LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you think?

[Confuseous]

In both his English and Mandarin speeches, his delivery was classic LTK style - a wry smile, squinting his eyes in a knowing manner, the fiery and passionate tone of what he stands for. Most importanly, he comes across as believable, and not say for the sake of winning votes. Even as he was defending the WP's philosophy towards other political parties.

 

[kopiuncle]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

He has improved through the years. Tonight's speech and mannerisms the best so far.

 

[kopiuncle]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

I think our ministers should be less adversarial and less confrontational when they give speeches or talk to the press. Don't make too many promises. Be sincere, be honest, be frank and be down to earth and touch the hearts and souls of the people.

Even the way you walk tells alot about you.The way you interact with the public and with the press. The way you talk about your opponents and the residents and voters reveals a lot about your motives.

Yes, we all need to improve on our PR image. We need to talk with the people and not talk down to the people. No threats please and no carrots please - enough is enough.

 

[batman1]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

He has improved through the years. Tonight's speech and mannerisms the best so far.

Definitely better than the DPM Teo Chee Bye (What do u think ? ) or the Zorro LIm (Upturn the downturn ?)

 

[blur sotong]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

Definitely better than the DPM Teo Chee Bye (What do u think ? ) or the Zorro LIm (Upturn the downturn ?)

Bro batman1,

Must agree with you.

LTK is much better than Pinky too!

 

[winnipegjets]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

The PAPpy ministers had it so good over the decades. Now faced with real challenges, there have no bloody clue as to how to behave. So, they just go on the offensive. Their entitlement is now being challenged and they are fighting to keep those entitlements except that the WP is making sure that those behaviours get the limelight.

 

[CALLofDUTY]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

Not to read a book by its cover, but it does help to have a statesman-like demeanor.

 

[Sinkie]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

He has improved through the years. Tonight's speech and mannerisms the best so far.

Not bad for a cheena helicopter...

 

[Kohliantye]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

Bro batman1,

Must agree with you.

LTK is much better than Pinky too!

In total agreement with Blur Sotong.

LHL was "introduced" by Ass Rajaratnam and seconded by Shortie Dhana all because of LKY, whereas the latter fought his way into the hearts, souls and minds of the downtrodden because of his humility and honesty.

LTK is a diamond that cuts deep.

Maybe if LHL lives up to 90, he may have attained 35% good attributes of LTK.

Can wait to see...........

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

When you are sincere and do your job with passion....that's what you get....it comes across no hiding it.
Versus the white scums jiakliaobees who are in it just for the fat pay cheque....wayang and go thru motion.

 

[kongsimi]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

LTK always want to play safe, so he will not end up like CSJ.

Because of this he also missed alot of opportunities and possibilities.

 

[batman1]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

LTK always want to play safe, so he will not end up like CSJ.

Because of this he also missed alot of opportunities and possibilities.[/QUOTE

In singapore politics,u not only have to play safe ,u also have to play smart to survive.This is the harsh reality.
As the Opposition has only 6 WP MPs against 81 PAP MPs,it is like smashing a egg against the stone,the Opposition can debate but they cannot block the unjust,unfair and cruel bills,they will lose out eventually when there is call for division in parliament.
If the Opposition has 40 MPs ,then there will more head-on challenges,more robust and cut and thrust debates ,greater scrunity of bills affecting the interests of Singapore Citizens and greater demand for transparency and accountability from the PAP ministers.

 

[kopiuncle]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

LTK is playing the good and responsible opposition without resorting to antics and theatricals.That is why he is able to survive so long. But it is also unfortunate that the last 30 years of opposition has also been ineffective. That is one of the reasons why we have what it is now in Singapore.Good or bad, no thanks to LTK.

 

[Fook Seng]

LTK is playing the good and responsible opposition without resorting to antics and theatricals.That is why he is able to survive so long. But it is also unfortunate that the last 30 years of opposition has also been ineffective. That is one of the reasons why we have what it is now in Singapore.Good or bad, no thanks to LTK.

Sorry. It is not just LTK and WP in the Opposition but also SDP, SPP, RP, NSP and SDA. But only WP and for while SPP have got themselves into parliament after SDP lost it all back. If LTK has adopted a different strategy, maybe there wouldn't be any opposition members in parliament today. If you have listened carefully to his speech last night, if the people are willing to put in more WP members into parliament large enough to be able to threaten the seat of government, the WP will change its strategy to offer alternative forms of government. He joked that this would be in answer to the PM's hope to see WP as an alternative government.

 

[kopiuncle]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

Sorry. It is not just LTK and WP in the Opposition but also SDP, SPP, RP, NSP and SDA. But only WP and for while SPP have got themselves into parliament after SDP lost it all back. If LTK has adopted a different strategy, maybe there wouldn't be any opposition members in parliament today. If you have listened carefully to his speech last night, if the people are willing to put in more WP members into parliament large enough to be able to threaten the seat of government, the WP will change its strategy to offer alternative forms of government. He joked that this would be in answer to the PM's hope to see WP as an alternative government.

you are absolutely spot on! LTK was officially endorsed as the loyal opposition. even LKY endorsed him. well, let us see whether LTK will change if more WP MPs are voted into parliament. yes, LTK spoke about forming the ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT...good for him. If he ventures into unchartered grounds and if he starts to be a grave danger to the ruling party, the rules of the game will be changed. He might not be considered the loyal opposition but a hostile one. The story will be different.

 

[Confuseous]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

He has improved through the years. Tonight's speech and mannerisms the best so far.

Compare his performance with the likes of the much-touted potential PMs....Kee Chiu, Goldfish Heng, Overtime Tan.

Admittedly, PAP has better auctioneers like Sir Fcuk and Penny Low

 

[wMulew]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

His poor command of english can only impress his band of hooligans. Anyone else who have a decent level of education will not be impressed

 

[ahkow]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

His poor command of english can only impress his band of hooligans. Anyone else who have a decent level of education will not be impressed

Look at the people from the PAP. Quite a number of them have a "decent" education. But they look like idiots on stage. Simply cannot give a proper and rousing rally speech.

 

[ahkow]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

The moral is if you put somebody through the crucible of fire, he will improve by leaps and bounds. However, if you try to groom someone by removing all obstacles in front of him, he stay stagnant or even deteriorate.The problem with PAP is that they pick someone, then aha this one has minister potential????? What sort of ministerial potential you are talking about, it always puzzle me. Who determine he has ministerial potential??? It is LHL or the people???

 

[saratogas]

Re: LKT's demeanour is so much more statesman-like than our ministers. What do you th

Yesterday News highlighted Desmond Lim explanation about his English...

He said somebody's English also no good when elected into the parliament but through hardwork he improve, I can learn and improve too...