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April 14th, 2010 | Author: admin
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/04/14/singaporeans-think-highly-of-oppositions-chances-in-next-general-election/
Written by Our Correspondent
Singaporeans generally think highly of the chances of the opposition in the next general election, according to a discussion thread posted on Yahoo news.
The thread asked Singaporeans what they think of the chances of the opposition in the next general election and if they can make a difference.
More than 100 comments have been posted so far, the majority of which are supportive of the opposition and express hope for greater opposition presence in parliament to check on the PAP.
Lord Dan felt that the opposition stands a greater chance due to better quality candidates:
“Stronger chance as compared to previous elections. The number of top quality opposition party candidates are on an increase and they have excellent academic qualifications and career path. On paper, they can easily match the new candidates that PAP dished out on the previous elections. Obviously, the OP to watch will be the Reform Party and the Workers Party but with rumours that Mr. Chiam See Tong will be “coming out” of Potong Pasir to lead a GRC fight this will be an interesting election. Here’s a toast to a 2 party goverment. We badly need an alternative voice in Parliament.”
Wind S concurred:
“Very much higher. They will win a few seats. As recently the way the government pass law and suggestion to solve problems are not so advisable such as against the loan shark and the borrower. The health benefeit and suggest singaporean to go to Malaysia for treatment. Asking for trouble to go to Malaysia for treatment as if there are any problem who will take action against the hospital Singapore Government or the poor patient. Even we can use medisave so what anytime there will be also all sort of charges the malaysian can come up with. Singapore hospital are build by Singaporean we want to use our own hospital at a higher subsidy not going oversea as we trust our government. Malaysia forget it remember the water contract remember the 20 ringit petrol.”
Outcast claimed that many young Singaporeans are getting peeved with the PAP:
“Frankly , after going through so many forums. I can see and sense many younger adults are really piss with our current government. Yes, we will be seeing more oppositions winning and gaining Singaporeans support. For sure I will be voting for the opposition in my area Choa Chu Kang. I strongly believe even with PAP out the opposition can still run the country as all the infrstructure is already there only for them to fine tune it. Hopefully they will not be like the PAP asking for million dollar pay and to bear in mind work for the country and people not for yourself.”
jul nwc is obviously angry with the PAP:
“I would say the opposition chances are going to be good. We are seeing a better crop of candidates interested in politics this time round. Not that they are going to be better than the ruling party since they are not a pr oven lot but it is because of the frustration felt by the ordinary folk today . I really wonder if the ruling party knows the ground well. they are too high up to feel us ordinary wage owners get affected by some of their policies. Top of the list is this FT issue and Singapore is really getting very very crowded. In the past I had without hesitation voted for them,. But this time I will give the vote to the opposition even if they cannot be a good alternative. Its the only way we can seriously show our displeasure for what had been thrust down our throats.”
The above comments are unlikely to be taken seriously by PAP leaders. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hit out at netizens lately for “astroturfing” to exert pressure on his administration to make some policy changes in their interest.
PAP Minister Lim Swee Say told Singaporeans last month in Parliament that the PAP is “deaf to all criticisms”.
With public sentiments against the PAP at an all-time high, the opposition is expected to make significant gains in the next general election including winning the GRC.
The PAP could be in for a rude shock when the time comes as many of its leaders appear to be still sleeping high up in their ivory tower and unable or unwilling to appreciate the sentiments on the ground.
The next election may be the last chance for Singaporeans to reclaim ownership of their nation after which they will surely be relegated to being second-class citizens with the number of foreigners the PAP is mass importing to replace them.
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April 14th, 2010 | Author: admin
http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/04/14/singaporeans-think-highly-of-oppositions-chances-in-next-general-election/
Written by Our Correspondent
Singaporeans generally think highly of the chances of the opposition in the next general election, according to a discussion thread posted on Yahoo news.
The thread asked Singaporeans what they think of the chances of the opposition in the next general election and if they can make a difference.
More than 100 comments have been posted so far, the majority of which are supportive of the opposition and express hope for greater opposition presence in parliament to check on the PAP.
Lord Dan felt that the opposition stands a greater chance due to better quality candidates:
“Stronger chance as compared to previous elections. The number of top quality opposition party candidates are on an increase and they have excellent academic qualifications and career path. On paper, they can easily match the new candidates that PAP dished out on the previous elections. Obviously, the OP to watch will be the Reform Party and the Workers Party but with rumours that Mr. Chiam See Tong will be “coming out” of Potong Pasir to lead a GRC fight this will be an interesting election. Here’s a toast to a 2 party goverment. We badly need an alternative voice in Parliament.”
Wind S concurred:
“Very much higher. They will win a few seats. As recently the way the government pass law and suggestion to solve problems are not so advisable such as against the loan shark and the borrower. The health benefeit and suggest singaporean to go to Malaysia for treatment. Asking for trouble to go to Malaysia for treatment as if there are any problem who will take action against the hospital Singapore Government or the poor patient. Even we can use medisave so what anytime there will be also all sort of charges the malaysian can come up with. Singapore hospital are build by Singaporean we want to use our own hospital at a higher subsidy not going oversea as we trust our government. Malaysia forget it remember the water contract remember the 20 ringit petrol.”
Outcast claimed that many young Singaporeans are getting peeved with the PAP:
“Frankly , after going through so many forums. I can see and sense many younger adults are really piss with our current government. Yes, we will be seeing more oppositions winning and gaining Singaporeans support. For sure I will be voting for the opposition in my area Choa Chu Kang. I strongly believe even with PAP out the opposition can still run the country as all the infrstructure is already there only for them to fine tune it. Hopefully they will not be like the PAP asking for million dollar pay and to bear in mind work for the country and people not for yourself.”
jul nwc is obviously angry with the PAP:
“I would say the opposition chances are going to be good. We are seeing a better crop of candidates interested in politics this time round. Not that they are going to be better than the ruling party since they are not a pr oven lot but it is because of the frustration felt by the ordinary folk today . I really wonder if the ruling party knows the ground well. they are too high up to feel us ordinary wage owners get affected by some of their policies. Top of the list is this FT issue and Singapore is really getting very very crowded. In the past I had without hesitation voted for them,. But this time I will give the vote to the opposition even if they cannot be a good alternative. Its the only way we can seriously show our displeasure for what had been thrust down our throats.”
The above comments are unlikely to be taken seriously by PAP leaders. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hit out at netizens lately for “astroturfing” to exert pressure on his administration to make some policy changes in their interest.
PAP Minister Lim Swee Say told Singaporeans last month in Parliament that the PAP is “deaf to all criticisms”.
With public sentiments against the PAP at an all-time high, the opposition is expected to make significant gains in the next general election including winning the GRC.
The PAP could be in for a rude shock when the time comes as many of its leaders appear to be still sleeping high up in their ivory tower and unable or unwilling to appreciate the sentiments on the ground.
The next election may be the last chance for Singaporeans to reclaim ownership of their nation after which they will surely be relegated to being second-class citizens with the number of foreigners the PAP is mass importing to replace them.
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