tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11957101.post2836306532328960459..comments2024-01-14T01:01:13.143+08:00Comments on Singapore Alternatives: Over Reactions on Hougang by-election AnalysisAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08118282904480380059noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11957101.post-56896653579837295952012-03-23T10:03:58.968+08:002012-03-23T10:03:58.968+08:00I have put it down very clear that these are possi...I have put it down very clear that these are possibilities and possibilities are just hypothetical. If I meant to put up suggestion for Nicole Seah to contest, I wouldn’t be putting up the caution at the end. <br /><br />NSP has stated very clearly that they have not decided on the participation in Hougang by-eletion right from the start. <br /><br />Even with the over reaction from netizens like you, NSP did not make any commitment on no-contest. Apparently, NSP did not feel that it is put at a spot at all. <br /><br />I will reiterate again, it is only your imagination and speculation that I have any axe to grind with any parties. This is fabulous allegation with no basis.<br /><br />You have contradicted yourself. If I really have an axe to grind with WP, for whatever fabulous imaginative reasons you have in mind, won’t I just go into 3 corner fight straight out with WP in Moulmein Kallang? Our ground work in Moulmein Kallang is well documented. We have distributed rice to the poor in that area. <br /><br />You further contradict yourself here that you actually wanted a “healthy 3 corner fight” in Moulmein Kallang! Then why would you find my analysis of a possible 3 corner fight in Hougang as “having an axe to grind” with WP? <br /><br />NSP withdrew from Moulmein-Kallang in goodwill, thinking that WP might have their strategy of fielding a strong team to contest there. Moulmein-Kallang is relatively weak because it is a 4 man GRC with Yacoob, who had not be able to solve the flooding problem, in it. But it was a total disappointment to us when WP sent a 3 tier team there.<br /><br />I have stated clearly, whether it is back in GE2011 or even now or the next GE, I am not in favour of 3 corner fights. And I have to reiterate, it is only right for NSP strategically to test the relative strength between NSP and WP now in view of the fact that WP will repeat their way in the next GE to bulldoze their way into Tampines and Marine Parade. You will have to read my whole article again for proper context.<br /><br />Your assertion right here is totally unfair to the hard work NSP has put in Moulmein Kallang. The fact is that NSP has DONE MORE THAN WP in Moulmein Kallang as stated earlier. You are being bias here. If there is no commitment, NSP won’t be distributing rice there. You are being Pro-WP. Can you state categorically what WP has done in Moulmein Kallang prior to GE2011? <br /><br /> With due respect, I do not think knocking doors and saying hello alone, with the probability of less than 30% of the time meeting Singaporeans will make them win. It does contribute but most importantly, it is the GE exposure and particularly the confidence Mr. Chen Shao Mao gave the voters in Aljunied that final boost. <br /><br />You are being unfair to SDP and Dr Chee. You have deliberately ignored the spectacular improvement SDP has made in GE2011. Here again, it proves that your views are bias and full of prejudice. <br /><br />It is totally unwarranted for you to attack other opposition parties in such a way. It seems that you are holding the view that only WP is the one working off-election period. That is just too arrogant to start with. At the very least, SDP has come up with its healthcare proposal recently. What concrete policy plans have WP come up with so far, in spite of the fact that it has 8 MPs and NCMPs in parliament? <br /><br />The disappointment with WP is that in spite of having the biggest slate of MPs and NCMPs in parliament, WP could only come up with a logically unsound and badly prepared proposal for the Ministerial Salary debate. <br /><br />Politics is not just about knocking doors and saying hello to residents on the ground. Or just organize activities for residents. As a party with MPs and NCMPs, it is naturally for them to have the advantage to carry out all these activities but this is not enough. Where is the beef of policy details? <br /><br /> Your comparison is bias and unjustifiable because you didn’t take all these into account. <br /><br />Even with that, NOT ALL WARDS CONTESTED BY WP have solid ground work by WP! So why are you applying DOUBLE STANDARDS on other opposition parties?<br /><br />Goh Meng SengAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118282904480380059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11957101.post-17158019418349355932012-03-23T01:15:38.475+08:002012-03-23T01:15:38.475+08:00With your assessment, I agree to certain extent bu...With your assessment, I agree to certain extent but still disagree to your way of putting things across suggestively, like naming Nicole Seah (NSP) or Tay Peng Hui (PAP) in that manner. You should have made it known that it is as a hypothetical example and also commenting on Nicole Seah's response is as good as putting Nicole Seah and NSP in a spot. Abruptly ending NSP's intent to contest in the Hougang By-Election is one thing but eroding the faith and confidence of supporters of the NSP is another fact you didn't consider. The way you had put it looks as if you've put both NSP and Nicole Seah into a tight spot. You may have stepped down from the NSP CEC but this will look as if you have an axe to grind with the NSP & WP. Thus, making you becoming the target of criticism when your intent was actually good with an alternative view and that's not intelligent.<br /><br />In any case, NSP in GE 2011 was really a disappointment. If NSP had done the ground work in Moulmein-Kallang, why back out just because to avoid a 3-corner contest? Why afraid of the 3-corner battle? Political unity may be a myth but a healthy 3 way contest can strung up confidence and strength of the NSP as well as a test of the good ground work that has been done. It's just as you've assessed in the Hougang precinct which can also be applied in Moulmein-Kallang.<br /><br />It is a fact that NSP had not properly done their ground work, made it known and, be felt by the residents they've been serving or wish to serve. It goes to show the lack of commitment, lacking in the support of members and inability to allocate resources as well as gathering sufficient resources, to be ready to serve the Nation, and properly equip to carry out the promises as per NSP's Manisfesto. That's why the NSP had failed to even garner sufficient winning votes to have a NCMP seat compared to the WP or the SPP for that matter.<br /><br />Why WP has managed to build up themselves and snatched Aljunied GRC from the PAP? It's not just Low Thia Kiang, Pritnam Singh or Chen Shao Mao but the commitment of the supporters of WP members, doing their ground work consistently, making known to the residents there and make it felt by them as well.<br /><br />The same goes for the upcoming SDP. They were deemd as rogues and some even called Chee Soon Juan as a mad dog. But has anything stopped them from getting better and better, making known to the public as well as in the area where they're interested to serve in and let it be felt by the residents there. Just take a look at them and ask yourself what they've achieved and why the NSP cannot?<br /><br />So what really and exactly happened in Moulmein-Kallang or even Whampoa for the matter. Why backed out at the last minute and why did Ken Sun loose? Why did good people like Yip Yew Weng or Steve Chia loose in those areas they had contested too? What has NSP been doing before GE 2011 and ever since after the GE itself?<br /><br />Last but not least, in a way, glad of your intent to be engaged in political commentary as your insights may bring some new ideas, spur some strength within the NSP and let the NSP go forth with their aptitude to serve our country. <br /><br />Be it you're reading this or anyone from the NSP, I wish all of you good luck in all of your endeavours and achieve the political stand so as to be the new alternative voice this Nation needs.Richard Ongnoreply@blogger.com