Meet the futile

Whatever he claims his new goal is, he is ineffectual. Just as useless, the zombie who applauds and proposes to push yet another weak, cannibalistic goal. Without effect too, judged by the standard of the officially announced goals, is the plastic sidekick. We may just as well have Evil Bert run the show, at least that would be evidence that producing the proper effect is not relevant.

They're noisy, unavailing creatures. They do have unwanted side-effects.