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?"

Critical Theory of Elections by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.

I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.

schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.

"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."

eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016

Stroad

Noun. Portmanteau of "street" and "road": it describes a street, er, road, built for high speed, but with multiple access points. Excessive width is a common feature. A common feature in suburbia, especially along commercial strips. Unsafe at any speed, their extreme width and straightness paradoxically induces speeding. Somewhat more neutral than synonymous traffic sewer.

Did you see what the traffic engineers want to do to our street? They're going to turn it into a total stroad!

Stroad by hammersklavier February 21, 2012