Originally posted by qlqq9:In the media, I can safely say that its all reported about PLP.
It is just another wayang from PAP. The purposes are to soften their tyranny [b]image, to collect info/data and brainwash the youth. I doubt they are really sincere to hear and accept the views of the young people, if they are long ago they would have heard us and accept what we said already.[/b]
People should be altruistic and act out of a sense of duty to the nation. Those who cannot stand for election because of some missing factors like oratorical gift or high education can still try to do this duty by persuading others with potential to stand for election.Originally posted by qlqq9:Need more opposition members to outnumber PAP members to be in parliament, if there are just a handful of oppositions it will not work.
Ambitious people are leaders.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Perhaps the P-65 MPs havent realised that they might not have much power at all within the PAP..
Some of them are quite passionate about what they do, but they will hit the ceiling at one point or another..
I visited the website and am glad to know that WP Youth Wing is also active and has many members.Originally posted by Melvin Tan:
Kudos to the Opposition for doing the nation a service by taking on a role so many is afraid of. But we should know that their role is a very important one if we want a healthy democracy - Power to the People. I wonder how many know their rights. I have asked before, do singaporean know if they have the RIGHT to reject a policy or demand a better one?Originally posted by robertteh:People should be altruistic and act out of a sense of duty to the nation. Those who cannot stand for election because of some missing factors like oratorical gift or high education can still try to do this duty by persuading others with potential to stand for election.
Such candidates need not be very well educated but if they are in possession of passion to serve and with some past professional or administrative experiences or expertise in running companies or organizations such people will be eligible and stand a chance to win as people have come to realize now that the ruling party's candidates with high educations have become followers for their own career path and not the right candidates for them.
So go on and spread the word of Encouragement to others and this will be your contribution to change.
I salute you for standing up to be counted. Opposition people like Low Thia Khiang and Sylvia Lim are doing their fair share. Please note that people are the final judge and not the newspapers who always paint a bad or negative picture of opposition. Go forth and multiply and may god bless you.Originally posted by reddressman:Kudos to the Opposition for doing the nation a service by taking on a role so many is afraid of. But we should know that their role is a very important one if we want a healthy democracy - Power to the People. I wonder how many know their rights. I have asked before, do singaporean know if they have the RIGHT to reject a policy or demand a better one?
Lets say PLP wants to implement a new policy. And no one questions. Is it good? And what evil is done if Opposition challenge the PLP? I think only the public benefits out of such exercise. Why? Many are not so knowledgeable about policies. And the rights too. A debate gives them a in-depth understanding in an official kind of way.
Without a stronger Opposition, the People will loose out in the long run, if not already so.
There is every reason for a strong Opposition. Singapore's Opposition is considered, imho, the most decent of all Oppositions in the world.
I sleep well knowing that WP did well in the last big E.
I sleep well because there is a ray of hope still left.
I will feel blinded without this light of hope.
Only the People can Balance the Ying and Yang now.
And if you are reading this, that means You, if you have not already done your part. I did. And I risk everything for saying so. But at least I can say, I did it my way. The way I believe is right
What makes you think for a moment this lot of despots actually hold any credibility in the international community? (Economics is by no means an indication of credibility in the political sense - just look at China and you get the drift)Originally posted by robertteh:It has always been a test for pap to prove its credibility over substance. Sadly thus far it has proven only its look-good presentation, form or style but not substance.
Actually, I was bringing to everyone's attention the recent WP Youth Wing conference and electionOriginally posted by reddressman:I visited the website and am glad to know that WP Youth Wing is also active and has many members.
I looked at the Events section and sees that they have consistently organised events every other month or so. Hope to see more of such as I really feel that the public is largely unaware its existence.
Keep it Up, nevertheless!
I hope more youths can help get answers from the PLP. I wonder if they can participate in the upcoming info sessions by the PLP. I wonder what happens if these questions are asked directly, without rehearsal , nucensored, unedited, 'live' on national TV.![]()
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Of course, it would never be allowed so imho. The list of questions without answers is getting longer. So, there is a lot of work for WP.
WP! WP! WP!![]()
Thanks for the encouragement. I have been doing my part to educate the people on not to be fearful about the gahmen. So far have not come across any of the people you mentioned above, if I come across I will encourage them.Originally posted by robertteh:People should be altruistic and act out of a sense of duty to the nation. Those who cannot stand for election because of some missing factors like oratorical gift or high education can still try to do this duty by persuading others with potential to stand for election.
Such candidates need not be very well educated but if they are in possession of passion to serve and with some past professional or administrative experiences or expertise in running companies or organizations such people will be eligible and stand a chance to win as people have come to realize now that the ruling party's candidates with high educations have become followers for their own career path and not the right candidates for them.
So go on and spread the word of Encouragement to others and this will be your contribution to change.
Media plays a very vital role, unfortunately local media is controlled by the regime. To me there is still hope for the opposition, as I have been reading many young people are interested to give WP a chance and they think that so far WP is doing well as compared to other oppositions. If media can't help, we will need to help to spread the word by mouth so more youth will join WP.Originally posted by reddressman:In the media, I can safely say that its all reported about PLP.
For some reason, this is so. Actually, the reason is clear. So, I shall not waste time explaining.
The Youths will definitely be reached by PLP.
Why not? I hardly see WP on TV talking to any Youth.
In such a situation, PLP will surely reach the Youths.
Can the WP ever get the chance to do the same?
If not what does this mean?
If WP cannot reach the Youths, our future Opposition leaders, is it not obvious that PLP will have more influence till the end of time?
I am happy I come across one here who cares.Originally posted by qlqq9:Thanks for the encouragement. I have been doing my part to educate the people on not to be fearful about the gahmen. So far have not come across any of the people you mentioned above, if I come across I will encourage them.
That is true.Originally posted by qlqq9:Media plays a very vital role, unfortunately local media is controlled by the regime. To me there is still hope for the opposition, as I have been reading many young people are interested to give WP a chance and they think that so far WP is doing well as compared to other oppositions. If media can't help, we will need to help to spread the word by mouth so more youth will join WP.
I don't believe in empty talk.Originally posted by robertteh:I am happy I come across one here who cares.
Wrong person to ask.Originally posted by gorby107:My school is going to have a forum later in the month and heard that the speaker might be Teo Ser Luck
I am going down and question him on the WP outing and see what he has to say![]()
Thank goodness the internet exist.Originally posted by qlqq9:Media plays a very vital role, unfortunately local media is controlled by the regime. To me there is still hope for the opposition, as I have been reading many young people are interested to give WP a chance and they think that so far WP is doing well as compared to other oppositions. If media can't help, we will need to help to spread the word by mouth so more youth will join WP.
I am seriously concerned about our children's future.Originally posted by caleb_chiang:With all the taxes that they implemented... they expect the public to have time for those session and not work to pay the taxes and the high living cost that they made SG today?
In the report's own words, these sessions seem to disseminate info that's already been decided upon by the PAP, rather than for them gather feedback for making new decisions or improving old ones.Originally posted by qlqq9:This is the first of many more dialogue sessions the Young PAP will be organising monthly to reach out to young Singaporeans.
It is their usual practice to do so, so that is why you are sceptical, just wait and see the outcome. It could well be brainwashing sessions.Originally posted by blueheeler:In the report's own words, these sessions seem to disseminate info that's already been decided upon by the PAP, rather than for them gather feedback for making new decisions or improving old ones.
Am I wrong to be sceptical?