Policrook

You're Not a Citizen. You're
a Customer.

Welcome to the meatgrinder of modern democracy, where your citizenship is reduced to a customer profile and your right to vote is nothing but an impulse buy.
Politicians have cracked the code, and they’re raking in power like it’s Black Friday, all the while convincing you that this frenzy of consumerism is your greatest form of freedom.
But let’s strip away the glittering façade and shed light on the sordid tactics driving this twisted carnival ride.
First up, the rebranding of liberty: It’s not about the noble ideals of societal participation; oh no, those are as outdated as fax machines.
Today, “freedom” is merely the ability to buy a smartphone or a new pair of shoes whenever you feel like it.
That’s right! Your ability to consumerize your existence is sold to you as a fundamental right.
Want to feel free?
Choose between five shades of the same overpriced jeans and forget about your crumbling healthcare system.
This relentless focus on consumer goods serves a dual purpose: it keeps you docile, fixated on what to buy next, all while your rights erode faster than the warranty on that new gadget.
Next, let’s talk brand choice—the hollow anthem of our times.
Politicians have figured out that instead of addressing real issues like income inequality or healthcare, they can toss shiny distractions your way.
“Choose the life you want!” they chant, but let’s be real: what they mean is choose between the latest luxury SUV or that rotting corner store.
Campaigns have devolved into slick marketing blitzes where mere voting is mistaken for citizen engagement.
Our dissatisfaction with the political system is simply reframed as a consumer complaint; the less you demand substance, the more they can sell you their empty promises.
“Vote for me, and I’ll make sure your credit card can buy happiness!” is the new refrain, where happiness is nothing but a transaction.
Meanwhile, the public is inundated with goods, drowning in a deluge of advertising while they battle one another over the last bargain.
Who needs to scrutinize political promises when you’re hyper-focused on that two-for-one toaster?
As you engage in this consumerist tug-of-war, corruption flourishes behind the scenes, unnoticed and unchecked.
Politicians profit not just from your purchases but by keeping your critical thought submerged in the shallow end of materialism.
Let’s not forget fast shipping—the new political currency.
After all, who doesn’t love instant gratification?
Promising voters rapid solutions—swift laws, lightning-fast reforms—gives them the illusion of progress without real accountability.
“Democracy in two days or your money back!” is the ideal slogan for this scam.
With every delivery of false hope, they box you in, shortsightedly believing that change comes packaged in a neat little box.
And of course, there’s Black Friday—our unofficial national holiday, where the rapturous call of consumerism overshadows civic duty.
As you trample on fellow citizens for a discount, the real parliamentary con continues unabated.
Reorienting your focus on retail therapy obscures the fact that politicians are playing you like a fiddle, orchestrating a symphony of distraction while they gather power without proper scrutiny.
It should also be noted that subscriptions have permeated our understanding of freedom.
In this new paradigm, liberty is subscribed to monthly, with limited options and no opt-out clause.
If you think about canceling your so-called “freedom plan,” good luck! You’ll be bombarded with offers to “keep your freedoms” just as Amazon offers you a deal on your Prime membership—not because they value your liberty, but because they crave your loyalty.
Let’s not forget about the cult of personality cultivated around political figures.
With charisma polished to a sheen, they morph into brands, cloaked in an aura of authenticity, leading you away from critical thought and straight into a worshipping trance.
You’re not voting for ideals; you’re buying into a semblance of belief that’s as flimsy as wet tissue paper.
They have no qualms about exploiting their followers, weaving a narrative that ties their success to your allegiance, all while your attention remains glued to your device.
Finally, whistleblowing is no longer a bastion of integrity; it’s a monetized commodity.
Politicians will only blow the whistle if they can hop on the profit train—turning genuine transparency into a lucrative content series.
Scandals become entertainment, revelations are packaged neatly, and the truth is buried under layers of commercialized outrage, where indignation is a revenue stream.
So, if you think the curtain has fallen on this sordid stage, think again.
The choices politicians offer?
A kaleidoscope of the same nonsense that keeps your head spinning while they pull the strings.
The lesson for you, the voter, is this: If you don’t learn to see through this veneer of consumerist freedom, you’ll continue applauding your own exploitation.
Today’s politicians are not just peddling products; they’re selling you a façade of freedom that erases your role as a true citizen.
You must wake up to the reality that, while not all institutions are corrupt, politicians are working indelibly to replace integrity with obedience.
Reject the trinkets, demand genuine accountability, and never forget—real freedom isn’t found in the number of choices you can make at checkout, but in the power you wield with your vote.