"So, now what?"  We've built sophisticated social networks to enable instant and ongoing connections with our friends and associates.  So what?  Where do you go once you reconnect, visit and update each other on your lives to-date?

Networking technology opens up so many more possiblities.  Politicos Canada is a new option for adding a bit of activism to your life.  Can we harness the power of networking to dig deeper into the fundamental issues of our political system?  Are you open to joining in an experiment?

What is really going on in our political offices and bureaucratic establishments?  Can individual citizens "stir the pot" with some decent research, due diligence and reporting, using deliberate and targeted networking as our most powerful tool?

Structured on the Government of Canada model, Politicos Canada is considering creating positions that will mirror those of real world elected officials, bureaucrats and political appointees. Within the Politicos environment you would assume the title of your position, in your profile and all correspondence. 

If you should choose to take on a position, how would you explain the role to others, and could you be prepared to lead detailed discussions on current issues, events, problems and potential solutions?  Those taking on leadship roles would probably need to recruit others to help investigate, write and further propogate the network and their own volunteer base. What do you think?  Too complex and time consuming, or worth the effort?

What does the concept of participatory democracy mean to you?  Help us move toward a working model.  We have the technology...