tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post290562970651260095..comments2024-03-27T14:29:16.273+08:00Comments on nofearSingapore: No by-election no matter what! Politics Singapore Style!nofearSingaporehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10292932144525733468noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-66064207744872473862008-09-01T14:54:00.000+08:002008-09-01T14:54:00.000+08:00Hi Dr Huang,Here's from a WP member who's reading ...Hi Dr Huang,<BR/><BR/>Here's from a WP member who's reading your blog article for the first time. Pardon me if I shall not place my genuine name as opinion is always divided on doing so.<BR/><BR/>Your opinions are interesting and deserving of both respect and pondering. You don't deserve any name-calling (although I didn't discern any, if I am not wrong). I also appreciate the presence of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-84298182773778211102008-09-01T13:13:00.000+08:002008-09-01T13:13:00.000+08:00Singaporeans are a pathetic lot.They know the curr...Singaporeans are a pathetic lot.<BR/><BR/>They know the current ruling is not doing right. <BR/><BR/>They want the opposition to KPKB for them. <BR/><BR/>But they have never shown they are backing them at all (except those in the opp wards).<BR/><BR/>Why Singaporeans expect people like Chee Soon Juan and all to sacrifice their lives and future when not many will walk to the streets to show Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-52183463179536662572008-09-01T09:52:00.000+08:002008-09-01T09:52:00.000+08:00Hi all,I am glad that the WP’s supporters ( and ma...Hi all,<BR/><BR/>I am glad that the WP’s supporters ( and maybe the WP itself) are reading my blog and other blogs as well.<BR/><BR/>However, just reading blogs is not enough. They should at the least have a higher profile in not just coffee-shops but also in cyberspace.<BR/><BR/>Of course not seeing them or hearing them may not mean that they are not doing anything. But not seeing them and not nofearSingaporehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292932144525733468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-41867888502201826112008-09-01T09:03:00.000+08:002008-09-01T09:03:00.000+08:00Dr Huang and readers; good morning!The recent situ...Dr Huang and readers; good morning!<BR/><BR/>The recent situations in Thailand, Malaysia and those in the past such as Philippines' People Power Protests and Taiwan, Hongkong Demonstrations have made Singaporeans reaslized the freedoms enjoy by other countries. Singaporeans, largely affected by inflation and enterprises caused price increases are hardly able to bear the situation anymore.<BR/><BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-9109455301926068962008-09-01T09:00:00.000+08:002008-09-01T09:00:00.000+08:00'Now that it is legal to hold open demonstration a...'Now that it is legal to hold open demonstration and protests , will the WP increase their public exposure? Or will you wait for PAP’s invitation?'<BR/><BR/>This statement is an oxymoron. PAP opened up the space for protest is itself an invitation. Anyone that does not do so means it does accept the invitation. Not the other way around as said by the author.<BR/><BR/>When people were asking why Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-3661128737862683512008-09-01T04:33:00.000+08:002008-09-01T04:33:00.000+08:00I recall that the freeing up of Speakers' Corner f...I recall that the freeing up of Speakers' Corner for protests came after the Myanmar episode. In that, an unprecedented number of S'porean youth tried to organise protests. So to say SDP is largely the factor for liberalisation is unfair to the rest. Without being disrespectful, I discerned moments when SDP tried to hijack the limelight from these other groups. If Dr Huang thinks SDP spearheaded Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-67993908587233770372008-08-31T22:27:00.000+08:002008-08-31T22:27:00.000+08:00people, time will tell...u dont want an opposition...people, time will tell...<BR/><BR/>u dont want an opposition whereby the whole lot will be thrown into prison, do u?<BR/><BR/>by not seeing them, hearing them or knowing them, may not means they are not working.<BR/><BR/>besides engaging netizens, walking the ground is equally impt. Ppl like the auntie and uncle on the street who does not know how to use the internet.<BR/><BR/>they are our Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-29518177468011259652008-08-31T19:17:00.000+08:002008-08-31T19:17:00.000+08:00Hi patriot, eat money and other readers ( anon),We...Hi patriot, eat money and other readers ( anon),<BR/><BR/>We understand that the opposition operates under a great disadvantage and that it is as if the rule makers; referee & one of the teams are one and the same. We know it is not a level playing field.<BR/><BR/>But like patriot has so passionately said, the people want the opposition to speak louder. At this moment, the NMP’s esply Siew, nofearSingaporehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292932144525733468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-81447148396423806122008-08-31T19:04:00.000+08:002008-08-31T19:04:00.000+08:00I am just as puzzled by the lack of fire in the op...I am just as puzzled by the lack of fire in the opposition because this is a good time to engage citizens in cyberspace and win hearts and minds. Did the PAP plead for time-out because of the recession and economic uncertainty ? Political cowards are capable of anything. lol<BR/>Netizens seem to be more active than the politicians and in itself is a positive thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-4763058672437029522008-08-31T18:37:00.000+08:002008-08-31T18:37:00.000+08:00Not only did they nearly pull it off in Aljunied, ...Not only did they nearly pull it off in Aljunied, they did so too in Eunos and Cheng San but only to find these two GRC GONE!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Continue to contest in GRC and show to MIW GRC is not invincible!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-5607204081774681922008-08-31T18:35:00.000+08:002008-08-31T18:35:00.000+08:00"At this moment public sentiments are very much ag..."At this moment public sentiments are very much against the PAP and I believe the PAP is feeling insecure'. Unquote.<BR/><BR/>You are very right Sir! And this is where inaction by Oppositions are so very disppointing. An opportunity to ride on the Current Sentiments is heaven sent, but see the timidity! Where are their strategies and temerities(if I may call it)?<BR/><BR/>Any opportunity wasted Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-26687302714134534712008-08-31T16:08:00.000+08:002008-08-31T16:08:00.000+08:00Tell me which opposition party supports GRC. Tell ...Tell me which opposition party supports GRC. Tell me which opposition party doesn't not support GRC and did not send candidates to GRCs.<BR/><BR/>Answer: NONEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-38843994438546432442008-08-31T16:07:00.000+08:002008-08-31T16:07:00.000+08:00Dr Huang. Surely you are a doctor and would read t...Dr Huang. Surely you are a doctor and would read that WP tried to amend the motion so that they can support it. But this was rejected by Parliament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-38838652968175823282008-08-31T16:03:00.001+08:002008-08-31T16:03:00.001+08:00There are only 9 single seats and if WP goes for a...There are only 9 single seats and if WP goes for all of them, it will clash with other opposition, maybe even make them lose deposit.<BR/><BR/>WP is not the only party, there are SDA and SDP. If they do that, pro-SDP people who are largely anti-WP will be the first to make noise because they have always been picking on WP on this. They also have to go Potong Pasir. Do you want WP to create a 3 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-7058800975044078792008-08-31T16:03:00.000+08:002008-08-31T16:03:00.000+08:00Patriot, it is noble to believe in principles but ...Patriot, it is noble to believe in principles but not when you deal with a party which is basically cheating. I believe the WP must take the fight to the PAP on all fronts and should do it as an alliance with other political parties. This means the opposition alliance contesting every single seat and GRC. No BUTS and no walkovers! I agree with one netizen's view that the opposition must show the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-39320328024217303402008-08-31T14:38:00.000+08:002008-08-31T14:38:00.000+08:00Dr Huang; if WP had never accepted the GRC ...Dr Huang;<BR/><BR/> if WP had never accepted the GRC System, it could have easily put their candidates to Single Seat Constituencies.<BR/><BR/>In the Last Election WP did not contest every Single Seat Constitueny. In fact, I rather wished they had put their GRC Contestants to more constituencies. <BR/><BR/>Maybe, I should apologize to WP Party for not knowing their stand against GRC. BUT, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-78534352079495072412008-08-31T14:27:00.000+08:002008-08-31T14:27:00.000+08:00the WP have to stand in GRC...win it and prove it ...the WP have to stand in GRC...win it and prove it to PAP that, look your GRC system is not invincible!<BR/><BR/>So im in favour of contesting in GRC even if u are for the idea of abolishing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-67328130351933416762008-08-31T14:25:00.000+08:002008-08-31T14:25:00.000+08:00My apologies to readers, Dr Huang and Poster eat m...My apologies to readers, Dr Huang and Poster eat money. The Last Comment above from me is in response to eat money.<BR/><BR/>patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-90510818583870065052008-08-31T13:39:00.000+08:002008-08-31T13:39:00.000+08:00Dear Dr Huang; there is no doubt at all that...Dear Dr Huang; <BR/><BR/> there is no doubt at all that that the Ruling Party have had all kind of unfair tactics to obstruct opposition parties. Having said this, the Opposition Parties have to show the citizens their mettles to fight, struggle and reason against the unfairness. Silence here simply means total defeat!<BR/><BR/>There were wind, lightning and thunder when Reform Party was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-86511436139703215732008-08-31T12:22:00.000+08:002008-08-31T12:22:00.000+08:00The opposition either contest the GRC or let the P...The opposition either contest the GRC or let the PAP have a walkover. There are so many despicable practices the PAP have put in place. Elections dept in the PM's office, redrawing of boundaries, GRCs , upgrading benefits as coercion , changes to number of GRCs participants, short notice given for elections date. No opposition will accept these rules but do they have a choice other than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-54186176831586283642008-08-31T09:26:00.000+08:002008-08-31T09:26:00.000+08:00Hi patriot,You are not the only one.I am just as l...Hi patriot,<BR/>You are not the only one.<BR/>I am just as lost on WP's stand.<BR/>There were also against NCMP yet they took up the seat.<BR/>I think they should recognise reality and know that they have to win enough seats, get into a position so that they can undo PAP's controversy policies.<BR/><BR/>For this particular motion, they should have supported the NMP's motion with a caveat that nofearSingaporehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292932144525733468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-77015420677574601212008-08-31T00:56:00.000+08:002008-08-31T00:56:00.000+08:00To add to my above post.Now, I just got to know at...To add to my above post.<BR/><BR/>Now, I just got to know at least one opposition party has never accepted the GRC System. Yet it contested in GRC Constituencies!<BR/><BR/>Pardon me, I am lost.<BR/><BR/>patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-37636574646503294472008-08-30T15:50:00.000+08:002008-08-30T15:50:00.000+08:00Hi Kaffein;66.6% was years ago, but a By-election ...Hi Kaffein;<BR/><BR/>66.6% was years ago, but a By-election in Jurong GRC, if any, is an opening, an opportunity created by heaven for active political parties and politicians.<BR/><BR/>Now that Singapore has a latest Reform Party which appears to hold hands with the rest of other opposition parties, there seems no reformasi action at all to a heaven given opening.<BR/>Opposition Politicians in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-62740727343068430412008-08-30T15:20:00.000+08:002008-08-30T15:20:00.000+08:00In response to patroit,What can the opposition do?...In response to patroit,<BR/><BR/>What can the opposition do? There is only 2 of them effectively, with NMP Sylvia who is not able to cast a vote.<BR/><BR/>All of which boils down to the 66.6% who gave the mandate power to the PAP. So there is little or no checks in place and very little representation of the MPs.<BR/><BR/>KaffeinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29051014.post-24845830931006126062008-08-30T14:43:00.000+08:002008-08-30T14:43:00.000+08:00The Opposition Political Parties and Politicians a...The Opposition Political Parties and Politicians appear to me to be not in the least interested in this By-election Matter. It is like total silence from them. Why???<BR/><BR/>patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com