After the widespread disapproval of the youngest candidate to be fielded for this election, I'm surprised that she is still in the list of candidates and parked under the Marine Parade GRC no less (although it's not confirmed until nomination day).
A democratic election is meant to represent the will of the people, the citizens. After widespread disapproval, I would expect that the party to withdraw the candidate and give her greater exposure so that she will be ready for the next election. To put her under a GRC helmed by the SM after such widespread disapproval from the citizens, is the party telling us that our opinions mean nothing to them? Furthermore, I think this is the first time in my memory that there is such widespread disapproval of a candidate even before the elections. Did we have such widespread disapproval when Dr Amy Khor and Dr Lily Neo were elected? Not that I remember.
Seriously if she is that good, why don't someone nominate her as a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP)? Show and prove to us that she is that good and she should have no problems in the next general election.
Is this the message that the party wants to send to all the citizens? Our opinions don't matter? The feedback from the ground is just to be noted, and not to be action upon? Actions speak louder than words and so far, this is the message that I am getting.
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According to Lui Tuck Yew, the feedback from the ground has been classified as "noise".
Which is to be ignored.
Well, let's hope that Marine Parade is contested. And then we shall see how the people there vote. If PAP wins, then it is also a mandate for Tin. Let the will of the people show through their votes.
If PAP loses Marine Parade GRC, it is no big loss to Singapore.
Afterall, GCT is a SM with no specific responsibility. If the govt does need his experience as an elder stateman, can always appoint him as an ambassador-at-large or some special envoy. If Bill Clinton can do it for the USA, I'm sure GCT can do the same for Singapore.
People in Marine Parade should be able to vote freely without the PAP threatening them that Singapore will lose a minister if they vote for the opposition.
/// 23princessroad said...
Well, let's hope that Marine Parade is contested. And then we shall see how the people there vote. If PAP wins, then it is also a mandate for Tin. Let the will of the people show through their votes. ///
No, not a mandate tor Tin. It is more a mandate for SM - she's just taking a free ride.
Lim Swee Say : We are DEAF to all criticisms.
I predict that GCT will lose the GRC this time. He badly needed a scapegoat hence this "Tin" called PL is there.
Because the PAP cannot admit that it is wrong. The party is never fond of admitting its mistakes. Tin Pei Ling's stay in GE11 is a symbol of their complacency. Please, singaporeans, cast your vote wisely. Do not let complacency simply get its way.
Fortune is easily found, but hard to be kept.
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