Presidential Election 2011

[Big fish]

No offence hquek

[Chenonceau]

concern2:

Sori . Really have nothing against Sharon Au, just thought that the moment she started talking, with the animated girlish gestures, they reminded me of someone. Just want to see if anyone share the same observation..

I talk with girlish gestures too... Just because Sharon Au supported a candidate that she believed in (and that you don't) does not mean that we should denigrate her for being girlish. There are already few enough women in parliament as it is... what is wrong with being girlish? Girls don't have brains?

Sorry... I dun mean to be unpleasant. I just don't want us to become too insensitive to how women view politics and politicians... and I don't want men to mistake girlishness for stupidity and incompetence.

[Chenonceau]

Strparent:

Hi concern2,


you have always been a nice observant contributor, thanks for all your pointers. Now that you mentioned, yalor - same mould - young 'wild chicks' ( swar kueh ) praising themselves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJmQEKjdWDY&feature=feedu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLC3AO-p90

Chicks is a highly derogatory term for a young female. I am sure you have sisters and daughters who were once young. Don't call young females \"chicks\". They are young ladies, and even if they have different political leanings than you, you should show some respect.

This thread should not become an excuse to put down young women with ambition and views just because these ambitions and views are not shared by you.

[concern2]

Strparent:

Hi concern2,

you have always been a nice observant contributor, thanks for all your pointers. Now that you mentioned, yalor - same mould - young 'wild chicks' ( swar kueh ) praising themselves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJmQEKjdWDY&feature=feedu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLC3AO-p90

:rotflmao: I don't know what to say...

[Angelight]

Aiyoh, hquek, u misunderstood me. I said I share the same sentiments as your posting. I'm just calling on all to just share their own opinions and views without coming on hard on others who may not share the same views as them. Cos I can sense some hostility amidst some posters with diverse views... :siam:

hquek:

hi angelight,

sorie, not sure if I character-assasinated anyone or called anyone names. Thought I was just sharing how I felt. Getting a bit confused liao.

[concern2]

Chenonceau:

concern2:

Sori . Really have nothing against Sharon Au, just thought that the moment she started talking, with the animated girlish gestures, they reminded me of someone. Just want to see if anyone share the same observation..

I talk with girlish gestures too... Just because Sharon Au supported a candidate that she believed in (and that you don't) does not mean that we should denigrate her for being girlish. There are already few enough women in parliament as it is... what is wrong with being girlish? Girls don't have brains?

Sorry... I dun mean to be unpleasant. I just don't want us to become too insensitive to how women view politics and politicians... and I don't want men to mistake girlishness for stupidity and incompetence.

There is truth in what you say. However, when it comes to politics, or any high positions, you have to agree that the way one speaks has tremendous impact on forming people's opinion about them - not just for women, but for men too.

[tankee]

ksi:

tankee:

[quote=\"Flowermonaster\"]To me, age/sex/race/religion is not a barrier if the person is capable and suitable.

And healthy and able to last his or her term.

:hi5: tankee...exactly what I have in mind. [/quote] :hi5:

[Angelight]

Btw, hquek, how come you and some others got the title \"councillor\"? Is it some appointments or promotion?

[Chenonceau]

concern2:

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"concern2\"] Sori . Really have nothing against Sharon Au, just thought that the moment she started talking, with the animated girlish gestures, they reminded me of someone. Just want to see if anyone share the same observation..

I talk with girlish gestures too... Just because Sharon Au supported a candidate that she believed in (and that you don't) does not mean that we should denigrate her for being girlish. There are already few enough women in parliament as it is... what is wrong with being girlish? Girls don't have brains?

Sorry... I dun mean to be unpleasant. I just don't want us to become too insensitive to how women view politics and politicians... and I don't want men to mistake girlishness for stupidity and incompetence.

There is truth in what you say. However, when it comes to politics, or any high positions, you have to agree that the way one speaks has tremendous impact on forming people's opinion about them - not just for women, but for men too.[/quote]Yes... Tan Kin Lian cannot speak well. No one called him a derogatory term like \"bast***\". Using the word \"chick\" on a young female politician is as good as calling a male politician a \"bast***\". I am sure we can debate with more elegance than this.

Let's keep the tenor of the discussion at a level that commands respect from readers, and stay away from terms like \"chicks\"... whatever your views.

[concern2]

concern2:

There is truth in what you say. However, when it comes to politics, or any high positions, you have to agree that the way one speaks has tremendous impact on forming people's opinion about them - not just for women, but for men too.

Anyway, my intention isn't really to mock, just my personal observation, it's actually quite :offtopic: