Originally posted by Jontst78:
I had a blast, lets do it again fellow Singaporeans.
Same time, same place, same color
[b]Black Saturday II @ Centerpoint 150907 4pm
Acknowledgements to (and not limited to) Robox, Insurance01 and
Thinkall who birthed the idea, among others. (From SBF)
Keeping everything the same to avoid confusion like "when ah? what
color ah? Where ah?"
Why black?
Black being a common colour is a good thing. Something that gets
too much attention might put off some who are less initiated with
making a statement or with an event like this. Also makes it harder
for the "plainclothes".
Why Centerpoint?
Again, its to avoid confusion and it has a good central location
and good size. The main part of the mall is the main "Hollow" in
the middle. Choose a mall like Tangs (each lvl is isolated) or Ngee
Ann city(too huge and many wings), any presence will diluted.
Why 15 Sept?
I know some many think its rather soon. Which may be its
downside.
Upside, there is a slight boost in morale with many who did turn up
last Saturday and there is some momentum built. My intention is to
ride on its energy.
Also, very importantly, Parliament convenes on the following
Monday, 17 Sept. So I feel that 15 Sept is a good day to hit
home.
Some important notes: (which includes some re-iteration 
)
The success on 0809 is a baby step that was taken. And we should
follow-up with baby steps as well. "Expanding" to other malls this
early will thin out the already thin presence we had. First we need
a "thick" presence, a literal, almost "sea of black". Only then we
should consider spreading the event to other malls.
We all have to do our part in spreading the word and spreading
awareness. Go to all local forums you know of, spread the word in
your workplace, school, soccer khakis, IRC chatrooms, family
members etc... Make 1509 louder than 0809!!
To achieve a "sea of black" is not impossible, it will take effort
and hardwork on our part, and it can be done. Draw strength from
what you believe in (in this case: Annuity should not be
compulsory, not a fair policy).
Also to note, be realistic, the government will not capitulate
because of a shopping event, this is the truth. Seeing from their
perspective, they will set ludicrous and dangerous precedence for
future citizen dissatisfaction. Political maturity works both ways,
Singaporeans will learn to objections and disagreements in a
amicable and non-violent manner, the government will also learn to
handle objections and disagreements in an amicable manner.
The PAP government will be always pushing he edge of our(the
citizens) tolerance. We are doing the same, slowly pushing their
tolerances. React too hard and drive them to a corner, you force
them to pull out their hatchets. We do not want PAP to bite back,
this is not a partisan event.
You will be taunted by forumers and others into taking more
confrontational and drastic action. Do not be goaded or baited. Do
not make this a confrontational event, neither is this Partisan.
This is not about advancing the agendas of political parties. Its
about each and every Singaporean, including those that voted for
PAP last year, about our futures and our childrens futures.
Everyone has a part to play, every little bit counts.
Black Saturday II @ Centerpoint 150907 4pm
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Did you listen to 93.8 news? They reported the event was much
ado about nothing, there were 20 people wearing black turned up and
dispersed within a short time.
