14th December 2012, 07:39 PM
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Re: State of the Nation
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Originally Posted by eniyanman
I had always wanted to provide some of my thoughts but couldn't, so I let it go (hoping to read your article). However, with the Senate's actions today, I might as well.
In my view, the problem with our democracy is the total absence of ideology. More like the only ideology is the ideology of personal enrichment. Since the days of SDP and NRC (not advocating 2-party politics), it's been impossible to place any of our political parties as either left or right of centre. More like leprous fingers! They have simply become a mishmash of political jobbers, opportunists, also-rans and hired hands. Politicians interested only in one thing; themselves. Men and women of no ideology and principles. This is further compounded by the sad realisation we operate a "press statement" opposition. Weak and largely ineffective. Known more for their series of press statements by, with due respects, relatively 'unknowns'. A feudal opposition! Why they don't get their big hitters (and likely presidential candidates) to constantly tour Radio stations and TV newsrooms to communicate alternative policy ideas in addition to criticising govt actions is beyond belief. The opposition needs to become professional! Our democracy needs a strong opposition.
Going forward, friends of democracy would have to work together to provide ideas (and encourage others to do same) on how the external opposition (ACN, CPC etc) and the internal opposition within the ruling party can be strengthened. How, for example, can they apply lessons from successful corporate mergers, especially where different business cultures are involved. How can they run a well oiled party secretariat and campaign. How to brand, communicate and oppose effectively. How to form coherent policy. How to look like a govt in waiting etc.
So while I agree that work needs to be done on the grassroots, we shouldn't ignore the political class itself. This, I commit to in 2013.
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Bro, i like what i read here. This commitment, is it as a critic or as an actor? Are you joining politics to sensitize from inside, or ngos to sensitize from outside?
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