Press Opportunity for #NextGenLeaders on C.C.N

Greetings #NextGenLeaders,

I wanted to share this opportunity with you all. I was invited to speak on Crown City News this upcoming April 1st as for my current developments in the #NextGenLeader communities. Below is a set of topic ideas that could be good to speak about. I wanted to know everyone's input on the following topics and if there is anything that anyone one of you would like to add that way i have a better idea as to what to present and advocate in behalf of #NextGenLeaders. Please submit your input below. Thank You!

I believe that the following topics can be good #NextGenLeaders topics:

The importance for millennials to register to vote and to be constantly involved with politics
The need for a new political party, #NextGenLeaders
The importance of helping democracy around the world
Why #NextGenLeaders in Myanmar need to be constantly involved with politics if it is to succeed there
Why educational systems have to fundamentally change if we are going to make education accessible for everyone
Why innovation in communication has helped democracy

The need for a new political party, #NextGenLeaders

“…But the form of government is a democracy when the free, who are also poor and the majority, govern, and an oligarchy when the rich and the noble govern, they being at the same time few in number.” –Aristotle-

I agree with what the famous Philosopher Aristotle once said, when it comes to oligarchy and democracy.

It is a usual concern in any democratic country that those with sufficient funds, or fundraising capability are the ones who turn out to be the final candidates with which the voters could only choose from. Sadly, many of them are career politicians and we Filipinos branded them as TRAditional Politicians, (TRAPO, a Filipino term for filthy rags). Some would rather be ‘sell-outs’ to mega donors (private corporations and institutions), who then expect unreasonable, vain, and selfish favors in return, once a candidate has finally gotten a seat in the public office.

There are others, who may be more democratic, but are either poor, or lacking the finances to contend, will often lose out in the candidacy.

In any democratic country, there are about only 2 dominant political parties. In the Philippines, it’s the present administration versus a political party that always goes on the other side of the coin, against the leadership of the elected president and his allies. Same thing with US, it’s Democrats versus Republicans. Limiting candidates from two leading parties results in the same choices people have to choose from each time which also inhibits diversity and variety (especially when many feel the two leading parties are quite similar on many issues).

Even media has a big factor when it comes to malpractice in terms of democracy and oligarchy. Newspapers and other media outlets are often less than impartial in election campaigns. The high concentrated ownership of major media outlets does not always bode well for democracies as it puts a lot of influence into a handful of owners.

These prevailing issues and predicaments gave rise to the idea of having a new political party, henceforth, #NextGenLeaders. This party identifies with the youth or the Millenials, for they are the future of the next generation. This party debunks the idea of many of us—that you have to be rich, powerful, and old enough, in order to create an impact and influence social and political change. This party seeks to provide opportunities to aspiring young leaders to exemplify their passion for humanity, collective/collaborative action across borders.

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Top Advisor

Tiara Angeline Narido March 29, 2016 at 4:05am

The need for a new political party, #NextGenLeaders

“…But the form of government is a democracy when the free, who are also poor and the majority, govern, and an oligarchy when the rich and the noble govern, they being at the same time few in number.” –Aristotle-

I agree with what the famous Philosopher Aristotle once said, when it comes to oligarchy and democracy.

It is a usual concern in any democratic country that those with sufficient funds, or fundraising capability are the ones who turn out to be the final candidates with which the voters could only choose from. Sadly, many of them are career politicians and we Filipinos branded them as TRAditional Politicians, (TRAPO, a Filipino term for filthy rags). Some would rather be ‘sell-outs’ to mega donors (private corporations and institutions), who then expect unreasonable, vain, and selfish favors in return, once a candidate has finally gotten a seat in the public office.

There are others, who may be more democratic, but are either poor, or lacking the finances to contend, will often lose out in the candidacy.

In any democratic country, there are about only 2 dominant political parties. In the Philippines, it’s the present administration versus a political party that always goes on the other side of the coin, against the leadership of the elected president and his allies. Same thing with US, it’s Democrats versus Republicans. Limiting candidates from two leading parties results in the same choices people have to choose from each time which also inhibits diversity and variety (especially when many feel the two leading parties are quite similar on many issues).

Even media has a big factor when it comes to malpractice in terms of democracy and oligarchy. Newspapers and other media outlets are often less than impartial in election campaigns. The high concentrated ownership of major media outlets does not always bode well for democracies as it puts a lot of influence into a handful of owners.

These prevailing issues and predicaments gave rise to the idea of having a new political party, henceforth, #NextGenLeaders. This party identifies with the youth or the Millenials, for they are the future of the next generation. This party debunks the idea of many of us—that you have to be rich, powerful, and old enough, in order to create an impact and influence social and political change. This party seeks to provide opportunities to aspiring young leaders to exemplify their passion for humanity, collective/collaborative action across borders.
- #NextGen Advocate
  
  Chairman Brian Antezana > Tiara Angeline Narido March 30, 2016 at 3:15am
  
  This girl is on fire!
  
  Her analysis is great, and I am glad to be her peer.
  - Top Advisor
    
    Tiara Angeline Narido > Chairman Brian Antezana March 30, 2016 at 9:03am
    
    Thank you! I am glad to be Mr. Antezana's peer too.
    - #NextGen Delegate
      
      Chairman Joshua Chit Tun > Tiara Angeline Narido June 15, 2016 at 10:19pm
      
      Your post is refreshing to read once more, with consistency and clarity, we can overcome.
      
      - Joshua Chit Tun, #rebelsenator
- #NextGen Advocate
  Chairman Brian Antezana > Tiara Angeline Narido March 30, 2016 at 3:26am
  These are the topics that you brought up and analyzed:
  
  How money select candidates before people in primaries vote
  
  Media bias impedes democracy
  
  #NextGenLeaders party solves these issues
- #NextGen Delegate
  
  Chairman Joshua Chit Tun > Tiara Angeline Narido April 20, 2016 at 11:21pm
  
  Very well said Tiara, you are indeed #NextGenLeaders.
  
  - Joshua Chit Tun
- #NextGen Advocate
  
  Chairman Brian Antezana > Tiara Angeline Narido July 17, 2016 at 6:50pm
  
  Rereading your reply, your comments still holds a lot of meaning. You should add a submission in #NextGenLeaders | News of just your reply.
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Ramon Barajas March 30, 2016 at 12:44pm

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I look forward to Friday's interview, as well everyone else's feedback. Great Job everyone.
#NextGen Delegate

Chairman Joshua Chit Tun April 20, 2016 at 11:22pm

Let us all know when your interview is accessible, I thank you in advance.

- Joshua Chit Tun

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