I would say only that the gahmen has successfully stiffled the political scene in SG.
As a result, we hear only one voice.
Mr Chiam's noble attempts to push for the lift upgrading in his ward were doomed from the start. Concern over his popularity if his plan succeeded would certainly have turned public opinion in his favour. Hence, the gahmen did as many expected, marginalised his request as un-economical.
This is in line with the freebies passed out through their town councils of the Singapore Power vouchers, an incident highlighting the David vs Goliath playing field, a game David is unlikely to upset.
However, the alternatives have succeeded in projecting this image of the gahmen to the locals: highhanded and arrogant.
Perhaps now, the ruiling party will exercise caution and restraint before resorting to 'danglling the carrot'.