WHY THIS EXISTS

Satire can lower the temperature while still making a serious point. This project uses humor to explore constitutional guardrails and civic responsibility. The jokes are loud. The principles are not.

Democracies are not self-executing systems. They rely on norms, laws, and citizens who expect limits to be respected. When institutions are stressed, clarity matters more than slogans.

WHAT THIS IS NOT

This is not a real campaign.
This is not affiliated with any political organization.
This is not an attack site.

It is a satirical lens focused on serious civic fundamentals.

HOW DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING HAPPENS

Political scientists use the term “democratic backsliding” to describe gradual erosion of guardrails. It rarely begins with a single dramatic event. It often begins with normalization:

Treating court orders as optional
Framing oversight as disloyalty
Concentrating executive authority
Dismissing independent media
Undermining confidence in elections

These patterns are not unique to one party or country. They are recurring risks in constitutional systems.

CORE PRINCIPLES WORTH DEFENDING

Rule of law: Laws must apply consistently, including to powerful individuals. Selective enforcement corrodes trust.
Separation of powers: Independent branches create friction by design. Friction is not dysfunction — it is protection.
Due process: Procedural safeguards protect everyone, especially during moments of fear or crisis.
Term limits and transfer norms: Peaceful transitions and clear limits prevent the concentration of power in a single office.
Transparency: Public decisions require documentation, oversight, and accountability.

WHY HUMOR?

Humor exposes absurdity. It also lowers defenses. A joke can open a door that an argument might close.

But once the door is open, the conversation becomes serious.

IF YOU’RE CONCERNED

Engage constructively:

Verify information.
Contact representatives respectfully.
Support legal and civic institutions.
Participate locally.