Presidential Election 2011

[Brainkid]

Before the clock strike 12, just my take on this.


What do we want from a President? The constitution states the limited power of the president. Yes, it has been reiterated even in the national TV roundtable by Tommy Koh.But, who exactly draw the constitution and can we change it? Can Singaporean has a share to draft or amend our constitution? Maybe our parents were not as educated as us then but look as most Singaporeans now…the new generation definitely have views. Maybe we need a change.

Controlled media in Singapore has just showed us how effective it has been. How it has painted TJS to be aggressive, someone with political agenda. But yet with media, we can see how true TCB is, how honest TKL is in his answer and how prepared TT came.

I guess we should all vote with our hearts, voting for our next generation and our children. We know the 12 years under Mr Nathan has been peaceful,perhaps too peaceful that nothing much change except the competitiveness in the society to vie for jobs, to vie for a space in public transport and even for a place in school. Or maybe it became worst…

The question is…"When will our voices,the Singaporean voices be heard?" If Singaporeans can all stand as one and not be misled with the half-story of our controlled media, our future Singaporeans will then benefit fromthe democracy of what our system can bring. This, our people elected President should achieve this.

Well,we can choose to have another peaceful/ silent 5 years. But I have to take the quote from LKY in GE2011:"Do not regret it for the next 5 years".

[ChiefKiasu]

ZacK:

Just to confirm that cooling off day applies to everyone not just the candidates or his supporters?

From http://www.elections.gov.sg/elections_presidential.html:

Cooling-off Day
The eve of Polling Day is designated as Cooling-off Day, a day when election campaigning is prohibited. This 24-hour campaign silence period is to give voters some time to reflect rationally on issues raised during the election before going to the polls.

There are some exceptions to the prohibition of campaign activities on Cooling-off Day:
- Reports in the newspapers, on radio and television relating to election matters;
- Approved posters and banners that were already up, and lawful Internet advertising that was already published before the eve of Polling Day;
- Books previously scheduled for publication;
- The transmission of personal political views by individuals to other individuals, on a non-commercial basis, using the Internet, telephone or other electronic means; and
- Such activities or circumstances as may be prescribed by the Minister.

The above exception list also applies to Polling Day.

The way I interpret the above is that it is ok for individuals to talk about the election even on Cooling-off day. Then again, I'm no law expert.

[ZacK]

Thanks for the confirmation Chief, cos if the prohibition from making political views applies for everyone.. Perhaps may be prudent to \"lock\" this thread.


In any case, notwithstanding the clarification above on the cooling off day requirement, it may still be prudent to not impose any personal views in favour of any candidates to any members... As I think we should accord every voter the space to do his/her personal reflection before making the important choice this Sat

[ChiefKiasu]

ZacK:

Thanks for the confirmation Chief, cos if the prohibition from making political views applies for everyone.. Perhaps may be prudent to \"lock\" this thread.


In any case, notwithstanding the clarification above on the cooling off day requirement, it may still be prudent to not impose any personal views in favour of any candidates to any members... As I think we should accord every voter the space to do his/her personal reflection before making the important choice this Sat

That is very true, though I must add that what you said applies not just on Cooling-off or Polling Day.

[limlim]

Some nutritious eggs for Cooling day for everyone?


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[sall]

Thanks limlim, that’s funny

[growie]

Dear Chief


When will this thread be deleted? 48 hours after election hours?

[chanelprincess34]

hey i am talking abt \"presentable\" in terms of the overall image. By the way non of the Tan's is handsome. In my eyes, only our PM is handsome and charming

[ChiefKiasu]

growie:

Dear Chief


When will this thread be deleted? 48 hours after election hours?

Judging from our experience, people will get tired of talking about it 2 weeks after the event. So we'll probably just leave it.

[growie]

ChiefKiasu:

growie:

Dear Chief


When will this thread be deleted? 48 hours after election hours?

Judging from our experience, people will get tired of talking about it 2 weeks after the event. So we'll probably just leave it.

:thankyou: One more day for all of us to think and decide before casting our votes tomorrow. And I'm still torn between \"two Tans\". :scratchhead: