Presidential Election 2011

[corneyAmber]

3Boys:

ZacK:

[quote=\"growie\"]Actually did you notice how TT brushed CNA's reporter May Wong aside last night? I thought it was rather 'high handed' and reflected his true character and nature. I really doubt he has a listening ear to us, the common people. JMHO.

Yes I noticed that too... Maybe he was in a rush, still he could have just say to her ... Later please before going off...

He did say, \"Later please...\". His attention was on his supporters, I think that's fair.[/quote]His supporters were ALL EYES ON THE TV!!!!!! :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:
It was reported that he was rushing to the Election Dept as recount was mentioned.

[limlim]

raysusan:

I am eating along and following up this thread. Why out of sudden Ho jin picture come into it?

Almost choke.

Yalor.. forumers should be more considerate leh..

now still 7th month leh....

[MMM]

On the other hand, I thot the CNA reporter who stationed at TKL’s friend’s house was abit unprofessional. He wasn’t keen to talk when he first arrived and he kept chasing after him and it was live on tv. Can’t he just give that guy a break and pursue later on??? I felt it looked bad on both the reporter and TKL.


The indian guy who stationed at election centre reacted better when TCB said no press.

[limlim]

concern2:

You tell Singaporeans the people in power are paid so many millions of dollars, they go :yikes: , you tell them it is their money they go :stompfeet: but when it comes to voting, they go :nailbite: - better don't rock the boat, else end up like Taiwan :nosebleed:

One of the major concerns of MNCs is political stability. Singapore is bent on this advantage - but at the cost of its people. The divide is caused by the people who created it in the first place, yet we continue to hub on stability. STABILITY OF WHAT? Stability of having bigger cracks to balance on lest we become the ones to fall through? I can yet find my own resolution.

Nicely pointed out..

And I'm a very considerate person.. :evil: :evil: considering that it is still 7th mth.. scary pictures are removed..

[carebear]

I know of some people who voted for TJS although they liked TCB as they believed that in that way TT has less chance of winning. So their plan backfired miserably!


A miss is as good as a mile.
No point crying over spilled milk.
Enjoy whatever milk that is left in the cup.

So the nation has decided and whether we like it or not we have to live with the majority's decision.
We should be united and respect our president even if he was not your choice.
For the past few weeks, I have been busy with the talk of the election.
Now it is off my mind. Things have gone back to normal, and can prepare DD for her PSLE and I can return to pursuing my hobbies. :imcool:

[tankee]

DesertWind:

Yup, could not help wishing TKL had pulled out and TJS did not appear! Then TCB would win.

TJS supporters may have similar wishes, if only TCB had pulled out and TT did not appear! then TJS would win. :siam:

[corneyAmber]

carebear:

I know of some people who voted for TJS although they liked TCB as they believed that in that way TT has less chance of winning. So their plan backfired miserably!

:yikes: You mean these people do not believe that TCB could win but believe TJS would win? :faint: :faint: :faint: Think too much...

[limlim]

Chenonceau:

As for PAP scaring people to vote for them, there is really no basis. One thinks that the internet gives anonymity but I know for a fact that if anyone wanted to, they CAN (and in some criminal cases) they DO track down exactly who is writing what and from where. The technology exists to do that. We are brave and loud-mouthed and abusive because we think we can't be tracked. The truth is, no one bothers to track. This reflects the government's tolerance of dissident views and determination to allow the people's voices rise up.

They didn't track doesn't imply they don't want to.. it could be due to lack of resources. After all, they should be tracking big fishes and not small prawns even if they want to.

Let's look at China and the rail accident. They tried to cover up, but the news spread on social media such that even a country like China with powerful control on information and internet can't stop it even if they wanted to.. just to give an example..

[2DMommy]

Extremely DISPPOINTED ! Thought TCB will win but turn out …sigh ! Still cannot get over it !

[BeContented]

Chenonceau:

concern2:

One of the major concerns of MNCs is political stability. Singapore is bent on this advantage - but at the cost of its people. The divide is caused by the people who created it in the first place, yet we continue to hub on stability. STABILITY OF WHAT? Stability of having bigger cracks to balance on lest we become the ones to fall through? I can yet find my own resolution.

So... if the MNCs pull out and jobs are lost, it will not cost people their livelihoods... their spending power... their peace of mind? So... you want the MNCs to pull out to gain a quantum leap in political change, as if that will not ALSO cost the people?

It seems to me that the pace of change is nice and brisk. A good warning has been given to the MIW. There will be greater debate in parliament... and in the next 5 years, the opposition will strengthen and will be more ready to take on governance as (and if) PAP further weakens (in its ability to stay in touch and attract men/women of calibre). That is a pretty good balance between change and status quo.

One mustn't be in such a hurry to CHANGE, CHANGE and CHANGE that we forget that the bathtub holds both the baby and the bath water... and why throw the baby out with he bath water. We may be somewhat disappointed in the results but there is always a tomorrow to hope in.

My humble 2 cents.

As for PAP scaring people to vote for them, there is really no basis. One thinks that the internet gives anonymity but I know for a fact that if anyone wanted to, they CAN (and in some criminal cases) they DO track down exactly who is writing what and from where. The technology exists to do that. We are brave and loud-mouthed and abusive because we think we can't be tracked. The truth is, no one bothers to track. This reflects the government's tolerance of dissident views and determination to allow the people's voices rise up.

I have written severe anti-govt pieces on my blog. They tracked me down. I did not go to jail. Indeed, there was an earnest desire to listen and dialogue and find solutions. Elections are over. We need to work with the government we have. We should NOT shut up and submit. We should continue to say our piece and give our feedback and help each other do better. Until the next elections, where we get to choose again.

So let's stop with these conspiracy theories... people are scared... people are afraid... people don't wanna risk... My question is, when I write a severely anti-govt piece, I stand up and show my face to the government and I present the logic of my stand. They KNOW who I am. We have conversed. Those who come here and write out conspiracies and unflattering descriptives, would you say the same things with faces unveiled?

:goodpost:
:salute: your courage to stand up too.