We are thinking of forming a new Political Party...
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Since the election is just over, a few of my good friends - multi-ethnic/religious, various job-experiences, vocal - are contemplating whether we should start a political party. We don't want to form an 'Opposition' party, because we don't want to 'oppose' anything.
We want to form a political party that would present viable alternatives to what the existing parties are offering. At present, we see the non-PAP parties fighting to win a few seats at a time. We want to form a party that contests each election to 'win', which means that during hustings, we would not only 'question' PAP's policies past&present, but also present our counter-policies for people to consider. Such a party would indicate to S'pore that we do indeed have credible choices at the ballot boxes, unlike at present where some S'poreans have the feeling that 'I-will-vote-for-PAP-even-if-I-don't believe-in-them-because-the-other-parties-are-not-appealing'.
If you need an indication as to what our party would stand for, we are toying with the idea of naming it the 'Conscience Party of Singapore'.
Anyone has got tips to help us along? We want this party to be 'of' the people (not just the elites), and that's why your views are important. Fire away...!
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Becareful of spies from P*P
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How much $$$ you have that could be used to pay law suit
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More likely PAP will draw them into their youth organisation.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Becareful of spies from P*P -
Some words of advice if you really don't mind......Originally posted by blueheeler:Since the election is just over, a few of my good friends - multi-ethnic/religious, various job-experiences, vocal - are contemplating whether we should start a political party. We don't want to form an 'Opposition' party, because we don't want to 'oppose' anything.
We want to form a political party that would present viable alternatives to what the existing parties are offering. At present, we see the non-PAP parties fighting to win a few seats at a time. We want to form a party that contests each election to 'win', which means that during hustings, we would not only 'question' PAP's policies past&present, but also present our counter-policies for people to consider. Such a party would indicate to S'pore that we do indeed have credible choices at the ballot boxes, unlike at present where some S'poreans have the feeling that 'I-will-vote-for-PAP-even-if-I-don't believe-in-them-because-the-other-parties-are-not-appealing'.
If you need an indication as to what our party would stand for, we are toying with the idea of naming it the 'Conscience Party of Singapore'. Anyone has got tips to help us along? We want this party to be 'of' the people (not just the elites), and that's why your views are important. Fire away...!
www.blueblueheeler.blogspot.com/
1) Your ideals seems more appealing to the younger generation. Your team of friends seem to be of the younger age group.
Don't forget the older generation. They would also be going to the election and they have gone through many elections. If your party does not appeal to them, excite or convince them, you will not be getting their support. Are your party able to get people of the older generation? Can your party work with people of older generation?
You have to be mindful that you can field candidates who are cut across racial lines and age groups. In other words, candidates from difference race, social-economic background and generation.
When every vote counts, the older generation as well as the minority can forces to reckon with.
2) Whether you deem your political party as opposition or not that would not be of significance. The PAP would still regard you as opposing their ideas or they would attack or discredit your idea of "opposition but don't want to oppose anything".
I don't think it is so much as the form of your party but the substance which your political party stands and the PAP govt would try to attack or discredit the values of what you people stands for.
In any case, the electorate would ask you if "opposition but don't want to oppose anything" than why oppose? How would you and your party preparing to reply them?
Anyway, brave attempt. We need more people like you guys in Singapore. -
I say go for it!Originally posted by blueheeler:Since the election is just over, a few of my good friends - multi-ethnic/religious, various job-experiences, vocal - are contemplating whether we should start a political party. We don't want to form an 'Opposition' party, because we don't want to 'oppose' anything.
We want to form a political party that would present viable alternatives to what the existing parties are offering. At present, we see the non-PAP parties fighting to win a few seats at a time. We want to form a party that contests each election to 'win', which means that during hustings, we would not only 'question' PAP's policies past&present, but also present our counter-policies for people to consider. Such a party would indicate to S'pore that we do indeed have credible choices at the ballot boxes, unlike at present where some S'poreans have the feeling that 'I-will-vote-for-PAP-even-if-I-don't believe-in-them-because-the-other-parties-are-not-appealing'.
If you need an indication as to what our party would stand for, we are toying with the idea of naming it the 'Conscience Party of Singapore'. Anyone has got tips to help us along? We want this party to be 'of' the people (not just the elites), and that's why your views are important. Fire away...!
www.blueblueheeler.blogspot.com/
You should do better after the next GE. see: What do you think of this observation re MIW? -
Don't waste your time, effort, and peaceful life...
because they will eventually fall in their own time.
NOTHING can last forever.
And I'm certainly washing my hands - coz I'm leaving.... -
Its nice to know that there are people around in Singapore who are willing to take the risk and initiative to do their part in achieving a better life for Singaporeans.
However, the blog that I have seen makes me doubts the quality and ideas of the political party members.
The posts on car pooling and cigarettes are not good enough to be implemented in Singapore again. Hence, this does not show any foresight, maturity and original ideas that the team or the blogger is able to come up with. If this new political team is going to go about regaining the laws of Singapore, i think Singapore is only going to go back into the past and not move forward with the rest of the nations around us. In this case, we will most probably end up to where we are again or maybe even better or worse.
There is this nice spirit in you in thinking of doing your part for society, but do not forget that this comes with a huge amount of foresight, intelligence, leadership skills, persuasion and many other qualities for people to trust and hand their future in the country to you. Try discussing with your team members as to what can be done to improve the living, economic and social conditions in Singapore base on the originality of your group ideas. Of course, the implementation have to be on a long term basis or this new political party might face a very hard time in getting Singaporeans to place their trust and rice bowl in your hands. -
leaving? can tell us where to? which country?Originally posted by ShutterBug:Don't waste your time, effort, and peaceful life...
because they will eventually fall in their own time.
NOTHING can last forever.
And I'm certainly washing my hands - coz I'm leaving.... -
I fear if you win the elections.
Judging from your blog, the entire thing is made up of opposing statements about current SG government and especially so, our neighbour. Almost every post you made are sarcastic and unconstructive remarks.
Surely if you had good ideals and principles, all those comments wouldnt be made. Instead, if you had your ideals, you should form suggestions and have your own think tank why do our government do this and way malaysian government do that. And not blatantly shoot your views anyhow.
Its scary too see if you made it into politics, to see you leading us into greater and deeeeeper heights. Without any real and sound resolution, I'm afraid my vote and support is not with you. -
U dun need to form a party to construct alternative views to this government. Not exactly the smartest thing to do la.
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can u stop advertising ur blog all the time
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Probably AfghanistanOriginally posted by 00011000:leaving? can tell us where to? which country? -
Thanks for the comments thus far! I'm surprised that some have interpreted my blog to be my political manisfesto, which it is not! The blog is personal and tongue-in-cheek, and is downright disrespectful...haha! If you were to judge a politician by his blog, who would vote for Foreign Minister George Yeo - his blog is more bland than a 3rd-round teabag... Anyway, whatever a politician may choose to say in his blog, it's his/her actions that will speak the loudest with the voters.
I understand that it's a huge responsibility to form a political party. But while I think that SOME political parties should take their job seriously (i.e. to aim to run the country well), I also think that there's room in a democracy for ALL sorts of party, simply because in a democracy, everyone has a right to garner votes for thier viewpoints, no matter how silly they may seem to some. See http://www.omrlp.com/ for a shining example from England.
I feel that my friends and I have our hearts in the right place: whatever we stand for, our proposed party would want the best for every S'porean, rich or poor. With this level-headedness, our proposed party is prepared to praise the good work of PAP where applicable (unlike most of the opposition parties today), but we are also keen to point out weaknesses when necessary (and suggest viable alternatives).
Wish us strength! -
Having alternative views is better than having no views.Originally posted by blueheeler:Thanks for the comments thus far! I'm surprised that some have interpreted my blog to be my political manisfesto, which it is not! The blog is personal and tongue-in-cheek, and is downright disrespectful...haha! If you were to judge a politician by his blog, who would vote for Foreign Minister George Yeo - his blog is more bland than a 3rd-round teabag... Anyway, whatever a politician may choose to say in his blog, it's his/her actions that will speak the loudest with the voters.
I understand that it's a huge responsibility to form a political party. But while I think that SOME political parties should take their job seriously (i.e. to aim to run the country well), I also think that there's room in a democracy for ALL sorts of party, simply because in a democracy, everyone has a right to garner votes for thier viewpoints, no matter how silly they may seem to some. See http://www.omrlp.com/ for a shining example from England.
I feel that my friends and I have our hearts in the right place: whatever we stand for, our proposed party would want the best for every S'porean, rich or poor. With this level-headedness, our proposed party is prepared to praise the good work of PAP where applicable (unlike most of the opposition parties today), but we are also keen to point out weaknesses when necessary (and suggest viable alternatives).
Wish us strength!
I wish u guys strength. -
So would like to share some of your ideas or plans for the future of your party before we wish you strength?Originally posted by blueheeler:Thanks for the comments thus far! I'm surprised that some have interpreted my blog to be my political manisfesto, which it is not! The blog is personal and tongue-in-cheek, and is downright disrespectful...haha! If you were to judge a politician by his blog, who would vote for Foreign Minister George Yeo - his blog is more bland than a 3rd-round teabag... Anyway, whatever a politician may choose to say in his blog, it's his/her actions that will speak the loudest with the voters.
I understand that it's a huge responsibility to form a political party. But while I think that SOME political parties should take their job seriously (i.e. to aim to run the country well), I also think that there's room in a democracy for ALL sorts of party, simply because in a democracy, everyone has a right to garner votes for thier viewpoints, no matter how silly they may seem to some. See http://www.omrlp.com/ for a shining example from England.
I feel that my friends and I have our hearts in the right place: whatever we stand for, our proposed party would want the best for every S'porean, rich or poor. With this level-headedness, our proposed party is prepared to praise the good work of PAP where applicable (unlike most of the opposition parties today), but we are also keen to point out weaknesses when necessary (and suggest viable alternatives).
Wish us strength!
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Politics is not about countering or proposing proposal to anyone. Is how you going to help these nation and how you going to help the ppl around you. Oppostion in Singapore fail to do that. They only come out when election comes. They not even ground to earth. There is why there is such thing call grassroot. Politicians have to be responsible of what they do and say, is not that easy. If you can selfless help a country. They will be a good politician
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we will see after you got your million dollar pay as a minister if you are voted into politics...Originally posted by blueheeler:Thanks for the comments thus far! I'm surprised that some have interpreted my blog to be my political manisfesto, which it is not! The blog is personal and tongue-in-cheek, and is downright disrespectful...haha! If you were to judge a politician by his blog, who would vote for Foreign Minister George Yeo - his blog is more bland than a 3rd-round teabag... Anyway, whatever a politician may choose to say in his blog, it's his/her actions that will speak the loudest with the voters.
I understand that it's a huge responsibility to form a political party. But while I think that SOME political parties should take their job seriously (i.e. to aim to run the country well), I also think that there's room in a democracy for ALL sorts of party, simply because in a democracy, everyone has a right to garner votes for thier viewpoints, no matter how silly they may seem to some. See http://www.omrlp.com/ for a shining example from England.
I feel that my friends and I have our hearts in the right place: whatever we stand for, our proposed party would want the best for every S'porean, rich or poor. With this level-headedness, our proposed party is prepared to praise the good work of PAP where applicable (unlike most of the opposition parties today), but we are also keen to point out weaknesses when necessary (and suggest viable alternatives).
Wish us strength!
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Just do it! You might not win and for all we know you are not serious. That is OK. Democracy is all-comers. Simply stating your intentions takes guts. For all we know, you could be a P*P rep running around. We don't know.Originally posted by blueheeler:Thanks for the comments thus far! I'm surprised that some have interpreted my blog to be my political manisfesto, which it is not! The blog is personal and tongue-in-cheek, and is downright disrespectful...haha! If you were to judge a politician by his blog, who would vote for Foreign Minister George Yeo - his blog is more bland than a 3rd-round teabag... Anyway, whatever a politician may choose to say in his blog, it's his/her actions that will speak the loudest with the voters.
I understand that it's a huge responsibility to form a political party. But while I think that SOME political parties should take their job seriously (i.e. to aim to run the country well), I also think that there's room in a democracy for ALL sorts of party, simply because in a democracy, everyone has a right to garner votes for thier viewpoints, no matter how silly they may seem to some. See http://www.omrlp.com/ for a shining example from England.
I feel that my friends and I have our hearts in the right place: whatever we stand for, our proposed party would want the best for every S'porean, rich or poor. With this level-headedness, our proposed party is prepared to praise the good work of PAP where applicable (unlike most of the opposition parties today), but we are also keen to point out weaknesses when necessary (and suggest viable alternatives).
Wish us strength!