harnor...Originally posted by deathscythe99:U sue him, he dig out stuff to counter-sue u


RIFF RAFF AM IOriginally posted by cobra99:I am really sad that MM Lee describes the opposition as riffraff
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It's the first time I learned about this word and so I look up the web dictionary.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/riffraff
n.
1. People regarded as disreputable or worthless.
2. Rubbish; trash.
There are doctor, lawyer, law lecturer, GM, Financial Controller among the opposition candidates. If they are riffraffs, I think 90% of Singaporeans are riffraffs under MM Lee's eye. I think he owes us an apology.
Can he be sued for making such remarks?
the higher the position, the more foot in mouth they're prone to. Sometimes I don't wonder if they all talk never think 1st one, and all so thick skinned. 1st time I see in a supposedly democratic country, the person in power everytime 'retire' from a ministerial position, create a new one for himself. Really buay paiseh.Originally posted by Atobe:The higher the position, the more venom they possess.
The higher the position, the more vengance they have.
The higher the position, the more vindictive they be.
The higher the position, the more dillusionary they become.
Originally posted by cobra99:Professionals, they may be, but riffraffs, some of them may be all the same. While MM Lee may be too generalised when he made that statement, I think you guys are the same to generalise his statements and conclude that 90% of Singaporeans are riffraffs with his words.
There are doctor, lawyer, law lecturer, GM, Financial Controller among the opposition candidates. If they are riffraffs, I think 90% of Singaporeans are riffraffs under MM Lee's eye. I think he owes us an apology.
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If this statement is also applicable to the crop of Corporate Executives recruited by the POWER OF ONE - that they will have alot to explain to you.Originally posted by TooFree:The members in the group you have mentioned may had held reputable standing in the private sectors or in any other fields. However, they may not be creditable enough to hold office in the political sector.
these personalities have to stand their ground when talking to him.It doesn't mean that if he's MM, he has the right to cut off a journalist's question.It's all about professionalism, if the journalist is serious, he will be persistant, not wilt away.Originally posted by reyes:dont even try to sue him. why? coz they have the whole drew and napier company at his side or party side. look who bring down the NKF saga? how many senior legal counsel at PAP?
unless you have a deep pocket that can challenge and prepare for a long legal battle otherwise, as the cantonese saying in mandarin" you ta jiang, mei ni jiang" that why we are often cut off when speaking to him. not just us but the journalist who recently attend some function.
I agree your first point, so why MM and PM sue SDP? Then Both MM and PM should prove their own credibility through their own actions and words, am I right?Originally posted by ellisbeck:Whoever it may be, I feel a candidate should prove his or her own credibility through his or her own actions and words, and I am sure many can see who are the not-so-credible ones. There is no need to feel offended by words if the words are not right.
In such situations, people tend to be emotional, and I am sure MM Lee was just as emotional. I am not judging whether his words were right or wrong, but that simply shows how strong his feelings are.
By the way, if you have the courage to post such things, don't create a new account and hide behind a dubious nick just to do so. It lightens the weight of your words.
Originally posted by yizhen:In the USA, if you are sitting in a PUBLIC OFFICE - you are subject to FAIR PUBLIC CRITICISM.
I agree your first point, so why MM and PM sue SDP? Both MM and PM prove their own credibility through their own actions and words, not through court, am I right?
That's how american law works, if you face defamation, you should provide the proof.
Originally posted by ellisbeck:I don't understand you and why do I have to create a new account? I am new to this forum courtesy of Zaobao's list of political forums in Singapore.
By the way, if you have the courage to post such things, don't create a new account and hide behind a dubious nick just to do so. It lightens the weight of your words.
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Only if the opposition wins all of the 47 seats.Originally posted by cobra99:Can he be sued for making such remarks?
You forgot "Quitters"Originally posted by ditzy:First the peanuts, now this.Politics, dirtiest playing field in the world.
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I was trying to be subdued.Originally posted by Cindyfeh:You forgot "Quitters"