Electoral Dyad

It’s likely a political necessity that will never happen. Because is the person I vote for doesn’t win then I’m not being represented.

Iam “What do I mean by Electoral Dyad? Well, before every election, there are precursory elections between members of the same political party. In the Electoral Dyad, the winner of this election would be the representative. And now, I know what you’re thinking. ‘But Iam, if we did that, there would be two winners in every election cycle.’ Exactly. Electoral Dyad. There would be no ancillary election. Both parties would have a candidate who won. They would govern together. You could say that they wouldn’t get anything done BUT the shouldn’t be doing anything in the first place. Blam! Politics solved. Greatest mind who has ever lived. Better than capitalism. Wooo! *imitates cheering* 🤭 haaaaaaa!! 🤭 haaaaaa! Hurray Iam! He’s the greatest! Haaaaaaaa! 🥳”

Hym “What are you doing?” 😒

Iam 😳 “Nothing!”

Hym “Okay....” 😒

by Hym Iam November 1, 2022

Post Electoral Clarity

A sudden friendlier atmosphere in political debates after the results of an election. More prevelant in countries with a multi-party system, where politicians have to cooperate to create government-coalitions.

Person 1: "Yeah I regret some stuff I said about Party 1 before the election, I'm happy they get along with my favourite Party 2."
Person 2: "I feel the same way man! I'm glad that i'm not the only one experiencing Post Electoral Clarity!"

by Leones1234 July 12, 2024

electoral autocracy

A well functioning multi-party democracy with a popularly elected government where Nuland hasn't managed a successful color revolution, yet. A key component is a big enough military to make overt military intervention too costly and embarrassing.

State department hack 1: We have been trying and trying but none of the fake protests we organize in country X have managed to bring about a regime change yet.

State department hack 2: Tell Soros to get one of his Scandinavian proxies to declare country X an electoral autocracy. That will show them.

DoD Austin: Fine, but can we stay friends with them though? We sorta need them to counter country Y now that we ourselves are thoroughly deindustrialized, deeply in debt, out of ammo, out of planes, and short of military recruits.

Sleepy Brandon: Mitterand! What now? Corn Pop! Whoop, diaper change. Ooh, you shmell nice.

by Edyoomakayshun March 3, 2024

Electoral Totalitarianism

A system that maintains the hollow shell of multi-party elections while removing all meaningful choice or threat to the ruling power. Elections are held, but opposition is crippled by unfair laws, control of media, intimidation, and the overwhelming use of state resources by the incumbent. The result is a predictable, ritualistic affirmation of power that provides a veneer of legitimacy while being a totalitarian sham.

Example: "The country had Electoral Totalitarianism. You could vote for the ruling party, or for one of three approved 'opposition' parties that never criticized the president on anything important. The ballots were counted fairly, the turnout was high, and the Western observers called it 'flawed but competitive.' It was a play performed every four years to pretend the dictatorship was a democracy."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026

Electoral Orwellianism

The specific manipulation of information and perception around sham elections. It involves state media proclaiming "landslide victory for democracy," declaring the opposition "terrorists" to disqualify them, and using big data to micro-target and confuse voters. The language is all about choice, will, and mandate, while the reality is pre-ordained. It's a gaslighting exercise where the act of voting is used to prove you're free, even as it demonstrates your powerlessness.

Example: "On Election Day, state TV showed endless lines of happy voters, hailed the 'festival of democracy,' and warned that 'foreign elements' were trying to discredit the process. The official result gave the ruler 99.7% of the vote. Electoral Orwellianism is the gap between the loud, celebratory story of popular will and the silent, numerical fact of its utter negation."

by AbzuInExile February 1, 2026