tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post114182011155319300..comments2023-11-05T17:53:13.405+08:00Comments on Singabloodypore: Autocracy Backed by Influence, Money and Control of the MediaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1141871548667089812006-03-09T10:32:00.000+08:002006-03-09T10:32:00.000+08:00On principle, it's a move that indicates a disillu...On principle, it's a move that indicates a disillusionment with the electoral process from the point of view of the opposition.<BR/><BR/>Tactically, yeah, i agree with you antipathy - it may not be the most effective move.<BR/><BR/>Shamefully i know very little about the context in which the Barisan Socialis used this tactic in the 60s here, but it seems, in this context, that the Thai opposition is gaining much support from many sides (like the trade unions and business big-wigs: strange bedfellows). So regardless of whether the mainstream media is pro-government (which is the case in most countries anyway), this may just be the tipping point for Thaksin's fall.burgers and durianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832487044771715351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1141854028614004732006-03-09T05:40:00.000+08:002006-03-09T05:40:00.000+08:00Singapore root of all evilSingapore root of all evilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1141844034879141422006-03-09T02:53:00.000+08:002006-03-09T02:53:00.000+08:00simon tay cant answer your question; talking about...simon tay cant answer your question; talking about foreign governments and talking your own are different; you have to think which side butters your breadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com