A letter from an uncle (ah sook, in cantonese)

[KARTer]

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Ah Sook writes to Ah Loong - home truths of the first order

 

Dear Loong,

 

I opened up the ST and saw the photo of Dr TT flanked by the CJ and yourself. I was really concerned at the expression on your face. You looked shell shocked and it was apparent that there were many things troubling you as you stood there, distracted as Dr TT took the oath of office.

 

ST should really have chosen a better photo for their front page but they could have been focussed on their ex-Chairman who looks good in the photo.

 

I imagine you must be thinking about the events of the GE and the PE. Such an unexpected swing of voter sentiments following a short recession, a quick recovery and the fastest growth rate in the world. To your credit, you responded quickly during the GE, even said sorry a few times, retired some ministers and changed your cabinet and promised a more enlightened and transparent government.

 

You are right in calling for unity and for all Singaporeans to come together and to try to heal the various fault lines that have surfaced during these two elections.

 

But have you identified the true fault lines? There is probably an army of people now pouring through the voting patterns of various sub constituencies, analysing the socio-economic background of these people who voted for and against the PAP in both the GE and PE, and trying to identify the reasons for the results.

 

I was wondering whether it was the PAP that first divided Singaporeans into two classes - those that voted for the PAP and those against. The lesser Singaporeans pay the same taxes and did their NS (just like Dr TT

[Good-Carbuyer]

If you are kidding with us, this is ticklish. Say conditional sorry, and not apologising is like conman marketing.

I thought he is the one who started the split within PAP. How could others help mend the split if he is furthering on the split.

First, split from the citizens. Now split within PAP. No wonder my mum asked me why we only one got PM with crying face everyday?