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I have always felt that Aljunied is not "Hougang" times five that some issues within the party needs to be managed better, that perhaps there is room for a little more bite and bark in parliament to balance the grunt work on the ground, but then again when LTK and WP have proven to be bullet proof in front of Old Style PAP politics and character assasinations it is hard, hard to argue against success.
Locke
In order to have more bite and bark in parliament, apart from the critical mass of opposition MPs, there is a need to up their intellectual level. Whether we like it or not, PAP does have some really brainy fellas in parliament and cabinet, although some clearly have brains but no hearts (or some would say black hearts). But it would be dangerous for opposition to only have hearts but a little light in between the ears, although the heartware is crucial is reaching out to the people and emphatise with them. Opposition need to attract top talents, but those with a heart.
Traditionally, not many would consider joining opposition parties due to social pressure or even stigma. But the political climate has changed significantly since 2006. The ability to attract and retain talents will decide whether the mileage gained by opposition since 2006 will go on to strengthen opposition movements, or suffer fresh setbacks ahead due to inter-party bickering, internal mal-management, external factors such as GMS, Kinana stirring shit.
Old style attacks and character assassination by PAP will no longer work, HG BE clearly showed that. PAP is not stupid. They know that approach won't work anymore. On the outside, it may seem that all PAP members are singing the same tune in unison, but that is probably furthest from the truth. I'm sure not everyone in PAP agreed with TCH's strategy. It's clear that even PAP is in transition, where different factions exists and fighting (hardline vs conciliatory, etc). The fabric of the party could be further tested, especially LHL's control of PAP as the dragonhead, when old man passes on.
From now till 2015/2016, local political scene will be very exciting.
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