The Purge Commission
The architects of a society that trades human lives for economic prosperity.
The New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) are the governing body that established and maintains the annual twelve-hour period of sanctioned lawlessness known as The Purge. Operating as a known political party and ruling authority within the United States government, they function as the architects of a society built on the premise that cathartic violence is necessary for economic prosperity and social stability. NFFA leaders appear publicly in the films, such as in The Purge: Election Year and The First Purge, giving speeches and holding press conferences, and their influence permeates every aspect of American life, from the media broadcasts that announce the event to the security protocols that protect the wealthy elite.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Governing political party and ruling body of the United States
- Affiliation
- New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA)
- First appears
- The Purge (2013)
- Status
- Active and dominant
- Primary goal
- Economic stability through population control and catharsis
Lore & Background
The NFFA operates as a public political entity, with its leaders known figures who appear in media and at official events. They orchestrate the Purge with military precision, deploying specialized forces like the National Guard and private security firms to contain the chaos while ensuring that the wealthy remain untouched. Their ideology is so deeply ingrained that questioning the Purge has become synonymous with treason, effectively silencing dissent through fear and social ostracization.
Reader's Guide
The ideology of the New Founding Fathers is rooted in a twisted utilitarianism: the belief that sacrificing a portion of the population ensures the survival and prosperity of the rest. They view crime, poverty, and dissent as systemic diseases that must be purged to maintain the health of the nation. Their leadership structure is opaque, functioning as a collective rather than a single dictator. Decisions are made in secret councils, likely within the highest levels of the executive branch, ensuring no single point of failure or accountability exists for the public.
During the twelve-hour window, their methods shift from political manipulation to active enforcement. They deploy specialized units to protect government buildings and wealthy enclaves while allowing chaos to reign elsewhere. Their influence extends beyond the event itself, shaping laws, media narratives, and cultural norms to normalize violence as a civic duty.
Did You Know?
- The organization was founded by a group of politicians who claimed they were saving America from economic collapse.
- While the NFFA influences media, independent news coverage and dissent still exist, as seen in The Purge: Anarchy.
- The NFFA has successfully maintained power for decades by making the public believe the Purge is necessary.
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