The Sapiocracy

By Kael the Sapiocrat (AN OPINION) for Brandon I recently had a back and forth conversation via Twitter with an old college buddy of mine whom I have great respect for. Although I disagree with him on many things, he too is a fellow Sapiocrat and one I would spend hours debating with on issues of domestic and international affairs. I can't say I don't miss him since he left for graduate school, but technology has a way of keeping us close.  Okay, enough with the sappy stuff. Back to the point. See, our discussion revolved around the age-old argument concerning the usefulness of the Electoral College. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the institution, the Electoral College is the method by which the President of the United States is chosen. While not an actual college, the institution is comprised of 538 individuals (apportioned from each state and the District of Columbia dependent upon the number of Congressional members they are entitled to) who cast...

By Kael the Sapiocrat As if the waters across the pond weren't troubled enough. On April 18, British Prime Minister Theresa May made an unexpected move which is sure to make the European drama even more interesting. In an effort to solidify the authority of the Tories in Parliament during the country's exit from the European Union, the Prime Minister called for a general election to take place in a little less than 50 days -- a far cry from the scheduled 2020 elections that was expected by the  Fixed-Terms Parliament Act of 2011 . Her argument? This would legitimize their authority on the Brexit process and reaffirm to the government that the will of the People remains clear on the issue. Sounds like just another fine example of the democratic process, right? Yes and no. In principle, this is a completely democratic move. Deferring the establishment of legitimacy to the People and seeking support from the public during this time of transformative change is the very ...

Reader, If you find yourself fortunate enough to have this blog gracing your monitor right now, then consider yourself among the wise. If you were recommended to this blog by a friend or just happened to have stumbled upon this web address, then I hope you're ready for an amazing adventure into the world of minds. Welcome, my friend, to The Sapiocracy -- where knowledge reigns.  The Sapiocracy is my online blog that is designed to speak to the masses and gather their viewpoints on political issues using data-driven discussions and embraces the sharing of knowledge among all who participate. Sapiocracy is a relatively new term that roughly means "rule of the wise or intelligent." It perfectly symbolizes my belief that nations should be governed by the wise and well-informed, so that the decisions we make are justified.  Here, I'll set the stage and you, as the reader, will perform the act. I want you to contribute your knowledge to our blog posts and become...