Democracy’s in need of an ideological foundation

“Democracy is quintessentially people talking to each other,” he says. “But our democracies have become very, very silent. We vote in silence, and then we shout … on Facebook and Twitter. But a sort of meaningful discussion with people who might have different ideas is not taking place anymore.

The problem of discrimination is vicious – U need to believe there’s a way out, & that idea will pave the way. It has been done for violence. Now, I’m not sure about the democratic ideal, but we should be looking for the self-fulfilling prophecy here.

“And in the city of Utrecht, the mayor’s cabinet regularly confers with citizens for solutions to pressing policy issues, such as migration, that weren’t on the table during electoral campaigns.

And nobody knew WHY we were there! That was funny.

Sourcy: Esther King – http://www.politico.eu/article/populism-is-a-gift-wrapped-in-barbed-wire-david-van-reybrouck/ 2 november 16