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pharoah88
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21-Apr-2011 09:20
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Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam calls for explaination from the Workers' Party on a " First World Parliament."
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam called on the Workers' Party to explain to Singaporeans what it means to have a First World Parliament.  He was referring to WP's campaign slogan, " Towards a First World Parliament" .  Mr Shanmugam said WP shoul... |
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 15:14
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Bigger number of tight battles expected
04:46 AM Apr 20, 2011
SINGAPORE - In the 2006 General Election, the Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) was the stage for a battle royale where the People's Action Party (PAP) won by 12.18 per cent of the votes against the Workers' Party (WP) " A team" in a keenly-fought contest.
In the coming elections, analysts expect a greater number of hot spots, with more Opposition parties such as the Singapore People's Party (SPP) and National Solidarity Party (NSP) giving the PAP a run for their money in GRC contests. At a Singapore Management University (SMU) seminar yesterday titled " The Singapore General Election: A Pre-Election Analysis" , independent scholar Derek da Cunha predicted tight battles at five GRCs: East Coast, Aljunied, Moulmein-Kallang, Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tampines. The WP is eyeing East Coast, Aljunied and Moulmein-Kallang, while the SPP and NSP are targeting Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tampines respectively. Noting the proximity of these GRCs, Dr da Cunha pointed out that they could generate energy that spills across the electoral boundaries of each constituency. Said Dr da Cunha: " It will be mutually reinforcing, providing a multiplier effect. This is the advantage of having electoral contests near to each other. The Opposition parties will simply leverage on this geographical aspect." Dr da Cunha added that a single GRC that is " the focus of a close contest can easily be dealt with by the PAP" . He noted that, in the 1997 GE, the PAP " reversed the WP's momentum" when then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong " promised to give his personal attention to the GRC if the PAP team won" . " An upgrading carrot was also dangled," said Dr da Cunha. " If you had three or four GRCs which became the focus of keenly-fought contests, it is less easy for the current PM to say he will give personal attention to each. " And if the PAP was to say that it would offer an ... upgrading programme to each of these GRCs, then that would begin to stretch credibility." SMU law lecturer Eugene Tan, who was also speaking at the seminar, agreed with Dr da Cunha's picks - except for Aljunied. Instead, Assistant Professor Tan identified PAP stronghold Marine Parade GRC - which NSP had said it was keen on - as a potential hot spot. Among the 12 Single Member Constituencies - all of which are expected to be contested - Dr da Cunha expects the more " interesting contests" to be at Potong Pasir, Punggol East, Mountbatten, Sengkang West, Whampoa and Pioneer. If Potong Pasir is won by the PAP, he reckoned that the single-seat ward could be absorbed into a GRC at the next election - as has happened to some former Opposition constituencies, he noted. |
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20-Apr-2011 14:07
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Making Singaporean have the sense of belonging to the country is very important. Not sure how many Singaporean migrated to overseas every year... Why did they want to leave this World Class Country?  |
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 13:01
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A young first-time voters
It is undeniable that the Government has done an amazing job in raising Singapore to the status of a first-world country in a short space of 40 years and that they continue to implement sound policies to ensure the economic engine drives us forward.
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" Group Think" is a Party Imposed Policy  ? ? ? ?
Today reader is a 31-year-old management consultant and a voter in Yuhua.
However, there is always the danger that the overemphasis on policies designed to fuel economic growth could result in the sidelining of policies that might improve the welfare of citizens at the expense of growth. (As one participant at a recent forum with the Prime Minister put it, Singaporeans no longer just want a competent Government but also one that shows empathy.)
This scenario is more plausible should a group-think mentality emerge within the Government, with no Opposition voices to provide a different perspective. It is interesting to note that of the new PAP candidates introduced, few felt that any policies needed review or change, despite many Singaporeans having recently raised numerous issues affecting our lives.
Does this suggest that, if elected, they would vote along party lines instead of what they personally believe to be in the best interest of their constituents? Or do they think that the Government is doing a perfect job without room for improvement?
Either way, both scenarios could have negative implications for the country.
The detractors of a two-party system are right in saying that it can lead to an inefficient system of government, where differences in ideology result in an impotent Parliament.
I personally have been a strong opponent of two-party systems as implemented in the West. I feel this is where Singaporeans need to define the two-party system some say they want. It is not unthinkable that a two-party system can result in cooperation between both parties to achieve the best result for Singapore, if Singaporeans make it clear that is what they want from their political system.
As a young Singaporean likely to have the opportunity to vote for the first time and have an impact my countrys future, I have paid close attention to the candidates unveiled by each political party.
While the PAP has revealed candidates of unquestionable pedigree, both in terms of educational background and careers, the nagging feeling remains that they are candidates I cannot fully identify with.
Would they be able to identify with my concerns on the cost of housing, transportation and the general cost of living?
For example, one candidate remarked that lowering public transport fares could lead to the operators being unable to cover operating costs, as is the case in many countries where transportation is subsidised.
Yet the company he mentioned reported a net profit last year of more than S$50 million. Perhaps as a layman, I cannot understand the intricacies of finance.
On the other hand, the Opposition has revealed a slew of candidates comprising Singaporeans from all walks of life and ones that I can identify with more closely. Yet internal strife dogs the parties and they seem unable to coordinate their efforts to run an effective election at the moment, with disputes over how to carve up the battleground.
A more unified approach, such as each party contributing one member each to run in a GRC, would appeal more. However, such thinking is simplistic given the many different political agendas.
Another concern is the repeated caveats by the Opposition that they are not yet ready to govern, which causes people to hesitate in voting for them as they do not want an unexpected election result where the Opposition is put into power.
Either way, this is shaping up to be a watershed election that I am eagerly looking forward to. |
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 12:44
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bE  PRUDENT  * * * * Or be  ImpOverIshed  ? ? ? ? |
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 12:41
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FIRST  WORLD  DEBATE nO mOre  SLEEPING  DEBATE  ? ? ? ?   This is when the HOW ? ? ? ? questions become more important. How do we ensure that our political system remains inclusive and representative in tandem with growing democratic aspirations while increasing Singaporeans civic participation and ownership of governmental processes? For now, Singaporeans look forward eagerly to exercising their mOst pOwerful RiGHT as a cItIzen on May 7, at the ballot box. Eugene K B Tan is assistant professor of law at the Singapore Management University School of Law.
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 12:35
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hegemony - definition of hegemony by the Free Online Dictionary ... | ||||
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 12:31
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Shaping up for a landmark election The stage is set for a robust contest, where hopefully integrity and voter due diligence will prevail EUGENE K B TAN A WATERSHED ? Come Polling Day, Singaporeans will wait with bated breath for the results. Barring a dramatic reversal of fortune the PAP will form the Government, continuing an unbroken run dating back to 1959. But will its political hegemony be threatened? It may well be that the PAP could win as many as 86 out of 87 seats but with a smaller overall vote share. Under our first past the post electoral system, whether a political party wins a seat by a single ballot or 99.9 per cent of the votes, the winner takes it all. Or, the Opposition might wrestle a GRC or two from the PAP. If they succeed, then the GRC is no longer the impregnable fortress for the PAP. Would it mark the beginning of a viable two-party system in Singapores democratic development? The stage is set for this GE to be contested robustly. As we mature as a society, our political landscape will inevitably be more diverse and competitive. This is when the how questions become more important. How do we ensure that our political system remains inclusive and representative in tandem with growing democratic aspirations while increasing Singaporeans civic participation and ownership of governmental processes? For now, Singaporeans look forward eagerly to exercising their most powerful right as a citizen on May 7, at the ballot box. Eugene K B Tan is assistant professor of law at the Singapore Management University School of Law. |
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 12:02
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E V E N when UNITED    NATIONS went  tO  W A R alsO refUse  tO  resIgn  Or  retIre  ? ? ? ? The  POLITICAL  REWARD  Is  TRUELY  TOO  GOOD  TO  LET  GO  ? ? ? ?
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chriscyng
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20-Apr-2011 12:01
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WP wants to be next ruling party.. but they are very conservative and testing water in this GE.. Pulling distanced singapoean from all over to contest... come out a slogon " The First World Parliament" and wanted only 1/3 seats.. aiyoh lousy .. IF WP daring enough to contest all Seats lah..Prove it to all ppl.. YOU ARE THE ALTERNATIVE... IF  Mr LOW is not careful enough...  he will be  boot out of WP by Mr Chen and  his team just  like Mr Chiam... History may repeat again... 
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 11:59
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宁 可 放 过 , 不 可 杀 错 ( 2011-04-17)   叶 鹏 飞 往 深 一 层 思 索 , 这 个 问 题 的 答 案 恐 怕 还 将 影 响 社 会 的 长 期 发 展 。 英 国 智 囊 组 织 工 作 基 金 会 ( Work Foundation) 执 行 长 、 经 济 学 家 、 《 观 察 家 》 报 专 栏 作 者 及 前 任 主 编 威 尔 ·赫 顿 ( Will Hutton) 在 其 2010年 的 新 著 《 他 们 与 我 们 : 政 治 、 贪 婪 及 不 平 等 》 中 , 针 对 全 球 越 来 越 严 峻 的 贫 富 差 距 说 , 社 会 公 平 一 方 面 是 保 护 运 气 不 好 的 人 , 另 一 方 面 则 限 制 好 运 气 带 来 的 不 公 义 。
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 11:51
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宁 可 放 过 , 不 可 杀 错 ( 2011-04-17)   叶 鹏 飞
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bishan22
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20-Apr-2011 11:41
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We have 1 in Sg. Hahah   EVERY  POLITICIAN  SEEMS  TO WANT  TO  WORK  UNTIL  THEY    D I E  ? ? ? ? 
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 11:37
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宁 可 放 过 , 不 可 杀 错 ( 2011-04-17)   叶 鹏 飞  
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 10:50
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ALL OVER the WORLD  ? ? ? ? NOWADAYS ? ? ? ? NO  POLITICIANS  WOULD  RESIGN  AND  EVEN  THEY REFUSE  TO  REITRE  ? ? ? ? EVEN WHEN  THEY MADE  VERY  CRITICAL  MISTAKES  ? ? ? ? BECAUSE  the  M O N E Y  IS  T O O  * G O O D ? ? ? ? THE  PERKS  ARE  E X C E L L E N T  ? ? ? ? EVERY  POLITICIAN  SEEMS  TO WANT  TO  WORK  UNTIL  THEY  D I E  ? ? ? ? THE  WORLD  ECONOMY  IS  DIRE  B A D  ? ? ? ? NO  BETTER  JOB  THAN  SUCH  OVERPAID  JOB  WITHOUT  KPIs  ? ? ? ? MOST  OF    ALL,  POLITICIANS  CAN  RAISE  OWN  SALARIES AND PERKS  ? ? ? ? DO  NOTHING  AND  CONTINUES  TO  GET  PAID  AND  PROMOTED  ? ? ? ?  SOUNDS  LIKE  A  WORLD's 1st  3RD  WORLD  JOKE  ? ? ? ? IT IS A  GOLDEN  RICE BOWL  ? ? ? ?   OVERHEARD :    THE  RICH  DON'T  FLY  FIRST  CLASS WITH  OWN  MONEY  ? ? ? ? THE  RICH  DON'T  STAY  PRESIDENT SUITE  WITH  OWN  MONEY  ? ? ? ? bUt  THEY  DO  WHEN  ON  COMPANY  ACCOUNT  OR  NATIONAL  ACCOUNT  ? ? ? ?
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 10:36
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 10:34
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mOst Of ALL the  tIger  is  raIsed  and  let  OUt  by  theIr  sUccessfUl  merItOcratIc  frIend ? ? ? ?
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 10:30
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大 智 若 愚 在 《 词 源 》 里 的 解 释 是 这 样 的 : 才 智 很 高 而 不 露 锋 芒 , 表 面 上 看 好 象 愚 笨 。 出 自 宋 苏 轼 经 进 东 坡 文 集 事 略 二 七 贺 欧 阳 少 帅 致 仕 启 : 大 勇 若 怯 , 大 智 若 愚 。 MERITOcracy = MEDIOcracy |
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20-Apr-2011 10:23
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If you can leave your friends in a lurch to be eaten by the tiger because you're faster runner and they are not,   is it meritocracy?   | ||||
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pharoah88
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20-Apr-2011 10:15
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Is  MerItOcracy  THE BEST  fOr  ALL  ? ? ? ? If  nOt,  WHAT  is  MerItOcracy  ? ? ? ? Is  MerItOcracy  fOr  SELF  Or  fOr  WHOLE  ? ? ? ? |
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