In the hallowed tradition of American democracy, where the people’s voice is sacrosanct, we face an unprecedented challenge that demands an equally unprecedented solution: to save democracy, we must replace our democratically nominated candidate, Joe Biden, with someone no one voted for.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But isn’t that the opposite of democracy?” And to that, I say, precisely! Sometimes, the best way to preserve something is to do the exact opposite of what it stands for. Allow me to explain.

Joe Biden was nominated and elected by the people, which, on the surface, seems like a democratic process. But what if the very act of following democratic norms is what’s endangering our democracy? The fact that Biden received votes from millions of Americans might seem like a mandate, but it could also be a sign that we’re all too dependent on this outdated system of popular choice.

Consider the wisdom of crowds. When too many people agree on something, it creates a dangerous consensus. This is why, for the sake of democracy, we need to disrupt this harmony and introduce a candidate who hasn’t been tainted by the corrupting influence of widespread approval. This new candidate must emerge from the shadows, someone who hasn’t been subjected to the whimsical preferences of the electorate.

Think about the implications. If we only allow people who have been voted for to lead us, we’re limiting ourselves to a pool of candidates who have been influenced by the very process we’re trying to protect. It’s a vicious cycle. By choosing someone no one voted for, we ensure that our leader is completely free from the biases and expectations of the populace. This is the purest form of democracy – a leader untainted by public opinion.

Imagine the possibilities. A leader who doesn’t have to pander to voters or make promises they can’t keep. Someone who can make decisions based purely on their own unchallenged judgment. This is the kind of leader who can truly save democracy, by completely bypassing the messy, unpredictable process of elections.

And who should this leader be? Ideally, someone who has never held office, never campaigned, and certainly never been voted for. Perhaps someone like a random name drawn from a hat or a person chosen by a panel of experts who know better than the general public. This person could bring a fresh perspective, unburdened by the expectations and demands of a democratic electorate.

In conclusion, to save democracy, we must radically rethink our approach. We must replace Joe Biden, our democratically elected leader, with someone completely outside the system. This bold, counterintuitive move will ensure that our democracy is protected from the dangers of its own success. After all, what better way to preserve the principles of democracy than by freeing it from the shackles of democratic processes?

So, let’s embrace this paradox and take the necessary steps to safeguard our beloved democracy. Out with the elected, and in with the unelected – for the future of our democracy.

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Mx. Sandra Chou, PhD. PhD.

(she/they/grrrl) Mx. Chou is the most intersectionally progressive person in the world—a transwoman trapped inside the body of a transman. Grrrl only eats fruit that has fallen off the vine and identifies as a paraplegic polar bear.

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