Originally posted by phil30k:I think the PAP is only shooting themselves in the foot with this policy. I don't know who thought it up but the effects will probably be seen in the coming elections.
Democratic Government who resort to threats and blackmail to stay in power usually don't stay in power long. The traditional carrot and stick approach doesn't work in democracy.
Yes,the majority of the voters in the opp. wards were not attracted by the carrots of estates upgrading.However,there might be a small minority of voters do.
"Serving the country" becomes "serving the party" and then "self serving"?
I want to edit my above msg but can't do it by using the Cog.
Correction
"Serving the country" has become "serving the party" and then "serving oneself"?
I think LHL is a fair-minded person.I don't know why he would not change the unfair policy.