Yahoo Noose: Poor turnout at PAP

[Mockngbrd]

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporesc...-184231332.html

 

 

If the outcome for this General Election was based purely on rally attendances, the Opposition would win hands down.

 

An estimated 2,500 people, many of whom were hardcore party supporters, turned up for the People's Action Party's (PAP) first rally for the 2011 General Election at the field beside Buangkok MRT station on Thursday evening.

 

That figure pales in comparison to the rallies for the Worker's Party in Hougang (estimated 20,000), in Geylang East for National Solidarity Party (estimated 5,000), in Clementi stadium for Reform Party (estimated 4,000) and near Commonwealth MRT for Singapore Democratic Party (estimated 10,000).

 

Supporters there with flags and banners to support the PAP team. (Yahoo Photo/Marianne)

 

Supporters there with flags and banners to support the PAP team. (Yahoo Photo/Marianne)

 

Present at the PAP rally were candidates contesting Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC), Punggol East Single Member Constituency (SMC) and Sengkang West SMC.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean stumbled early on in his speech, after he wrongly addressed the audience as a "Siglap crowd." He quickly made amends and address his audience as from "Sengkang West".

 

On the topic of Singapore's cash reserves, DPM Teo -- who is leading the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC team -- talked about the purpose of the reserve and how it helped Singaporeans tide over the financial downturn in the last five years.

 

"Now, however, the opposition parties seem to have forgotten why we need the reserves... and they now want to raid the reserves for all kinds of clever ideas," he said.

 

 

 

"To them, 60 billion dollars is small change," said the DPM before rhetorically asking the audience, "Do you know how many zeros there are in 60 billion? That to the government, is not small change."

 

Michael Palmer, the PAP candidate for Punggol East also impressed residents when he spoke fluent Mandarin.

 

"If you elect the PAP team for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, Punggol East SMC, the Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council will continue to see and manage the facilities of both Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and the newly carved out Punggol East SMC," said the 43-year-old lawyer.

 

He also announced that he will be appointed the town council chairman if elected and this appointment would ensure a seamless continuation of service without interruptions or any transition periods.

 

Palmer also asked voters to think carefully about the three-cornered challenge posed by Desmond Lim from the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) and Workers' Party Lee Li Lian for Punggol East SMC.

 

"They have not worked the ground but appeared seven weeks before the Polling Day. Mr Lim said then (in 2006) that even if he did not win, he would continue to work the ground until the next election. After the election, we did not see Mr Lim for the next four-and-a-half years," said Palmer.

 

 

Spotted in the crowd was former army chief and PAP candidate Chan Chun Sing whose Tanjong Pagar GRC was the only ward not contested. He was seen walking around alone surveying trying to gain a different perspective from his "backstage view".

 

"I would say that a majority of Singaporeans are very logical and considered people. To make you vote, people can say things to stir your emotions and those things said may not be of substance," he said.

 

A spectator who declined to be named told Yahoo! Singapore she was asked to attend the PAP rally to lend support.

 

When asked who her employer was, she said "PCF", referring to the PAP Community Foundation organization known for it's pre-school kindergartens.

 

A fair number of youths were also seen at the rally listening attentively to the various speeches.

 

Nan, a 22-year-old student, said she had been a resident around the area since she was born.

 

"I'm very excited about this election because of the opposition. I'm not very experienced though," said the first-time voter.

Edited April 29, 2011 by Mockngbrd

[Parkingidiot]

funny... $60 billion seems to be a far smaller amount than the $100billion lost be temasick and GIC in their gambles on toxic investments...

[Mockngbrd]

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean stumbled early on in his speech, after he wrongly addressed the audience as a "Siglap crowd." He quickly made amends and address his audience as from "Sengkang West".

 

A spectator who declined to be named told Yahoo! Singapore she was asked to attend the PAP rally to lend support.

 

When asked who her employer was, she said "PCF", referring to the PAP Community Foundation organization known for it's pre-school kindergartens.

 

failz.......zz

[Theone2010]

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean stumbled early on in his speech, after he wrongly addressed the audience as a "Siglap crowd." He quickly made amends and address his audience as from "Sengkang West".

 

A spectator who declined to be named told Yahoo! Singapore she was asked to attend the PAP rally to lend support.

 

When asked who her employer was, she said "PCF", referring to the PAP Community Foundation organization known for it's pre-school kindergartens.

 

failz.......zz

 

 

PWNED!!!

[Fireball0088]

Wah...the picture very clear. so i went to check the properties. Leica S2. nice

 

 

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporesc...-184231332.html

 

 

 

If the outcome for this General Election was based purely on rally attendances, the Opposition would win hands down.

 

An estimated 2,500 people, many of whom were hardcore party supporters, turned up for the People's Action Party's (PAP) first rally for the 2011 General Election at the field beside Buangkok MRT station on Thursday evening.

 

That figure pales in comparison to the rallies for the Worker's Party in Hougang (estimated 20,000), in Geylang East for National Solidarity Party (estimated 5,000), in Clementi stadium for Reform Party (estimated 4,000) and near Commonwealth MRT for Singapore Democratic Party (estimated 10,000).

 

Supporters there with flags and banners to support the PAP team. (Yahoo Photo/Marianne)

 

Supporters there with flags and banners to support the PAP team. (Yahoo Photo/Marianne)

 

Present at the PAP rally were candidates contesting Pasir Ris-Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC), Punggol East Single Member Constituency (SMC) and Sengkang West SMC.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean stumbled early on in his speech, after he wrongly addressed the audience as a "Siglap crowd." He quickly made amends and address his audience as from "Sengkang West".

 

On the topic of Singapore's cash reserves, DPM Teo -- who is leading the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC team -- talked about the purpose of the reserve and how it helped Singaporeans tide over the financial downturn in the last five years.

 

"Now, however, the opposition parties seem to have forgotten why we need the reserves... and they now want to raid the reserves for all kinds of clever ideas," he said.

 

 

 

"To them, 60 billion dollars is small change," said the DPM before rhetorically asking the audience, "Do you know how many zeros there are in 60 billion? That to the government, is not small change."

 

Michael Palmer, the PAP candidate for Punggol East also impressed residents when he spoke fluent Mandarin.

 

"If you elect the PAP team for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, Punggol East SMC, the Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council will continue to see and manage the facilities of both Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and the newly carved out Punggol East SMC," said the 43-year-old lawyer.

 

He also announced that he will be appointed the town council chairman if elected and this appointment would ensure a seamless continuation of service without interruptions or any transition periods.

 

Palmer also asked voters to think carefully about the three-cornered challenge posed by Desmond Lim from the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) and Workers' Party Lee Li Lian for Punggol East SMC.

 

"They have not worked the ground but appeared seven weeks before the Polling Day. Mr Lim said then (in 2006) that even if he did not win, he would continue to work the ground until the next election. After the election, we did not see Mr Lim for the next four-and-a-half years," said Palmer.

 

 

Spotted in the crowd was former army chief and PAP candidate Chan Chun Sing whose Tanjong Pagar GRC was the only ward not contested. He was seen walking around alone surveying trying to gain a different perspective from his "backstage view".

 

"I would say that a majority of Singaporeans are very logical and considered people. To make you vote, people can say things to stir your emotions and those things said may not be of substance," he said.

 

A spectator who declined to be named told Yahoo! Singapore she was asked to attend the PAP rally to lend support.

 

When asked who her employer was, she said "PCF", referring to the PAP Community Foundation organization known for it's pre-school kindergartens.

 

A fair number of youths were also seen at the rally listening attentively to the various speeches.

 

Nan, a 22-year-old student, said she had been a resident around the area since she was born.

 

"I'm very excited about this election because of the opposition. I'm not very experienced though," said the first-time voter.

 

[Maroon5]

i suddenly realised teo ser luck is very low profile tis time.

[Vega]

PAP rally turn out so pathetic. look at the blue bus in the picture, would be used to ferry those supporters to the rally.

[Chrispie]

wah seh... those uncles selling koyok at pasar malam have a bigger crowd.

[Felipe]

Like Yog, volunteers were ferried to events as well

[Mockngbrd]

IT show got more ppl

[Christan]

PAP rally turn out so pathetic. look at the blue bus in the picture, would be used to ferry those supporters to the rally.

 

so does this mean if there were no buses, might have even less crowd?? Wonder do they provide any food. Wouldn't mind going if there are. Just finish the food & F** Off.

[RadX]

IT show got more ppl

 

definitely....

[Chrispie]

who knows how many of this pathetic crowd are ah tiongs from the adjacent constructions sites?

[Count-Bracula]

i suddenly realised teo ser luck is very low profile tis time.

 

Your transport bloke is rather quiet too.

 

Any one receive the PAP tissue pack? The one with the "X" in the box?

 

 

[Sdf5725]

funny... $60 billion seems to be a far smaller amount than the $100billion lost be temasick and GIC in their gambles on toxic investments...

 

they never calculate after 60 billion divided by the number of singaporean, each singaporean got how many zero. compared with the zero of the million drawn by each of them. if so, they will say it is a bargain.

[Chrispie]

it irks me when PAP guys say that the opp's suggestions are all about spending money. And splurging the money accumulated by the govt after so many years.

 

So all opp knows is spend spend spend.

 

Have them even thought of how much EACH minister takes a yea?! totally shameless.

[Vega]

so does this mean if there were no buses, might have even less crowd?? Wonder do they provide any food. Wouldn't mind going if there are. Just finish the food & F** Off.

 

Thou i never attend a PAP rally before, i heard they do provide drink and food. that is why a lot of elderly folks willing to go becos of the frebies!

[Mockngbrd]