Introduction

• Many people believe that voting for a particular candidate will lead to significant societal change, but this belief is rooted in an illusion. Political campaigns are often more about money and manipulation than real change, with presidential candidates making promises they cannot keep due to the systemic limitations of their office.

The Money Behind Presidential Campaigns

• Political Campaigns as MoneyGrabs: Candidates often run for president knowing they have no real chance of winning, but they do so to raise millions in donations. A significant portion of the money raised does not go towards the campaign but can be kept by the candidates after they lose.
  • Bernie Sanders Example: Sanders has repeatedly run for president despite knowing the odds are against him. His campaigns have raised millions in donations, and much of this money remains even after the campaign ends.
• Transfer of Campaign Funds: Candidates often transfer unused donations to other political accounts, such as Kamala Harris’s campaign account, once they drop out. This political shell game ensures that donations keep circulating within the system, benefiting politicians rather than the voters.

The NPC Mentality of Voters

• Voters as Non-Player Characters (NPCs): Many voters act like NPCs in a video game, blindly following the system without understanding the deeper reality of how politics works. They believe they are making a difference by voting, but in reality, they are participating in a staged process where the outcomes are controlled.
  • False Sense of Agency: Voting is framed as an act of civic duty and power, but voters are often left with little to no actual influence over political decisions. Politicians continue with their own agendas, regardless of the promises made during campaigns.
• Both Parties Are Laughing: While voters are divided and fighting over partisan lines, politicians from both sides of the aisle are benefiting from the system. The divisive rhetoric keeps voters distracted from the fact that real change is rarely delivered.

Presidential Candidates as Puppets

• The Powerless Presidency: The presidency is portrayed as the highest office in the land, but in reality, the president has limited power. Presidents are often controlled by the interests of corporations, lobbyists, and political donors rather than being able to make independent decisions.
  • Fake Promises: Candidates can only make promises that sound good to voters but are impossible to deliver due to the constraints of the political system. The promises of jobs, healthcare reform, and economic change are often empty rhetoric designed to win votes.
• No Real Issues Addressed: Most candidates avoid addressing the core issues that would bring systemic change, such as income inequality, corporate influence in politics, and corruption. Instead, they focus on superficial topics that generate emotional reactions but don’t result in substantive policy changes.

The Game of Political Theater

• Party Tricks and Deception: Political campaigns are more about performance than substance. Candidates present themselves as solutions to society’s problems, but they are merely actors in a larger system controlled by money and power.
  • Voters as Pawns: The electorate is manipulated into believing that their vote has the power to create change, while behind the scenes, the real decisions are made by those with financial and political influence.
• Both Sides Benefit: Regardless of who wins an election, the political elite—Republicans and Democrats alike—continue to benefit from the system. The real issues affecting everyday citizens are sidelined, while the political machine continues to enrich itself.

Conclusion

• Illusion of Change: Voting for a presidential candidate under the belief that they will bring real change is a trap. Political campaigns are often designed to manipulate voters, and candidates make promises they cannot fulfill due to the limitations of their office and the influence of powerful interests.
• Follow the Money: Campaigns are fueled by donations, and much of that money remains with the candidates or is transferred within the political system, benefiting those in power while leaving voters with little actual influence.
• Understanding the Game: To see through the illusion of political theater, voters must recognize that the system is rigged to maintain the status quo. Real change comes not from electing figureheads but from challenging the underlying structures of power and control.