KUDOS! Time for a change!

go workers party GO

i believe that no other party could do what PAP has done with sg. maybe an intergration would be beneficial but not a change of party. most singaporeans are too idealistic, we reap what we sow. things just dont come easy for anybody.

opposition is better than a ‘yes’ party

well done…in spite of the fact that you know the road ahead will be tough, you stuck to your belief. As a singaporean, I thank you.

Senior IT consultant, his duties involved analysing political and economic reports and providing policy advice on developments concerning Singapore’s strategic interests. Noticed its the only one of many duties mentioned, guess its his most prominent contribution. How can he really be up to the job? gosh.. btw, i am not even pro PAP..

Well while I do come through the transistional period from X generation then to Y generation and now Z generation, Overall I think society have changed as it progress over the period of time, gone will the days when people are living in poverty and the need to rely more on the government to step up assistance and aids.

Today is a different paradigm altogether. People are more educated, more knowledgable, information are easy accessible. People believe in there ia a need to change and not ‘YES’man type. If you argue with you facts and take the stance I believe they do have their contribution too.

However if everything is on the flip by exercising political power to keep them at bay then I think improvement to the life of the Singaporean will be slow.

While I do not disagree that the ruling party is not performing, I think they have to see, feel and touch the ground instead of leaving everything to the grassroot leaders.

Strictly my opinion and does not constitue to siding any party

It is a good sign of maturity. Singaporeans know that unless there is a check the situation in Singapore will not always be rosy. The voice of the people is not always heard right so if there is credible opposition it would be better than having to voice out problems to the ruling party’s MPs. The fact that they are in the same team already pose problems.

I salute you!!

We need young people like him to help bringing changes to our mercenary politics that benefits mostly the elite class and their cronies.

I am happy to see you stand up for your beliefs and try to make a change for the better for us all. I only feel sorry that in 2 or 3 years time you’ll either be in jail, sued for bankruptcy and made to look like a criminal for your beliefs when you are not. Real change will never come for us alas… maybe in 5 to 10 years time (hopefully sooner) when nature takes it’s course, a grey era will end and a new and (hopefully) better beginning may arise. I hope you’ll still be standing when that glorious time comes and do your bit to forge a better future for us all.

For me I personally am interested in joining politics in the future. Currently I am getting my A Levels and preparing to take a degree in History or International Relations. The I think I would want to also land a job at MFA. However , should I want to join politics I feel that I will not want to join the opposition. It’s not because PAP always wins every single election and I hate to lose. Rather, I feel that in a sense opposition parties need some help from inside the PAP in order to make a bigger impact on Singapore’s political stage. My dream and ambition of going into PAP is to encourage and make the PAP give more attention to opposition parties in daily life and not just in election years. I would personally feel that the PAP isn’t all about being a “yes” party. All it needs is some new blood and some radical and daring thinking from its Youth Wing to be more proactive in the party instead of only relying on party old guards. We need a bipartisan political scene like the US does with the Republicans and the Democrats, but of course without the split we now see. Because Singapore cannot afford to be a one-party system for her own survival. Should PAP fail somehow or other we would need a strong and capable opposition to take over and ensure that life can go on even without the PAP. Else the country might risk collapse due to an un-united core. Hopefully my ambitions can become reality like all these graduates, and i would look forward to working with them PAP or opposition in securing our country’s future.

@SingaporeDoc: real change will have to come from within the PAP itself. From people in the party that believe in true responsible democracy which means an equal voice to oppositions. I am of a mind to push the PAP to be more open to the opposition and give more focus to them. Wish me well in starting this reform should I get the chance!

do it with strong confident…yeah!

To Nelsonwmj

Once upon the time, there was a young doctor named Vivian Balakrishnan who said something similar. I think the chance of you getting a millions dollar salary is higher.

I think we should let some other strong parties to try taking over PAP’s place for a short while and see how they fare. After all, PAP is not the perfect political party and we should let other parties try to outdo PAP, for the best of Singaporeans, to choose the best political party to lead spore!

you have my support n best wishes Nelsonwmj…I honestly believe that true democracy can only happen when we revert to single ward constituency. I look forward to that day AGAIN.

Gerald congratulations to you and your party. I hope people like you will make the big difference. Whatever you do just do it right. I am sure you will have good support. Time for some check to be in place.

My “idol”, President Obama once said..”Change is here” and truly change is here..n here to stay.

Oh yes, Mr Giam, I salute your boldness n willingness 2 choose 2 get out of your comfort zone n b M.A.D… Oh yes! Making A Difference in the lives of Singaporeans.

We are not looking for opposition simply to oppose the Govt, but alterative n yet constructive voice tat can speak on behalf of the majority heartlanders.

Certainly look forward 4 such constructive voices n actions from the “alternative” Party.. Workers’ Party

if ders an integration dey wud most probaly try 2 climb over each other b4 dey cn get anything done!like da saying der can never b 2 suns!

do what you need to do for the people and say what the people want you to say for them.. but don’t anyhow say. hope this is the new generation election for ours people towards the 4th generation country..

PAP will nv lose control of the gov, at least not in the near future. This is why we need opposition parties to keep them in check! Who is there to provide an alternative take on issues? Who is there to push for transparency and audit the statistics and post challenging questions? For those who think that PAP is doing a good job, please at least have an open mind and not trash the opposition. Having an opposition party in the parliament will only benefit singapore!

Gerald chiam! i salute u for your ideals and courage!

What i want to know is whether Singaporeans can take the change? Whoever up there is not important, the important part is that they must be able to bring Singapore to the next level.

nowaredays graduates everywhere also got, if not young graduates then young bengs is it? anyway lots of people with some education think they can do a better job. just like some famous bush somewhere and truck loads of ‘leaders’ everywhere. i believe that there are only a very small handful of gov that can say we have a 15% growth this year. try that whatever party.

@Nelsonwmj on July 14, 2010 at 8:16 pm
It’s not because PAP always wins every single election and I hate to lose.
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I think you are not politically ready yet. Please try to do more research into why the PAP ‘always’ wins. Look at the elections system, GRC, etc etc.

Singapore has to change in some way and if we are promoting democracy then we should have a fair stand on our say as well. Although, PAP has so far did their job well (at least each of us are not living in provety that go beyond what our imagination can put us into)

@wah lau on July 14, 2010 at 8:51 pm
nowaredays graduates everywhere also got, if not young graduates then young bengs is it? anyway lots of people with some education think they can do a better job. just like some famous bush somewhere and truck loads of ‘leaders’ everywhere. i believe that there are only a very small handful of gov that can say we have a 15% growth this year. try that whatever party.
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Hello Wake up la!!. Do you think the 15% growth is real? IT IS PRE_ELECTION PROPAGANDA!!!
What was the baseline used? What is the growth breakdown sector by sector?
If they compared to last year growth which was NEGATIVE, Ofcourse la the growth this year will be high.
Like for example, last year my salary of $1000 was cut by 50% to become $500. So this year, my boss increase my salary to $1100. So does it mean that my actually salary increase by 120% ???

The ground level is straight forward. If any opposition that’s unable to field candidates for all consituency in any election, its deem unfit to over throw the ruling party. What can 2 opposition in parliment do ? What have they done? Twenty five years down the road Mr. Chaim still ‘one man show ‘. You must file candidates for all consituency and have a ‘shadow’ govt. in waiting. Once this is achieve, than the opposition can give S’porean the choice as alternative govt. At least got a fighing chance. Election after election Mr. Chiam and Mr.Low Kah Tiang rally & rally like sure win. Final result : 2 opposition MP. Its non event!!!!!!!!!

Everybody don’t talk so much. Lets support this guy and vote him in. 15% growth, so what ! Only the ministers’ salary will be increased. You got no share. Ordinary folks just have to pay more; more for mrt, more for pub bills, and not too far away more gst. Support the opposition…. THE SPIRIT OF JBJ LIVES ON AT WP!

FUCK THE PAP…..

Reply to Nelsonwmj:
when u join the PAP, it will end up like the saying, “when in Rome, DO as the Romans Do;” Do u think your voice will NOT be drown out by the majority ? If you persists, I am sure you will end up in a corner somewhere; please don’t dream…
Better way is to join Opposition and speak from a Different Platform.

no more to pay and pay.

@skeptical on July 14, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Senior IT consultant, his duties involved analysing political and economic reports and providing policy advice on developments concerning Singapore’s strategic interests. Noticed its the only one of many duties mentioned, guess its his most prominent contribution. How can he really be up to the job? gosh.. btw, i am not even pro PAP..
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Up to the job of what?
Was our pap minister up to the job when Orchard road flood?
Was our pap ministers up to the job when MRT depot got break-in?
Who was is in charge of YOG that now over budget by $$$$$$$?
HDB prices going up everywhere, so the minister in charge up to the job or not?

21 century shld see the irrelevant of the political system,where politician are replaced by economist who understand how to raise the standard of living of the people and ensuring job for the young and taking care of the elders.Look at the cock up political system today in Europe, America and Japan creating budget deficit and unemployment and corrupted politician of developing nations creating misery for the people.
It’s time to sack all the politicians for the benefit of the people.

Go opposition GO!. it is same that singaporeans are being made use of by the LEEs. they are enjoying great wealth with the help of singaporeans and forgot who contributed to their wealth. Hope opposition will win PAP before OLD Lee dies.. a day without his mis-use of his authority.. let him witness that singapore can do without him .. and please we do not need HIM to get out of his coffin when singapore is in trouble.. singaporeans can handle their own problems.. so pleassseeeee.. stay in the coffin.. don’t come out…

Good year to have election.

Go for it.. Make the changes..

opposition is better than pay and pay

all 40 year old and above who “lost” their jobs to a foreign talent and unemployed will be voting for opposition!Provided you live in a constituency that does not have a walkover thingy!I feel like a outsider in my own country!Singaporean’s are all very self absorbed and don’t care about their fellow Singaporeans,very sad lah!

Really hope Alternative Party can win this coming election and may the People Action Party be strike down by their own thunder bolt.

Now Singapore is rule by a bunch of self-serving arrogant people (dogs of FamiLEE) control by the old man and soiled the name of PAP. That is what left of PAP….. The people who upheld the name of PAP had long gone, and we younger generation of Singaporean know this.

siao la sure tio mark by pap one.

With a fresh manifesto, clear vision of what Singapore should be, commitment for change, listening to the voices if Singaporean and good old humbleness, this meant just be the beginning of the end for PAPies…..

YEA!!!! PAP = PAY AND PAY! Increase salary however everything also increase non stop!

ut hor if u getting a new flats better vote PAP coz i 5 times Also cant GET IT COZ i vote OPP party LOL!!

The present PAP = In front of PEOPLE, ACTION only PARTY

Its Time. FINALLY.

Quote: Mist – “if u getting a new flats better vote PAP coz i 5 times Also cant GET IT COZ i vote OPP party LOL!!” Is that so? Mist? I voted for Opposition, but still able to get my new and resale flat. That is very strange of you unless you went around telling everyone you vote for PAP.

do you seriously think that the opp parties will give us the change we need? don’t you think all the opp parties revolve around is just the words “change” they’re not even doing anything concrete here. besides, the PAP have already built up singapore to what it is today and without that the opp parties could not even have what they have today, be it their education, jobs or even houses.

is he real!
more educate like him
shld come out and party.
cheers???

i support u

all the best gerald， I hope u and the people rock Singapore，serve the people and not money!