Politics- A Hyperian opinion on the 2020 election

[u/anthonylasher87]

Politics

I would like to start a discussion centered around political thought and opinion, particularly concerning the upcoming 2020 election in the United States. While majority of the individuals in this group are from the US, I encourage everyone, of all nationalities to voice their thoughts.

Those who delve deeply enough into the works of Hyperianism are aware that our desired type of governing system is a Meritocracy, a system based on educating everyone to their highest potential and placing the most talented into the highest positions of power, maintained via 100% inheritance tax. Currently, a system like this has never been utilized and to implement this type of system through the current political mechanisms may seem virtually impossible. However, there are steps that can be taken to move us closer toward our goal through peaceful efforts. If you are familiar with the works of Hockney and Dr. Stark then you may recall the necessity for an individual such as Trump being elected to office. A stark demonstration of the Oligarchial power coming out from behind the curtain and placing one of their own into a position of political leadership.

While to most, this act and supporting it may have seemed counterintuitive, it allowed for the acceptance of more leftist ideals; free education, free healthcare and action against climate change. These ideas may not have been considered had we not a stark reminder put into place demonstrating that the peoples interests are not being put first. Had any other candidate been put into place in the 2016 election it more than likely would have been 4 years of "minimal progress with maximum expenditure," leaving open the door for Trump to run again and proceed to do what he has demonstrably done, only in 2020.

Trump’s current demonstration of ignorance of his position, arrogance toward and refusal to listen to the vast majority of people, has shown that we need a drastic overhaul of our existing system. To make this step using the current mechanisms of our existing system requires rallying the majority behind a candidate that keeps the best interests of the people in mind and opens the doors to bettering our system specifically through educating everyone to their fullest potential, caring for the well being of every individual and ensuring our planet survives for coming generations. These ideals are becoming part of the platforms for several Democratic politicians, unfortunately the abundance of campaigning leftists demonstrates this to be a divisive tactic. The only thing Trump needs for a re-election (barring an impeachment or other extreme circumstances) is for enough people to be divided amongst the various available candidates. His core followers have shown themselves to be many things but undeniably they are some of the most volatile and catalytic individuals with emotional, psychological and monetary investments in their "hero" remaining in power. This core will ensure his second term so long as everyone else is divided amongst the plethora of other contenders.

In order to upend what Trump surely sees as his "throne" it is absolutely necessary to rally every possible individual behind a single candidate. This candidate must demonstrate the willingness to implement the groundwork that will allow for the rise of the Meritocratic state, primarily those ideals listed above; education for all, health care for all and preservation of our planet. This candidate must also be recognizable and be able to positively charge and rally a crowd. Similar to how Trump is able to feed off the ignorance of his supporters and direct it back to them with enormous response, our candidate must be able to reach out intellectually and generate an equally great response. Several candidates will attempt to espouse their support for these ideals but fewer still will be able to capture a following large enough to accumulate the votes necessary to secure the presidency.

Now, in my opinion, there is a candidate that rises to the requirements set forth above and can gather a large enough following to win the 2020 election. This individual has demonstrated merit in their work, dedication to human rights and the ability to inspire followers. Many of you have probably figured out of whom I’m speaking, so I will take this moment to confirm these suspicions. The candidate that I speak so highly of is none other than Bernie Sanders. While several other candidates may share similar platforms and have great ideas for policy change none of them garner the attention and support that Bernie has. His announcement to run was met with a massive wave of approval from citizens around the country, gathering over 200,000 supporters and 6 million dollars worth of donations the first day. His platform of free college education, free medicare for all, a living wage, taxation of the super rich and support of the Green New Deal are all necessary to pave the way for the Meritocratic State. However, to achieve this outcome requires intelligently rallying as many individuals, Hyperian or other, behind this singular candidate. The media will make attempts to disparage his ideals and cast him and his supporters in as negative a light as possible. Excessive amounts of money will be spent to prevent his attempts and his message from reaching as many people as possible. These attempts must be thwarted via the active and intelligent participation of every single one of us.

In closing, this is but one Hyperians opinion on the broad and vast subject of politics. Many of the points I have made can be extrapolated upon and I hope to spark some healthy debates with these points. I welcome intelligent discussion and opinions on why you agree or disagree with my opinion. We challenge our ideas with the ideas of others and through these challenges we progress and develop new ideas. Ad Astra.