Presidential Election 2011

[janet88]

I still get a feel that the President Election is related to the GE…although PAP claims it doesn’t endorse anyone. But TJS has opposition members surrounding him in the pics we see.

Couldn’t the govt just find a president without going through all this craziness ?? In my opinion, Tommy Koh or Gerard Ee can be the president.

[Strparent]

It's been some time since we hear Vincent Wijeysingha speak publicly, and he is still as eloquent as ever. Very clear, very sincere, very convincing. If he was running for president, my vote will go to him, haha.


http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/news/68480.html

so, next best thing, I hear him earnestly on what he has to say ....from his patriotic heart.

another good speaker , Prof Paul Tambyah

click the links near bottom of page for other speakers....still waiting for Nicole Seah's speech to be posted :evil:

[Oppsgal]

Anybody watch the CNA yesterday on tv?


Why the last part of the show, most candidates are reading directly from the paper in front of them?

[Oppsgal]

I wanted to vote for the one who spoke with the most confidence and I am still trying to convince myself on who to vote for after watching the show on tv yesterday. :scratchhead:


If anyone of them can speak like a president of other countries, is easier to choose from.

[Oppsgal]

I won’t put my poll here…is a secret for me too.

[janet88]

The good thing about this PE is early dismissal for those schools used as polling stations. Son is very happy he will get to dismiss at 1030am…although daughter’s school isn’t main polling station (but the sec side is), she doesn’t have to stay back for remedial.

[ZacK]

janet_lee88:

In my opinion, Tommy Koh or Gerard Ee can be the president.

:hi5: ... Unfortunately they (TK and GE) are probably happy doing what they are doing and in many cases when required called in to be advisers to the government.

Every one will have their own \"selection\" criteria... Given the candidates this year and noting that there is none that really stands out as the obvious choice... At this moment my vote seems to be swinging towards TCB, just verbalising my thots below and in no way am I advocating/influencing anyone's decision :
- Someone who is sincere, earnest and wanting to help his people. Do not have personal contacts with him even though I grew up in Ayer Rajah constituency but I understand that he is really well-liked by people on the ground. On more than one occasion have I heard through separate discussions with my friends that TCB does ask the sick and needy to go to his clinic for free treatments, you cant get more civic-mindedness than this.

- Someone principled (I agree with his reason that now is not the right time to be saying that $500K pay is enough and the rest should go back to the people or that one will donate half the pay etc. If one so desires, this should be done after the incumbent is voted in) and does what he say he will do.

- Someone who should have enough experience to know how the govt works and knows the system. Thus rather than taking the confrontational stance may be able to his knowledge of the system to make/influence changes in his own ways.

- At least known to be someone who airs alternative views even though he was with PAP.

TT though he certainly has the stature and wealth of knowledge, I am just afraid that he will be more of a \"yes\" man than TCB. Given his many years in cabinet, just curious to know how many times he actually \"veto-ed\" or aired alternative views on govt policies? And having greater linkages to the govt, may cause dissent on the ground should he be voted in.

TJS, personally I still doubt his motive. Not saying that he will not be the right candidate but I think he needs to do more at the \"grassroots\" level, at least to evidence to the people that he really has our interests close to his heart. Maybe his time will come in the future but not at this point, at least for me. Confrontational and not knowing the boundaries of the constitution may either lead to frustrations on his part or disappointment by the people due to the \"promises\", of being the check and balance and alternative voice so to speak, he made as part of his election campaign. Not principled enough i.e. tendency to \"bend\" under pressure at least in my opinion that I would like to see in a figure head.

TKL, may not come across as confrontational as TJS, probably wants to be the champion/hero of those smaller voices in society. Personally I do not quite agree with views on NS etc. At this point, probably the weakest candidate of the four for me.

Again... Feel free to agree or disagree with me. This are my views only on how I am assessing/eliminating my choices in time for Sat. This is not a bid to influence anyone's choices, if any, your views may help me to further refine my own assessment of the candidates

[Strparent]

another good guy who speaks well


http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/news/68488.html

good analogies all round :salute: and not too bias


http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/news/68498.html

this one a bit bias :evil:

[concern2]

janet_lee88:

I still get a feel that the President Election is related to the GE...although PAP claims it doesn't endorse anyone. But TJS has opposition members surrounding him in the pics we see.

Couldn't the govt just find a president without going through all this craziness ?? In my opinion, Tommy Koh or Gerard Ee can be the president.

Coming up for PE requires a certain temperament, and not many are willing to forgo their current lifestyle to be in such a limelight, and holding such responsibilities. Even so, with the criteria set on eligibility, it narrows down further chances even if they are willing. We can hold all the ideals that we want of the President, but we still need to face reality that we cannot possibly find the perfect one (if have, then surely no need to fight alreadi, right?). For all the candidates that are willing to do this, I do pay my due respect.

Making a choice like this (voting) is not easy, especially if we are fixed on making a well thought-out one. So, I would imagine how tough a job for people in high positions, to put their signature down, and bear that responsibility and accountability for so many people. Leaving others to make the choice for us is easier, but we have to live with that, so the question is whether we want to live with that.

Politics is like a religion, but a religion that you cannot afford to be free of (like being a free-thinker), because whether you like it or not, you have to live with it, because you are in it. Things are ALREADY being decided for you, whether you like it or not, so why would anyone want to give up the one and only chance to make a difference, even if it is only a little bit? JMHO

[Honey]

Nicole Seah endorsing TJS & now Sharon Aw endorsing TT.


Wah imagine next election Nicole Seah (for Opposition) vs Sharon Aw (for PAP)!!