They are currently working on a second LP, which has been recorded, but not yet released.
Members currently play in the bands Soothsayer (Piitsburgh, PA) and Autarch (Asheville, NC).
Other related bands: Sunshine SS, Flies Around It, Nasty Ponies, Pox Americana.
Discography
demo cassette (1999 self-released)
I Pledge Defiance 3-way cd split with Besk and Citizen's Oppression Project (2000 Arson Records)
...And So You Spill Your Children's Blood 7" (2001 Arson Records)
Authority Abuse / Kakistocracy split 7" (2002 Anthem For Doomed Youth)
tour cd-r (2003 self-released)
Cast Aside Your Chains and Dance LP (2004 self-released, 2005 Profane Existence, released in Europe in 2006. cd-r pressings in the US and cassette pressings in Europe also exist)
An Apology 7" (2008 Humdinger Records / Rust And Machine Records / Halo Of Flies Records)
Kakistocracy / Nux Vomica split 7" (2008 Humdinger Records / To Live A Lie Records)
Winter Soldier LP (to be released in 2011)
Many compilation tracks also exist.
Whispers
Kakistocracy Lyrics
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When the well of poisoned ideas begins to run dry,
Your idiocy will be proven accurate in one unfortunate phrase: "These colors will not run." The bombs will continue to drop and the death toll will rise and the unheard cries of the unknown victims will remain as whispers spoken into and untamed wind.
Not so long as the empire looms overhead and the shadow of doom is cast upon countless people in a host of countless nations.
"These colors will not run."
These colors will continue to expand their borders, claim new territories, and create new orders until god has given his blessing and the globe spins from its axis of power and the world bears grimly a uniform stained the three sole colors of Red, White, and Blue
The lyrics of Kakistocracy's song Whispers paint a bleak picture of a world consumed by violence, war, and imperialistic conquest. The opening lines speak of the end of a battle, a time when flags are folded and the parade of fools has ceased. The images of death we see on the news numbs our emotions, and it is then that the well of poisoned ideas begins to run dry. It's at this point where the true nature of our idiocy is revealed, as we start saying phrases like "These colors will not run." This statement is problematic because it implies that we are invincible, that the bombs we drop will always work, and that we will never be defeated. It's a subtle arrogance that is almost insidious, a self-delusion that blinds us to the destruction and pain we are causing.
The song then goes on to say that the bombs will continue to drop, leaving the death toll to rise, and the voices of the victims will remain unheard, whispers in the wind. In a world where the empire still looms overhead, it seems like the suffering and bloodshed will never end. The image of the flag expanding its borders, claiming new territories, and creating new orders is a chilling thought, as it suggests that America's imperialism is a never-ending cycle. There is no escape from the global domination of the United States, and the world is left stained with the three colors of their flag.
Overall, Whispers can be interpreted as a damning indictment of America's foreign policy, and its destructive effects on the world. It calls into question our delusions of invincibility, and questions whether our quest for global hegemony is worth the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
When the flags have all been folded and the fools parade has ceased, and the images of fiery death have numbed all our sorrows.
After the wars have ended, and we no longer have to witness the destruction and loss of life, we will be faced with the reality of what we've done.
When the well of poisoned ideas begins to run dry,
When our society can no longer come up with justifications for our actions and beliefs.
Your idiocy will be proven accurate in one unfortunate phrase: "These colors will not run."
Those who blindly support their country's actions will eventually come to understand the true cost of their patriotism.
The bombs will continue to drop and the death toll will rise and the unheard cries of the unknown victims will remain as whispers spoken into and untamed wind.
Despite the suffering caused by our wars, the voices of the people affected will go unheeded and ignored by those in power.
Not so long as the empire looms overhead and the shadow of doom is cast upon countless people in a host of countless nations.
As long as our country chooses to wield its power over others, there will always be people suffering in its wake.
"These colors will not run."
The blind patriotism that drives us to war will continue to cause suffering and loss of life.
These colors will continue to expand their borders, claim new territories, and create new orders until god has given his blessing and the globe spins from its axis of power and the world bears grimly a uniform stained the three sole colors of Red, White, and Blue
Our country will continue to act in its own interests, assert its power over others, and dominate the world until the very end, leaving behind a legacy of destruction and suffering.
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.