We in the Same Old Shit! Election Coalition really love elections, because no matter what happens, we always get in! We don't have to bother with running campaigns, because our power is more than any parliament's. In any case, we can usually get our way by threatening to take away your jobs. It's a really neat system!

Years of propaganda and advertising have convinced you all that there are no other alternatives to capitalism, and the only thing you can do is vote for the `lesser of two evils'. We are so glad that you believe that the Soviet Union was the only alternative to our total control over the world. Having scared you off any kind of alternative, we can now look forward to an easy time with increased profits for ourselves, while we get governments to run your lives for us.

Our proudest invention has been the corporation. These babies are the most undemocratic institutions in our society but we're glad that you choose to let us use them to promote even greater levels of unfairness in society. The Free Market is our other favourite thing and we love it when you accept losing your jobs because The Free Market said so. We also like it when you blame aboriginals and migrants for taking away your jobs. Nothing pleases us more than plebs like you fighting over the scraps!

We expect your continued cooperation in expanding our wealth and power over you. Remember, if you want us to remain in power, just vote and forget about doing anything else for another three years. Please don't resist. Thank you!