It’s the old “Worst form, except all the others”. I don’t think anyone thinks democracy is perfect- the failings are obvious to see. But what’s the alternative?
I heard a woman in the polling station ask one of the campaigners, “Which party is that one with the nice smile from?” after a little while, “Yes, that’s it, Tony Blair. Which one is he from? Labour? Thanks, I’ll vote for them”. Democracy!
You want to know about voting. I’m here to tell you about voting.
Imagine you’re locked in a huge underground nightclub filled with sinners, whores, freaks and unnameable things that rape pit bulls for fun. And you ain’t allowed out until you all vote on what you’re going to do tonight.
You like to put your feet up and watch ‘Republican Party Reservation’. They like to have sex with normal people using knives, guns, and brand-new sexual organs that you did not know existed.
So you vote for television, and everyone else, as far as your eye can see, votes to **** you with switchblades.
That’s voting. You’re welcome.