WP Low Thia Kiang's rebuttal against LKY charge-opp members

last SG · 2006-04-25T18:05:14+00:00

haha pls reply here http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=187512

Redblood SG

did you complain to MP in meet the MP?
did you write to SBS/LTA etc?

but even if you did (like public outcry over fare hike), DO YOU THINK IT WILL CHANGE??

Quincey SG

There are so many buses that still run a non-air con service, not just 151, so what are you guys talking about.? Anyway let's not over-politicize a single issue as there are many other issues which are in greater need of address.

I think we need to give the WP some more time to develop into a credible opposition, which if you ask me, they're well on their way to becoming one with the manner they are conducting themselves in the run up to these elections. With that said, I believe the WP has to highlight the policy difference that it subscribes to as to the PAP's, I do concede that it is a herculian tasks by all measures, but it is something neccessary if they are to show themselves as a credible alternative voice.

DriftingGuy SG

It will change if the following headline appeared on the front page of the Straits Times during election period:

"Government listens to woes of everyday joe, bus services improved"

Laughing

BaByBoY SG

hmm..

actually i cant agree more with him...
today at my gf`s house..
suddenly got BUS service!!!
WTF! not that it`s not gd
but the LRT system was supposed to be `enough` for the residents..
well the `enough` was forced upon the residents as there were no other means of public transport into the area. yet, when the elections are about to come, then u`ll see them trying to saka the ppl in hope for buying some votes and support.. if this had been down way b4 the elections were announced i`ll give a thumbs up for PAP.. but clearly, it`s just a lousy last min effort from the PAP to salvage their votes.. perhaps it`s meant to be a threat to the residents. Anyway I believe that upgrading and facilities should be made avaliable for all towns and not be an issue for election. this is just foul play..

well the area that i mention is bikit panjang for the concerned ppl..
and yes it`s been there for 3 days...
the bustops are non sheltered and only marked out by a yellow box and a traditional pole..
who knows that they may take away the service after the elections?
LOOKS SO FAKE !

LazerLordz SG

was it the Bus Plus service? that is the extension of svc 921 along Petir Road extension.

SG,LauBaiXing SG

WP is now inviting PAP for a debate, we're looking forward to have these National Issues on TV soon.....
My Salute To WP for doing good for our Caring Singaporeans.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/060425/5/singapore204779.html

chunyong SG

will Ken Kwek be there ? Laughing

zaxis SG

more opposition = more expensive porridge selling @ S$ 2.00

salute those opposition that stood out

Sad Sad

BillyBong SG

Basically, the Ruling party are running scared. But they can't show it.

Low Thia Khiang and the WP have played a wonderful preparation role in carefully recruiting candidates quietly, away from the media and spotlight. And every candidate is not the previous run-of-the-mill quality; instead, these are people of sound academic ability and with good working background.

The once-proud Ruling party's claim that their candidates are better qualified is now effectively silenced.

Better still, the majority of candidates were totally unknown prior to the last few months, so secrecy played an important role in ensuring that WP spring genuine surprises to unsettle the usual command and control of the ruling party's campaign. Credibility attacks will be harder and less profound against these candidates who can, for the first time, actually articulate themselves on equal if not better terms then ruling party candidates.

Most important of all: the mistrust of the media and local news agencies was jusified to prevent them from acting as the usual 'spoilers' of the Ruling party. The news blackout by the WP and SDA parties ensured that they could go about the business of campaigning for support and recruitment without the glare of exposure.

If voted into a GRC, these candidates will almost certainly perform and meet the needs of the people. Perhaps more so than the Ruling Party.

And the Ruling Party knows it.

For the first time in 3 elections, WP has emerged a worthy challenger to the monopolistic leadership of the Ruling party and rightly deserves a sporting chance. [/i]

donchoo SG

Yea! WP contesting in tampines GRC, got show to see already, the PAP flags are already starting to line my street.

WP looks promising, might attend their rallies if theres one. Wink

duotiga83 SG

is SDA....not WP....

BillyBong SG

Extract from today's TODAY:

MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has rebutted criticism by Workers Party chief
Low Thia Khiang that the Peoples Action Party is not a First World government. If the PAP did not have the capabilities of a First World government, said Mr Lee, Singapore would not have risen up to the First
World standards as measured by several world bodies. The Minister Mentors
rebuttal was issued in a statement by his Press Secretary yesterday. Mr Low made his comments on Monday, after Mr Lee said over the weekend that Singapore would not have had a First World Parliament without First World
Opposition candidates.

It seems Lee Senior, having lost the 'academic quality' trump card, now continues to push the message that PAP-led candidates are still better than opposition candidates. And what better way to distort the truth than by claiming that the Ruling party has created a FIRST WORLD GOVT?

Denied by the quality of WP candidates this time round, he nevertheless continue to stretch that belief. All this talk about PAP being first world standards and opposition parties yet to offer first world opposition is empty talk and merely aims to drive home the facade that PAP-candidates are simply BETTER than opposition candidates.

Have the new PAP candidates been tried and tested? Placed in the hot seat, are they able to perform WITHOUT the coaxing from their heavyweight ministers? Or will they be disappointments like Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong?

The opposition has lost many times and evidently know how to lose and come back stronger. The current crop of WP and their preparation work is proof enough.

Should widespread defeat stare them in their face, will the PAP know how to lose?

Atobe SG

Originally posted by BillyBong:
Extract from today's TODAY:

MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has rebutted criticism by Workers Party chief
Low Thia Khiang that the Peoples Action Party is not a First World government. If the PAP did not have the capabilities of a First World government, said Mr Lee, Singapore would not have risen up to the First
World standards as measured by several world bodies. The Minister Mentors
rebuttal was issued in a statement by his Press Secretary yesterday. Mr Low made his comments on Monday, after Mr Lee said over the weekend that Singapore would not have had a First World Parliament without First World
Opposition candidates.

It seems Lee Senior, having lost the 'academic quality' trump card, now continues to push the message that PAP-led candidates are still better than opposition candidates. And what better way to distort the truth than by claiming that the Ruling party has created a FIRST WORLD GOVT?

Denied by the quality of WP candidates this time round, he nevertheless continue to stretch that belief. All this talk about PAP being first world standards and opposition parties yet to offer first world opposition is empty talk and merely aims to drive home the facade that PAP-candidates are simply BETTER than opposition candidates.

Have the new PAP candidates been tried and tested? Placed in the hot seat, are they able to perform WITHOUT the coaxing from their heavyweight ministers? Or will they be disappointments like Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong?

The opposition has lost many times and evidently know how to lose and come back stronger. The current crop of WP and their preparation work is proof enough.

Should widespread defeat stare them in their face, will the PAP know how to lose?

Singapore Government and Parliamentary Politics are considered or recognised by others as part of the FIRST WORLD ?

This must be the best self-delusionary joke since Saddam Hussein convinced himself and the world of his WMD program that led to his own destruction.

I wonder which FIRST WOLRD Government or Parliamentary Politics - THAT BELIEVES IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS - is MM LKY comparing HIS SINGAPORE to ?

Are there any FIRST WORLD Government or Parliamentary Systems anywhere on this globe that will pulverized its Opposition into PUBLIC OBLIVION to allow itself TOTAL DOMINANCE of the Political System ?

The PAP has already cast its die to be a spoiler in the event it loses its grip on Government in any fairly contested election process.

It has over the last FORTY-FIVE YEARS politicized every Civil Service Position - by putting in place loyal Political Appointees; and passed legislations that ensure its own appointees are protected in their respective high positions, by disallowing any new government to dismiss these appointment holders put in place by the present Ruling Party.

We can only hope that these personalities will exercise their moral conscience and serve Singaporeans loyally, and not place their allegiance to those who put them in their High Public Offices.

BaByBoY SG

nope it`s the brand new 922 svc..

tIfosI SG

I think Mr Low struck a chord very close too the heart of most Singaporeans. Alot are afraid to vote against PAP because they stand to lose out on things like lift upgradings. etc etc. It’s essentially blackmail. That is not how a first world democracy operates.

iceFatboy SG

BillyBond,
my applause.

I think PAP deals with those who try to shout their ideas but not those who are able to articule as well.

If only WP comes to my district, Bishan-Toa Payoh, I have not seen my MPs since I first moved in 1986, and I am not surprised to have it merged with Puala Tekong if it means a win for MIW.

Medicated Oil SG

After 40 years of Singapore Independence, I am very disappointed to see that the Ruling Party have to relied on its founder to handle and take care of all the opposition party.

The rest of ministers have since been very quiet after the conflicting remarks on the precentage of votes for a certain area.

Not a single Ruling Party Candidate is able to bring about a forceful statement or defence against the Opposition party.

Everyone is relying on Senior on his comments or remarks.

That is why he still have to stand for this election.

What about the rest of the million dollars ministers ???

Can they help Senior in the Election Campaign or their impression of the Oppostion Party remains at 12 years ago.

Where is the next leader ???

I really hope they can REALLY bring about something of use to the Singapore People instead of offering Progre$$ Package and Upgrading.

As for the Opposition Party, I salute the candidates in coming forward despite of the possible consequences.

They have learned and grown to be a strong force with limited resources and time.

They have a great future ahead and the people can see their battle to offer another voice (NOT snores) in the parliament.

As for Singaporeans, do you want to vote some one that is supposed to represent your voice and feedback, but face seen on lamp post and plastic sheet most of the time and appears once every four year and some one you dun even know the name ???

sbst275 SG

The thing is that, if he does not rake it up, the neighbouring Aljunied GRC wun do anything at the very least

Dun ever forget, it used to be a fully aircon service Mr. Green

It won't change? You can get CNA to report it on TV, let those ppl inside the bus co see for themselves.... You can complain to the press, their replies are like fax machine, saying "90% of our buses are airconditioned"

It's NOT WP that is going Tampines, it's SDA

Neither has the opposition done much... WP's manifesto to scrap GST for essential items, eventually they will 'accidentally' collect GST from it, already non - GST purchases are also GST paid eventually... It's adding to the prob

sbst275 SG

At the basic least bef talking abt democracy, all these bread and butter issues are not even settled

sbst275 SG

Somemore the frequency is 30 mins, might as well walk to the LRT station

Oh yeah, I have forgotten, SMRT is not comitted to bus svs

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