Coming General Elections- what it means to you

Coming General Elections- what it means to you

  • Not of legal voting age yet, will be more in tune when the time comes

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  • Very happy with the current politics, will support current politicians

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  • We need more oppositions, please

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  • Sorry- not into politics

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  • Will support whoever is at the helm

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  • Current opposition has credibility issues- where's the fight in that?

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Well a storm is really the last thing we want.

Hmm, why aren't they in white anymore? Diversifying? Maybe they feel that they have already established the 'pristine' image they hunger for. And are now looking to appear as creative and colourful individuals.

And there is no corruption in Singapore, and the reason being?
The MPs are paid so damn much, no reason to resort to such means, :smt016
 
anyone watched V for Vendetta? Super awesome show. Subtle references to the current political climate as well.
 
That's more than one word, but the NKF saga should definitely be an issue - the crux of the problem is with the constitutional law rather than just swapping the board.

A board who is liable to zero shareholders is basically having too much power and will go out of control; even if everything the old board did was perfectly legal, everyone knows that not all their acts were perfectly ethical, hence the big hoo-haa.
 
uh what;s silent mob?


anyway, picture this scenario. 20 years from now a new generation of PAP leaders emerges, a more corrupt more apathetic generation. our democracy that we have is supposed to empower the people to kick these guys out of the parliament right? However, we're gonna spend the next ten years debating on who takes over, and saying things like:"are those guys in white really 'that bad'?" plus, we don't know anything about the non-white wearing S'porean politicians. i don't. I'm not apathetic. I've just never seen a flyer, or heard of a rally or seen an advertisement or even witnessed an attempt at mass appeal by a party other than than the PAP. And i'd like to think that our oppostion parties want to win.
 
Mobius said:
I feel that some of the oppositon lack credibility, that's why they are destined to lose................ The current gov does a very good job for all of us, so it is goin to be tough to convince people that you are going to do a better job.
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Errm I'd like you to reconsider that. And take a look at things from your own perspective.. NOT, our national newspaper.

It's a known fact tt our own media is very afraid of legal implications tt they can get themselves into when they say things about politics.

The opposition not credible? Think about it properly, just because someone throws out the opposition's views as "Poison" doesn't mean tt it's really the case.

Our own govt has done a good job? Well, that's what's been painted... BUT, can it be better?

I'm not a hardline opposition man. But ppl let's not be ignorant k?

I wish, that S'poreans don't just vote because of goodies that's given out, but I feel tt's really wishing too much on my part.. Sadly.
 
Indigo_blues said:
One word: REMEMBER THE NKF SAGA!! .
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Wait.. Aint that 3 words?

But I agree with you man!! Totally! That same person who got most fooled by the NKF claims that the oppositions ideas are poisonous btw.
 
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well said, jtsang2501

its not the opposition that lacks credibility. they only lack the exposure and avenues to argue their points.

Mobius, there are highly qualified and intelligent members of the opposition which constantly questions the govt's policies.

James Gomez is an excellent example. You can check him out at http://www.jamesgomeznews.com/ and http://jamesgomeznews.blogspot.com/

However, I shd foresee that the opposition, save for Chiam See Tong and Low Thia Kiang, would have many problems connecting with the Heartlanders, because their main concern would be the bread and butter issues on the ground, and not the major policies. If they are able to address that, they should be able to win.
 
jtsang2501 said:
Errm I'd like you to reconsider that. And take a look at things from your own perspective.. .
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nicely put mate. so im not the only 1 afterall :o Well in simple terms, the opposition parties here in this country r nvr given a fair fight.
 
i think singapore's political scene is least dependent on media exposure and avenues. to the extend that, we hardly even know the names of our MP!!!

ok, anyone can name me more than 10 MPs? see, this is how un-pr they are. so the issue of "exposure and avenues" is not valid.

it is always to suggest ways to improve on things. the difficult part is how to start doing things.

if you are a student, would you want a teacher who tells you the school sux and you can be a better student everyday or would you rather have a teacher who helps to make the school better and actually groom you to be better.

if you are working, would you want a boss who tells you the company sux and you should be earning more money or would you rather have a boss who helps to make the company better and actually work with you to on your career path.

"should we make it easier for the opposition party?" will have the same answer as "should we make it easier for local music?"

i am sure the capable ones does not need preferential treatment.
 
James, I think what the rest are asking for is -fair-, not -spoonfed- treatment. There is a distinct difference.

My opinion is that the media is slowly giving the opposition party fairer treatment anyway. I remember it was quite a few years ago when WP Member Low Thia Kiang refused to give interviews to the media because every opposition party member was being placed in a negative light by the media.

The fairness by Today newspaper in an exclusive interview with Mr Low last year suggests that the playing field is a bit more level nowadays.
 
thor666, though we all want to have fairness, we know that in any competition, it can never be fair due to many uncontrollable factor.

say for example, in school. every student in the same class are taught by the same teacher but how is it that some students have better results than other? some students who do not have access to private tutor and have to work part-time to help out their family actually have better results than those who have all the better things in life.

it all boils down to the individual. if the candidate in question cannot succed in getting these basic things done, if the party cannot build up and progress, are you sure they can bring better things to you and your country?

* i am not pro any party, i am pro good people who can get things done

* guess who i saw doing house visit in the rain just now? hee..hee... anyone here stay at Sennett Estate?
 
i think there's nothing to lose and everything to gain if we get more opposition members into parliament. For one, it'll make parliamentary debates more interesting... now its just so..>yawn<. lol.
 
ah James, i suppose you're referring to the less capable candidates mainly, in your post.

What I mean by unfairness is this: Your teacher tells you that unlike the rest of the class, no matter how well you do, he'll only award you 80 marks out of 100 max. How does that give you a fair assessment of your abilities?

Back to the topic: Can voters/media give a fair assessment of all parties? Yes. How can this be done? Through an educated discussion.

imo, talking about getting things done is a chicken and egg thing. If a party is not in control of your estate, you won't be able to see what that party can do for your estate.

on the other hand, if a party is in control, you can see what the party can do. or fail to do, in my instance. Upgrading that took 3 years, building up a carpark to tear it down, building a park to block people's path isn't exactly my idea of getting things done. :| But that's another story.
 
Not sure how to participate in this discussion....

The only thing I can say is....vote with your heart and your head in sync. Do not vote callously. It is your rights and exercise that rights with care, responsibility and conviction.

No political party is perfect and without flaw. Every single candidate I hope, perhaps this time round, has got some worthy and deserving attributes.

The reality is that at every general election, there lies a possibility that there will be a change in government, but of course if the opposition still wants the PAP to lead then they will not field more the necessary numbers that can cause such an outcome. And the opposition has the privilege of choice, and indeed they did that for past elections, voting the PAP into power on nomination day by not fielding sufficient candidates.

So, politics can be a safe game to play at other times, but it is not game time at general elections. The PAP knows that and the opposition knows that even better.
 
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