WP Manifesto Online
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For those of you who are interested in taking a look at Wokers' Party manifesto, you could go to the following link:
http://www.wp.sg/party/manifesto_2006.htm
Goh Meng Seng -
ok . Thanks.
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Help you to access: www.wp.sg/party/manifesto_2006.htmOriginally posted by goh meng seng:For those of you who are interested in taking a look at Wokers' Party manifesto, you could go to the following link:
http://www.wp.sg/party/manifesto_2006.htm
Goh Meng Seng -
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haa...doesnt that mean i've wasted $5
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Nope you have done something right. IPeople must stand for something or else they might fall for anything. That is the biggest danger to the citizens as they end up in the animal farm. Even if I can download from the web, if I happen to pass by, or go that way, I will buy one copy.Originally posted by abao:haa...doesnt that mean i've wasted $5 -
So ppl here is saying they support the way of scrapping the HDB racial quota and the unrealistic no taxing of GST on essential items?
It's not saying that I dun like the maifesto... But some can work but some wun -
Essential items should be GST exempt.There should be a luxury tax for items' costing beyond a certain price, say upper range automobiles that are >$250K.Originally posted by sbst275:So ppl here is saying they support the way of scrapping the HDB racial quota and the unrealistic no taxing of GST on essential items?
It's not saying that I dun like the maifesto... But some can work but some wun
HDB racial quotas can stay, but the need to sell flats due to economic hardship should come first.I'd say grant the town council administrators more powers to lift this on a case by case basis.
But I really think that the PAP is also lambasting the WP manifesto with pure rhetoric, and not real solutions or counter-proposals.We need practical things that work..
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But do you know in the real situation, current non GST taxed goods as in the biz dun make $1M in revenue a year, GST still has to be paid by the GST registrered party i.e. provision shops... Unless there are ways to solve, but I doubt as it ends up with the cash register memory overloadedOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Essential items should be GST exempt.There should be a luxury tax for items' costing beyond a certain price, say upper range automobiles that are >$250K.
HDB racial quotas can stay, but the need to sell flats due to economic hardship should come first.I'd say grant the town council administrators more powers to lift this on a case by case basis.
But I really think that the PAP is also lambasting the WP manifesto with pure rhetoric, and not real solutions or counter-proposals.We need practical things that work..
The quota, agree with what you post -
Mandatory sentences for offences should be removed as they take away the discretion of the judge to adjust a sentence to suit the individual case circumstances. Under the current system of mandatory sentences, the real power to determine the offender's sentence shifts from the Courts to the prosecution who will decide which charge to proceed on to produce the appropriate sentence. This encourages plea-bargaining which makes the justice less transparent as the exercise of prosecutorial desration cannot be reviewed or appealed against.
somehow.. i dun quite buy this.
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Cannot say until like that lar.Originally posted by sbst275:So ppl here is saying they support the way of scrapping the HDB racial quota and the unrealistic no taxing of GST on essential items?
Just as people vote for the PAP does not mean that they agree with everyone of the PAP's policies. Just probably the majority of them.
Similarly, people can also vote for the WP if they feel that the majority of their proposals are useful for the well being of Singaporeans.
Let's be totally honest here. The PAP will still dominate the political scene for now and maybe for the next few years. The issue here is that there is a need for opposition checks and balances to ensure that the PAP's policies are there for the people and Singapore.
In recent years, there is this perception that Singaporeans seem to be getting the shorter end of the stick. Recently already, one minister was quoted as saying that they will only help the poor only when there is a budget surplus.
But the irony of it all is that people from this class need the most assistance when times are bad, when they have lost their jobs, or have to take pay cuts. And then there is the question of reserves. What purpose do the reserves serve if the bulk of it is used to invest overseas but not for the betterment of the lives of Singaporeans? I will agree that Singapore needs a reasonable amount of reserves to protect the country from external factors. Shouldn't the way to run Singapore be: accumulate reserves during good times. Use (some) of the reserves to help the less fortunate in bad times.
On a side note, I vaguely recall a law passed in parliament a year ago which allowed GLCs (or the GICs, I can't remember) to bypass the President when they require the use of Singapore reserves. Can anybody refresh my memory on this or direct me to an article / website on this? Correct me if I am wrong.
This new law was apparently not given as much reporting as it should since it concerns the reserves. If that's the case, then the role of the EP is put into doubt since it is does not have the final word on how the reserves can be used. -
"Minister should declare all their assets to public, including deemed interest before, during and after office"
I think the elected goverment should practice this. The current Singapore goverment lacks checks and balances and implementing this serves as a check for future elected goverments. Currently we rely only on an elected presidency that is indirectly influenced by the elected goverment. I agree with WP position that checking on the goverment is not a one man's job. -
Yes, I recall the appaling lack of public discourse about the access to the reserves by the GLCs.
Is this the one?
http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi-bin/DisplayContent.pl?DOCID=1999-REVED-CONST&VID=1084505479-000098&WEF=latest&TYPE=simple&mode=and&version=currentVersion&query1=reserves -
There is no need for the PAP to act holier than thou and try to preach other parties how to write their own manifesto.
Furthermore, PAP does not have a more progressive and pro-people manifesto. They are found to have a very poor record of accountability and transparency.
They clearly are not qualified to lecture others on any high moral ground to mentor others how to write Manifesto. If they cannot even tolerate their RGS girl students' selling elephant T-shirts for a good cause, what kind of governance or manifesto do they practise.
PAP must not be so paranoid of wanting to lecture others and must seriously consider changing most of their own manifesto and anti-progress policies. They should correct their 20 major shortcomings as posted in "page 11 of Definition of True Democracy" threat. -
The law I am referring to, if I recall correctly, was passed just a year or two ago. And coincided with the new laws on the Baby bonuses and all that. The only thing I recall about it was the fact that it was reported in the ST in one single paragraph of about maybe 30 words or less amidst the big incentives of the Baby bonus and all the "good" stuff. If I also remember correctly, the EP is mentioned.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Yes, I recall the appaling lack of public discourse about the access to the reserves by the GLCs.
Is this the one?
http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi-bin/DisplayContent.pl?DOCID=1999-REVED-CONST&VID=1084505479-000098&WEF=latest&TYPE=simple&mode=and&version=currentVersion&query1=reserves -
Racial harmony is important but the HDB quota has produced some perverse effect.Originally posted by sbst275:So ppl here is saying they support the way of scrapping the HDB racial quota and the unrealistic no taxing of GST on essential items?
It's not saying that I dun like the maifesto... But some can work but some wun
For example in the general elections
In 1988 PAP has 64% of the votes but won 80 out of 81 seats.
In 1991, PAP has only 61% of the popular vote but won 77 out of 81 seats.
In 1997, PAP has only 65% of the popular vote but won 81 out of 83 seats.
If the population is truly randomly distributed , i tried to calculate the probability of the event occuring
http://faculty.vassar.edu/lowry/binomialX.html
For 1998 the probability is <0.000001
For 1991 the probability is <0.000001
For 1997 the probability is also <0.000001
If you stare hard at the facts, the racial quota system also has the indirect effect of supressing the votes of the minorities. Honestly if i am the minority, i would vote for abolishment of the quota. -
It is an dangerous thinkingOriginally posted by Calvin86:Racial harmony is important but the HDB quota has produced some perverse effect.
For example in the general elections
In 1988 PAP has 64% of the votes but won 80 out of 81 seats.
In 1991, PAP has only 61% of the popular vote but won 77 out of 81 seats.
In 1997, PAP has only 65% of the popular vote but won 81 out of 83 seats.
If the population is truly randomly distributed , i tried to calculate the probability of the event occuring
http://faculty.vassar.edu/lowry/binomialX.html
For 1998 the probability is <0.000001
For 1991 the probability is <0.000001
For 1997 the probability is also <0.000001
If you stare hard at the facts, the racial quota system also has the indirect effect of supressing the votes of the minorities. Honestly if i am the minority, i would vote for abolishment of the quota.
Ovbiously you have not lived in kampongs... In kampongs ppl of diff races like together in harmony even in Malaysia
It is rather in the urban areas that are having frictions -
The amendment was included in the same package.But not debated upon.Originally posted by charlize:The law I am referring to, if I recall correctly, was passed just a year or two ago. And coincided with the new laws on the Baby bonuses and all that. The only thing I recall about it was the fact that it was reported in the ST in one single paragraph of about maybe 30 words or less amidst the big incentives of the Baby bonus and all the "good" stuff. If I also remember correctly, the EP is mentioned. -
Congrats to ur party, GMS!!! I think u ppl have comw up with a well thought-up manifesto, although - as a student - I would still argue for a less economic focus in the section on education. The students should not merely be seen as the future workers or in terms of the economic benefit, current or potential, they can provide to the nation; That, I believe, was the PAP's mistake.Originally posted by goh meng seng:For those of you who are interested in taking a look at Workers' Party manifesto, you could go to the following link:
http://www.wp.sg/party/manifesto_2006.htm
Goh Meng Seng -
Congratulations to the Workers Party in coming up with the Manifesto
The Educated and the Working Class will have the opportunity to watch the performance of an opposition party that can be seen to have crystalysed your view of the present and the future.
The "Time Bombs" were created by the Ruling Party - and the Policies that were originally put in place are the TRUE TIME BOMBS.
Those policies have not achieved its set purposes as originally intended when it was first promoted and put in place by legislation - through a compliant parliament of own party members that is non-critical towards its own leadership.
Some these Policies had the opportunity of being tested and put in place for at least twenty to thirty years - and our independence was only FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
They have not only failed to achieve its orginal goals but have in fact left these proposals to hinder development towards a more integrated multi-ethnic society. -
Dear Abao,
I don't think you have "wasted" $5. For this little $5, you got better understanding and help us to sustain democracy in Singapore.
Beside, the online version cannot be kept as "personal" copy. Thank you for your support.
Happy Chinese Lunar New Year!
Goh Meng SengOriginally posted by abao:haa...doesnt that mean i've wasted $5 -
WP thanks for offering the manifesto on-line - very good idea, will read it after the New Year, where are you guys selling your papers next so that i can offer my donation for getting it free?
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Hi goh meng seng
I have a suggestion. Do you think it is possible to have the the manifesto in normal html instead of PDF? PDF on a single page make both reading,copying and navigating difficult.
I am suggesting this because i think it make browsing easier for potential voters who are not IT savy. -
WP's manifesto
Again, my views, it may be right or wrong
Government & civil liberties
The Office of Elected President should be abolished and the Presidency should be reverted to its former ceremonial position.
A president shouldn't be elected by parliment
Parliamentary elections should be organized by an independent election commission, not by the Prime Minister's Office.
I do agree on this over this point
Group Representation Constituencies should be abolished.
Why? If everything goes back to fully SMC, then for this case, chinese canidate should be capped at 63 out of 84 seats if based on the quota to ensure minority are represented
Internal Security Act should be abolished.
Abolish it? Then how are terror suspects going to be treated?
Peaceful demonstrations should be allowed.
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same as Thailand.. urban dwellers got some problem up there, but the villagers have no problems.. not that this gota do with raceOriginally posted by sbst275:It is an dangerous thinking
Ovbiously you have not lived in kampongs... In kampongs ppl of diff races like together in harmony even in Malaysia
It is rather in the urban areas that are having frictions
