Workers' Party Embarassing Blunder
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The Workers' Party has made a serious tactical blunder in their haste to issue their anti-casino statement before 18th April. By releasing their statement on 7th April, it has given the PAP more than 10 days to refined their positions to counter the concerns raised by it's political opponents. The political naivety of the new WP members has caused the party to lose a rare opportunity to dent the armour of the ruling party and gain considerable political mileage from this divisive issue. On the other hand, Singapore Democratic Party displayed their political shrewdness by issuing their statement immediately after the government's annoucement on 18th April. In such a move, it has the opportunity to digest the government's stand and form their statement to raise doubts on the government's decision. The difference between WP's statement and SDP's statement has not gone unnoticed with the pro-government media. It is telling that only the WP's statement is reported in the papers, and not SDP's statement. Mr Low Thia Khiang should not take this blunder lightly.
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Whether or not the Workers' Party's move was a blunder is a matter of perception.
To some observers, the Singapore Democratic Party's statement was something like what the Chinese would call "ma hou pao" (cannon behind horse) -- ineffectual harping over a decision that has already been announced and is irrevocable.
Anyway, now that things have been set in stone, it is better to focus on the future and prepare ourselves for whatever it may bring. -
Wah lau eh!Originally posted by Deen Lee:The Workers' Party has made a serious tactical blunder in their haste to issue their anti-casino statement before 18th April. By releasing their statement on 7th April, it has given the PAP more than 10 days to refined their positions to counter the concerns raised by it's political opponents. The political naivety of the new WP members has caused the party to lose a rare opportunity to dent the armour of the ruling party and gain considerable political mileage from this divisive issue. On the other hand, Singapore Democratic Party displayed their political shrewdness by issuing their statement immediately after the government's annoucement on 18th April. In such a move, it has the opportunity to digest the government's stand and form their statement to raise doubts on the government's decision. The difference between WP's statement and SDP's statement has not gone unnoticed with the pro-government media. It is telling that only the WP's statement is reported in the papers, and not SDP's statement. Mr Low Thia Khiang should not take this blunder lightly.
Deen, your skin really very thick leh.
this statement got torn apart in YP Forums weeks back. you still dare to post this here? Why not refer the forumites here to the thread in YP Forums? It will be alot easier.
Under strict instructions to carry on smear WP campaign?
Alright. I will let you have some air time before i bring the guns to bear on you. -
So!Originally posted by Deen Lee:The Workers' Party has made a serious tactical blunder in their haste to issue their anti-casino statement before 18th April. By releasing their statement on 7th April, it has given the PAP more than 10 days to refined their positions to counter the concerns raised by it's political opponents. The political naivety of the new WP members has caused the party to lose a rare opportunity to dent the armour of the ruling party and gain considerable political mileage from this divisive issue. On the other hand, Singapore Democratic Party displayed their political shrewdness by issuing their statement immediately after the government's annoucement on 18th April. In such a move, it has the opportunity to digest the government's stand and form their statement to raise doubts on the government's decision. The difference between WP's statement and SDP's statement has not gone unnoticed with the pro-government media. It is telling that only the WP's statement is reported in the papers, and not SDP's statement. Mr Low Thia Khiang should not take this blunder lightly. -
Ti Lik,Originally posted by Chia Ti Lik:Wah lau eh!
Deen, your skin really very thick leh.
this statement got torn apart in YP Forums weeks back. you still dare to post this here? Why not refer the forumites here to the thread in YP Forums? It will be alot easier.
Under strict instructions to carry on smear WP campaign?
Alright. I will let you have some air time before i bring the guns to bear on you.
Can write the link here
?
Easier for all of us to understand what you are saying.
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Hi GreengoblinOriginally posted by greengoblin:Ti Lik,
Can write the link here ?
Easier for all of us to understand what you are saying.
Thanks.
This link is here. Read all about it. Quite an eyeful though.
http://www.youngpap.org.sg/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4961&start=0
warmest regards