To be a 'patriot' is to be either supportive of the one-thought rule of singapore or being open to various perspectives. I don't see how being a 'patriot' is being 'not my sdp' when the SDP is an alternative point of view, or, serves as a check on the party in power. Perhaps if you took issue with their basic manifesto, then you could make a clearer case for being 'notmysdp'.
From what i understand, they are supportive of alternative streams of thought, or political pluralism, and the PAP isn't. And their promotion of themselves as being compassionate, representative of the woes of many singaporeans is not entirely baseless is it? Surely you wouldn't say that that is 'unpatriotic'?
I am not entirely pro-sdp myself. But i cannot but recognise its value as an alternative stream of thought. The most important point here is in its being an 'alternative'. And along these lines, i too support the existence of this site as being an alternative to theirs.
On another note, this is the first time i've come across a non-PAP, opposition-to-the-opposition site (specifically, the SDP). Most interesting. I'll certainly be back to hear your alternative views. Thank you for that.
To be a 'patriot' is to hope for the best for the nation whilst putting one's 'hope' into action and getting involved politically and considering the viability of all ideas from an empathetic and egalitarian vantage.
Dr Chee Soon Juan, 47 (Sec-Gen) 1992 - Misappropriated funds as NUS staff, drank glucose while on hunger strike 1993 - Overthrew Chiam See Tong as Sec-Gen, Chiam sued the SDP, SDP lost and paid Chiam damages 2001 - Shouted at Goh Chok Tong with accusations that have no truths, lost defamation suit 2002 - Fined $3000 for speaking on racial issues (tudung) 2002 - Charged for trespassing Istana, rally without permit 2006 - SDP Chairman Ling How Doong said CEC planning to remove Chee GE2006 - Worst performer at polls, not even 25% of votes garnered 2006 - Declared bankrupt, jailed for contempt of court 2006 - All members of SDP apologised for slanderous remarks on NKF except Chee and sister 2006 - Failure to pay $5000 fine, jailed for 5 weeks 2007 - Attempt to leave country without permit 2008 - Arrested for Tak Boleh Tahan protests Currently sells books to earn a living, asks members to sell his books to derive income. Autocratic leadership within party Systematically removed opposition within party - Chiam See Tong, Ling How Doong, Mr Wong Hong Toy and Kwan Yue Keng.
John Tan Liang Joo, 47 (Vice Chairman) Lives at 183 Bedok North Road
Wore Kangaroo shirt to shame the judiciary
Jailed 15 days. Suspended from James Cook University
SDP members linked to ISIS: "Muhammad Shamin Mohamed Sidek 29, and Muhammad Harith Jailani, 18, were detained in August this year. Investigations showed that they had harboured the intention to make their way to Syria to join the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and engage in violence there, MHA said".
Activists that are ashamed to be called SDP members:
Ng E Jay Pleaded guilty to TBT trial immediately after trial starts
Yap Keng Ho Raised nonsensical questions in TBT trial such that Chia Ti Lik asked him to shut up
Chia Ti Lik Pleaded guilty due to work commitment in TBT trial Ex-PAP, WP member Read Complaint by client
Seelan Palay (H/P: 92445785)
NRIC: S8439223E
Treasurer, Singaporeans For Democracy (SFD)
Girlfriend: Rachel Zeng (S8304924C), Secretary, SFD Guitarist belong to the band Ila Mitra, yet to get artist-in-residency gig. Ila Mitra was a Communist Revolutionary leader. Hunger-strike for the release of HINDRAF leaders in Malaysia Defended Burmese workers [despite SDP's anti-foreigner stance] Questioned Need for defence spending in times of economic crisis
Gandhi Karuppiah Ambalan, 65 (former Chairman) Management Consultant 1980s - Chief Editor (News), and later Executive Producer (Current Affairs) of Singapore Braodcasting Corporation (SBC) 1983 - Senior Journalist working under Mah Bow Tan 1994 - Quits WP to Join SDP 2006 - Jailed for speaking without a permit Condemns local media, but worked there for decades.
Priveen Suraj (President, YD) Graduated from Millenia Institute Joined SDP due to Mother Narayanasamy Gogelavany aka Monica Kumar, who contested in GE2006. During nomination day, she amended her name on the form but did not seek the Elections Official to countersign, which nearly resulted in SDP's disqualification to contest Sembawang GRC (Source).
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To be a 'patriot' is to be either supportive of the one-thought rule of singapore or being open to various perspectives. I don't see how being a 'patriot' is being 'not my sdp' when the SDP is an alternative point of view, or, serves as a check on the party in power. Perhaps if you took issue with their basic manifesto, then you could make a clearer case for being 'notmysdp'.
ReplyDeleteFrom what i understand, they are supportive of alternative streams of thought, or political pluralism, and the PAP isn't. And their promotion of themselves as being compassionate, representative of the woes of many singaporeans is not entirely baseless is it? Surely you wouldn't say that that is 'unpatriotic'?
I am not entirely pro-sdp myself. But i cannot but recognise its value as an alternative stream of thought. The most important point here is in its being an 'alternative'. And along these lines, i too support the existence of this site as being an alternative to theirs.
On another note, this is the first time i've come across a non-PAP, opposition-to-the-opposition site (specifically, the SDP). Most interesting. I'll certainly be back to hear your alternative views. Thank you for that.
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To be a partiot is not to be supportive of any political party, so get that right first.
ReplyDeleteTo be a 'patriot' is to hope for the best for the nation whilst putting one's 'hope' into action and getting involved politically and considering the viability of all ideas from an empathetic and egalitarian vantage.
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