Without_a_car Clutched October 29, 2011 Share October 29, 2011 The Star Online > Insight down south Saturday October 29, 2011 http://thestar.com.my/services/printerfrie...%20down%20south The Mandarin-speaking strategy INSIGHT DOWN SOUTH BY SEAH CHIANG NEE The PAP has been winning elections since the 1950s because it has commanded the support of many Chinese-speaking middle-class Singaporeans. HOWEVER much the government may dislike the idea, a two-party system is already a reality in Singapore ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched October 29, 2011 Author Share October 29, 2011 You guys think the strategy will work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear October 29, 2011 Share October 29, 2011 You guys think the strategy will work? Strategy will help but only up to a point, substance matters most. I believe and hope WP and other opp parties will continue to grow in the interest of sgp and the people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched October 29, 2011 Author Share October 29, 2011 Actually after watching the recent parliament sitting, I realised alot of the MIWs can't talk very eloquently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged October 29, 2011 Share October 29, 2011 Actually after watching the recent parliament sitting, I realised alot of the MIWs can't talk very eloquently. are you kidding??? who say they cant talk eloquently??....good example below... mr teo is my idol leh.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playtime Twincharged October 29, 2011 Share October 29, 2011 Actually after watching the recent parliament sitting, I realised alot of the MIWs can't talk very eloquently. They never had to practice it, never had to think on their feet. People have no real right or chance to ask hard questions. Reporters are trained not to ask at all. And in parliament, they can just ignore. In short... they never had to be faster, better, cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear October 29, 2011 Share October 29, 2011 (edited) are you kidding??? who say they cant talk eloquently??....good example below... mr teo is my idol leh.... compare this one by CSM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tezhzB5kon8 MIWs were trying to show off the proficiecy in chinese , no face to hide after the above speech. Got one MP say he trying very hard to understand what CSM was saying ... Edited October 29, 2011 by Jasonjst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear October 29, 2011 Share October 29, 2011 Actually after watching the recent parliament sitting, I realised alot of the MIWs can't talk very eloquently. many of them are ex-military men, or civil servants, or technocrats, not the commercial type who can really articulate / inspire / speak off their cufs or refuke attacks on the spot.... they need scripts (and approved by you-know-wh0), basically their speeches are cut-n-paste from miw's databank of "correct-speeches".... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched October 30, 2011 Author Share October 30, 2011 Can't wait to see CSM debate PM on an issue... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 compare this one by CSM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tezhzB5kon8 MIWs were trying to show off the proficiecy in chinese , no face to hide after the above speech. Got one MP say he trying very hard to understand what CSM was saying ... Impressive. Effectively Bilingual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 (edited) Can't wait to see CSM debate PM on an issue... Can see quite clearly that WP/CSM wont debate head on PAP policies. In fact unwise to so, for so many years no opposition members can win in a debate with PM / the MMs. They ended up, u know what happen... The best way, which is what WP/CSM doing currently. Make them " eat their own words " !. For example the PAP promise a " Singaporean First " policy , WP/CSM say they embraced this policy, let make sure is done in a meaningful way that really benefits Singaporean. Come GE2016, chances is nothing change and thing get worse , as you know MIWs will continue to embraced their pro FTs policies one ! People will know who to blame lor . On the side note : Most people here cant even win a debate with bro Rubberstamp and bro Badders , how can win PM/MMs in debating ? Edited October 30, 2011 by Jasonjst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched October 30, 2011 Author Share October 30, 2011 (edited) Can see quite clearly that WP/CSM wont debate head on PAP policies. In fact unwise to so, for so many years no opposition members can win in a debate with PM / the MMs. They ended up, u know what happen... The best way, which is what WP/CSM doing currently. Make them " eat their own words " !. For example the PAP promise a " Singaporean First " policy , WP/CSM say they embraced this policy, let make sure is done in a meaningful way that really benefits Singaporean. Come GE2016, chances is nothing change and thing get worse , as you know MIWs will continue to embraced their pro FTs policies one ! People will know who to blame lor . On the side note : Most people here cant even win a debate with bro Rubberstamp and bro Badders , how can win PM/MMs in debating ? the 12th parliament just open... 5 years is a long time... wait and see Winning a debate with Rubberstamp and Badder have no consequences... But PM not winning a debate on televised sitting will cast doubt on his competency to lead Edited October 30, 2011 by Without_a_car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 But PM not winning a debate on televised sitting will cast doubt on his competency to lead that is why live televised parliament sitting had been discontinued Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched October 30, 2011 Author Share October 30, 2011 that is why live televised parliament sitting had been discontinued you sure or not? surely he wouldn't have any problem winning any debate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 the 12th parliament just open... 5 years is a long time... wait and see Winning a debate with Rubberstamp and Badder have no consequences... But PM not winning a debate on televised sitting will cast doubt on his competency to lead "Me and Bro Rubberstamp /Bro Badder have different views but we are one because we are different " , a quote by WP/CSM. Lets make peace, find a common ground , and debate on " Singaporean First " vs Bro Rubberstamp / Badder who are pro FTs see who can win them here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched October 30, 2011 Author Share October 30, 2011 "Me and Bro Rubberstamp /Bro Badder have different views but we are one because we are different " , a quote by WP/CSM. Lets make peace, find a common ground , and debate on " Singaporean First " vs Bro Rubberstamp / Badder who are pro FTs see who can win them here Tin Pei Ling: Government need not worry about the loud & strident debates on internet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 (edited) Impressive. Effectively Bilingual. Interesting that CSM touched on Tang's Dynasty emperor Tang TaiZong "唐太宗" (aka Lǐ Sh Edited October 30, 2011 by Wishcumstrue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear October 30, 2011 Share October 30, 2011 (edited) Tin Pei Ling: Government need not worry about the loud & strident debates on internet WP/CSM , say that gov dont need to worry about it people , they will follow you if you do all the right things . There is no such thing as forced unity . Unity can only be found tru embracing the differences / voices of the people. ( need not treat its people as though they are thiefs, need not shut down websites , delete unfavarable comments in FB, yahoo ) . See , we found common ground with Tan Pei Ling , this proves that WP/CSM theory works . Now TPL is happy MCF supported her, we are one , please go tell your master, dont ban us from political disscussions. Edited October 30, 2011 by Jasonjst ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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