YPAP In 1997. Down Memory Lane.

[scroobal]

For those who can recall, YPAP first foray into the Internet World.

http://groups.google.com/group/soc....95ec9/1bf81340e296ff6c?hl=en#1bf81340e296ff6c
NICHOLAS PHILIP LAZARUS View profile
More options Nov 27 1996, 6:00 pm

Newsgroups: soc.culture.singapore
From: [email protected] (NICHOLAS PHILIP LAZARUS)
Date: 1996/11/27
Subject: Clarification
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The posting 'The NO-GOH Signal', was solely a personal post by myself.


Upon reflection, such a posting was irresponsible and unbecoming
of a young Singaporean. I had no reason to speculate in the way that I
did over serious issues of national policy. I apologise for any
apprehension caused to the Internet community because of this.


I also tender my unreserved apologies to BG Lee Hsien Loong for
the remarks I attributed to him. They were totally unfounded and uncalled
for.


Nicholas Lazarus

 

[Leongsam]

This is the newsgroup post....


http://groups.google.com/group/soc....d625e0861e36f?hl=en&q=no+goh#337d625e0861e36f

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From: law30...@leonis.nus.sg (NICHOLAS PHILIP LAZARUS)
Date: 1996/11/22
Subject: The NO-GOH Signal

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For the PAP, this coming GE is all about signals. Everyone knows
the PAP will form the Govt.- the question is how many opposition members will
be voted in. PM Goh has emphasised time and again that this will be the
gauge he will be watching.

Although no numbers were mentioned and no specifics delved into,
I feel that it is important for the people to realise the implications of
their choice.

Deceptively convincing arguments abound that a few opposition MPs
are a good thing and that there would be no harm to the nation as a
whole. Such a presence, it is argued, would contribute to democracy and
'liberalise' S'pore culture.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Any significant increase in opposition MPs would snuff out this
current period of 'liberalism' (caveat- I use that term in the S'pore
context).

Let me explain. A return of more than 6-8 opposition members
would be construed as a rejection of the PM's 'Best Home' vision and a
thumbs down for his performance thus far. In short, a 'No-Goh' signal.

This would almost certainly trigger a change in premiership. The
consultative style of the Goh administration would be lost, as it
probably would be replaced by th BG Lee administration.

Needless to say, this will not bode well for those pushing for a
more liberal climate here. It would also result in a turning back of the
clock in some avenues.

What started off as a push for glasnost could end us in the gulag.

Think wisely before you vote.

 

[scroobal]

Thanks, thats what I was looking for.