Chua Mui Hoong bitching and pitching for PAP. Surprised?

[Confuseous]

Politics is about the art of relating to people. For a political party, it is about how party leaders, MPs, activists, the government in power, relate to people. In this respect, the PAP has much to undo.

It won the hearts and minds of previous generations of Singaporeans with its political fervour, and then its clean, efficient administration that brought prosperity.

But in the last 20 years, it has not kept pace enough with a changing electorate. More educated voters were less inclined to back its policy proposals unquestioningly, and less tolerant of what they see as unfair tactics to win support, like tying votes to HDB upgrading, or its bullying of opponents.

And so the important process of bonding with a new generation born in the 1960s and 1970s, has been stymied. Today, this middle-aged group with children, assets and stakes in Singapore, who should be the stalwarts of the political establishment and solid PAP voters, are lukewarm towards the party at best, and angrily critical in many cases.

Meanwhile, a new generation of 20-somethings is growing up, whose mental model is entirely global, who compare Singapore not to the spartan 1960s and 1970s to give thanks for what it is today, but compare it unfavourably to the free-wheeling, glittering cities they visit.

I say all these not to pillory the PAP when it is down. For those - and I believe it remains the majority - who want the PAP to remain in government, it has been sad to see the slow, steady erosion of political support and trust over the years.

The going will be very tough for the PAP now that voters have whet their appetite for more opposition. But unless it is prepared to face up to voters' unhappiness, the PAP risks repeating its mistakes in failing to connect with the electorate. That would be a disaster, not just for itself, but ultimately for Singapore.
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[Bigfuck]

It ultimately be a disaster for her not Singapore. She loses her job and all evidence of fooling around with Singaporean gets exposed.

"But in the last 20 years, it has not kept pace enough with a changing electorate. More educated voters were less inclined to back its policy proposals unquestioningly, and less tolerant of what they see as unfair tactics to win support, like tying votes to HDB upgrading, or its bullying of opponents." This is talk by totally corrupt dogs. By this vein, we can slap and punch such dogs bleeding silly because this is only fair.

"Meanwhile, a new generation of 20-somethings is growing up, whose mental model is entirely global, who compare Singapore not to the spartan 1960s and 1970s to give thanks for what it is today, but compare it unfavourably to the free-wheeling, glittering cities they visit." Fuck you. Then do not use any international ratings. Do not compare to the world in any of your reports lest you want to be hung from the trees.

 

[zhihau]

truth to be told, Singaporeans need to learn how to stand up for themselves, for too long we have been in a nanny state.
let's stick some spurs in our hides and rise to the occasion, my dear friends. we can do it! Majulah Singapura! Majulah!

 

[batman1]

What do u all expect from a bitch bitching for pap ?

 

[winnipegjets]

She is sucking up, hoping to be field for the next GE.

 

[spotter542]

This old whore still sucking Pappies dicks
Yes , times are changing.
People nowadays are not reading newspapers anymore.
Her Braddell Brothel may have to close shop in the next one or two decade

 

[aurvandil]

I suppose political education for the masses works both ways. The Generational Cohort Hypothesis was once a minority view. Looks like it has become mainstream.

It won the hearts and minds of previous generations of Singaporeans with its political fervour, and then its clean, efficient administration that brought prosperity.

But in the last 20 years, it has not kept pace enough with a changing electorate. More educated voters were less inclined to back its policy proposals unquestioningly, and less tolerant of what they see as unfair tactics to win support, like tying votes to HDB upgrading, or its bullying of opponents.

And so the important process of bonding with a new generation born in the 1960s and 1970s, has been stymied. Today, this middle-aged group with children, assets and stakes in Singapore, who should be the stalwarts of the political establishment and solid PAP voters, are lukewarm towards the party at best, and angrily critical in many cases.

Meanwhile, a new generation of 20-somethings is growing up, whose mental model is entirely global, who compare Singapore not to the spartan 1960s and 1970s to give thanks for what it is today, but compare it unfavourably to the free-wheeling, glittering cities they visit.

 

[sense]

...a disaster, not just for itself, but ultimately for Singapore.

A disaster was averted during the last GE - ie. PAP lost Aljunied GRC.

That's why since then the PAP has been working very hard to undo some of its past bad policies but still will take some time. Perhaps it's time to have a new Prime Minister.

 

[Travellor]

How to have a new PM when the Leegime intends to perpetuate itself?

They cannot pick anybody good or clever because too good or too clever will over shadow LHL or his family?

they need more out of touch and elitist idiots and PLPs from the SAF who will just take orders and scurry around in a frenzy like how Kee Chiu had to do during this past BE.....

 

[laksaboy]

A disaster for PAP and its cronies, yes-men and sycophants. Singapore will carry on nicely, thank you very much.

Analogy: A dog has a bad case of fleas. Destroy the fleas and the dog will be healthy and happy again.

After all what are the pappies? Nothing more than annoying parasites: fleas.

 

[jw5]

Aiyah 2016 let her be a candidate lah.

 

[soIsee]

truth to be told, Singaporeans need to learn how to stand up for themselves, for too long we have been in a nanny state.
let's stick some spurs in our hides and rise to the occasion, my dear friends. we can do it! Majulah Singapura! Majulah!

Me thinks you should stick some spurs onto their hides and let them shout,

Yikes!!! and they quickly rise out of their Parly-men-seats!

To let more worthy and honorable men and women take their place!

 

[scroobal]

I don't think there is anything wrong with Singaporeans. When you control the press, you control communications and what gets delivered. The ability to make decisions or act becomes impaired.

That control is slowly and surely getting dissipated. The older generation were not dumb or less courageous.

There is also the fact that the PAP of the past despite its harsh and abrasive style did deliver. We accepted their conduct as the quid pro quo was understood. The press at that time was not controlled as it is now. The Chua sisters would have been shown the door prior to Cheong Yip Seng. Though there was constant harassment and intimidation, there was no total dominance.

One has to realise that if LHL and his team are on top of things, WP would not have made the inroads that they have, even with the "mental mind" of the younger generation, the internet etc.

The issue is a failing government which is now resorting to window dressing.

 

[Confuseous]

This old whore still sucking Pappies dicks
Yes , times are changing.
People nowadays are not reading newspapers anymore.
Her Braddell Brothel may have to close shop in the next one or two decade

The writing is already on the wall. There has been an influx of English-educated FTs in the past decade, there are only English schools nowadays.
But the readership of the Brothel Press continues to decliine.

They now resort to getting schools to subscribe for their lessons, propping up the circulation figures to give the impression that their papers are well read.

 

[myfoot123]

truth to be told, Singaporeans need to learn how to stand up for themselves, for too long we have been in a nanny state.
let's stick some spurs in our hides and rise to the occasion, my dear friends. we can do it! Majulah Singapura! Majulah!

Punggol East residents have already stick a huge rod into PAP ass to spur it.

 

[myfoot123]

Politics is about the art of relating to people. For a political party, it is about how party leaders, MPs, activists, the government in power, relate to people. In this respect, the PAP has much to undo.

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She missed out a very important culprit who was equally detached from the ground: STRAITS TIMES.

 

[Froggy]

Curious to know how a woman feels if everyday people around her calls her a whore a prostitute. I'm sure her friends and family know people calling her that so how to these people feel about a friend or a family member is being call tue day in day out.

Guess these people are shameless openly whoring.

 

[kopiuncle]

truth to be told, Singaporeans need to learn how to stand up for themselves, for too long we have been in a nanny state.
let's stick some spurs in our hides and rise to the occasion, my dear friends. we can do it! Majulah Singapura! Majulah!

Bro Zhihau, you are the man!! Majulah Singapura!!! I hope the loss in PE will give the PAP a new and a more urgent impetus to do better in the coming GE or in any BE. They have to put their ACT together and have a common and unified voice...and the most important is still the high ministerial salary and the enormous income gap. The discontentment and the displeasure have been very visibly demonstrated in the PE's BE. If PAP wants to remain in power, it has to renovate, rejuvenate and re-organise. It has to go with the flow and to go with the aspiration of a newer and more matured and sophisticated electorate.

 

[kopiuncle]

I say all these not to pillory the PAP when it is down. For those - and I believe it remains the majority - who want the PAP to remain in government, it has been sad to see the slow, steady erosion of political support and trust over the years.

The going will be very tough for the PAP now that voters have whet their appetite for more opposition. But unless it is prepared to face up to voters' unhappiness, the PAP risks repeating its mistakes in failing to connect with the electorate. That would be a disaster, not just for itself, but ultimately for Singapore.

Ms Chua is downright frank and honest in this article. I don't understand why so many forummers here are calling her names for writing such an excellent and politically unbiased article. What she wrote is perfectly true. Now that the voters have the courage and the guts to vote for the Oppo,there is no stopping them for voting for an Alternative Government in future.

I agree it will be a disaster if PAP is kicked out and an Oppo Party takes over the government. It is something many Singaporeans are not prepared to accept yet. Do we have an Alternative Government??? Or an Alternative Party?

 

[steffychun]

Her ex ISD director writes better than her. Shame.