End of people's voice and choice of government?

miong SG

" Mr Goh said that his South Asian trip renewed his conviction that 'our system of orderly political self-renewal is right'.

Unlike in Singapore, politicians there harnessed different forces in society to get elected, and in the process pulled their countries apart. 'I call it the politics of divergence. That means the political elite diverge in the way they think the country should be run... It's very difficult for the country to move forward,' he said.

'So, I come back even more determined that we should keep our system of political self renewal. Not just me following the precedent set by Comrade Lee Kuan Yew. But hopefully, my example will also be taken by future prime ministers,' he said."

(excerpt of ST report on Mr Goh's remarks )

Is Mr Goh saying Singaporeans won't be deciding who becomes the PM and Government anymore. He mentioned 'self-renewal' like PAP leadership is a forever thing.

Does this mean a possible change in Singapore political system is in the cards?

gaoyue SG

Originally posted by miong:
" Mr Goh said that his South Asian trip renewed his conviction that [b]'our system of orderly political self-renewal is right'.

Unlike in Singapore, politicians there harnessed different forces in society to get elected, and in the process pulled their countries apart. 'I call it the politics of divergence. That means the political elite diverge in the way they think the country should be run... It's very difficult for the country to move forward,' he said.

'So, I come back even more determined that we should keep our system of political self renewal. Not just me following the precedent set by Comrade Lee Kuan Yew. But hopefully, my example will also be taken by future prime ministers,' he said."

(excerpt of ST report on Mr Goh's remarks )

Is Mr Goh saying Singaporeans won't be deciding who becomes the PM and Government anymore. He mentioned 'self-renewal' like PAP leadership is a forever thing.

Does this mean a drastic change in Singapore political system is in the cards?[/b]

no, becuz it has always been the government policy.. they are just going to continue that policy.

oldbreadstinks SG

here's a shorten version

"i'm pleased to announce that LHL is taking over as pm once i'm retiring so our country is going to be stable since there's no fighting over the post of PM and thats' good for the economy and that means our policies are all correct"

LazerLordz SG

Arrogance and an affront to the brains of Singaporeans.What gives the MIW the divine mandate to decide that they and they alone should control Singapore "forevermore".Its this kind of self-righteousness that leads to the inability to really apologize when there is a problem , instead they fudge up some nincompoop excuse or a limp story and blame it on something external.When you've been so indoctrinated into thinking that you have the divine right of Kings, your ego and thirst for that continued power to hold in your hands is human excess at its worst.Call me extreme but this is a harsh and dirty truth that the whitewash has tried to paper over.

Same goes for the other political parties, be professional and do not let them capitalise on your mistakes and "shortcomings" and showcase it like its some capital crime.Be your best and give us all another shot at the island under the sun.