post #105 on December 24th, 2009 1.45 am

////I think opposition unity is no easy feat because our opposition parties have different approaches.////

true, & people need to see & appreciate them for what they stand for in their own unique way. people should not behave like 1 old man (from that big party) who does not tolerate individual views that differs from his.

i guess people are shaped largely by their environment, which does not tolerate people who do not toe-the-line. some response that borders on such behaviour is disturbing.

in the end opposition parties ought to see themselves not just as opposition parties with credibility but with vision, heart to serve the people & not be too distracted by petty politics.

i’ll like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a better & brighter (but not cheaper or faster) 2010!

;)

we know what happen when marriage hits the rocks right? :D

eh, Rachel, i hope you dun mind the dark humour. haa… :D ”

Sure, I see your point. ;)

I think opposition unity is no easy feat because our opposition parties have different approaches. There are also pros and cons, and compromises to be made with due respect to each parties’ uniqueness. In fact they should celebrate the diversity and work towards a common goal. However before beginning to do so, they must have a mutual sincerity to work with each other.

Otherwise it will truly turn out ugly towards the end… that is if we are to imagine the worst of all outcomes.

Being in the opposition is one thing. Filling into the opposition’s role is another.

As far as I can see, JBJ is a great man. A man with shoes too big for anyone to fill because his guts and determination is just and clear.

But please, as I have mentioned, the tides have changed. Look at wesminister’s democracy like Australia or Britain. They fight the cause using the medium of legislation.
Our oppositions have not been fighting based on facts and evidence? I suggest you really do your research. Infact, I would strongly suggest you take up the opposition cause.

It’s common in Singapore to be dissatisfied with what has been evolving in a rapid manner. Tastes change too fast. How many are still living in the Malaysian cup dream, leaving our current soccer heroes in a limbo even though they have championed regional tourneys. Change is not good enough. People someitmes expect rapid change. If you do not root the support and display patience and loyalty, we can never achieve anything. We will jsut let PAP think that we need their directions to lead our lives.

Look at PKR ..really…they’ve been fighting the cause of change but look at the evolving infigting. The fight and speeches seems so clear yet the ending result has been too subtle. It was more talk and air punching then actual groundwork.

Kimon, step inside the circle of politics, and we can properly evaluate your otherwise side comments.

http://www.yoursdp.org/index.php/perspective/vantage/3197-sporean-activists-should-engage-more-with-others-blogger

http://todayinsingapore.wordpress.com/

http://singabloodypore.rsfblog.org/

could the recent announcement of provision for more seats entice more to go this career path?

over $10000.00 per month part time work.

not bad even by european or world standard.

i also feel can fit the shoe to ask questions.

But cannot assure i can get answers all of you want.

so vote me if i apply ok?

That’s why in international ranking of all professions by the general public: A career in Politic only rank slightly higher than a Prostitute and Medicine profession always ranks the highest in position!!! Please grown-up my dear oppositions, especially mr. ltk, miss. sl and their mild wp!!!!

Do not bull-shit talking about dignity and integrity, only the wining-political-party in gathering the most votes will succeed as the credible political party, my dear, please face the reality!!!

Would they be myopic or far-sighted leaders of the revolutionary type R?

The best suggestion i can give to them which is achievable is
1. Don’t attempt the impossible.
2. Do what is achievable.
3. You can Agree to Disagree
4. You just don’t SABO the other opposition parties can liao.

All you all can do is wait for Nature to take its Course.
Champaigne in Freezer.

I think PAP’s level of competance is dropping sharply. The MOE did not oversee the quality of the Private Schools and accreditation of overseas Degrees. It seems the Education Minister has slipped under the radar of opposition parties. PAP lacks credibilty.

I think honor should be given to opposition members that can stand in the courtroom with The Hatchet Man.

PAP has most slogans and shysters.

“….The problem with always being a conformist is that when you try to change the system from within, it’s not you who changes the system; it’s the system that will eventually change you….”

Sad but that is so true. There was an article on TOC some time back about this “change from within” business; unfortunately I can’t recall which one. Mentioned in that tread was a young doctor starting out with good ideals; the change of NMPs, Ong Teng Chong, etc…

Of course, we still have an idiot that can only shout slogans….

Nowhere in the entire piece do the WP Youth Wing interviewees criticize JBJ directly or indirectly. The President of the Youth Wing only indicates that the party is taking a different direction in the past, not even as part of answers to the interview but in the introduction as well. This could mean a lot of different things, such as policy formation etc. Apparently this interview is not as clear as we would like it to be.

“….As far as I can recall there were two unity forums organized in the recent past to bring together all the opposition parties. Everyone attended to discuss and reach a common plan of action except the Workers’ Party headed by our “watchdog” leader LTK. The WP wants to go it alone. Maybe, they want to live up to PAP’s expectation that they are “milder and more credible”? …”

So there is a grand coalition among the opposition parties minus etc, etc.. Big deal. As if people cares how many times Bill Clinton did it with Monica Lewinsky. The total opposition in Parliament, as I know it, is about 2%. After 4 years, their presence FEELS like 2%, notwithstanding they garnered 17% of votes (34% adjusted), whatever which party/person is more at fault for such poor showing.

In contrast, I know of people who when given 2-4% of a pie, would after 4 years have eaten 25-30% of that pie.

So get real — fighting over voters but can’t even guarantee people will have a chance to vote. The first “common plan of action” for any grand Coalition should be to ensure 100% of voters gets to exercise their precious vote this time round, not just only 56%. Voting for a pink elephant is better than not voting at all.

Otherwise, the opposition can organise 1000 unity forums, dig up all kind of dirt of whichever party/person and invite in Monica Lewinsky — what then?

post #89 on December 23rd, 2009 12.23 am

////Yes. So I guess almost all the non-Chinese left WP after the last elections due to similar reasons.////

eh, let’s not speculate too much? it may lead to flame wars when the pro-WP people come across comments, some people can be very offended….

-.-”

personally, a change could be due to personal differences, strategic differences or differences in vision. the problem may be a question of fitting in any particular group, be it political, among friends, or in a workplace. ”

Yes. So I guess almost all the non-Chinese left WP after the last elections due to similar reasons.

post #85 on December 22nd, 2009 11.52 pm

////….some from the other parties have responded positively to the idea of ‘opposition unity’.

Let’s hope that things will go well but of course, WP didn’t really respond (if I am not wrong). Then again, no obligations. If they think they are doing well by standing alone, then all of us should respect their wish and not pressurise them into joining hands with the rest of the opposition parties.////

this i totally agree, there is no point proceeding with a “forced marriage” i mean opposition unity. :P

we know what happen when marriage hits the rocks right? :D

eh, Rachel, i hope you dun mind the dark humour. haa… :D