well, I have to say, if I am guilty of failing to be aware of my
own cynicism, then perhaps you are, too ...
the difference between our cynicism is that we actually, are
cynical of the group that each other voted for, regardless of any
pretenses of being, equal opportunity cynics, no ? In anycase,
since you too, don't think much of, say, the SDP and CSJ as well,
do you have a problem with me displaying the the same sentiments
?
I have said it before, the PAP has been graded by the people in
the last elections, and, despite falling from an A grade to a C
this time round, they were still passed by the people and handed a
mandate for another five years. It has been a fair and open
elections, the opposition got equal opportunities, even in the
press, and especially online. Was this not democracy at work ? ....
what's the difference between MM's call for aljunied to repent, and
an opposition supporters' call for the rest of singapore to repent
for the next 5 years ? And someone who chose to give his vote and
support to the PAP has "given his party loyalty cheaply ", is
"blind, misinformed " ? So someone who supports and voted for the
opposition is, not ? ......
I do not believe cynicism to be the way forward either. For to a
cynic, whether he is an equal opportunity cynic, or a biased one,
the powers-of-the-day can do no right, can never do enough, he'd
end up looking for the ulterior motivation, the self-serving
interest, the hidden scandal, the cynic ends up looking at things
only through the lens of his own interest, because he doesn't
believe anyone else or group is doing otherwise ...
for one more dose of irony ... I'll put this link here ...
http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/social-media-in-singapore-politics-its-serious-business-folks.24-05.html
perhaps i have been cynical of the MIW.. but they gave me enough
opportunity to become cynical and jaded...
and even after being hammered, this happens
=> Lim Wee Kiak defends ministerial pay
seems like they have not gotten out of the $$$-faced mentality
yet... and they have given more weight to any cynicism people feel
for them...
you might say that he's "just one" of the MIW.. but like
attracts like...
i would like to be proven wrong about the pay review... but
chances are, it'll be a wayang.. coz with people like Lim Wee Kiak,
it would seem it's all about the moolah
