Critical Theory of Elections

The application of Critical Theory to elections—examining how electoral systems are shaped by power, how they serve to legitimate inequality, and how they might be transformed. Critical Theory of Elections asks: What do elections actually do? Do they give people power, or just the feeling of power? How do campaign finance, media control, and voter suppression shape outcomes? How do elections serve to manage dissent and maintain order? Drawing on critical political theory and electoral studies, it insists that elections are never just the voice of the people—they're a system of power, with rules set by the powerful, for the powerful. Understanding elections requires understanding what they achieve—and what they prevent.

"Just vote, they say. Critical Theory of Elections asks: vote for whom? Between options set by whom? Elections matter, but they're not democracy. The real decisions—about war, about economy, about justice—happen elsewhere. Elections can legitimize a system without changing it. Critical theory insists on asking: what happens after the election? Who still has power, and who still doesn't?"

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

Erectitus

uncontrollable erections, usually caused by any and or all women

"dude i think i have a bad case of erectitus, everytime i see a chic, BAM!!! boner.

by Charles Sroufe February 16, 2009

Errection Wreaker

Somthing which stops an errection from occuring.

TV "GOTTA CATCH THEM ALL POKEMON"
YOU "Well that was an Errection Wreaker".

by Elriano Lyke October 22, 2010

erektionös

Term used to describe the awesomeness of something that was hard to accomplish, later discovered being weird and was yet worth it.

- "Did you see that hot chick? Got her number!"

"I heard she's got a d*ck dude..."

"Ugh..."

"Still erektionös if you'd ask me!"

by NikdoubleD November 21, 2016

election section

As opposed to a c-section, when the results of an election cause pregnant women to conclude their unborn child has a better chance of survival the sooner they get the right to vote, therefore the sooner they are born.

Person A: I went into labor yesterday, and had a beautiful baby boy. But it was a premature birth.

Person B: Really? Why?

Person A: I underwent an election section after experiencing the shock of Tuesday’s election.

by TheSharpie November 25, 2016

Erfection

A mix of erection and infection; it’s when an erection gets an infection.

“What’s the deal Doc?”
“I’m sorry Jake...you have an Erfection.”
“Is it serious?”
“I can prescribe you medicine for the infection, but your penis won’t be able to erect anymore.”

by Alexissugarmommy May 27, 2018

Erectiomm

Getting hard with your dick in someone’s mouth

I wasn’t into it, and stayed limp until she popped it in her mouth and gave me an erectiomm

by EZyaytez February 19, 2019