must be so proud

Watching his fascist pigs disperse another crowd

Tearing down the banners that he once stood behind

Can you see the hypocrisy, or are you fucking blind?

[Chorus]

The embers smoulder, have got to enflame

Got to let them know we’re not playing there game

Show them that we’re sick of their promises and lies

And wont just take the shit whilst our freedom is denied

We’re all governed by fools, who are drowning in their own bureaucracy

We’re just pawns in their game, being fucked over again

Destined to a life of forced authority

...forced authority, forced authority

Governed by fools, divided we fall