Ok, the by-elections should be called anytime soon. If you are of the voting age and want to check that you are in the register of electors, do go down to www.gov.sg and search for the link to check ur eligibility. Small kids not counted, don't waste your time.
However, big kids also not counted as it seems in recent years. Damn been 3 years since I was of the voting age and since then 1 presidential election has gone past. Elections after Independence used to be just awaited for the Public Holiday but then again, we do seem to be a little more aware of political situations. And noticed, good opposition MPs [Chiam See Tong] and of course useless mofos who'd rather pack their bags and run and lie bout their whereabouts [Chee Soon Juan].
I'm not gonna be voting come elections. Even if some gutsy indie candidate DECIDES to take on the likes of PM Lee Hsien Loong in my constituency. I mean like what the hell right, no brainer. Only siao fella will try to unseat the top man of the country. But then again, Goh Chok Tong did issue a masked challenge for ppl to come try luck at Marine Parade. Anyone up for it? I help you do nomination.
I met this guy on deliveries in the lift yday.
Me: Wah, working hard ah uncle, chinese new year delivery is it?
Uncle : Yeah la, ppl rich ma, order things.
ME: Ppl order better for you ma, they rich also make you rich what.
Uncle: But that's not what the govt thinks right.
Me: Maybe. [These days anyone can be MSD hahaha..might as well keep your mouth shut bout ur political tendencies]
Uncle: How come ah, you all AMK, lee hsien loong town still the lift never upgrade to every floor.
Me: Might as well, upgrade Hougang or Potong Pasir right, help to win votes. Down here sure walkover upgrade for what? Not say ppl gonna vote against him also ma.
Uncle: Yeah lor, Old Man and his sons really got the country by the balls eh.
ME: URmz..... "....." no comment la ah chek...this kind of things don say too loud ma, sekali lift also got bug.
Foregone conclusion, Singapore is a democracy, no doubt bout it. A one party democracy that is, or a "forced" democracy. Yes we don't riot, and yes the labour unions are much more skilled at opening supermarkets rather than wanting to raise worker's salaries. Yes, we do have walkovers even for the top position in the country. I mean come on....There's only 1 fella who is FIT enuf to sit in that chair? COme to think of it, he also doesnt sit there. He behaves more like a retiree living off his pension than a head of a nation. What with the Saturday walks at East Coast with his dog and living out his own rustic, kampung inspired lifestyle.
I have immense respect for Mr Nathan, don't get me wrong, although the best president to date was definitely Ong Teng Cheong. He was more of a behind the scenes president but he got A LOT of laws changed, especially those regarding the national reserves.
Which is why I say, abolish walkovers. At least put the candidate to the test. Like I know in certain hall elections in school, the winning candidate must procure at least 2/3 of the votes. Now, that's quite fair. Even if you're the only one who is eligible to stand for the election. At least, you'll be the popular choice and not the "bo pian" choice.
Adieu!
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