Yet again, Despair is proud to unveil another Brilliant addition to the Demotivators Canon- one perfectly suited for such times as these. For most of us, these are days of white knuckles and dark prospects. But for the select few who enjoy the commanding heights of industry, they are instead times of polished fingernails and golden parachutes. How did it come to this? How did the nation that once repudiated aristocracy and celebrated meritocracy become a place where financial gains were privatized while financial losses were socialized?

What are you asking me for? Like I know. I dropped out of community college. I make a crap salary and work in a dingy cubicle that smells like phenol and fish curry (thanks I.T. guys!). And I've got about as much chance at upward mobility as Leonard Bast- and that's after he quit the Porphyrion!

But here we are. In a capitalism married to socialism while flirting with plutocracy and considering an affair with kleptocracy. And no, I'm not a Marxist. I just want a system that's fair. I just want less corruption- or more opportunity to participate in it.

If you find yourself feeling the same way, you'll be pleased to know that- for a limited time- we're making the Desktopper version of Corruption available for only $1 (limit one per order). If you'd like to pick it up for yourself, or perhaps as a "gift" for your favorite mercenary executive or politician, simply adding the item to your cart when you place your order for $19.95 or more worth of other Despair goods. (And- if you're curious- the design is now also available for inclusion in any Build-Your-Own-Calendar you might be putting together.)

This offer for a $1.00 Corruption desktopper is only good through Friday, though- so if you want one, act fast!

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