PAP to Opposition supporters: Let’s talk things out. Why Only Before GE? After That?

http://statestimesreview.com/2015/08/04/pap-gov-to-opposition-supporters-lets-talk-things-out/

[h=1]PAP Gov to Opposition supporters: Let’s talk things out[/h]admin / 8 hours ago August 4, 2015


At his speech at the government feedback platform REACH, Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok Tong now admits that his ruling party PAP government need to work harder to connect with “these people” to have a discussion:
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ESM Goh Chok Tong added that it is now not enough to have an one-way monologue by his Government, and that this time round it is going to be two-way:
This contrasts greatly with the previous approach where, in 2012, Minister Lim Swee Say called Opposition supporters “vocal minority”:
Photo of Lim Swee Say from thestraitstimes

In one Parliamentary speech, Minister Lim Swee Say also akin himself to a “deaf frog”:

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Robert TanThe government cannot walk away but the people can kick pap away out of government. The pap may be the government for now but the government is NOT the pap! Please don't explain any longer and hide behind your 2 way communication crap! It's bullshit and you know it! We will vote you out!!!
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Curio WS · Singapore
I think what Mr Goh and the ruling party should understand and accept that having Opposition is a NORM. People will vote for the Opposition - it's that simple. Discrediting or trying to "fix" the Opposition just ain't going to work.
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Robert TanIn fact this sort of despicable fixing the opposition drives more fury and more votes against pap!
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Curio WS · Singapore
Robert Tan Exactly...!! To be fair this governemtnis quite good BUT when they resort to such despicable tactics, I lose all respect for them... sigh
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Vin Foster · Bedok, Singapore
The Government cannot walk away from the people, and the people cannot walk away from the Government. Both are together in this”... How can we walk away in the first place when we are always "force" into accepting your policies? You, the Government made them without our total consent and you expect us to stay in it? The CPF issue is already a good example! You could have just honoured your promise and returned them at 55. I am sure the Government can always look elsewhere to accumulate funds, keeping others hard earned money is inhumane and not right no matter how hard you try to justify your ...See More
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Curio WS · Singapore
I want my CPF back in full....It's my hard earn money
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Jeffrey Choy · Works at Three Legs Brand
Well said! You speak the heart of a lot of true blue Sporean!
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Arami Chong · Cambodia University for Specialties (CUS)
We demand transparencies and accountabillities in these issues, CPFs and PWPs, Public Spending in Housings, Medicals & Hospitalizations, Transportations, Schoolings, etcs.........also to implement Minium Wages pegs to rising cpi index as these are mainly the sole duty and resposibilities of the Government obligations to it citizens provided for in our constitutions.
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Din VanDamme · Singapore
now then talking about 2 way communication since lection is coming if not they will dictate to their satisfaction needs....
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Henry Sim · Bukit Panjang, Singapore
The beginning of their BS again before election and ending with someone crying. Fool me once......................................
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Singaporeans ! Your time for change is near !

Re: PAP to Opposition supporters: Let’s talk things out. Why Only Before GE? After Th

Of course. Do you eat when you are full?

Re: PAP to Opposition supporters: Let’s talk things out. Why Only Before GE? After Th

GCT is a lot of shit. He didn't hear what the aristrocatic Lee Hsien Long told american journalist that he will not help the 40% opposition supporters less his party will fall straight on the face.

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mr goh is a very gracious man
he offers the olive leaf to the ugly oppo
mr goh is giving the oppo the chance to talk to discuss to propose

if the oppo rejects mr goh's kind gesture
all will die and fall into the inferno of humiliating defeat

mr goh is a good man
a kind and compassionate man

he will win marine parade hands down
pap will retain the seat in massive victory

oppo go eat shit
fight among yourself
divide the crumbs and eat each other up

workers party please fart off from marine parade
we don't want you here to disturb the world peace
nsp please fart off too
send your model girl to mediacorps
that's where she rightly belongs....cheers girl!!!

Re: PAP to Opposition supporters: Let’s talk things out. Why Only Before GE? After Th

kopiOuncle said:

mr goh is a very gracious man
he offers the olive leaf to the ugly oppo
mr goh is giving the oppo the chance to talk to discuss to propose

if the oppo rejects mr goh's kind gesture
all will die and fall into the inferno of humiliating defeat

mr goh is a good man
a kind and compassionate man

he will win marine parade hands down
pap will retain the seat in massive victory

oppo go eat shit
fight among yourself
divide the crumbs and eat each other up

workers party please fart off from marine parade
we don't want you here to disturb the world peace
nsp please fart off too
send your model girl to mediacorps
that's where she rightly belongs....cheers girl!!!

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kopisai eat gao sai.
kopisai is a pap gao.
kopisai tio cancer n die with sai in mouth.
Kopisai u going to see how pap crumble...

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Even though he is all wood, he senses the impending doom......muahahaha!

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glockman said:

Even though he is all wood, he senses the impending doom......muahahaha!

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Pinky wants him to retire but he refuses. Instead of waiting for Pinky to make announcement, Lau Goh makes his own - he is leading his team and who his likely members will be. He doesnt want the pregnant lady. Coz she will bring down his votes.

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Mr Goh may spring many surprises.
Like a true blue Rafflesian, Mr Goh's heart is with the people.
If he can save Singaporeans, he will do it with courage.
Mr Goh needs all our support.
Workers Party please fart off from Marine Parade.

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GoldenDragon said:

Pinky wants him to retire but he refuses. Instead of waiting for Pinky to make announcement, Lau Goh makes his own - he is leading his team and who his likely members will be. He doesnt want the pregnant lady. Coz she will bring down his votes.

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With the old fucker dead and gone, he is finally free to be his own man. As such, he's not going away anytime soon. At the same time, he is also aware that the ground is not sweet.

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PAP starting their smearing campaign...

makapaaa said:

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[h=1]PAP Gov to Opposition supporters: Let’s talk things out[/h]admin / 8 hours ago August 4, 2015


At his speech at the government feedback platform REACH, Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Goh Chok Tong now admits that his ruling party PAP government need to work harder to connect with “these people” to have a discussion:

“How do we then get the views of these people (who support the opposition) … have a discussion and forge a consensus to move forward?”
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Screenshot from Youtube

ESM Goh Chok Tong added that it is now not enough to have an one-way monologue by his Government, and that this time round it is going to be two-way:

“It’s going to be a two-way channel of conversation…and the Government needs to spend time explaining policies so Singaporeans can understand both the positive and negative effects.
The Government cannot walk away from the people, and the people cannot walk away from the Government. Both are together in this”
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This contrasts greatly with the previous approach where, in 2012, Minister Lim Swee Say called Opposition supporters “vocal minority”:

“The silent majority, not that they don’t have any views, but… they’re less pro-active, less visible in expressing their views. That’s why we feel it’s very important… for our conversation to be truly inclusive. It should not just be a voice for the vocal minority, but it must also reflect the views of the silent majority,”

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Photo of Lim Swee Say from thestraitstimes

In one Parliamentary speech, Minister Lim Swee Say also akin himself to a “deaf frog”:

“We never give up. We are like the little frog. We are deaf to all these criticisms”
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