[Sg] - Presidential hopeful George Goh : President’s role is not to check on Govt, but to work closely with the PM as equals

[UltimaOnline]

https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...ly-pm-presidential-hopeful-george-goh-2197186

 

[Laguna123]

Sounds like a one sided love story.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

This guy talking cock. Clearly he doesn’t understand the role of President.

If he thinks the President and Prime Minister are equals, he must be an idiot!

 

[Beria]

https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...ly-pm-presidential-hopeful-george-goh-2197186

The constitutional scope of the president's power is limited to that of a custodial role over that of the country's reserves along with being the nominal head of state. If the president is to have equal power as the prime minister, who derives his legitimacy and power from parliament, that would effectively mean the end of the Westminster system in Singapore. Goh is not suggesting merely constitutional reform but a complete evisceration of Singapore's constitution and parliamentary system

 

[k1976]

Well, I am sure he is a good man for this role

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

I think he will be good for the job if we want some comic relief. Other than that, just another useless paper weight.

 

[millim6868]

Lol,puppet

 

[k1976]

Lol,puppet

Cannot say like that, we need perfect harmony De woh...

Else will be busy fixing each other then jiu unproductive liao, just like across the causeway

 

[myfoot123]

Singapore politics is too dull and horrendously run by one unchallenged party. Having this man voted as president may add more excitement and colors. We should not let this opportunity goes to waste, especially when the past 5 years have been a disastrous without a real president.

 

[k1976]

Do a simple poll here loh... Should be representable

 

[tobelightlight]

Who are they to say what the president role is? He check on the reserve and report it to us, Singaporeans. If any wrong surface then get investigated, and jail the culprits.

 

[ODACHEK]

Define work closely please, eat durians together also work closely.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

The security dogs of the Prime Minister also 'work closely' with him. Does that mean they are influential?

 

[sbfuncle]

If he is smart and daring enough he will state the truth in public that the role of a president is similar to that of a statue eg guan gong or even more honest a puppet.
This honesty will garner many votes and possibly win botak.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

If he is smart and daring enough he will state the truth in public that the role of a president is similar to that of a statue eg guan gong or even more honest a puppet.
This honesty will garner many votes and possibly win botak.

If he’s honest , he wouldn’t even try to be a damn politician !

 

[sbfuncle]

If he’s honest , he wouldn’t even try to be a damn politician !

That's why there is no point to tell lies in public.
Just tell the truth. You want to be a statue uhcle let you be one.

 

[Rogue Trader]

This guy is even worse than Tan Kin Lian

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

That's why there is no point to tell lies in public.
Just tell the truth. You want to be a statue uhcle let you be one.

If he was being truthful, he will say that the huge pay cheque is a big motivator too.

He didn't even pretend to say that he will donate his earnings.

 

[laksaboy]

LOL 'equals'... you're a puppet, albeit a well-paid one.

Sinkieland is a totalitarian regime, if there were proper checks and balances in the first place, we wouldn't be having this conversation about the overpaid Istana doggie doing a 'check' on the govt.

 

[kkbutterfly]

he confirmed is a mole to dilute votes.