Switzerland Can Have Six Parties, Singapore Doesn’t Need to Be a One PAP Party

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Switzerland is often regarded as a model for effective power-sharing among multiple political parties. Its government operates under a multi-party system, with six major parties represented in Parliament. Through a system of consensus politics, these parties despite their differing views collaborate to make decisions that serve the national interest. Power is distributed more equitably, and leadership roles are allocated based on electoral outcomes, fostering a balanced and inclusive governance model.

In contrast, many Singaporeans continue to believe that the People’s Action Party (PAP) must remain in power to ensure stability and progress. This belief is deeply rooted in Singapore’s post-independence history, during which the PAP successfully led the nation through rapid economic development. Over time, this narrative has reinforced fears that political change could introduce instability, inefficiency, or even threaten Singapore’s continued success.

Nevertheless, political landscapes evolve. Switzerland’s example demonstrates that a country can prosper with a strong, multi-party government. It prompts the question: why must Singaporeans continue to believe that only the PAP is capable of governing? Experience from other developed nations shows that healthy political competition, power-sharing, and diverse leadership can lead to even stronger governance and better representation of the people's interests.

 

[syed putra]

Countries that apply proportional representation have more fringe parties in parliament.
Those that maintain first past the post normally only two or most three with third being the spoiler.

 

[k1976]

U need diversity to bring in creative and workable solution in this chaos work

 

[syed putra]

U need diversity to bring in creative and workable solution in this chaos work

The voting system need to change first. Current system benefit only two big parties.

 

[laksaboy]

Switzerland is not a totalitarian regime, and it trusts its citizens with owning guns.

 

[True Believer]

S'pore needs far more Opposition in Parliament so what matters in this coming election is not just which party wins, but the margin of victory. While the PAP will likely still form the govt, it will have to work harder if its margin narrows. More PAP MPs will be pressured to attend Parliament instead of concentrating only on their full-time jobs, and view the MP's position as a part-time gig. In parliamentary sessions, 1/2 the house is empty, but with enough of an opposition presence, the ruling party members cannot doze off or not turn up.

 

[uniboi]

S'pore needs far more Opposition in Parliament so what matters in this coming election is not just which party wins, but the margin of victory. While the PAP will likely still form the govt, it will have to work harder if its margin narrows. More PAP MPs will be pressured to attend Parliament instead of concentrating only on their full-time jobs, and view the MP's position as a part-time gig. In parliamentary sessions, 1/2 the house is empty, but with enough of an opposition presence, the ruling party members cannot doze off or not turn up.

Like this?

 

[Vlad Tepes]

Switzerland is often regarded as a model for effective power-sharing among multiple political parties. Its government operates under a multi-party system, with six major parties represented in Parliament. Through a system of consensus politics, these parties despite their differing views collaborate to make decisions that serve the national interest. Power is distributed more equitably, and leadership roles are allocated based on electoral outcomes, fostering a balanced and inclusive governance model.


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In contrast, many Singaporeans continue to believe that the People’s Action Party (PAP) must remain in power to ensure stability and progress. This belief is deeply rooted in Singapore’s post-independence history, during which the PAP successfully led the nation through rapid economic development. Over time, this narrative has reinforced fears that political change could introduce instability, inefficiency, or even threaten Singapore’s continued success.

Nevertheless, political landscapes evolve. Switzerland’s example demonstrates that a country can prosper with a strong, multi-party government. It prompts the question: why must Singaporeans continue to believe that only the PAP is capable of governing? Experience from other developed nations shows that healthy political competition, power-sharing, and diverse leadership can lead to even stronger governance and better representation of the people's interests.

OP, I telling you straight up. The day SG parliament has 6 parties, our great grandchildren will die by natural causes by then. You should know that PAP has engineered a perfect system. No freedom of information act, No independent works' unions, open leg immigration policy, restricted press, PAP kindergarten, Persistent redrawing of election boundaries during election. Need I name more examples?

Like any imperial dynasty, the only way to defeat PAP is internal strife. People in general do not like drastic changes nor they are ready.

 

[Papsmearer]

Switzerland is often regarded as a model for effective power-sharing among multiple political parties. Its government operates under a multi-party system, with six major parties represented in Parliament. Through a system of consensus politics, these parties despite their differing views collaborate to make decisions that serve the national interest. Power is distributed more equitably, and leadership roles are allocated based on electoral outcomes, fostering a balanced and inclusive governance model.


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In contrast, many Singaporeans continue to believe that the People’s Action Party (PAP) must remain in power to ensure stability and progress. This belief is deeply rooted in Singapore’s post-independence history, during which the PAP successfully led the nation through rapid economic development. Over time, this narrative has reinforced fears that political change could introduce instability, inefficiency, or even threaten Singapore’s continued success.

Nevertheless, political landscapes evolve. Switzerland’s example demonstrates that a country can prosper with a strong, multi-party government. It prompts the question: why must Singaporeans continue to believe that only the PAP is capable of governing? Experience from other developed nations shows that healthy political competition, power-sharing, and diverse leadership can lead to even stronger governance and better representation of the people's interests.

The Swiss has gone through countless Presidents since 1960, and also countless ruling parties since then. Sinkieland still stuck with one party. This is the swiss standard. PAP dare to go there or not?

 

[True Believer]

Like this?

Remember when ex-Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang likened his party's role in Parliament to that of the co-driver of a bus being driven by the ruling PAP? "A co-driver is there to slap the driver when he drives off course or when he falls asleep or drives dangerously" said Low. This is why S'poreans should have voted in more Opposition at the last GE.

 

[Vlad Tepes]

Remember when ex-Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang likened his party's role in Parliament to that of the co-driver of a bus being driven by the ruling PAP? "A co-driver is there to slap the driver when he drives off course or when he falls asleep or drives dangerously" said Low. This is why S'poreans should have voted in more Opposition at the last GE.

Tragically, there will be no changes within our lifetime. See my previous post for reference.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

I never understood why some are soo enthusiastic with parleementary democracy when it is actually not democratic at all?

 

[Papsmearer]

Remember when ex-Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang likened his party's role in Parliament to that of the co-driver of a bus being driven by the ruling PAP? "A co-driver is there to slap the driver when he drives off course or when he falls asleep or drives dangerously" said Low. This is why S'poreans should have voted in more Opposition at the last GE.

Only an asshole like you quote Low TK, a PAP stooge and fucking traitor who sold out JB Jeyaratnam to the PAP

 

[Papsmearer]

I never understood why some are soo enthusiastic with parleementary democracy when it is actually not democratic at all?

It's the closest thing. U got a better solution?

 

[Hypocrite-The]

It's the closest thing. U got a better solution?

Yes..there are so called better systems...but will not fit singkies land... singkies need pap....the ppl said so

 

[Papsmearer]

Yes..there are so called better systems...but will not fit singkies land... singkies need pap....the ppl said so

The people don't know any better

 

[k1976]

Singapore too small Liao…just a Red Dot mah

 

[True Believer]

Singapore too small Liao…just a Red Dot mah

Even though there are around 8,300 to 8,400 people per sq km, making SG one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the govt still thinks that stuffing 10 million here is viable since the ministers stay in sprawling landed homes.

 

[uniboi]

Even though there are around 8,300 to 8,400 people per sq km, making SG one of the most densely populated countries in the world, the govt still thinks that stuffing 10 million here is viable since the ministers stay in sprawling landed homes.

65% vote for that.

 

[batman1]

The issue here is the leefamily is too greedy want to take all don't want to share.