Ruriimasu 1st Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 If no, then maybe PM can stand for hougang in next election, or send TCH? Send best man for the job mah ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 If no, then maybe PM can stand for hougang in next election, or send TCH? Send best man for the job mah The risk to their political careers is extremely high if they go for SMCs so they always secure themselves comfortably inside a GRC so to remain untouchable. (Unfortunately Georgie experienced first hand that infallible belief no longer hold true...) I do not think any minister will be crazy enough to volunteer themselves to fight in SMC even if the PM is agreeable to it. Losing mean being out of both the cabinet & parliament, period. [rolleyes] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grix17 Clutched May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 The risk to their political careers is extremely high if they go for SMCs so they always secure themselves comfortably inside a GRC so to remain untouchable. (Unfortunately Georgie experienced first hand that infallible belief no longer hold true...) I do not think any minister will be crazy enough to volunteer themselves to fight in SMC even if the PM is agreeable to it. Losing mean being out of both the cabinet & parliament, period. That's the hidden reason for having GRCs. Targeting the lack of credible opposition. Thankfully, WP has proven them wrong last time and last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 The risk to their political careers is extremely high if they go for SMCs so they always secure themselves comfortably inside a GRC so to remain untouchable. (Unfortunately Georgie experienced first hand that infallible belief no longer hold true...) I do not think any minister will be crazy enough to volunteer themselves to fight in SMC even if the PM is agreeable to it. Losing mean being out of both the cabinet & parliament, period. [rolleyes] and losing their million dollar salary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bystander50 5th Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 The risk to their political careers is extremely high if they go for SMCs so they always secure themselves comfortably inside a GRC so to remain untouchable. (Unfortunately Georgie experienced first hand that infallible belief no longer hold true...) I do not think any minister will be crazy enough to volunteer themselves to fight in SMC even if the PM is agreeable to it. Losing mean being out of both the cabinet & parliament, period. [rolleyes] The interesting question is which best men and women team P*P will field in Aljunied? Not forgetting, there'll be other battlegrounds that are at risk to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 The interesting question is which best men and women team P*P will field in Aljunied? Not forgetting, there'll be other battlegrounds that are at risk to them. It wont be the best members, it will be the worst members; those who they are trying to get rid of. Hey, it's all politics...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 The risk to their political careers is extremely high if they go for SMCs so they always secure themselves comfortably inside a GRC so to remain untouchable. (Unfortunately Georgie experienced first hand that infallible belief no longer hold true...) I do not think any minister will be crazy enough to volunteer themselves to fight in SMC even if the PM is agreeable to it. Losing mean being out of both the cabinet & parliament, period. [rolleyes] I agree. The risk is high and the gain is low. They would rather use their 'heavy weigh' to their full advantage and go for something larger. It's like asking LTK to go win another SMC...WP will rather use his popularity and track record for something more substantial. Even if lose also more worth it then to lose at an SMC election. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poper 2nd Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Consider yourself as PAP leaders in GE2016 and you want to win back Aljunied GRC. What will be your strategy ? 1. Field one minister + 4 MPs ? If you lose, you lose big. 2. Field just 5 MPs? Chances of winning is almost zero without heavy weights. 3. Cut Aljunied into 5 SMCs and fight 1-to-1? It's untested strategy but PAP will receive national and international wide criticism for such smelly tactics (well, not that they play clean all these while). Historically, it has been proven that once a ward falls under opposition party, it takes another 3-4 elections to win it back. Moreover, with Aljunied and HG town council combined resources, things will only get better for the residents. So, GE2016 does not look good for PAP unless they can win back people's faith with u-turn policies and stop playing "elites". I don't believe importing new citizens will swing PAP votes significantly yet. WP please work hard for GE 2016!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 It wont be the best members, it will be the worst members; those who they are trying to get rid of. Hey, it's all politics...... Tpl can?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neost 6th Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Consider yourself as PAP leaders in GE2016 and you want to win back Aljunied GRC. What will be your strategy ? 1. Field one minister + 4 MPs ? If you lose, you lose big. 2. Field just 5 MPs? Chances of winning is almost zero without heavy weights. 3. Cut Aljunied into 5 SMCs and fight 1-to-1? It's untested strategy but PAP will receive national and international wide criticism for such smelly tactics (well, not that they play clean all these while). Historically, it has been proven that once a ward falls under opposition party, it takes another 3-4 elections to win it back. Moreover, with Aljunied and HG town council combined resources, things will only get better for the residents. So, GE2016 does not look good for PAP unless they can win back people's faith with u-turn policies and stop playing "elites". I don't believe importing new citizens will swing PAP votes significantly yet. WP please work hard for GE 2016!!!! Easy lah, just send any MP due for retirement there. If successful, then stay on for one more term. If not successful, then just retire as per plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 and losing their million dollar salary. And that's the HARD truth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 and losing their million dollar salary. Nah..they are so good, they can easily make more money in the private sector, according to LKY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 The risk to their political careers is extremely high if they go for SMCs so they always secure themselves comfortably inside a GRC so to remain untouchable. (Unfortunately Georgie experienced first hand that infallible belief no longer hold true...) I do not think any minister will be crazy enough to volunteer themselves to fight in SMC even if the PM is agreeable to it. Losing mean being out of both the cabinet & parliament, period. [rolleyes] I think the logic is the reverse. It is not so much the ministers that are in danger, it is their other PAP colleagues in the GRC that will be vulnerable if there is no minister to anchor the team. THAT is the hard truth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Tpl can?... Yeah, I'm not suprised..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yewheng Twincharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 I think the logic is the reverse. It is not so much the ministers that are in danger, it is their other PAP colleagues in the GRC that will be vulnerable if there is no minister to anchor the team. THAT is the hard truth. Depends on which minister also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 Consider yourself as PAP leaders in GE2016 and you want to win back Aljunied GRC. What will be your strategy ? 1. Field one minister + 4 MPs ? If you lose, you lose big. 2. Field just 5 MPs? Chances of winning is almost zero without heavy weights. 3. Cut Aljunied into 5 SMCs and fight 1-to-1? It's untested strategy but PAP will receive national and international wide criticism for such smelly tactics (well, not that they play clean all these while). Historically, it has been proven that once a ward falls under opposition party, it takes another 3-4 elections to win it back. Moreover, with Aljunied and HG town council combined resources, things will only get better for the residents. So, GE2016 does not look good for PAP unless they can win back people's faith with u-turn policies and stop playing "elites". I don't believe importing new citizens will swing PAP votes significantly yet. WP please work hard for GE 2016!!!! for the record. HG and aljunied will stay as they are because they are under opposition hands. if can luan luan switch, PP and Hougang SMC would have been "removed" long ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poper 2nd Gear May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 for the record. HG and aljunied will stay as they are because they are under opposition hands. if can luan luan switch, PP and Hougang SMC would have been "removed" long ago Oh yah... Thanks for the reminder. So, option 3 is out. PAP is fcuk for GE2016 liao. Huat ah!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrios Turbocharged May 27, 2012 Share May 27, 2012 This time round also got to thank SDP, NSP etc for not contesting..guessed we all learned from the painful tan cheng bock episode... all in arms..brothers and sistas of opposition!! Majulah Singapore!! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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