Presidential Election 2011
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Well said. My sentiment exactly.
I know there are quite a number of TJS supporters here (after reading thru all the posts), but everyone here is entitled to her/his own opinion. So don't flame me pls.
Anyway, I'm glad I started this PE thread. Can see alot of diverse, intellectual and interesting sharings and exchanges here. Keep it up, as long as there is no name-calling or character assasination hquek:
Hearing a lot and musing some. TJS keep talking about heart - for the pp and for SG. But I really wonder, in all these years, he seem to be rather quiet (other pp stand in as MP or do other types of community/grassroots work), how come suddenly this year then got so much heart? From the rally, it was said he only joined politics this year after his mum passed away.
It's easy to say i will donate how much; but action leh? Is he going to show his donation receipt to the whole world?
I respect this guy for standing out, and for having come so far despite his humble beginnings.
Respect is one thing. For MY president, I want someone who is balanced and steady, I want someone to unify SG. I don't need him to rock the boat, but I want him to stand out and say when something is not correct. I think I see all this in another one and that's where my vote is going. -
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. -
No offence hquek
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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. -
Strparent:
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.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
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. -
Strparent:
:rotflmao: I don't know what to say...
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 -
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. -
Chenonceau:
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.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. -
ksi:
:hi5: tankee...exactly what I have in mind.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.[/quote] :hi5:
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Btw, hquek, how come you and some others got the title \"councillor\"? Is it some appointments or promotion?
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