Go out tonight, and rule in numbers!
Worker's Party Rally
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Venue: Open field bounded by Ang Mo Kio St 51 & 52
Electoral Division: Ang Mo Kio GRC
Singapore Democratic Alliance Rallies
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
Venue 1: Open field beside Pasir Ris Park carpark C, bounded by Pasir Ris Drive 3, Pasir Ris Green & Sungei Api Api
Electoral Division: Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
Venue 2: Choa Chu Kang Park bounded by Kranji Expressway and along Choa Chu Kang Drive
Electoral Division: Choa Chu Kang SMC
Venue 3: Open field along Jln Tenteram near Blk 65A JTC factory
Electoral Division: Jalan Besar GRC
Our Gov said this election is very important to all Singaporean. I strongly agreed cos i m a
ReplyDeleteSingaporean it concern me but Y ?? I m not given a fair chance to VOTE ??? Can't for once the whole nation vote together br it PAP/SAP/WP or etc... Answer is "NO" again Y ??? Cos this is our GOV set and said here come the Question : DID U PICK THEM TO BE OUR GOV ? ? When I was born they are already the GOV, till today they are still our GOV but never once the GOV ask me, DO I WANT THEM TO BE OUR GOV !!! Be fair to all Singaporean if is so important the election let the whole nation vote...... What I wantfrom my GOV is to show me all they know beside just leading and 1st GOV must open their ear to listen to me cos I m a Singaporean I have my right to pick my GOVERNMNENT.
If the PAP does not lose a few seats (incl.GRCs) this time around they will most
ReplyDeletecertainly do so the next election. It's sad. I personally have great
admiration for LKY but events in the past several years have resulted
in sinking feeling.
Why....
a) AN INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND ELECTORATE AND COMMUNICATE
The current slate of MPs and Ministers don't understand grassroots and
cannot clearly articulate concrete steps to improve people's issues.
Many have been plucked from the corporate echelons and have not worked
the ground. They keep harping on Singapore past and toe a party line.
In the corporate world if you don't understand the market you cannot be
successful. In the political world if you don't understand your people,
you cannot represent them.
b) NOT REALIZING THAT DEBATE IS PART AND PARCEL OF A FIRST WORLD
DEMOCRACY
Don't they realise that debate is part and parcel of a first world
democractic government.
The PM went so far as to state that opposition is a pain that the MPs
and Ministers can do without.
"I have better things to do that bother to spend time fixing the
opposition". Isn't the primary objective of an MP to act in the best
interests of his/her ward? This means spending time understand issues
and representing their cause in parliament. Unless we discuss and
debate important issues we will not ensure that the best options are
pursued. Action without good analysis and debate often results in
execution of ideas founded on mistaken beliefs.
The best companies make decisions based on extensive analysis and
discussion in war rooms.
c) FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THAT SERVING AS AN MP IS SERVICE TO THE NATION
MPs need not and should be paid on parity with CEOs and Presidents of
private companies. It is national service and MPs must be remunerated
as civil servants.
If individuals prefer to stay in the corporate world and do not wish to
serve as MPs because of lower salaries than so be it. Afterall aren''t
NSmen paid an allowance for the privilege of serving the nation.
Paying Ministers million$ salaries to attract them is dangerous. A head
of a well-known charity was brought down because he was paid a high
salary.
d) USING LAWSUITS WHICH ARE COUNTER PRODUCTIVE
Suing or taking legal action against a political adversary is
tantamount to beating up an opponent in a game of chess because you are
losing.
A first world parliament works based on debate and there are many
protocols in place for parliamentary debate. Let's stay within the
confines of this, shall we.
e) NOT BUILDING AN OPEN, CONSTRUCTIVE AND FAIR CULTURE
Only the words of a few matter. These are painstakingly highlighted in
the TV, newspaper and other media. Any other comments, opinions and
criticism are deleted or dropped.
This results in many supporters but few leaders. And when the leader
makes a decision, contrary views are not taken or given due
recognition. Unfortunately this system has permeated all walks of life
- schools, business, government. How often have you been in a meeting
where only the boss talks and when the meeting ends every one bitches
about things that have gone wrong.
Are our decisions arrived at after a sound decision-making process
where all inputs are collected, discussed and filtered to arrive at the
right course of action?
Examples:
Why can't we have an IR without a casino? Would it have worked? Could
it? Did Orlando (Walt Disney World, Universal) need a casino to be
successful?
Are our recent investment forays into Thailand, Australia, China
justified? Are they being made by experienced investors?
Are the location of new MRT stations justifed? e.g. 3 stations in the
circle line within 1 km (Stadium, Dakota, Tanjong Katong) or Bukit
Timah where most residents prefer to drive. Why not a line to serve the
factory workers along the west coast road or an LRT in the jurong
industrial estate.
f) ARROGANCE
You see, I was right. Therefore I will continue to be right and you
must listen to me and do what I tell you to do. This is the army
mentality. While this works in the armed forces, it cannot be applied
in the context of a first world government.
LKY was a great leader.. However, what worked in the prime of LKY may
not work today. Times have changed and today's problems can only be
solved by today's solutions. The PAP is fast losing the tremendous
goodwill built over the years to a new electorate who frankly sees no
benefit of past problems and past solutions.
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS.
It is still not too late.
Yes, the PAP will lose some seats this time around. But fix the
problems and maybe the next time around you can regain lost ground.
Evolving into a First-world Government - what MM could do. It seems inevitable that we move into a multi-party system where alternative voices can be heard, even MM is not disagreeable to this but would prefer first-world opposition. It would be a great service & legacy to the nation if he could lift himself upwards into a non-partisan role (ie. come out of his current party) once the election is over to nurture/evolve the current system into a first-world govt of 2-3 parties for the benefit of the Singapore. He is already well-respected by most (if not all Singaporeans), being non-partisan will reinforce his legacy as the founding Father -- a first-world country with a first-world government.
ReplyDeleteall this online activity, all this strong rhetoric and all these diverse opinions being expressed...
ReplyDeletethe real horror of horrors would be that these might actually be the pple who are NOT getting to voting.
oh i do hope they have internet in potong pasir...
this chap is a must read...
ReplyDeletehttp://paptalk.blogspot.com/
sorry to advertise here...but i'm given to thinking we're all in this together.
My bet is that MM will stay in office until the day he dies or stricken with illness. He is too obsessed with politics and being in power to let go. Very often, such simple fact is oblivious to the man but is so very clear to everyone around him. This is a very sad ending to an illustrious career, reminding me of dying rulers who simply refues to let go...
ReplyDeleteIn the olden days in China, there is always an important official post known as Historian who will document the 'official' history that the emperor wants his people to remember.
ReplyDeleteIn modern days, people write their own history books to cover their traces of their misdeeds, emphasise own achievement. That's to prevent when one walks into grave, their name will be tarnished and he is not there to sue them.
LKY & LHL are running Singapore as if she is their private coy. They think they are the Chairman, CEO & Board of Directors of the coy, & the rest of us are merely their employees. Of course they think Opposition is a pain in their asses!
ReplyDeleteI like to see that the whole thing is sort of like LOTR with you know who playing Sauron.
ReplyDeleteLook at LHL's hand gesture...
ReplyDeleteis he predicting 10 opposition MPs?
No! Looks more like getting ready to surrender!
ReplyDeleteS'pore will end up like neighbouring countries. The women will go to foreign countries work as domestic maids if we vote for the wrong party!!! Please vote wisely!!!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeletequote: And the young pap forum was shutdown since yesterday.... lamer... their forum also full of hatred of pap... how to win....
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