Presidential Poll - 27th August
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same-same.....Originally posted by browniebaobao:Everyone above age 21 got to vote isit?
fwah~ that will be my first vote!
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me too...sigh
i wish to downgrade my age -
From today ST report, looks like we are gonna to have a wayang show.
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the only gd thing about this is that it is a holiday, can claim timeoff
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May credible and brave leaders come forward to serve the country.
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i will choose those that are independent of current adminstative party.
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Brave ? Credible ? Independent ?
Can any Singaporean - without any 'strong political muscle' - challenge the Singapore Government and the Singapore Parliament that is DOMINATED by ONE Political Party ?
Can such a Singaporean challenge the 'Political Will' of the Omnipotent Figure in the Ruling Party ?
Can such a Singaporean be EFFECTIVE in his job in protecting the Second Key to the Singapore National Reserves ?
Can this Singaporean be more effective in getting the information to our Singapore Reserves, when the late President Ong Teng Cheong could not - despite the fact that he is from the INNER CIRCLE of the Ruling Party ? -
CannotOriginally posted by Atobe:Brave ? Credible ? Independent ?
Can any Singaporean - without any 'strong political muscle' - challenge the Singapore Government and the Singapore Parliament that is DOMINATED by ONE Political Party ?
Can such a Singaporean challenge the 'Political Will' of the Omnipotent Figure in the Ruling Party ?
Can such a Singaporean be EFFECTIVE in his job in protecting the Second Key to the Singapore National Reserves ?
Can this Singaporean be more effective in getting the information to our Singapore Reserves, when the late President Ong Teng Cheong could not - despite the fact that he is from the INNER CIRCLE of the Ruling Party ?
Cannot
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Well, if we do not want such a situation to happen again and to have any hope of perserving our rights, we really need to elect someone who can REALLY represent our views and opinions.Originally posted by Atobe:Brave ? Credible ? Independent ?
Can any Singaporean - without any 'strong political muscle' - challenge the Singapore Government and the Singapore Parliament that is DOMINATED by ONE Political Party ?
Can such a Singaporean challenge the 'Political Will' of the Omnipotent Figure in the Ruling Party ?
Can such a Singaporean be EFFECTIVE in his job in protecting the Second Key to the Singapore National Reserves ?
Can this Singaporean be more effective in getting the information to our Singapore Reserves, when the late President Ong Teng Cheong could not - despite the fact that he is from the INNER CIRCLE of the Ruling Party ?
i think we can take a serious look at Andrew Kuan. He was formly CFO of JTC. He definitely managed hundreds of millions of dollrds for JTC so he could be one we can check out. The most important issue is that he is independent!
But of course, we have to check out his website and his campaigning efforts as well.
Let's keep an open mind! -
and the character assassination of Andrew Kuan starts
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I like the idea of having an independent as the President but looking at the reports, i must say i have my reservations about this Andrew Kwan. He seems to me to be someone who only knows how to talk big but can't perform.
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Andrew Kuan might be someone who has some problems with his jobs and is now trying to get a better of himself in life by running for presidency which in his own perception is a way to vindicate himself, he is still a human being.
As human being, he should be allowed to contest an election whether for presidency or MP. A hawker, an unemployed or a housewife can similarly run for office. People may reject him or her at the ballot but please do not follow the example of establishment to run down our dying breed of political participants. People are mature like what Nathan is now saying after 40 years of independence. If he is sincere in this remark, then he should advise the establishment to let people judge Kuan with their own uninfluenced sharp eyes and keen perception.
People will know and should be left alone without all the defaming suit or compulsion to judge any candidates for themselves without hitting below the belts which is just as bad as any poor job performance of Mr. Kuan. It is time for people to understand what they should do in any election and not be pressurised by any character assassinations or press sensationalism aimed at running down our dying breed of political participants. -
You seriously believe 100% of what our local media says?Originally posted by cornyfish2000:I like the idea of having an independent as the President but looking at the reports, i must say i have my reservations about this Andrew Kwan. He seems to me to be someone who only knows how to talk big but can't perform.
Personally I take an oppposite view of all things politics reported by our local media.
As far as I know when significant size companies like JTC and Hyflux employ high ranking executives like a CFO, they will do in depth background checks on the candidates. One of the checks is calling the previous employer to find out how was the candidate's performance in his/her previous job. Therefore, if Kuan is really as lousy as what JTC purported him to be, JTC must have LIED to Hyflux! Do you see Hyflux sueing JTC??
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like i said...
... and the character assassination of Andrew Kuan begins... -
How does that compares with Nathan?Originally posted by cornyfish2000:I like the idea of having an independent as the President but looking at the reports, i must say i have my reservations about this Andrew Kwan. He seems to me to be someone who only knows how to talk big but can't perform.
I know that the media is trying to put Kwan down
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u are forgetting one thing, If he is of questionable character he would have run away with all the money when he was CFO. But why now? What makes u sure he wants to play with the Satan of all Satans?
And i dont think running away with a country's reserves is that simple. have to go pass so many levels of security protocols before u have access to it. -
Psychological historical evidence has shown that political betrayers tend to strike in countries with poor mismanaged governments and in anarchy. Not like a country like Singapore.
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IMO judging Kuan, he seems to be independent and holds different views of that of the ruling party.
If u guys didnt know there is something called criminal profiling in the US which can identify psychological aspects of a person and it is used in serial murder cases. -
If the Persident's Election is still going ahead as planned, please can I urge EVERYONE to go for the polls? Please do not be swayed by what you read in the papers! Don't vote for Nathan! He's going to get another $2 million every year just for listening and doing what PAP wants!Originally posted by robertteh:Andrew Kuan might be someone who has some problems with his jobs and is now trying to get a better of himself in life by running for presidency which in his own perception is a way to vindicate himself, he is still a human being.
As human being, he should be allowed to contest an election whether for presidency or MP. A hawker, an unemployed or a housewife can similarly run for office. People may reject him or her at the ballot but please do not follow the example of establishment to run down our dying breed of political participants. People are mature like what Nathan is now saying after 40 years of independence. If he is sincere in this remark, then he should advise the establishment to let people judge Kuan with their own uninfluenced sharp eyes and keen perception.
People will know and should be left alone without all the defaming suit or compulsion to judge any candidates for themselves without hitting below the belts which is just as bad as any poor job performance of Mr. Kuan. It is time for people to understand what they should do in any election and not be pressurised by any character assassinations or press sensationalism aimed at running down our dying breed of political participants.
We really need someone else to look after our reserves, rights and dignity as S'poreans! -
Sorry folks. It's a walkover for Nathan. Haiz.... There goes a holiday.
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Must have been some technicality that he failed to clear.Originally posted by Archirodon:Sorry folks. It's a walkover for Nathan. Haiz.... There goes a holiday. -
Pity walk over. Guess the prophercies by some forumites are right. The gov by making all the negative remarks about Kwan are preparing the masses to accept this fact that Kwan will not be approved to run for election.Originally posted by durai:If the Persident's Election is still going ahead as planned, please can I urge EVERYONE to go for the polls? Please do not be swayed by what you read in the papers! Don't vote for Nathan! He's going to get another $2 million every year just for listening and doing what PAP wants!
We really need someone else to look after our reserves, rights and dignity as S'poreans!
Look after our reserves is a very easy job. Just stand there and look.
"Eye Power" you know? -
I suspect it is the "Gov has no confidence of him being a controllable President" techinicality that he failed.Originally posted by iveco:Must have been some technicality that he failed to clear. -
Wonder who is the 4th unlucky guy who didn't get the Eligibility Certificate?
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The criteria is not transparent enough. It seems that the election department can reject anyone who is not supported by the gahmen.Originally posted by iveco:Must have been some technicality that he failed to clear.
Anyway, heard some bad things about A. Kuan from his friends and peers. Even if he qualifies, he won't stand a chance. The only pain is the lost of a day off.