PAP’s point man in Aljunied speaks up

[Confuseous]

3. How would you defend the grassroots link to the government? Is it time to re-examine that?


It is not for me to defend. I state it as a fact. The People's Association is a statutory board and is part of the government. What links are we talking about?

The PA's volunteers are representatives of the government. They are a bridge between the government and the people. We help to explain government policies, but that does not mean we agree with all its policies.

For example, I disagree with the privatization of mass public transport. It is a public good. When there is a problem with the transport system, people expect the Government to solve it. So, the Government might as well own public transport and let a corporatised entity run it efficiently.

I also believe the government need to have more compassion for Singaporeans. It has to be prepared to subsidise a bit more.

But as the grassroots officers, it is our duty to explain the government's policies to the community. It also means we have to understand them ourselves. But let me be frank, many of our grassroots leaders are still not able to fully understand the policies. So my view is that perhaps our government needs to work harder at communication.

But let me ask you a question, if you separate the grassroots groups from the government, what do you get? Are you going to create another grassroots group outside of government? That is what you call a non-governmentl organisation. You can do that today. Why would you want to separate. After all the grassroots groups are part of the government; why separate them from the government? That does not make sense at all.

It looks like an extra advantage for the government if you look at it from the opposition's standpoint. But the grassroots groups are transparent. They are part of the government. Let me ask you a question. In an opposition ward, does the government still have the responsibility to look after the people? "The answer is yes. So the grassroots groups must still serve in the opposition ward. Why must they withdraw?"

- http://theindependent.sg/paps-point-man-in-aljunied-speaks-up/

 

[NoNewsGood]

Grassroot is part of the government?

 

[laksaboy]

Grassroot is part of the government?

Just like Michael Palmer (PAP) and Laura Ong (PA)... you fuck me, I fuck you, fuck until the line of separation becomes blurred. Two become one.

Yep, that's transparent indeed.

 

[tanwahp]

But let me ask you a question, if you separate the grassroots groups from the government, what do you get?

Let me ask him what he thinks if he is a boxer and his opponent is both a boxer and the referee.

 

[looneytan]

Just like Michael Palmer (PAP) and Laura Ong (PA)... you fuck me, I fuck you, fuck until the line of separation becomes blurred. Two become one.

It was mango that blurred the line, not the fuck!

 

[Confuseous]

Let me ask him what he thinks if he is a boxer and his opponent is both a boxer and the referee.

He will say that it is absolutely okay - so long as he is the "opponent" such is the level of thinking of such people.

 

[halsey02]

Grassroot is part of the government?

The grasses & their roots, at the garden, where I live, belong to the government, who owned HDB, get it?? so grassloot..opps! grass roots is....

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Just like Michael Palmer (PAP) and Laura Ong (PA)... you fuck me, I fuck you, fuck until the line of separation becomes blurred. Two become one.

Yep, that's transparent indeed.

Not only PA.
But the NTUC as well.
And the SAF, GLC.....etc etc
Vile pappies bastardized all these organizations.

 

[Equalisation]

Just like Michael Palmer (PAP) and Laura Ong (PA)... you fuck me, I fuck you, fuck until the line of separation becomes blurred. Two become one.

Yep, that's transparent indeed.

He took his car to the stock car race and the crowd roars ?

 

[tanwahp]

VL: "The grassroots prevented them from functioning? I have to stand up to tell the truth."

After the 2011 GE, PA and HDB confiscated land under the TC. The areas were poorly maintained, resulting in Aljunied GRC looking not-so-good. Funds to CCCs under Town Improvement Projects does not need to go through TC, so TC cannot even control certain works in the estate they have to answer for.

Even VL himself is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Because of the grassroots cap, he demanded more rights to see the MP (Sylvia) than an Aljunied resident when he is not even a resident. Any time spent by Sylvia could have been spent on something more functional.

Now VL, tell me if grassroots does not prevent WP/AHPETC from functioning and what is the truth.

VL: "It is not for me to defend. I state it as a fact. The People's Association is a statutory board and is part of the government. What links are we talking about?"

Fair enough that PA is under the government. What about you VL? You are not even a civil servant or MP, who are you to act on behalf of the government?

 

[tanwahp]

He will say that it is absolutely okay - so long as he is the "opponent" such is the level of thinking of such people.

Anyone can argue, it's what's in his argument. VL, we know.

I would have no issue if PA appoints the elected MPs in proper capacity and town councils are headed by HDB appointed people. At least we will know that the squabbles are not politically motivated.

As the nature of the PA is partisan and so is the town council, then VL as grassroots head should not step into the fray and let the NEA deal with AHPETC. It's a conflict of interest.

Actually, even a government itself is partisan. There is no such thing as a government being a neutral party.

 

[virus]

why bother with a ball licker? you got 1 vote, he also got 1 vote if he is a resident there.