A few thoughts on the election (or more specifically, the PAP suing the entire SDP).
One has to wonder what Chee Soon Juan is really fighting for. Is he fighting for the people, or is he just rebelling against the government for the sake of it?
The past defamation suits against him, while unjustified (which suit by the PAP isn’t?) really should have taught him a lesson. Why does he still want to cross the line over and over?
The newest threat to him and his party is news all right, but need they paint themselves into the victims of a huge government conspiracy to quash all opposition? The youth know that already, political analysts and graduates all know that. Is there a need to bring that point forth as a main aim to win the election?
Instead of focusing their aims on serving the people like the Worker’s Party, this suit becomes the talk of the town. And the SDP doesn’t fail to soak it up. It’s cheap sensation saved for celebrities like Paris Hilton. Now their aim seems to be: “Vote for us because we rebel against the Government!” They will gain sympathy votes and those who hate the government for the sake of hating them, no questions asked (heck, I’d vote for them). But the majority of Singaporeans who’re self serving and expect the government to do everything for them? The SDP will win none of their votes.
Apologise, don’t apologise, any action’s up to you. But move on. Sensationalism will only buy you popularity for only a short amount of time.
The SDP will lose, nevertheless. It’s a vicious cycle.
No resources because their party is too small? Fine. Your aim is to raise opposition against the government? Fine. But don’t expect to be writing history. The SDP’s actions seem to mimic those protestors in Taiwan. And if they expect to get away with shouting matches in Parliament like that in Taiwan, I think they’re sorely mistaken. The PAP would do another Jeyaratnam and ban his ass out of politics.
One cannot do anything when the other party has the upper hand (by alot). The PAP has resources, has money, has majority in Parliament and thus have support. The PAP right now is synonymous with economic growth and material wealth, and the money loving Singaporeans don’t want that to change at all.
Wait until there’s a severe economic recession. Then things will start to change.
