JANGAN MENGAKU DEMOKRASI, TAPI MEMUPUK DINASTI!!

Summary

The transcript discusses the rise of an individual from obscurity to the presidency due to democracy and reform, exemplified by 'Pak Jokowi.' It highlights the pride in the democratic process that allows a non-elite to lead. However, it also addresses concerns about the potential erosion of meritocracy and the influence of political engineering through surveys, which may undermine the integrity of democracy. The speaker criticizes the use of surveys for political gain and calls for academia to focus on preserving the moral and ethical foundations of democracy, rather than being swayed by partisan interests or surveys that may not reflect the true will of the people.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker reflects on the rise of Jokowi from obscurity to the presidency, highlighting the power of democracy and reform.
• 🏆 The pride of the nation is emphasized due to the fact that someone who was not a general's child or a prominent figure could become president, a testament to the success of democracy and reform.
• 🤔 Concerns are raised about Jokowi's handling of the Mahkamah Konstitusi case, which some believe undermines democracy by prioritizing his children over meritocracy.
• 🏛️ The speaker criticizes the long-standing party leaders who are suddenly removed from the opportunity to run for higher office, suggesting a loss of meritocracy.
• 🔍 The role of surveys as tools of political engineering is discussed, questioning the independence and funding sources of survey organizations.
• 🏫 The speaker calls for universities not to be disregarded or belittled in their role in expressing ideas and preserving democracy and moral integrity.
• 📊 The speaker expresses skepticism about the death of expertise and surveys, suggesting that academics are not trusted if their views do not align with certain beliefs.
• 🚫 There is a plea for universities to not be responsive to electoral pressures but to focus on saving democracy and moral integrity in Indonesia.
• 🤝 The speaker recalls defending Jokowi in the past when there were no such controversies and expresses disappointment in the current situation.
• 🗣️ The importance of academics focusing on ensuring that democracy runs fairly and ethically, as per the legal and ethical corridors, is emphasized.

Q & A

Who is being discussed as someone who rose from obscurity to become President?

The person being discussed is Pak Jokowi, who was not well-known before 2014 but became the President of Indonesia.

What is the significance of Jokowi's rise to the presidency?

Jokowi's rise to the presidency is significant as it represents the success of democracy and reform in Indonesia, allowing someone without a prominent background to become a leader.

What is the concern raised about Jokowi's leadership in relation to the Mahkamah Konstitusi case?

The concern is that Jokowi's actions in the Mahkamah Konstitusi case might undermine democracy by prioritizing his offspring over meritocracy.

What is the issue with the political party leaders mentioned in the script?

The issue is that long-serving party leaders are being replaced, potentially due to political engineering, which could be influenced by the President's children.

What is the role of surveys in the political context discussed in the script?

Surveys are being used as a tool of political engineering, and there are concerns about their independence and the transparency of their funding.

Why is the integrity of experts and surveys being questioned in the script?

The integrity is being questioned because experts and surveys are not always trusted if their findings do not align with certain political beliefs.

What is the concern about the influence of academic institutions on the electoral process?

The concern is that academic institutions might be influencing the electoral process by not being neutral and potentially favoring certain political groups.

What is the call to action for academic institutions regarding democracy and morality?

The call to action is for academic institutions to focus on ensuring that democracy runs fairly and ethically, rather than engaging in partisan politics.

What is the issue with the interference in campus activities as mentioned in the script?

The issue is that there is interference and disruption when individuals or groups on campus try to express their opinions or make declarations, which is seen as a violation of free speech.

How does the script suggest that the academic community should respond to political pressures?

The script suggests that the academic community should not be swayed by political pressures and should continue to express ideas that are crucial for preserving democracy and ethical standards.

Outlines

00:00

😀 The Rise and Challenges of Jokowi's Presidency

This paragraph discusses the meteoric rise of Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, from an obscure figure to the President of Indonesia. It highlights the democratic process and the reforms that enabled someone without a prominent background to ascend to the presidency, which is seen as a source of national pride. However, the paragraph also points out the challenges Jokowi faces, particularly in relation to the Mahkamah Konstitusi case, which some perceive as undermining democracy and meritocracy. The paragraph raises concerns about the influence of political dynasties and the potential erosion of democratic values, as well as the role of surveys and political engineering in shaping public opinion and electoral outcomes.

05:02

😕 Academic Perspectives on Democracy and Surveys

The second paragraph delves into the role of academics and their views on the state of democracy and the use of surveys as tools for political engineering. It touches on the skepticism towards surveys conducted by certain groups, particularly when they are not independent or when their findings do not align with the convictions of the academic community. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of democracy and the moral standards expected from political actors. It also addresses the challenges faced by academics in expressing their opinions and the accusations of partisanship that can arise from their involvement in political discourse.

Keywords

💡Democracy

Democracy refers to a system of government where power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through elected representatives. In the context of the video, it is highlighted as the mechanism that allowed an individual with no significant political background, like 'Jokowi', to rise to the presidency. The script emphasizes the pride in the democratic process that enables someone from humble beginnings to become a leader, showcasing the power of democracy in action.

💡Reformasi

Reformasi, or 'reformation', in Indonesian political context, often refers to the period of political reform that followed the fall of the New Order regime in Indonesia in 1998. The script mentions 'Reformasi' as a catalyst for change that led to a more democratic society where individuals, regardless of their background, could ascend to positions of power, such as becoming a governor or president.

💡Meritocracy

Meritocracy is a social system where individuals are rewarded based on their talents and merits, rather than their social status or connections. The script discusses a concern that meritocracy is being undermined, as it suggests that political positions are being given to individuals based on familial connections rather than their qualifications or achievements, which is a departure from the principles of merit-based selection.

💡Political Engineering

Political engineering refers to the manipulation of political systems or processes to achieve a desired outcome, often by those in power. The script mentions 'political engineering' in the context of surveys being used as tools to influence public opinion or to justify certain political decisions, such as the selection of political candidates, which can be seen as a distortion of democratic processes.

💡Survey

A survey, in this context, is a research method used to gather opinions and information from a sample of the population. The script discusses surveys as being potentially misused in political engineering, where the results may be manipulated or the surveys themselves may be conducted by biased parties to serve specific political agendas.

💡Moralitas

Moralitas, or 'morality', in the script refers to the ethical standards or principles that guide behavior. It is mentioned in the context of questioning the moral integrity of political actions, such as the potential nepotism in political appointments, which could be seen as a moral failing in the context of democratic principles.

💡Expertise

Expertise denotes a high level of knowledge or skill in a specific area. The script suggests a 'death of expertise', implying a disregard for professional knowledge or experience in favor of other factors, such as political connections or popularity, which can undermine the quality and effectiveness of governance.

💡Academic Freedom

Academic freedom is the right of university professors and students to teach, learn, and carry out research without interference from the state or other outside parties. The script touches upon the challenges faced by academics in expressing their views or conducting research without facing political interference or suppression.

💡Electorate

The electorate refers to all the people who are entitled to vote in an election. The script discusses the importance of not alienating or disregarding the electorate's voice in the democratic process, emphasizing the need for political decisions to be made with consideration of the voters' interests and opinions.

💡Dynasty

A political dynasty refers to a family that maintains a significant degree of influence and power in politics over multiple generations. The script criticizes the potential for a political dynasty to emerge, suggesting that it could lead to a concentration of power and a departure from democratic ideals of equal opportunity and merit-based advancement.

💡Academics

Academics are individuals engaged in education and research at institutions of higher learning. The script highlights the role of academics in upholding democratic values and moral standards, suggesting that they should be involved in critical discussions and debates to ensure the integrity of the democratic process.

Highlights

The rise of an individual from obscurity to the presidency due to democracy and reforms.

The pride of having a president who was not born into prominence or power.

The impact of democracy on allowing individuals from humble beginnings to achieve high office.

The role of political parties and the challenges they face in the democratic process.

Concerns about the prioritization of family members over meritocracy in political appointments.

The moral implications of political dynasties and their effects on democracy.

The use of surveys as tools for political engineering and their potential biases.

The importance of transparency in the funding and conduct of political surveys.

The decline of expertise and the distrust of experts who do not align with certain beliefs.

The death of surveys as a reliable tool due to manipulation and lack of trust.

The role of academia in preserving democracy and ethical standards.

The call for a fair and just democratic process in accordance with legal and ethical corridors.

The criticism of political interference in academic freedom and the expression of opinions.

The challenge of maintaining non-partisanship in a politically charged environment.

The potential for political bias in the representation of academic views and opinions.

The importance of academic freedom and the right to express dissenting views.

The need for a democratic process that is not influenced by political dynasties or favoritism.

Transcripts

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demokrasi dari orang yang nothing

menjadi something menjadi presiden itu

kan pak

Jokowi Pak Jokowi itu siapa sih yang

kenal sebelum tahun

2014 enggak ada yang kenal tapi dia

kemudian atau Katakanlah sebelum tahun

2014 ya sebelum dia jadi Walikota

mungkin sangat sedikit orang kenal Pak

Jokowi tapi kemudian jadi walikota

itu kan karena demokrasi karena hasil

reformasi jadi

gubernur kita semua bangga bangga betul

bahwa ada orang yang dulunya tidak

dikenal bukan anak Jenderal bukan anak

tokoh besar bisa jadi presiden itu

kebanggaan itu hasil reformasi dan

demokrasi tapi kemudian

dia dinilai oleh banyak orang sekarang

dengan kasus Mahkamah Konstitusi itu

mencederai demokrasi dia

mendahulukan anaknya sehingga lalu

menghilangkan yang namanya meritokrasi

coba berapa ketua partai politik yang

sudah itu sudah berapa tahun ketua

partai politik itu pada ingin jadi

capres atau cawapres tiba-tiba hilang

kesempatan termasuk surveinya Bang

kodari sebentar ini belum selesai

artinya orang-orang yang sebenarnya

meniti karir begitu lama itu dikalahkan

dengan karena anak Jokowi

itu yang kemudian menjadi persoalan

moralitas gitu loh Nah tetapi

survei-survei tadi survei juga menjadi

tool of political engineering terutama

kalau pelaku surveinya itu Tim Sukses

konsultan makanya harus jelas ini harus

diklarifikasi sebenarnya ini mereka ini

tim-tim independen dibayar oleh siapa

independen atau tidak Makanya sekarang

ini kalau di erast itu The Death of

expertise matinya para pakar kami-kami

ini kadang-kadang enggak dipercaya kalau

enggak sesuai dengan keyakinan mereka

sekarang juga terjadi in the death of

survey Kalau tidak ada masalah saya

yakin orang kampus juga tidak akan cari

masalah tidak akan menyampaikan seperti

itu Jadi tolong kampus ini jangan

eh direspon secara make signal ya di

satu sisi diremehkan suaranya enggak

terlalu penting terhadap elektoral malah

menurunkan kelompok elektoral tert

enggak ada urusan kalangan akademisi

tidak ada urusan dengan mau turun mau

naik itu yang dilakukan oleh mereka

hanya menyampaikan gagasan yang terkait

dengan menyelamatkan demokrasi dan

Indonesia dan kemudian juga

menyelamatkan moralitas demokrasi ini

jangan mengaku demokrasi tapi ternyata

adalah tadi memupuk dinasti dan

sebagainya itu nah sebentar Pak Prof

kalau misalnya ini interupsi aja biar

agak sebentar saya itu sudah terbiasa

untuk Anda interupsi dari dulu jadi

tolong sekalian ini jangan menginterupsi

saya kalau kalau dulu Anda kalau dulu

saya membela Pak Jokowi ketika belum ada

kasus-kasus seperti ini belakang makanya

dulu Pak Jokowi enggak pernah

ditertawakan tapi ketika sekarang anda

membela Pak Jokowi sekarang Pak Jokowi

jadi bahan tertahwaan di man B bang

Fadli lupa bahwa beliau ini pernah

dirjen di

kominfo ya gini gini pertanyaan saya itu

sederhana aja kalau misalnya ternyata

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atau 01 kira-kira akan ada enggak itu

tidak terus ter Kalau kami akademisi

sekarang ini tidak peduli dengan

persoalan survei biarlah yang kami

pedulikan adalah supaya demokrasi itu

bisa berjalan jujur dan adil itu saja

dan berlangsung sesuai dengan koridor

hukum maupun Etika itu yang kita minta

dari belasan tahun yang lalu Iya Ya

sudah kalau begitu Dar belasan tahun

lalu itu B saya menyuarakan kritik

ini anda saya bicara tadi dari anda

bicara tadi Saya enggak enggak ngomong

loh ya ya gini kalau memang kampus itu

dianggap seperti anda gak ada masalah

kenapa masih ada banyak kampus-kampus

itu juga diganggu ketika mau melakukan

deklarasi di kampus saya diganggu terus

terang di kampus saya diganggu

teman-teman saya itu mau mau apa mau

melakukan menyampaikan pendapat supaya

ada Katakanlah teguran moral atau etika

eh kami dikatakan sebagai ada yang

mengatakan langsung itu ada dan itu

Junior saya mengatakan kami partisan itu

ada yang partisan menuduh partisan belum

seperti itu belum selesai tiba-tiba ada

kelompok lain muncul yang diperbolehkan

juga ternyata dari grendra di di kampus

kami itu benar bukan orang kampus bukan

akademisi dalam artian sebagai warta

sebagai apa dosen dia hanya alumni yang

kebetulan juga satu partai dengan

anda dan menyuarakan hal yang berbeda

dengan

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