"I will listen to you, Especially When We disagree "(I will listen to you and especially when we disagree) These are the words of Barack Obama from his speech yesterday. Others could have our attention here in as good omens. But more than enough to spark discussion about the relative poverty of our trade policies.
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For let us not try us precisely the opposite? By interrupting the dialogue or by refusing to lend an ear when there is consensus wrong? Or by deliberately adjusting his speech without reasons other than to seek the consent of a partner more insistent than oneself?
I propose, in the aftermath of these historic words, that we give serious consideration to the following questions inevitably controversial:
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Quebec is home there one or more identity (s)? Each of us, in turn, houses there one or more identity (s)?
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plural identities (if they do exist) are they irreconcilable with common institutions, a common official language, a common history? If yes, how to define this common body, in its relations with the spirit of solidarity which should animate a company committed on a promising path?
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Do we want to make us understand the rest of the Francophone world by seeking to preserve the 'French language' in Quebec?
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Controlling more than one language she opposes a healthy cultural development?
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(s) vote regardless (s) message (s) Quebecers would they be heard, at first, on the world stage? Their is it impossible to distribute without the consent of Ottawa? Quebecers they can offer the world a new vision of the identity National ?
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The nomination of a writer speaking Quebecois, now, would it necessarily be eliminated by the designated committee of the Nobel Foundation?
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This site opens up avenues for discussion on these items. During the year 2010, they will be a synthesis that will be submitted to all major newspapers in Quebec. To be continued ...
