Singapore Political Scene
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It may seem that our Opposition parties have been the minority in the Parliament, and common sticks that PAP has been undermining them all these years.
In times of elections, then we could only see names of the candidates of the opposition parties coming out.
In order to gain more reliance and assurance votes from the people, me strongly believe they should work their ground even it's not an election season.
Building the foundation and rapport of the people is important, and only with the foundation built then you can earn the trust of the people.
Rome isn't built over one day, so me strongly encourage the opposition parties to work the grounds early, thus giving us a strong reason to compare them with the ruling party. -
Not a good idea, ISA probably has some underground law that would counter that
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What me mean is that instead of when nearing the election season, then we get to see new opposition candidates, these group of candidates can work the ground, thus deliverying a bigger effect..Originally posted by Agenda:Not a good idea, ISA probably has some underground law that would counter that -
It may not be about 1 particular issue that is being brought to light at any one point in time that decides whether one supports or votes for the opposition. Given their limited resources, one doubt the opposition can do very much e.g. those bread and butter issues that are close to the minds of many like lift upgradings, material benefits etc. The real issue here is not the 'no issue', but those that span the short, mid or long term. Hence, this requires that one look at the roles of the opposition from a different perspective. It is not opposing for the sake of opposing or to view the candidates like those in a gladiator fierce fight and crush them like crockroaches, but to answer the very long standing and simple question of whether one believes that having only 1 party dominate almost all the seats in parliament without challenge as being democratic and fair play. how sustainable is that? One is born with 2 arms and even though one may use their right hand most of the time, they will just be a freak if the other one were severed. So it is erraneous and even insulting to assume that the excitement factor (or lack thereof) is the only thing one looks forward to in an election. The aniticipation lies in the possibility of even having a choice at all, issue or no issue. But I doubt those favouring the status quo can give you a reassuring answer.Originally posted by dork3d:What me mean is that instead of when nearing the election season, then we get to see new opposition candidates, these group of candidates can work the ground, thus deliverying a bigger effect..
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But constantly our Opposition parties are shifting their contest from wards to wards, GRCs to GRCs. If they could have stay in the same ward or GRC and work their effort out by means of forming a communicating link with the residents, they could or may see better turnouts on the votes.
Currently as we don't hear and see much Opposition parties working their ground in normal times, thus when come to Election season, there's not much of a choice for us to choose. -
The manifestos are out, the forums are abuzz, don't rely on the ST to get your news on the AP's candidatesOriginally posted by dork3d:But constantly our Opposition parties are shifting their contest from wards to wards, GRCs to GRCs. If they could have stay in the same ward or GRC and work their effort out by means of forming a communicating link with the residents, they could or may see better turnouts on the votes.
Currently as we don't hear and see much Opposition parties working their ground in normal times, thus when come to Election season, there's not much of a choice for us to choose.
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It's the ST after all...
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We can based on their manifestos that they have proclaimed, but in real contrast to actions on the ground, it's close to none.Originally posted by LazerLordz:The manifestos are out, the forums are abuzz, don't rely on the ST to get your news on the AP's candidates.
It's the ST after all...
Walk the talk is better than talk the walk. -
They should form a coalition of opposition parties and combine their resources VS good old PAP-a.