Post GE 2011 Discussion

[markfch]

LKVM:

poppy15:

saw the belwo report from another source:

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Wat did GCT do :? I quite admire him as such

I don't believe this, no soli .... I mean I can't believe this.

They only won by 56%, if got by-election and NSP fields all their heavy guns, the outcome is anyone's guess. Now why would they want to risk this? :?

[jtoh]

ChiefKiasu:

tankee:

George Yeo broke his promise


Foreign Minister George Yeo said on Tuesday he will not be contesting Aljunied GRC at the next general election.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1127882/1/.html

anyway he is 57yr old, by next GE, he would be 62!

This is a sad day for Singapore. We have just lost a person who dares to change status quo, and who wants greater openness and engagement with the citizens.

Yes. Very sad.

[verykiasu2010]

so tintin got lowest votes in Macpherson and pull down the overall % of MP GRC?


likewise Serangoon got the lowest votes in Aljunied GRC - as reported yesterday ST…one reason not reported, I speculate only, must be due to the workers’ hostel sited next to the landed houses there that caused such big hoohah sometime back…voters do remember, contrary to what some may think

[30plus]

I would believe WP as an external factor to push for change is more effective than internal efforts. His departure may not be bad as well. He can do something else that is interesting and it is a good test to the gov on critical events.

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

ChiefKiasu:

[quote=\"tankee\"]George Yeo broke his promise


Foreign Minister George Yeo said on Tuesday he will not be contesting Aljunied GRC at the next general election.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1127882/1/.html

anyway he is 57yr old, by next GE, he would be 62!

This is a sad day for Singapore. We have just lost a person who dares to change status quo, and who wants greater openness and engagement with the citizens.

Yes. Very sad.[/quote]looking at the brighter side of thing, this is a good thing to happen to PAP so that they will not blunder in a bigger way in the future...can you imagine if PM Lee got voted out if they continue to be deaf to the cries from the lao bai xin ? that will be sad for SG.

George Yeo can always contribute to nation building in many other ways, with or without a political office. My take is that since he does not hold a political office (for the time being at least), he could be even more effective !

[concern2]

jessicawongcs:

Daddy

[quote=\"jessicawongcs\"]
opps then the GRL parent cant get the letter for the child to go pri 1 registration? :?

U have to ask PA liao... PA not under jurisdiction of WP...

wasted...[/quote]Heard from a PA friend that it is inclusive. Not sure though, cos the eligibility says \"For a child whose parent is endorsed as an active community leader.\"

Are there volunteers in Town councils?

My PA friend very confusing also, said PA not under PAP, it is community work, but grassroots of WP is politically linked. I think she is the confused one leh.

[Trapwithin]

I just came into office … and saw this …

Busy for the last 2 weeks, yesterday I slept early …

[ponyo]

I try to look at the loss of George Yeo at a different angle. yes, we have lost a gentleman and a good Foreign Affairs minister but on the other hand, since he really wants to change the party for the good of Singapore, it may be easier for him to do that from outside than from within the party. He can at last, let his voice/views be heard without bothering about party whip. Just like Ngiam Tong Dow. He can offer his alternative views, critiques on policies. He can still contribute even after stepping down.

[Daddy D]

"…said PA not under PAP…" that’s just a political correct statement… you know I know lah…

[concern2]

ChiefKiasu:

tankee:

George Yeo broke his promise


Foreign Minister George Yeo said on Tuesday he will not be contesting Aljunied GRC at the next general election.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1127882/1/.html

anyway he is 57yr old, by next GE, he would be 62!

This is a sad day for Singapore. We have just lost a person who dares to change status quo, and who wants greater openness and engagement with the citizens.

I thought it is a wise move. He's been with the incumbent for very long time, and perhaps he is not in total agreement on the way things are being run. Having spent most of the time travelling and away from his family, I do empathize with him...