In this riotous and razor-sharp political satire, "Polite-Ticks" exposes the parasitic side of modern politics, where politicians and lobbyists act like blood-sucking ticks. They latch onto democracy, slowly draining it dry while hiding behind handshakes and promises. With biting humor and real-world examples, this book uncovers how polite-ticks bloat the budget, erode freedoms, and divide society—all while keeping the host (that’s us) blissfully unaware. Packed with hilarious insights, sharp sarcasm, and a civil anarchy plan to take back control, this is your guide to spotting the polite-ticks feeding on your future and finally giving them the boot.
"Ever feel like first-person democracy’s been drained dry? When has representative democratic politics asked your opinion of your fate?🪲 Polite-Ticks: Blood-Sucking Policy Seeks Healthy Hosts by Joseph William Dopp hilariously exposes the parasites of politics & how to yank them off for good. Satire, truth, & action—all in one! #PoliticalSatire #PoliteTicks
Joseph William Dopp is a satirist and political commentator with a sharp eye for the absurdities of modern governance. With Polite-Ticks: Blood-Sucking Policy Seeks Healthy Hosts, he combines humor, insight, and razor-sharp wit to expose the hidden "ticks" draining democracy from the inside out. Dopp's unique blend of comedy and critique offers readers a humorous yet hard-hitting guide to reclaiming power from the political parasites feeding on society. When he's not writing, Dopp is busy dissecting the antics of polite-ticks everywhere and inviting others to laugh—and think—along with him.