This is his latest media release. Sounds like a confused man. Look at each individual comment. Bear in mind these are his comments with nothing changed. And he wants to be head of state. Illusion of grandeur?
- I did not want to contest the general election as I did not like to spend time to run a town council, if I were elected. ( he thinks he might be elected as an MP)
- I was also not yet ready to join any of the political parties – until their leaders agreed to merge and build their membership base. ( once all the opposition parties merge, he will join and do what?)
- Initially, I did not want to contest the presidential election either. I changed my mind after receiving requests from many people to stand and offer them a chance to vote. (who are these people and how many are pushing this reluctant man)
- They said that I was one of the few non-PAP people that might be able to get the certificate of eligibility (god's gift to Singapore)
- After Dr. Tan Cheng Bock expressed interest, I decided also to join in. My reasoning was that it would be difficult for the “powers” to disqualify both candidates but it would be easier for them to find the reason to disqualify a single candidate. ( he things that Tan Cheng Bock might be disqualified if he was only candidate from anti Govt camp.)
- I would be quite happy to lose the election. (gracious in defeat)
- Some people may prefer some other candidates and not me, but that is all right. ( wow, humble)
- There is really no need for them to insult me or smears my character or reputation ( highly respected individual ?)
- I hope that right minded people will stop these bad behavior. (wrong minded people please carry on)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Contesting the Presidential Election
Some people commented in some blogs that it would have been better for me to participate in the general election, rather than the presidential election. I like to explain my decision.
I did not want to contest the general election as I did not like to spend time to run a town council, if I were elected. I was also not yet ready to join any of the political parties – until their leaders agreed to merge and build their membership base.
Initially, I did not want to contest the presidential election either. I changed my mind after receiving requests from many people to stand and offer them a chance to vote. (They said that I was one of the few non-PAP people that might be able to get the certificate of eligibility).
After Dr. Tan Cheng Bock expressed interest, I decided also to join in. My reasoning was that it would be difficult for the “powers” to disqualify both candidates but it would be easier for them to find the reason to disqualify a single candidate.
I acknowledge that I do not have the same “class” or “charisma” as Dr. Tony Tan. If that is what the people of Singapore wants, I would be quite happy to lose the election.
I can only offer to the people the chance to vote for a candidate who is willing to listen to the people and reflect their aspirations, have an independent approach to the decisions that have to be made by the President’s office (and not be confrontational to the Government) and able to use my knowledge to safeguard their CPF money and the national reserves.
Some people may prefer some other candidates and not me, but that is all right. There is really no need for them to insult me or smears my character or reputation. (I refer to defamatory remarks and smears posted against me in some blogs or websites or being circulated by e-mail. I hope that right minded people will stop these bad behavior.)
Tan Kin Lian
- I did not want to contest the general election as I did not like to spend time to run a town council, if I were elected. ( he thinks he might be elected as an MP)
- I was also not yet ready to join any of the political parties – until their leaders agreed to merge and build their membership base. ( once all the opposition parties merge, he will join and do what?)
- Initially, I did not want to contest the presidential election either. I changed my mind after receiving requests from many people to stand and offer them a chance to vote. (who are these people and how many are pushing this reluctant man)
- They said that I was one of the few non-PAP people that might be able to get the certificate of eligibility (god's gift to Singapore)
- After Dr. Tan Cheng Bock expressed interest, I decided also to join in. My reasoning was that it would be difficult for the “powers” to disqualify both candidates but it would be easier for them to find the reason to disqualify a single candidate. ( he things that Tan Cheng Bock might be disqualified if he was only candidate from anti Govt camp.)
- I would be quite happy to lose the election. (gracious in defeat)
- Some people may prefer some other candidates and not me, but that is all right. ( wow, humble)
- There is really no need for them to insult me or smears my character or reputation ( highly respected individual ?)
- I hope that right minded people will stop these bad behavior. (wrong minded people please carry on)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Contesting the Presidential Election
Some people commented in some blogs that it would have been better for me to participate in the general election, rather than the presidential election. I like to explain my decision.
I did not want to contest the general election as I did not like to spend time to run a town council, if I were elected. I was also not yet ready to join any of the political parties – until their leaders agreed to merge and build their membership base.
Initially, I did not want to contest the presidential election either. I changed my mind after receiving requests from many people to stand and offer them a chance to vote. (They said that I was one of the few non-PAP people that might be able to get the certificate of eligibility).
After Dr. Tan Cheng Bock expressed interest, I decided also to join in. My reasoning was that it would be difficult for the “powers” to disqualify both candidates but it would be easier for them to find the reason to disqualify a single candidate.
I acknowledge that I do not have the same “class” or “charisma” as Dr. Tony Tan. If that is what the people of Singapore wants, I would be quite happy to lose the election.
I can only offer to the people the chance to vote for a candidate who is willing to listen to the people and reflect their aspirations, have an independent approach to the decisions that have to be made by the President’s office (and not be confrontational to the Government) and able to use my knowledge to safeguard their CPF money and the national reserves.
Some people may prefer some other candidates and not me, but that is all right. There is really no need for them to insult me or smears my character or reputation. (I refer to defamatory remarks and smears posted against me in some blogs or websites or being circulated by e-mail. I hope that right minded people will stop these bad behavior.)
Tan Kin Lian
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