Interesting comments so far. So let's assume there was some intelligent life out there in the universe, way more intelligent than us (maybe not saying much, but still). How might they run their society?

Dollar in holding pattern ahead of Fed speech, kiwi jumps on RBNZ comments https://t.co/D0CWyHwd2q

I would suggest leaders be chosen by a fight to the death, but then I suspect nobody would run for office 😂 Just kidding folks, let's not get any wild ideas 👿

Traditionally most Jewish voters have identified as Democrats—something that shows no signs of changing. More, via @FiveThirtyEight: https://t.co/WkMtuxSCLk

Okay, let's bring it back down to Earth. What are some countries that have a fairly well balance between power to the people vs government w/ the least corruption and most happiness & success?

Canada house prices to pick up from stand-still but risks aplenty: Reuters poll https://t.co/mMlC9R6pc4

Good. https://t.co/sExyjdKj0b

US officials: Israel carried out several air strikes in Iraq https://t.co/nlCsX7aztd

Screw taxes, I think an IQ test should be required prior to running for office. I've heard some officials pretty high up say some pretty stupid things.

Well, with Moon in charge, Japan probably isn't wrong. https://t.co/7IJiLb6onQ

#California: A fast-moving wildfire that broke out in northern California has forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents, racing across at least 600 acres within just a few hours. https://t.co/aMNLLcy8rw

The 2nd P-8 for @RoyalAirForce @RAFLossiemouth fresh out of the factory awaiting its first engine start and flight. 7642 64176 N469DS ZP802 737-8FV Royal Air Force

Okay, totally off topic but not a lot going on atm so what the hell... I paid $5000 for a heat pump on our new home being built. Good investment? I hope it'll make breathing a little easier on hot humid days (I have asthma).

#BREAKING: "Israel had carried out several strikes in recent days on munitions storehouses for Iranian-backed groups in Iraq" - Two senior American officials tell @nytimes https://t.co/s9y8hkrnKC

"With more strategic investments, #Japan may hold a key to sustainable development on the continent." - #Africa #China https://t.co/ioHwfMrCkU

Thanks for the responses folks. It would seem I made a good decision.

#NorthKorea FM: @SecPompeo is a “diehard toxin” who only complicates denuclearization talks. #UnitedStates

China ‘Will Not Sit Idly’ if US Sells Fighter Jets to Taiwan https://t.co/pybluVYIJD

"We don’t want Maidan in Russia.” Pro-Kremlin activists storm NGO protest forum https://t.co/CK5nbQHmZD

#Russia and the US bicker at #UN over 'new arms race' https://t.co/KkgUY7Gp1p

I think things are bad enough. https://t.co/Q5vRHmLgf3