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The misleading part about my post is that it implied that MPS is only to the Minister. I did not add that MPS can also be to 2M and Minister of State.

Scholars Captains and Majors are appointed MPS to the Minister, 2M, and MOS in those days. Not sure whether that have changed since then. As to specifically whether MG Chan was MPS to TT, that may or may not be the case. In addition, all scholar's progression in the SAF are monitored by the...

It is an issue as there appears to be no support forthcoming from his wife. As it stands right now, TKL is fighting alone. The other 2 candidates have their wives beside them. That is a real difference that we have to take note of (or like what some people say, "make a mountain out" of this...

Before the split, the govt was afraid to touch them as they were in the same team as the boss. Once they are separate, there's no more such considerations and it became "open season" (especially they are now the enemies).

He understands the struggles of the common man. His convictions stand out clearly whenever he speaks, in and outside of Parliament.

There is a new poll at TKL's blog today asking for opinions on the preferences for a two-corner vs. a three-corner Presidential Elections. Is he preparing an exit path?

MG Chan is a scholar. Scholars have exposure to the Minister even as Captains, and are appointed as Military Private Secretary to the Minister. So plenty of chance to rub shoulder with Dr Tony Tan.

If the petition was just a petition without a target and for the purpose of gauging his public support, then its fine and dandy. But the main grouse is that Mr Tan Kin Lian had set himself and everyone else a target of 100,000 signatories. We are asking him why he set the target and why he is...

Aiya, Dr Tan Cheng Bock is behaving like a traditional kung fu master lah. Since when the old master will give everything to the students be it PAP or Opposition. Must always leave a few killer strokes in case the students later come back to topple the master.

$0.30 per voter cap.

Re: Many people say if Tony Tan is president , he will be another Nathan ! You think The same poll shows SR Nathan with 19% of the votes compared to 18% for TKL and 16% for Dr TCB. Yup, this is a DAMN SOLID poll :eek:

Thank you for your reply. However, we were discussing about the Portraits of the President and the First Lady and its symbolism, not so much on the post of the EP. Would appreciate your wisdom on this specific point.

Oh wise one, please share your wisdom.

My guess is that the President is the personification of the country, to put a human face to the Singapore nationhood.

Well, certainly can't dispute your line of thought as we all vote for differing reasons. I would add that we should then look at the first couple i.e., both husband and wife, if our decision is based on looks more than anything else. After all, their portraits will be adorning our schools and...

The poll is taken at Temasek Review at the end of this article. http://www.temasekreview.com/2011/06/08/if-the-presidential-election-were-to-be-called/ There is a separate poll in Facebook with a much smaller total number of votes. The problem with the TR vote on the web is that there is a...

How real is TKL's support on TR? Latest data: Who would you prefer to be the next President of Singapore? Mr Tan Kin Lian (52%, 42,388 Votes) Dr Tan Cheng Bock (33%, 27,333 Votes) Dr Tony Tan (6%, 5,033 Votes) Mr George Yeo (6%, 4,874 Votes) Mr S R Nathan (3%, 2,214 Votes) Total Voters: 81,842

That is why past behaviour and views are the best indicators for future actions. That is why we need someone who is principled and consistent in his actions. That is why we need to scrutinise their past speeches and stance and how consistent these are in relations to what we expect from...

The government must plan for all contingencies. In this instance, I see that they are laying the ground for any future clashes with the elected President. Given the current ground sentiments, there is a good chance that the next President will not be the government's choice. Therefore, better...

I think otherwise. The rules are designed to allow candidates favoured by the ruling party to contest. Probably any candidate that surface will be linked in one way or another. Nonetheless, not everyone linked are beholden to the ruling party. As long as they have no weaknesses that can be...