There’s a short sci-fi story with a premise somewhat similar to Idiocracy. The entire world is populated by stupid people, apart from a small clique of intelligent rulers whose main job is to clean up the mess caused by the hoi polloi. The opening scene is a newsreader reporting on a maritime disaster: a rescue ship is sent out to pick up the survivors, but someone forgets to shut the doors (or something) and the crew of the rescue ship are all drowned as well.
Anyone recognise that description? I’m annoyed that I can’t remember the title/author.
'mericans: "The risers swung around his neck, connectors cracked his dome, Suspension lines were tied in knots around his skinny bones; The canopy became his shroud; he hurtled to the ground.
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.
Nazis: “Nose-dive from 100 meters, from the old JU52, with closed parachute towards the ground, then you’ll rest forever”
The funny part is, nobody has stopped working on the campaign. The candidates are publicly giving their respects.
The campaigns are still running full-steam and people are still working behind the scenes. They maybe even working harder while they have this break to get more focused and strategize.