tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post114710936150290183..comments2023-11-05T17:53:13.405+08:00Comments on Singabloodypore: International observers call for reform of Singapore's election systemUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147298708820051502006-05-11T06:05:00.000+08:002006-05-11T06:05:00.000+08:00"WP themselves are silent so far."My take: it's a ..."WP themselves are silent so far."<BR/><BR/>My take: it's a political game. If they decide it's not worth it, Gomez will be sacrificed. They've shown solidarity and unity during the elections, and it has served them well.<BR/><BR/>They have more important things to worry about, like Sylvia Lim's nomination into Parliament, and the next elections.<BR/><BR/>- Impassioned SingaporeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147216661938364742006-05-10T07:17:00.000+08:002006-05-10T07:17:00.000+08:00part of the tactic is to put on the pressure, in t...part of the tactic is to put on the pressure, in the expectationsomeone would say/do something wrong so that he/she can be charged/sued etcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147191589239930992006-05-10T00:19:00.000+08:002006-05-10T00:19:00.000+08:00WP themselves are silent so far.WP themselves are silent so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147177252669038182006-05-09T20:20:00.000+08:002006-05-09T20:20:00.000+08:00I'm afraid 'silence' is not within our creed :(I'm afraid 'silence' is not within our creed :(Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700080080606453374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147175317999919152006-05-09T19:48:00.000+08:002006-05-09T19:48:00.000+08:00Keep silent? Nuts to that!If we're not prepared to...Keep silent? Nuts to that!<BR/><BR/>If we're not prepared to defend each others fundamental rights - in this case wrongful arrest by <B>POLITICISED</B> law enforcement, then <B><I>WHO</I></B>, pray tell is going to defend those fundamental rights.<BR/><BR/>Chee SJ?<BR/><BR/>The CPIB?<BR/><BR/>God?<BR/><BR/>I say scream, loud.<BR/><BR/>Keep in mind, what happens to James, can happen to anyone of us. By keeping silent, you give tacit approval to tyranny.<BR/><BR/>If you are concerned about freedom from the intolerable absolute power wielded by Lee Kuan Yew and his merry band of thugs, you'd better act in congruence with your concerns.<BR/><BR/>Activism is based on personal action. and the price of liberty is constant vigilance - which means as long as you are a sentinent being, you better look YOURSELF, and assist others while you're at it.Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147171933700182752006-05-09T18:52:00.000+08:002006-05-09T18:52:00.000+08:00today's 6.30pm news at ch8 reported that gomez's p...today's 6.30pm news at ch8 reported that gomez's passport has been detained by the police and he has been called for interogation again today for 5 hours.<BR/><BR/>so, meanwhile, suggest that all of us shall keep silence until the issue is over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147169584364904362006-05-09T18:13:00.000+08:002006-05-09T18:13:00.000+08:00dear, ja, not to offend s'poreans, but Li Ao is ri...dear, ja, not to offend s'poreans, but Li Ao is right, which is why WP gets 1/3 of the votes while SDP gets 1/4 votes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147164893816688822006-05-09T16:54:00.000+08:002006-05-09T16:54:00.000+08:00No country likes being dictated to by "foreigners"...No country likes being dictated to by "foreigners". They consider it an affront to their sovereignty.<BR/><BR/>The most effective way to "punish" a recalcitrant state is through the market: BOYCOTT Singapore goods and services. This will immediately get the S'pore business community off its collective arse and actually pay attention to the rights of "other people" for once.<BR/><BR/>The biz community has no problem taking advantage of the low taxes, open labour markets - and the jolly-good-times the multinationals enjoy in the "rule-by-law" (essentially fascist) Singapore.<BR/><BR/>It is about time someone leaned on them, and for once get them to pay attention to the <B>property rights</B> of the common folk.Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147155201189536442006-05-09T14:13:00.000+08:002006-05-09T14:13:00.000+08:00news coverage is OK; commentary is badnews coverage is OK; commentary is badAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147154860945996602006-05-09T14:07:00.000+08:002006-05-09T14:07:00.000+08:00Recollection:-------------1. The page reporting t...Recollection:<BR/>-------------<BR/><BR/>1. The page reporting the "slamming of WP on MM's remarks" in the CNA was a blank page.<BR/><BR/>2. Ch 8 invited a female analyst to talk on the election. When one of the media staff asked about how she view sg's ranking of 140th position, the analyst said it was based on overall view including fair coverage of the media. She was then immediately cut off by another media staff.<BR/><BR/>Read yawning bread's website which he published some of the comments received by viewers. Some appreciated so much to stumble into a website which truly reflect a more balancing view of the election. <BR/><BR/>would encourage if more such websites could be set up to counter the bias reporting of the local media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147153154922468972006-05-09T13:39:00.000+08:002006-05-09T13:39:00.000+08:00as we all know that govt is afraid of liberalisati...as we all know that govt is afraid of liberalisation (if not democracy) bec this would be at their disadvantage as they wanted so much of power and control - a clean sweep, if not 83 out of 84!!<BR/>otherwise, have to spend more time to think how to fix these oppo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147145877634732402006-05-09T11:37:00.000+08:002006-05-09T11:37:00.000+08:00Probably bcos of many factors ja.probably because ...Probably bcos of many factors ja.<BR/><BR/>probably because of the fact that they cannot raise the issue of the NKF, probably because our MM and SM sued them and the media goes all out to portray a bad image of the party. Look at how the media writes off SDP more than SDA or WP (which is touted as a credible opposition). Probably because some of the CEC members decided to apologise and not Dr Chee and Ms Chee. Probably because Dr Chee is continually persecuted by the PAP and keeps doing civil disobedience acts (which may not make the average Singaporean think well) God knows. Probably you are right (some people are perhaps put off by what they did).<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, it is probably a mix of everything :OAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147121809341460392006-05-09T04:56:00.000+08:002006-05-09T04:56:00.000+08:00Often in a report like this, you have to read betw...Often in a report like this, you have to read between the lines. The study mission cannot afford to offend the Singapore Government, nor appear to be siding with them. <BR/><BR/>Several valid points raised, but not really any new ones. I am a little curious about point seven though - these guys are part of an independent non-governmental organisation right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147116712756635482006-05-09T03:31:00.000+08:002006-05-09T03:31:00.000+08:00err.. not to ofend any SDP fans, but maybe the SDP...err.. not to ofend any SDP fans, but maybe the SDP should ask themself why they manage to win only 22-23% of their votes whereas the WP and Chiam managed to increase their vote share significantly? <BR/><BR/>maybe it's their political stance, policies, and leaders that the public so dislike, instead of the election process?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1147112281966914962006-05-09T02:18:00.000+08:002006-05-09T02:18:00.000+08:00a praiseworthy report, but a tad naive. we already...a praiseworthy report, but a tad naive. we already know what the govt's response would be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com