I repeat often on this blog and in discussions with various persons, that the next generation Quebec leaders must, already facing multiple challenges. One of these is to establish an inclusive social movement that will give a taste for Quebecers to be interested in political matters and future of their nation, to bring together people of Quebec within a new Quiet Revolution We will fully enter the 21st century.
A question inherent in any society ripe for a major shift, however, arises: Where will the change and the opera?
In this account, some schools of thought. For purposes of this article, I will remember three vectors of change possible: The "savior", ideas and technology.
The "savior"
The strong personalities are an integral part of political systems. No need to go back far in time to prove it. Simply return to the presidential campaigns of Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007 and Barack Obama in 2008, to discuss the release of Ingrid Betancourt or even to observe, over the last few weeks, the level of enthusiasm in the discussion Following the public release of Lucien Bouchard, to demonstrate that some politicians fascinate, surprise, mobilize.
Does the click, therefore, come from a charismatic figurehead?
It is obvious that some people are looking for qualities in its leaders. We say that a politician who knows how to touch the people she is "close to the people." There will be more easily packaged by a vision of society when the wearer is engaging and he seems to believe it too. A top-notch speaker, meanwhile, will applaud even the most skeptical because of his talent. So some believe that only a strong leader can start a population, especially since it, in Quebec, for example, is amorphous. They are already looking for the next " savior. "
But the political leader, headlined Is not human too? Are we really can build hopes of a generation or an entire cause on the shoulders of one woman or one man? This is where history appears to show that if certain individuals have contributed (positively or negatively) to the development of ideas or projects, they also benefit, among others, many allies, a context favorable, weakness of an opponent, etc.. There are also potential dangers in relying entirely on a political leader, primarily the right to be disappointed.
Ideas
Ideas rule the world, they say. Indeed, the greatest political upheavals are based on reflection, brainstorming on a new way of doing things. A healthy society leaves room for debate and this allows it to grow. To propose a plan to launch an assault on Quebec's future, some advocate that the young leaders of tomorrow's society should first discuss and debate in order to propose innovative ideas to their contemporaries.
Do we need to focus on ideas that will advance the Quebec of tomorrow?
Reflection on the current state of socitété Québecoise far beyond the simple framework of politics. Whether the balance of public finances, social services, environment, economic growth, birth, immigration, social knowledge, the brain drain, national independence and many other realities, the challenge to develop and present a reform or an alternative that is attracting the adherence of size. Yet every day young thinkers meet, discuss and create links to find the path to follow, crossing thus the first step towards a better society.
How, cons, invite reflection on the ideas of a population increasingly impervious to collective proposals? How (if still possible) join citizens individualists who are now seeking their personal interest ... then its defense? Thinking to think, is fine, but the risk to young lit is away little by little people who do not want to be jostled, thereby encouraging a climate of mutual mistrust or worse , indifference between the leaders and people. We must therefore seek to develop ideas which are as concrete as possible, say the idealists. The technique
In the era of advanced technology and ultra-specialization of labor, the political environment is sometimes attracted by the development of solutions which enable it to perform better. Social networking sites, viral campaigns, commercials Tappe-catching software, strategic planning, Machinery output voting, tele-prompters, public relations firms and so on are all tools to which political parties and pressure groups are looking to compensate for the decline of civic engagement.
Is that the future lies in the "campaign of precision" and "tailor-made policy?
advantage of new political techniques is that they can better target its audience, reaching people, often already convinced, in order to maximize their involvement. Also, in the current context where people do not necessarily seek to be informed, these techniques polish the image, message and shorten the professionalisent approach to adapt the product (whatever it is) to the client (who it it is). "Policy 2.0" goes beyond the web and policies as it pleases the thinned margin of error.
However, the cult of the art tends to dehumanize it not the public debate? Is impressed by the political "game" in high definition, we do not forget the reasons why the various competing tendencies and values collide? He is not here to recall with nostalgia the mythical age or are still practiced policy of proximity, since the medium has changed and that these developments offer substantial savings for organizations that are open to change. The art, cons, can lead to a more mechanical view of accounts, the political arena.
What is the solution? Attempting to flush out more quickly a person unifying and visionary who will mobilize the forces and "connect" with the people? Invite young leaders of tomorrow in a broad debate on Quebec they wish to build in order to lead to concrete, innovative proposals? Develop tools and techniques while precision to support logistically individuals and organizations who want to win in Quebec? The traditional "a little of each?
call you and so that the discussion be as productive as possible, I leave you with this famous quote by Josh Lyman, the advisor of President Bartlett in the TV series U.S. The West Wing:
"What do you call a Leader With No followers? Just a Guy Taking a walk. "
