American democracy looks like it’s coming to an end, and many questions still hang in the air about the fate of America and the broader America Centric Universe (ACU). The Republican plan to control the government has been in the works for many years, with gerrymandering, voter suppression, and mass disinformation campaigns paving the way for a second Trump presidency, but how do all of these elements lead up to the ending?
American Democracy in a Nutshell
America has had some form of democracy for hundreds of years, with the New England Colonies having elections as far back as the early 17th century. In most cases, citizens vote on issues or candidates to represent them. Over the years, there have been many plots to subvert democracy through elected officials acting against the will of the people, redistricting to ensure that opposing parties don’t have the numbers for state representation, and democracy’s toughest foe: the electoral college.
The 15th amendment, 19th amendment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 looked to combat some of the threats by introducing new voters and securing their right to vote, bringing equality to the process. All three have managed to stick around so far despite the best efforts of certain states and political parties.
Recent moves in the ACU have seen takeovers of local governments, poorly disguised voter suppression, and sowing doubt in the election system itself in a bid for power. That seems to have finally paid off with the ACU’s main villain seizing control of America. At this point, the plan goes into effect.
What is The Purge?
Popularized by the 2013 film, The Purge allows you to steal things and get rid of people you don’t like by making it legal for one day out of the year. Unlike the fictional version, the real life version still adheres to most of the laws of the land. Average citizens can’t steal, murder, or commit other crimes, but corporations, politicians, and wealthy people can. Though they did keep that one rule from the film that says you can’t harm government officials.
The real life Purge is a little more nuanced. Firing many government workers, taking control of key sectors, revoking security clearances, revoking citizenship, and writing “nuh-uh” in the margins of science textbooks. In moments, President Trump can eliminate the progressive half of the government with the stroke of a pen. It’s like the Infinity Gauntlet but with paperwork instead of magic gems.
How does American Democracy End?
With the deadly alliance of Elon Musk and Donald Trump in control of the White House and most of the public sector, things are looking pretty grim for the heroes. The duo make ready to enact their ultimate plan of turning America into an oligarchy, plutocracy, or kleptocracy (the plot isn’t really clear) and set their sights on the broader world.
At the last possible moment, the doors of the Capitol open and one by one, the Democrats make their way onto the battlefield. Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer lead the charge, followed by Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and in a shocking crossover from the independent party, Bernie Sanders! They’re followed by every House and Senate Democrat until they’re all assembled on the steps. It’s a tense moment, the music briefly fades out before a close-up on Chuck Schumer as he says the line we’re all waiting for…
“Only you can stop this! Donate now!”
Chaos ensues as the Democrats kind of meander about on the Capitol steps, writing stern posts on Bluesky and Twitter, before just kind of wandering off.
In the Oval Office, Trump signs his name to the last executive order as Elon stands behind him doing that dorky jumping ‘X’ pose.
What happens next in the ACU?
Things look pretty bad. Republicans are in control of everything, no one with any kind of power stands to oppose them, and some dork named Big Balls is withholding your dad’s Social Security check. A post-credits scene teases the return of Nancy Pelosi, but most fans expect her to do precisely what she did before – nothing.
What’s left of the courts might put forward some kind of resistance, but they’ll need backing and leadership. Trump is a known abuser of the anti-everything shield, so any legal action taken against him will need to find a way around that. One thing is certain though, American Democracy will never be the same.
Although it remains to be seen if the ACU will ever regain the cultural relevance it once had as Donald Trump’s approval rating currently sits at 46.6% with an audience score of 25%.
