Maybe the solution is "Out with the old, in with the new."

[everard73]

Recently, while watching the news, it dawned on me that a youth movement of any stripe is caused because of sheer hatred for any governing party. The youth believe their voices are not being heard properly, so in their wisdom and perhaps even desperation they turn to violence, and it makes me wonder if the introduction of a new party - one that

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[sourdick]

The problem is, generally speaking, kids dont give a rats butt about voting. If every person under thirty set aside 25$, and a few hours to get educated on whats going on in their political environment they could change the political landscape overnight. This is of course true for every age group, and demographic, but by and large, your problem isnt how to start a new grassroots party, but figuring out how to get kids to give a damn.

Also, the thought of people under 30 running the government terrifies me.

[everard73]

It's all about the right focus on direction.

The youth need a speaker that can reach out to their needs, someone who understands them, and looks beyond the rhetoric of the main stream media.

This generation is close to being lost, but the generation now leading us ten years into the future is the target I would aim for.

[sourdick]

Sorry, bro; He just quit ( http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Nadeau-Dubois )

[everard73]

That's in French, I'm guessing Quebec Politics is a nasty game of wit.

The youth need a branch off between provincial and federal government representation - a revamp of the entire political agenda and system in which it's run.

[jamesq]

Rather than starting a new grassroots movement, you could be part of one of the existing parties. Pick one that aligns well with your own ideology (recognizing that these things are never a perfect fit) and volunteer. If the goal is to effect change that you like, this would be a good place to start. If the goal is to get other people to work for you, well, good luck with that.

[everard73]

What if the existing parties carry are stale or not in touch with the struggles of today?

The current mindset is turning into a generational gap of leadership through experience. I find the idea's of the current attitude in politics is that age dominates the overall character of decision making.

The youth have issues, desires, and a direction that is not taken seriously by today's politicians, and it upsets them when the main stream media spins it according to the status quo of a statistic that is generated by a small percentage that considers itself the majority of voice and not of true influential power and influence.

[jamesq]

This happens every generation. Get involved and change the party. It's actually easier to aim the existing party apparatus at a new target than it is to build the apparatus from scratch.

You know how they'll take you seriously? When you make an effort to be taken seriously.

[everard73]

You think it would be easier to change the direction of a party?

I find that difficult since the issue for most voters is the struggle between right and left leaning politics. Being a centralist is impossible in today's society.

I value your idea because it offers me an avenue to consider.