Workers Party under LTK is a Silent Party
What had WP done inside parliament ?
WP always agreed their big brother PAP policy and dare not to press hard questions against their PAP.
WP= PAP
Prior to subject matter, let’s observe What Workers Party has done aftermath of taking over Aljunied GRC.
Our friends and relatives were hardcore WP supporters, but this preposition has changed. We probably will spoilt votes and encourage others among the estate to do likewise next GE.
Now, look at WP Low over the years, what has he done in Parliament? Any new ideas or suggestions that Singaporeans are benefitting thus? Free HDB parking during Sundays ?
3 or more years on, we thought breaking one PAP GRC will see some light and bring down some living costs, and regain some quality life amongst other many things.
We don’t see WP proposes fair policies or ideas on housing, healthcare, CPF, retirement, transport, etc that make life better. We thought is worth a while if cleanliness and maintenance are compromised for relevant debates in parliament. But it is not the case anymore.
What goes on in WP’s mind is anyone guesses, checks and balances require skills and promises to deliver. Going to court and stumbled over the S&C arrears and dirty hawker center, whether who is right or wrong has failed to gain honor or win hearts period . You have a bigger responsibility to work on.
Perhaps, WP won Aljunied and Ponggol was because of Dormitory and extra-marital affairs . The protest votes we name it as durian votes. So you see, WP surely will send his men to contest at Sengkang west next GE
Think again, It took a man in the streets to wobble the CPF system, and Who has the alternate platform willing to miss this train or may be indifferent of the real ground issues. This CPF issue (absent of the defamatory remarks ) would have won WP 3 more GRCs next GE.
Why do WP MPs refuse to speak up on real ground issues ? Perhaps LHL was right---lions and heroes during the GE, but what comes after next ? Let the people decide ? Come on men, you are given a mandate to speak up for the people and you know also, but yet you are struggling to save your ass. No wonder LHL thumbed nose at WP, he must have noticed WP MPs are just rhinestone cowboys.
Perhaps , WP would like to see PAP in power, and being a plant that lives on the host obtaining nourishment from the host without killing it. Why not ? It is Easy living, right .
Generally speaking, WP is not a competent party. They are lucky because their voters think that they are clean and honest people so they vote for the right people. But many still can see what is missing in them. The next GE , LHL may send a witty team telling the Aljunied GRC voters that WP MPs are not working for the voters, promises not delivered and nothing has improved. Then the Dormitory at ang sa lee is relocated before the next GE, WP MPs would walk away in shame with tails between their legs.
Dr Chee and his SDP team should never follow WP footstep should they win a GRC next GE. The reason why WP is quiet is because they have no material or substance, they dare not debate on those policies that are affecting the lives of Singaporeans. They only wait for PAP people to accidentally talk rubbish and gain advantage on it.
We joke about PAP always wins kia-see votes, WP plays hide and seek to win durian votes.
SDP must win wise votes…… below is our opinion how SDP can win a GRC sooner as the old leave is about to break away …..
DR Chee plays an important role to achieve this goal.
Firstly, DR Chee must speak English in local accent. Other English accent will see goose bumps and lose votes . This is utmost important because a slang that sounds funny will make DR Chee an alien on stage. DR Chee must understand that most local voters are not so educated . They are that lot that hate "howlian" contestants.
Secondly, DR Chee can confess about the past of what he had not done well and ask for understanding. Besides, DR Chee should also ask voters to give him an opportunity to enter parliament to see a real debate on policies. This will shame the WP MPs that we hope to see.
Thirdly, You know that MPs running town councils is a gutter politics, MPs are lawmakers but going against it is going upstream. You have to live with it. Gather a team and study how PAP and WP run their estates asap. Streamline and plan a system that can benefit cleanliness and maintenance. Importantly, collect conservancy fees is a wash –backside issue, think about it. DR Chee has to tell voters they can run estates.
Among other things, SDP policies are meaningful , you have to go all out to share policies with voters . Most of all, never get into a personal fight with PAP humans , walk away from troubles if you can and focus on the voters. Remember , things come your way when you hold sway.
Other than humane policies SDP are pushing, we hope SDP put in NS- conscription issue next GE to stoke the passion of young voters. NS issue is a chink in the armor, the moment you talk about, you will win votes. We must know that young male Singaporeans are crippled by this NS conscription. Don’t go against it, just curtail the NS period and reservist period and raise NS salaries , it is a killer , trust the ground .
Retirement is also one key issue DR Chee should touch on, PAP cannot just rely on CPF for retirement. There must be another network by the govt to give assistance to the people.
Defence budget is astronomical, reducing it will see good healthcare, good education, and painless retirement. SDP should also talk about the issue
Another thing, the Minister salaries are also a killer issue. SDP must tell voters what the PAP Ministers are benefitting from their ivory tower at the expense of the votes.
SDP is on the right track , just focus on the voters, their votes are like a saint that send you to parliament. When you are in, never be like WP MPs whom already wasted 3 years asking questions, but speak up for the people on real- ground- real- life issues and propose policies that make life better.
We only hope DR Chee heeds public opinions to move this mountain. Every 5 years is another 5 years older. Winning votes is not at GE husting, it is now and immediately after 2011 GE. Don’t ever get the WP- fever thinking GE- rallies are vote-winning machines. This is the most foolish cognition. 9 to 10 days of campaign are just PR days.
We have now a human-right lawyer going to contest AMK GRC, it is a blessing for all of us but a curse to LHL if it happens. Singapore is now a land of opportunity for every political party. History is history, history cannot change the expensive present, tell the voters that we cannot live in the past and pay for the present.The world has changed, every country has a past, we have to live the present. These words will also win you votes because PAP will use antiques to upset opposition votes.
SDP, go for broke but with no defamatory contents. Don’t be like WP, silent about relevant ground issues is never golden, it is cruelty if you are MPs.
Dr Chee can learn one thing from WP, look out for durian votes at where he chooses to contest to upset PAP votes. Dr Chee should gather the best team he has which must consist a Malay, an Indian or Eurasian, a female candidate, etc.
Thank you Dr Chee and SDP team . May god be with you.
