The PAP unveiled its manifesto. The only big change actually was what Hsien Loong said. The govt is the servant of the people and not the master of the people. I know that many people must have fell off their chairs hearing this. I know that many would not believe a wee bit by what was said and what was real. It is still a major change, or at worst, an aspiration, and idealistic state that will never exist in realpolitik.
How could rulers who have been behaving like masters change overnight to act like servants? ‘Peasants Sir, please tell us what you need or what you want, Sir. We are at your service and at your command, Sir.’ Some have been gloating how great were their policies and what a great job they have done despite the people spitting behind their back. Actually the people are spitting at them openly, in cyberspace. Then there are the deaf frogs who think they know best and will not listen to the peasants and will do what they think are best for the peasants. Then there are those that carry a cane around. Is the cane meant for the peasants to cane them or the other way?
The only two servants have gone. They have been serving the people but never got the chance to be masters. They tried very hard in Potong Pasir and Hougang. Good bye servants.
The other pleasant development came from the opposition camp. One by one they are withdrawing from 3 corner fights. Finally they have woken up from their silly ideas. What would the electorate think if they insist in 3 corner fights among themselves? A bunch of crazy, unthinking and conceited fools? Why would the electorate vote for lunatics who just want to stand for election, to fight among themselves and knowing very well that by doing so they will simply lose? It only shows how silly they are, and why would the electorate want to give the vote to them?
Well, at least over the weekend they are standing up to tell the electorate that they are not that silly after all. And they will plan and coordinate their positions rationally, logically, objectively and not indulge in naïve adventurism. If they can do that, their chances will be much better. At least the people will have more confidence in them.
I am crossing my fingers that this election is different and ethos has changed for the better. But the truth will only be seen when the battle begins.
Chua Chin Leng
*The writer is an ex-civil servant and he blogs at My Singapore News.
It's time for change, the winds of change are going to envelope Singapore and lend it's beloved people the courage to rise and demand what they deserve! Let glory come to Singaporeans, let them realize the full bounty that resides within them for their time has come. God bless Singapore. The country belongs to all, the poor, the unspoken heroes, the hundreds of elderly who have to slave to earn a living in their twilight years and the countless thousands who are quietly serving their country with surreal commitment. We need to make this a more humane society that is not overly caught up in material progress for only a few. Let us take control of our destiny, let us stand strong and in harmony, let us vote for change!
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