Punggol East By-Election coming ? MP steps down
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sunflower:
This is really farnee…one wrote so vehemently to support one side but in the end voted for the OTHER party. Haha…I guess ultimately, we are all rational people who will vote for the BEST candidate (according to our own sets of criteria as to what is best), and not vote for whatever party blindly.[/quote]He may not think it is funny because he's one serious and careful voter, based on his post (in red) below.
Heck, I voted opposition last time.3Boys:
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I am not firmly in the opposition camp. Heck, I voted PAP the last time. ...3Boys:
I'm not a gambler, if one makes a decision, I can only hope one makes an informed one, not roll the dice and hope for the best.concern2:
Yes, one can never be certain of the future, and that is the beauty and possibly scary thing about life and the decisions one make. 10 years ago, I did not even know I would discuss politics the way I do today. Perhaps one day, or it is already starting to happen, opposition supporters will blame incumbent supporters, perhaps incumbent supporters will blame opposition supporters,
So become communist better? Then no one gets to vote better? -
chenwj:
From Wikipediaanyone read this convincing piece? btw, who's calvin cheng? NMP? what did he raise in parliament b4?
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/another-workers-party-mp-055050532.html
Calvin Cheng, 37, was a Nominated Member of Parliament from July 2009 to May 2011.
NMPs are supposed to be non-partisan but after it had been announced on 7 July 2009 that Calvin Cheng would be one of the nine people nominated to be NMPs it was disclosed by Today newspaper that he was a member of Young PAP, the youth wing of the People's Action Party.[56] The following day, Cheng wrote to the newspaper stating that he had formally resigned from Young PAP on 8 July, and that in any case he had been an inactive member, having never collected his membership card or attended any PAP branch activities.[57] This led to criticism that his attitude had been \"cavalier\" and \"whimsical\",[58] and that his remarks had raised doubts about the Young PAP's credibility.[59] The Constitution does not explicitly bar NMPs from being members of political parties,[60] and Gerard Ee was also a PAP member when he was an NMP. He did not feel he had to resign, as since he was not subject to the party whip he would not be prevented from expressing independent views in Parliament.[61] Despite these initial criticisms, The Straits Times reported that Cheng \"left the strongest impression on many elected Members of Parliament\", following speeches he made during his maiden budget debate in Parliament in 2010.[62] In his final speech during Budget 2011 before Parliament was dissolved for the general election that year, Cheng argued for the Government to educate the Internet generation instead of regulating the Internet to deal with threats such as \"misinformation and disinformation\", calling it \"pointless\". He went on to say that the Internet might be a \"wild card\" during the general election.[63] Subsequently, the Internet was indeed regarded as having played a crucial role in the election.[64] -
another new guy from wp after terrence tan
good speaker
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finally LLL
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This Dennis Tan is hilarious:
\"When the Bus Services Enhancement Fund was introduced under the LTA Amendment Bill last year, the Workers' Party MPs were present at the debate and spoke on the Bill. When the vote had to be taken on the Bill, there were not enough MPs in Parliament! It was six something I remember, I was there in the public gallery. There were only 21 MPs present out of 87! Now, the Deputy Speaker, because the Speaker don't know go where, chairing the session had to postpone the vote to the next day to pass the Bill. Such an important Bill when the government was going to spend $1.1 billion of your money on buses, and where are the PAP MPs? Now, what is the point of voting for one more PAP MP? Will he make a difference?\"
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concern2:
OMG.... the fishball hawkers were there....Everyone really siam the grass as it is still muddy. The harmony square next to the temples was filled with people - that's where the ice-cream and fish-ball hawkers were stationed. The audience at the front were more vocal while those at the back more reserved.
Lilian very 'zai' tonight. She's confident and cool throughout, very clear on what she was doing, right to the very end. And yes, since WP did not get the Thursday night rally, they will be here again tomorrow night. Can see they're putting in a lot of efforts to win our votes, right down to the truck with loud speakers reminding voters to vote for WP and LLL, and informing voters about the rally timing and location.
There was another 'star' lawyer newcomer which I got to hear and weren't able to see from afar. Will catch up on the videos tomorrow.
Thursday night, RP is lucky to get the better location, which is this very location tonight. PAP's location is not that ideal as there are less surrounding flats.
Ok, gotta log off now, good night!
I couldn't make it last night as ds is sick and kids have work.... But I was watching the live streaming throughout. Actually the live streaming is good as we can see their expression, etc... dh was asking me to continue with live streaming tonight in the comfort of our house. But I was like... it's different to be there physically.
I was urging the kids to complete all their work so that I can potentially go for the last night...but.... I got teleconference at 10.30pm. :sad: Let's see how it goes.
Now wondering what PAP will say on thursday. But by then WP won't have a chance to rebutt. -
I love by-election. Every morning when I receive newspaper, there is always new goodies from government. Today is the increase in medifund. Can we have by-election a few times a year? :please:
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pirate:
Speaker went for his abalone meal.because the Speaker don't know go where,
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looking4Tutor:
not eating mango :?
Speaker went for his abalone meal.pirate:
because the Speaker don't know go where,
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ngl2010:
I love by-election. Every morning when I receive newspaper, there is always new goodies from government. Today is the increase in medifund. Can we have by-election a few times a year? :please:
:rahrah: I second that.
Though part of me is disgusted... :siao: -
ngl2010:
I love by-election. Every morning when I receive newspaper, there is always new goodies from government. Today is the increase in medifund. Can we have by-election a few times a year? :please:
yes, no wonder abalone is so expensive. Shd find ways to dish out more to serve the mp.
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