Discuss about any latest news or current affairs in Singapore or globally. Please DO NOT copy and paste news articles from other sources without written permission.
-
ecureilx
- Immortal
![Immortal Immortal]()
- Posts: 9817
- Joined: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 5:18 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by ecureilx » Mon, 27 Jul 2015 9:38 pm
I think everybody is playing safe, on the sensitive topics ...
-
Strong Eagle
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 11739
- Joined: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:13 am
-
Answers: 10
- Location: Off The Red Dot
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Strong Eagle » Mon, 27 Jul 2015 9:58 pm
ecureilx wrote:I think everybody is playing safe, on the sensitive topics ...
What's sensistive about a party platform? Unless you're someone like the tea party... racist, anti-immigrant, xenophobic, anti-evolution, anti-education, pro government religion... who wants "their type" to implicitly understand... just don't want to write it down.
This is why Donald Trump is so popular... he says what others are thinking.
-
calugaruvaxile
- Chatter
![Chatter Chatter]()
- Posts: 167
- Joined: Sun, 08 Feb 2015 9:39 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by calugaruvaxile » Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:35 pm
pap will win 85% of the seats easily.
they already performed the gerrymandering (well, how competent they did it, we'll see). so from there, you'll see a pap majority.
add to this the "nominated" guys (a very fascinating topic, for me), and you'll get a veeery comfortable majority. the fact they are holding the elections early probably means
a. must exploit lky's death while it's still warm (hot, it's no longer already)
b. some bumps in the road expected
-
calugaruvaxile
- Chatter
![Chatter Chatter]()
- Posts: 167
- Joined: Sun, 08 Feb 2015 9:39 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by calugaruvaxile » Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:41 pm
Strong Eagle wrote:
This is why Donald Trump is so popular... he says what others are thinking.
trump is a reversal to the "classic" politician model. it's a little like marine le pen in france and nigel farage in the uk. their new model is to discuss openly sensitive topics (in opposition to the "classic politician model", where they discussed the sensitive issues behind closed doors). i do not know how competent to govern these people are (trump, etc). but i admit i believe we should have open discussions whenever needed, about sensitive topics.
this model will not work in sg. they are not ready for it.
-
Barnsley
- Manager
![Manager Manager]()
- Posts: 2319
- Joined: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 5:22 pm
- Location: Pasir Ris
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Barnsley » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 9:39 am
David Cameron in town the next couple of days...
Wonder if he will be giving the Prime Minister some tips on winning General Elections

Life is short, paddle harder!!
-
JR8
- Immortal
![Immortal Immortal]()
- Posts: 16522
- Joined: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:43 pm
- Location: K. Puki Manis
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by JR8 » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 5:42 pm
Strong Eagle wrote:Folks, was looking at the Singapore People's Party website, SPP... other than they want a two party system, I can't see what their positions are on immigration, housing... anything. Any background?
I don't know how it works in SG, but back home an opposition party simply have to exist on the basis of not being the ruling party

They do not reveal specifics of any manifesto until an election is called; when they fully expect the ruling party to do their utmost to discredit and demolish it. I.e. don't show your cards until you have to.
'Do it or do not do it: You will regret both' - Kierkegaard
-
JR8
- Immortal
![Immortal Immortal]()
- Posts: 16522
- Joined: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:43 pm
- Location: K. Puki Manis
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by JR8 » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 5:47 pm
The PAP will win but I think for them it is important that they are seen as the *only* credible voice. I.e. no material opposition vote is tolerated. Any oppo's who survive the machine and win ... appear to quickly become discredited.
Maybe they'll turn the whole country into a single mega GRC.... hehehe

'Do it or do not do it: You will regret both' - Kierkegaard
-
ecureilx
- Immortal
![Immortal Immortal]()
- Posts: 9817
- Joined: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 5:18 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by ecureilx » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 5:58 pm
JR8 wrote:The PAP will win but I think for them it is important that they are seen as the *only* credible voice. I.e. no material opposition vote is tolerated. Any oppo's who survive the machine and win ... appear to quickly become discredited.
If people play by the rules, they won't get discredited ...
Like CSJ publicly slandering GCT and when sued crying injustice, GCT said something like if you accuse somebody back it up with facts, if not, be ready to face the consequences.
-
Barnsley
- Manager
![Manager Manager]()
- Posts: 2319
- Joined: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 5:22 pm
- Location: Pasir Ris
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Barnsley » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 6:09 pm
ecureilx wrote:JR8 wrote:The PAP will win but I think for them it is important that they are seen as the *only* credible voice. I.e. no material opposition vote is tolerated. Any oppo's who survive the machine and win ... appear to quickly become discredited.
If people play by the rules, they won't get discredited ...
Like CSJ publicly slandering GCT and when sued crying injustice, GCT said something like if you accuse somebody back it up with facts, if not, be ready to face the consequences.
I am just not keen on using the courts for stuff like this. If the claims are what can only be considered as outrageous , like that Roy character, just shrug them off. Why go to court, it just looks petty.
Thats my opinion
Life is short, paddle harder!!
-
ecureilx
- Immortal
![Immortal Immortal]()
- Posts: 9817
- Joined: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 5:18 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by ecureilx » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 6:15 pm
Barnsley wrote:ecureilx wrote:JR8 wrote:The PAP will win but I think for them it is important that they are seen as the *only* credible voice. I.e. no material opposition vote is tolerated. Any oppo's who survive the machine and win ... appear to quickly become discredited.
If people play by the rules, they won't get discredited ...
Like CSJ publicly slandering GCT and when sued crying injustice, GCT said something like if you accuse somebody back it up with facts, if not, be ready to face the consequences.
I am just not keen on using the courts for stuff like this. If the claims are what can only be considered as outrageous , like that Roy character, just shrug them off. Why go to court, it just looks petty.
Thats my opinion
CSJ accused GCT of billions stolen $ ..
Roy, well, since the days of CSJ and JBJ, things have mellowed down I guess....
-
Addadude
- Reporter
![Reporter Reporter]()
- Posts: 912
- Joined: Fri, 26 May 2006 12:37 pm
-
Answers: 2
- Location: Darkest Telok Blangah
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Addadude » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 6:44 pm
Well, in most Western countries this "slandering" of government bigshots is considered perfectly normal. (Just look at the kind of stuff Obama gets.) If the person doing the "slandering" is way off base, he will be pretty much laughed out of the building as his 'case' falls apart. There's no need to sue to protect your good name.
BTW, Strong Eagle, the SDP have a pretty clear articulation of their policies, vision and views on their website. In fact they claim that the men in white have ripped off many of their ideas over the years - after first slamming them for being unworkable.
This GE could be very interesting indeed.
"Both politicians and nappies need to be changed regularly, and for the same reasons."
-
calugaruvaxile
- Chatter
![Chatter Chatter]()
- Posts: 167
- Joined: Sun, 08 Feb 2015 9:39 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by calugaruvaxile » Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:11 pm
ecureilx wrote:JR8 wrote:The PAP will win but I think for them it is important that they are seen as the *only* credible voice. I.e. no material opposition vote is tolerated. Any oppo's who survive the machine and win ... appear to quickly become discredited.
If people play by the rules, they won't get discredited ...
Like CSJ publicly slandering GCT and when sued crying injustice, GCT said something like if you accuse somebody back it up with facts, if not, be ready to face the consequences.
if i am the one who makes the rules (and can change them at will during play) i can beat you no matter what we play

-
Barnsley
- Manager
![Manager Manager]()
- Posts: 2319
- Joined: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 5:22 pm
- Location: Pasir Ris
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Barnsley » Wed, 29 Jul 2015 4:40 pm
Is election day a public holiday?
I cant remember from 2011
Life is short, paddle harder!!
-
sundaymorningstaple
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 40532
- Joined: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 1:26 pm
-
Answers: 21
- Location: Retired on the Little Red Dot
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 29 Jul 2015 5:42 pm
Yes, polling day is a gazetted holiday.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
-
Barnsley
- Manager
![Manager Manager]()
- Posts: 2319
- Joined: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 5:22 pm
- Location: Pasir Ris
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Barnsley » Wed, 29 Jul 2015 5:53 pm
Life is short, paddle harder!!
-
-
Singapore General Election 2020
Replies: 1
First post
singapore-1429001_1920.jpg
Singapore will go to poll on 10 July 2020.
PM decided to call the general election now, parliament officially...
Last post
This would be interesting since it's happening in the midst of a pandemic and with so many things happening to the economy and businesses. Let's see...
- 1 Replies
- 4727 Views
-
Last post by abbby
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 9:31 am
-
-
Phase 3 coming soon?
Replies: 6
First post
Is phase 3 coming soon? Hope things can return to normal soon. Will mask wearing still be mandatory at phase 3?
Last post
Looks like mask earing will remain for the unforeseen future...hopefully not too long.
Can't imagine what will happen...that travels are going to...
- 6 Replies
- 3136 Views
-
Last post by abbby
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 9:19 am
-
-
- 3 Replies
- 2293 Views
-
Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 1:10 pm
-
-
PR Applied on September 2020
Replies: 13
First post
Just want to know for those who apply PR in September 2020.Is your PR application is approved, rejected or still pending?
Last post
Sep end
Thanks for sharing. I will update mine once results is out.
- 13 Replies
- 5387 Views
-
Last post by Michealt
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 9:34 am
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 3133 Views
-
Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 2:40 am
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests