Politics is usally avoided at all cost here. Today, I will veer away from the general rule and be brave, standing up for my Pink I/C.
With all the unpleasantries lingering, I need to regain some visual on the whole situation and to try to be as objective as I can. This is not fair to dig out her photos and comment on how she could have been leading her life, be it the swanky birthday dinners or luxurious bags. Coming from girl, I can totally understand that you don't need to be living on your last cent to be a politician and having an extra bag wouldn't make you any less of good one. However, when you are a public figure, "clear the cache" before you "publish" on stage. It is what is seen that will bring in the votes and in this case, not bring in the votes.
For as far as I can remember, MM Lee has always been like a disciplinarian and SM Goh, on the other hand, always comes across as very fatherly. Whether they are actually such a personality, we will not know but it does appear so. No matter how you present yourself, you need to know what effect it has on your supporters. Having a video of someone stomping their feet and with absolutely no clue of what to say, is fast becoming a "household" image. Tin Pei Ling may not be such an immature young lady nor is it fair to think she is unnecessarily extravagent according to her infamous picture with her Kate Spade gift. But all these together has definitely eroded my confidence of her in the coming elections. Did I mention that she's representing a party now? I would at least need someone whom I think is capable of hearing my voice and relaying my needs. I do not need someone who:
- doesn't seem to have strong views on how changes can be made
- have no ideas how or why certain policies should be created or monitored
- doesn't have any concrete plans to better my life
... (there are of course more but I'm sure you can form your own views)
Now, it is all too familiar that the general public aren't very pleased with the high salaries the minsters are drawing. Then comes the argument of paying for talent. If one is willing to serve his nation because of his love for his country, wouldn't using money to "buy" this person be a total insult? And if you're paying for top talent, do we (as taxpayers) think Tin Pei Ling is worth the $15,000/month paycheck she is being swiftly ushered into? Clearly, no.
If putting a young person brings in a younger perspective, there MUST be someone else (OH please do!) worth my consideration. Although she is not contesting in my area, her presence in the party will undoubtedly affect my vote's directly. Will my voice be heard?
