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Enough of the silly and outdated negative presumptions on opposition politicians .
This IS the new age. Different times. Opposition teams are reported to to be different from the past.
In any case, no matter what, any reasonable decent opposition is better than none. We cant just depend on voiceless PAP MPs to represent us.
If we don't have anyone in parliament to challenge the rulling party's iron fist tactics and policies, we the citizens have to do it ourselves in public forums -
irritating some unthinking government parrots to mimic that Singaporeans complain too much.
What do you do if you're struggling to pay bills and feed the children wiith the knowledge that Government isnt listening, and not trying hard enough to lower the cost of living? -
Some say that teh Singapore government is turning into some one ruling party adn no opposition government...I'm beginning to think taht maybe it's true...is it?
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That is true since 1959.Originally posted by Quinsy:Some say that teh Singapore government is turning into some one ruling party adn no opposition government...I'm beginning to think taht maybe it's true...is it?
Actually, I sort of like a parliment with lots of individual. Even USA really have only two party only. European countries seems to be having the fun of having multiple parties and individuals now. -
Hi MiongOriginally posted by miong:Enough of the silly and outdated negative presumptions on opposition politicians .
This IS the new age. Different times. Opposition teams are reported to to be different from the past.
In any case, no matter what, any reasonable decent opposition is better than none. We cant just depend on voiceless PAP MPs to represent us.
If we don't have anyone in parliament to challenge the rulling party's iron fist tactics and policies, we the citizens have to do it ourselves in public forums -
irritating some unthinking government parrots to mimic that Singaporeans complain too much.
What do you do if you're struggling to pay bills and feed the children wiith the knowledge that Government isnt listening, and not trying hard enough to lower the cost of living?
thank you for the encouragement.
Its people like you that keep us going.
my best wishes and thanks. -
Opposition like Chiam and Low welcome lah. Not CSJ type lah.
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If the opposition start behaving seriously they will get serious support.
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PAP-er-Tiger!Originally posted by papertiger:If the opposition start behaving seriously they will get serious support.
nice to see you here!
Ok. i want to get serious support. Please let me know how to behave seriously.
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are you a liar or a lawyer ?Originally posted by Chia Ti Lik:PAP-er-Tiger!
nice to see you here!
Ok. i want to get serious support. Please let me know how to behave seriously. -
actually, the real anti-opposition actions only started in the early 1970s, after the PAP lost a by-election to the WP.Originally posted by Qitai:That is true since 1959.
Actually, I sort of like a parliment with lots of individual. Even USA really have only two party only. European countries seems to be having the fun of having multiple parties and individuals now. -
waht exactly is "behaving seriously"?Originally posted by papertiger:If the opposition start behaving seriously they will get serious support. -
CSJ merely adopts a confrontational pose. It is true that sometimes he goes overboard (like barging in at SM's prize ceremony), but I think that the local press has done a perfect job in defaming him. To me, I find him about the same as Low and/or Chiam, except perhaps a little more extreme.Originally posted by paperchicken:Opposition like Chiam and Low welcome lah. Not CSJ type lah.
Actually, don't hear much of Chiam as oppo nowadays; what was the most recent speech he gave at Parliament?
the pikamaster -
dun be a clown like CSJ.Originally posted by pikamaster:waht exactly is "behaving seriously"? -
you guys make it sound as though supporting the PAP is so immature, and so illogical of singaporeans.
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If CSJ wants to be heard he has to win a seat in the parliament first and stop behaving like a thug. He onli has a handful of supporters yet he always claim to speak for all Singaporeans. At least Chiam and Low had the support of the ppl.Originally posted by pikamaster:CSJ merely adopts a confrontational pose. It is true that sometimes he goes overboard (like barging in at SM's prize ceremony), but I think that the local press has done a perfect job in defaming him. To me, I find him about the same as Low and/or Chiam, except perhaps a little more extreme.
Actually, don't hear much of Chiam as oppo nowadays; what was the most recent speech he gave at Parliament?
the pikamaster -
No, you may not!Originally posted by runningismylife:you guys make it sound as though supporting the PAP is so immature, and so illogical of singaporeans.
may i laugh?
, at least fort eh second part. Given that so many people dislike the govt, it is surprising that they are still "voted" for, or perhaps it has something to do with walkovers...
the irate pikamaster -
do we have an alternative ?Originally posted by pikamaster:No, you may not! , at least fort eh second part. Given that so many people dislike the govt, it is surprising that they are still "voted" for, or perhaps it has something to do with walkovers...
the irate pikamaster
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No, you cannot laugh. You are not eligible to vote and make decision as an adult at 16 years old, how can you even comment on the others for being immature. Please wait until you have reached 21 years old after 5 years. Thanks.Originally posted by runningismylife:you guys make it sound as though supporting the PAP is so immature, and so illogical of singaporeans.
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If the government isn't listening, shout louder to make them know. If that fall to deaf ear, vote them down. If cannot even vote and you dare not challenge the authority, move or else mati.Originally posted by miong:Enough of the silly and outdated negative presumptions on opposition politicians .
This IS the new age. Different times. Opposition teams are reported to to be different from the past.
In any case, no matter what, any reasonable decent opposition is better than none. We cant just depend on voiceless PAP MPs to represent us.
If we don't have anyone in parliament to challenge the rulling party's iron fist tactics and policies, we the citizens have to do it ourselves in public forums -
irritating some unthinking government parrots to mimic that Singaporeans complain too much.
What do you do if you're struggling to pay bills and feed the children wiith the knowledge that Government isnt listening, and not trying hard enough to lower the cost of living? -
alternative to what? laughter? yup, we have. We can start really putting our heads together and thinking of a concrete way to change our country. If we can't rely on the Ruling party or the Opposition, then we better start relying on ourselves!Originally posted by paperchicken:do we have an alternative ?
the wilful pikamaster -
If the alternative is Chia Li Tik and Goh Meng Seng I will laugh even louder.Originally posted by pikamaster:alternative to what? laughter? yup, we have. We can start really putting our heads together and thinking of a concrete way to change our country. If we can't rely on the Ruling party or the Opposition, then we better start relying on ourselves!
the wilful pikamaster
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Yeap, rely on ourselves better. Wait for other people to solve problem can die liao.Originally posted by pikamaster:alternative to what? laughter? yup, we have. We can start really putting our heads together and thinking of a concrete way to change our country. If we can't rely on the Ruling party or the Opposition, then we better start relying on ourselves!
the wilful pikamaster -
I rather vote for papertigerOriginally posted by papertiger:If the alternative is Chia Li Tik and Goh Meng Seng I will laugh even louder. 
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On a more serious note I think the only viable alternative is to have more ppl like Low and Chiam coming forward. I dun think changing the govt in one election will work. The country will be destabilise instead.
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We need Low and Chiam's professionalism and tactfulness, but we can take a leaf pout of CSJ's book , esp, with regards to his firebrand passion and never-give-up attitude.JBJ's absence will be sorely missed as he was the only man who could match wits with LKY on a regular basis in Parliament.Singapore is in dire straits, and we need every capable man inside Parliament and we need a major increase in the amount of alternative, workable ideas to be put forward.The Whip prohibits the ruling MPs to speak out even if they feel that certain policies are not the best for the country.Even recently, we have the MIW encouraging people to contribute their views to the nation, but only as PAP MPs.I wonder whether they have gone from country-first in thinking to party-first in actions...
The appointment of Sylvia Lim as the new WP Chief brings hope that professional, educated debate and policy criticism may soon be part of the WP 's repertoire.In fact, we need more professionals and academics to work the ground and be daring enough to be the check and balance we need.You can never trust anyone these days, what more a behemoth who is comfortable where it lies.. -
I think Sylvia Lim will win if she run in an SMC.