If the PAP were to field a candidate with little experience in a SMC..

[makapaaa]

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Rookie in single ward makes even less sense

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MR TAN Siong Kuan argues that the People's Action Party's (PAP) youngest new candidate in the upcoming general election, Ms Tin Pei Ling, should be fielded in a single-member constituency so that she can prove herself ('Wrong to let young candidate sneak in'; yesterday) .
It is extremely unfair to expect that of a young candidate. In fact, if the PAP were to field a candidate with little experience in a single-member constituency, I will not vote for that candidate.
I will not, simply because of the confidence factor and the fact that the candidate is new and unfamiliar.
Because of these reasons, it would be poor political strategy for any party to pit a young and inexperienced rookie in a straight fight.
The situation is different when a newcomer is grouped with experienced politicians. I believe in leadership renewal. The arrangement of having a new candidate understudy the experienced veterans allows for a smooth transition.
It also gives the new candidate hands-on experience and simultaneously allows the public to judge whether the new candidate is indeed capable, without jeopardising public interest.
Monica Chia (Madam)

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[makapaaa]

More proof the GRC is to sneak in worthless FAPee Yesmen! 154th shoots itself again!\

MADAM YEAP KIN HAN: 'My view, as a housewife, is different from Mr Tan Siong Kuan's ('Wrong to let young candidate sneak in'; yesterday). It is unproductive for the PAP's youngest new candidate, Ms Tin Pei Ling, to spend precious time countering negative comments. The simple reality is that she will prove herself when she works the ground. Many may agree with Mr Tan's argument that she should stand in a single ward to prove herself, but we should remember that we all needed a mentor or mentors to help us gradually fulfil our potential while we were schooling, or embarking on a career. Mentoring is even more important if one is serving the country. It takes hard work and sacrifices by many people to create a peaceful, vibrant society. We should not take for granted what we are enjoying now.'

 

[mscitw]

This explains why Peasant Chia is a fool.

The regime knows Bimbo Tin will not survive by her own 'merits'. Hence she is parachuted via the GRC scam. Bimbo Tin serves as a timely distraction from peasants' anger over high costs of living and foreign leeches.

 

[IR123]

These certainly shows up the limitation of a GRC.

It will be good to put her in a SMC. She can be mentored by all the big guns whilst contesting in a SMC.

In fact, bring back the SMCs. A one-on-one battle is the best way to prove a candidate's worth.

 

[kingrant]

Well, hello Mdm Monica Chia,

Are you paying Tin for her tuition fees? If you are feeling rich enough, pls by all means foot the bill from your savings for her to learn on the job. Pls do not expect hardworking but poor Singaporeans to pay her $13000 a month MP allowance just to understudy.

At the same time, we expect Opposition parties to be uncorrupt, highly educated, talented, accomplished in their careers and business?

Might as well vote a bicycle thief. He may learn to become honest by and by.

 

[GoldenDragon]

Might as well vote a bicycle thief. He may learn to become honest by and by.

If bicycle thief is elected, he will surely repent. 13k, 15k or 18k, that is alot of money and it is not even a full-time job. Can skip Parliament and MTP sessions too. Ask MM whether he meets the people. Koo Tsai Kee por the lumpar of MM by covering for him.