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The pay of the ministers and senior civil servants seems to be a major issue. If they take a significant pay cut, would that make you want to vote for them in 2016 ?

Inspired by someone's post in ken4555's thread... Let's vote it. The winner(s) get to haolian

http://yawningbread.wordpress.com/2011/05/...nting-agent-me/ Please read. Just in case some monkeys thought they gave the party they were against a ass kicking...they might be helping them instead.

Dear all bros, Now that GE 2011 is over, let's concentrate on getting an Opposition Candidate in as our President to overlook on what PAP Ministers are doing! We cannot let PAP YES man be President. George Yeo is OUT too! Choose him to be a President is just a Carrot before election only, now let's vote Tan Kin Lian as our new elected President!

Not all are MPs but all politically involved. For convenience sake, the poll title is "Vote for your favorite Chio Bu MP". Cast your vote now! CHIO BU CATEGORY Glenda Han from WP Your girl next door. Nicole Seah from RP Sweet sweet dimple smile, nice. Jaslyn Go from SDP Look at her slim legs and denim skirt. yum yum Tin Pei Ling from PAP aka "I dunno what to say" w/o the first button she is actually quite hot! Angela Faye Oon from WP Mature and nice LAO CHIO BU CATEGORY Lily Neo from PAP Sylvia Lim from WP Foo Mee Har from PAP Josephine Teo from PAP Amy Khor from PAP

be honest k? if miw also just be honest. mine goes to Sincere Delicate Passionate

As above. We will see if the outcome is reflective of the one to be announced tonight. Only for CCK GRC voters, k? Thanks!

As I have said, EVERYBODY WANTS OPPOSITION but not in their own ward. Make all of you believe Aljunied will be fallen to Oppo, you guys will vote for money.

Yes, it's secret

Saw Nathan worn slipper to cast his vote this morning. What a good image and public figure! Sia Suay!

A lot of people are first time voters which is pretty much an unknown. Some are diehards, some are not. Maybe a good way to measure PAP is by the vote swing. If you previously voted for PAP but now decided to cast your vote the other way, check it. If you previously voted for any Opposition and regretted it and voted PAP this time, check it. If this is the first time you're voting due to previous walkovers, recent coming of age, etc., this poll is not for you. :p

Vote Wisely By Singapore Says Political Cartoon

VOTE = Vote Opposition This Election.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuEEZk22TqE...embedded#at=330 [thumbsup]

http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_664795.html nex election opposition gone case liao I RECEIVED my poll card last Friday and will vote for PAP candidate Lam Pin Min, who is contesting Sengkang West Single Member Constituency, come Polling Day. Why do I, as a new immigrant from China, vote firmly for the People's Action Party? I recently received a letter from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, reminding me that my passport was expiring soon. There was an application form attached, which had already been filled. Being a forgetful new mum, I did not even realise that my passport was expiring, and did not expect the Government to remind me. This is just a small issue but it shows how well the Government is functioning. Singapore's Government may not be doing everything right but it is certainly insightful and effective. Feng Wei (Ms)

I just thought about something and it is about Hong Kong, a small land similiar to SG When it was coming to 1997, hong kong was supposed to be return to China, after being ruled by Britain for a long time. Ppl have all the usual fears, same as ours. Will HK sink? Go bankrupt? More social problems? No business to do? Companies closed down? Investment go away? Remember china is a commis country, and they even came up with one country, two systems policy, which nobody in the world ever know how it will work out successfully. When it came 1997, lots of HK fellas migrate, flee and whatever, fearing that HK will collapse once china took over. Lots of them sold their assets, housings and jobs. So now we know what happened after china took over. HK is better than before. Much richer, more globalised, better economy..... Alot of HK ppl are going back. So what does it tells us about SG and polling day? Your vote will make a difference.

I just casted my VOTE this morning. Not really crowded and the usual security presence is there. For the next 5 YEARS, I WANT the PAP government to be constantly being watched and I do not want to hear $million$ Minister only saying "Sorry" when the next GE is around the corner. VOTE the Alternative Voice!

Isn't Syvlia Lim a Gov Servant and have been teaching in a Gov School for so many years?

If you vote out a minister, you make PM's burden heavier: DPM Teo by Ng Jing Yng 04:47 AM May 06, 2011 SINGAPORE - It is seldom that a deputy appraises his boss but Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean last night gave a rare glimpse of the Prime Minister's dedication to the people and his exacting standards. Speaking at a PAP rally in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, Mr Teo said: "Every moment, every minute he is awake, I know that he carries the burden of Singapore and Singaporeans very heavily on his shoulders. He works very, very hard." And the Prime Minister "meant every word he said" when he apologised for the Government's shortcomings during a lunchtime rally on Tuesday, said DPM Teo. "Because he (PM Lee) sets very high expectations for himself, too. And (when) we cannot fully meet your needs as Singaporeans, he is really disappointed and sorry as he said so," said Mr Teo. Calling on Singaporeans to vote the most able candidates into the Parliament so that they can help Mr Lee do his job, DPM Teo said: "When you say never mind, vote out a minister, everything will be all right

copy from FB http://www.facebook.com/notes/verdy-wildca...150235776081474 A close friend asked why am I so interested in this GE. Sometimes we have to ask ourselves what is exactly at stake in a moment like this. What exactly is my stake in Singapore? I've lived my life here, grew up in classes of 40 students, spent 5 years of my life as a civil servant & started a business here. Most importantly, this is where I want my children to grow up. That's my stake in the country. It matters to me, therefore I participate. Frankly, the solution to my problem is easily migration, which I have researched & considered. However, my vote is my chance to have a stand in the nation. There are people who have taken it further. They exist within your political parties, as Chiam See Tong, Low Thia Khiang, Vincent Wijeysingha, Nicole Seah & so on. They exist as your alternative media like The Online Citizen & Temasek Review. But... We have to understand what are we voting for. We are not voting for material things. Our vote determines how the government will run & operate. Well, seriously, I personally find it stupid to judge an opposition party by the "policies" they propose, neither do I think that the ruling party has good ones. It's a very objective & neutral view. The policies still have to undergo scrutiny by the Parliament before it can be implemented, which means sometimes, they may not come to pass. We're not far from doing lottery. Voting a party in based on the policies they propose doesn't mean it will happen. This leads to my first point. This is what you can vote for. 1. Good Government A good government needs representatives from all segments of the citizenry to scrutinize policies, with Constitutional Amendments passed through 2/3 majority (Legislation with 1/2). Freedom of Speech & Press must be available to allow citizens to hold the parliament accountable. We often don't hear of the 2nd line. It's true that we must capitalize on the elite, but we cannot forget the weak & needy of our society. 1/3 opposition has to exist to ensure representation of all segments of citizenry. What's the point if the Opposition can never affect decisions? The citizens must be empowered to hold the parliament accountable. That's the reason the opposition exist, that's the cause they are committed to, that's the reason that people want to vote them in. That's what's lacking in our government. Of course, some things gotta go. We will have to sacrifice economic growth to take care of the problems in our own backyard. That is probably the most important place to take care of, because that's where my children will grow up. We all want to have the best for our children, we give them as much as we can. To have a good place to nurture our generations, we need to have checks which maintain the standards of our society. This leads to point 2. 2. GDP? GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to be a component of a set of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) encompassing Social Development, Happiness, Innovation & Creativity, Healthcare, Sanitation & Birthrate, most importantly, Median Wage (list to be proposed by government with credible opposition) when determining the performance of our government. We can earn the biggest dollar but if our people are dying, what good is that for our sovereignity? If we have a low birthrate, how do we build our Defence Force? If our people are not happy, do we want the government to listen & act on our concerns? We need a perspective that is all-rounded, instead of just focusing on GDP. That can only come when you have a diverse set of opinions & views. If money can buy everything, our current system works. I'm still thinking should I write about Ministerial Salaries. It's like a damn myopic view when I talk about that topic. I would say we still have to pay them well. We can peg the salaries to the set of KPIs in point 1. I don't see why they shouldn't be paid well if they've taken care of GDP, Social Development, Happiness, Innovation & Creativity, Healthcare, Sanitation, Birthrate, and Median Wage. Do we see this in the Opposition? Please read their manifestoes. If you are too lazy to read, I'll tell you, yes. That's what they advocate. They have policies in their manifestoes which are a direction for the future parliament to work on... 3. Values Moral values that you agree with. Personally, it's kinda hard to define what exactly should the values be. I don't think anyone can be very clear what values this country should have. Each generation will define their own values. However, it's easy to know what we don't agree with. I'll tell you what I don't agree with. When the heat is on, we start to know what people are really made of. Fairness & Honesty GRC boundaries redrawn - http://bit.ly/lxyFXJ I don't see why GRC boundaries be redrawn & citizens being allocated to other or even new constituencies at every GE? Are citizens a commodity to be handed over due to need? How do we develop a community spirit if citizens might belong to a different community every 5 years? I don't see why campaigning can only happen over 9 days to drive across an incredibly important point of "Why should I give you my confidence for the next 5 years?" It takes time for people to understand, discover & know what thoughts we have for the nation. Not everyone has it on their mind everyday. Why must there be a Cooling-Off Day? It is a reserved period of campaigning for the ruling party? Let's see what is on mainstream media during Cooling-Off Day. State of media in Singapore - http://bit.ly/lQKFP7 I can't agree with the mainstream media limiting their reporting of Opposition compared to the ruling party. It's true that politics is never fair that every party serves to ensure their own survival for the future, whatever it takes. But in the context of Singapore, and this GE, we see that the government has to listen to the citizens. Kindness 5 years for Aljunied to "Repent" http://bit.ly/jGhQY8 I don't appreciate a threat being issued on mainstream media to my fellow citizens in another constituency simply because the turnout at a certain rally was overwhelming? PM Lee apologises at Lunch Rally, Boat Quay - http://bit.ly/m21Xl4 I don't appreciate an apology when threats didn't work. How do I trust the ruling party then? Why do they tell me about new universities when they are already in existence? or a sudden address to issues of healthcare, education & low income worker management after Opposition has highlighted these issues? Or a sudden willingness to listen to the views of the citizenry? It just goes to show that, if it didn't look like they are losing, they won't listen or admit their faults. How do I entrust the next 5 years onto the ruling party again? If there is sincerity, please follow up with action to "discipline" those that made mistakes. This is an insult to the values of individual citizens & their intelligence. Transparency GIC losses of $33 billion, Bloomberg - http://bloom.bg/k5Nl87 GIC losses of $41.6 billion, Wall Street Journal - http://on.wsj.com/k0LP8j I cannot agree to the non-accountability of the losses by GLCs (Government Linked Corporations) to the citizens. On a very simple point, how can the citizens not know these when Bloomberg & WSJ are able to write on it? Interview with Ong Teng Cheong, AsiaWeek - http://bit.ly/kZee97 I cannot agree to the non-accountability of the national reserves, that late president Ong Teng Cheong requested to know but was denied. It should be accountable to the citizens. Construction cost of HDB is below $120k? - http://bit.ly/jOtmQA I don't see why the cost of HDB has to be guarded with such secrecy. It should be accountable to the citizens. I don't want to elaborate on how ministers have been dodging questions. YOG is a small issue compared to the above. Stupidity or should I say, treating citizens like they are idiots Inflation is 3% to 6%. CPF OA is 2.5%. I cannot agree that the CPF interest rate is below the inflation rate. Why should I put my money with you if I still lose money in the long run? I cannot agree with public housing with 30 year loans & 30 year interests. You work the math & figure out how much do you actually pay. Gotta know the actual cost of housing. SMRT Q4 profit jumps 50% - http://bit.ly/kxa6C9 I don't agree with public services like SMRT posting 50% profits in one quarter while reporting that fare hikes are due to necessity. The Final Straw Ok, this list can go on & on. There are many more examples. Respect my elderly - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNdJZCp8SQE Parking in Handicap Lot - http://twitpic.com/4rt8ys All expense paid trips to Singapore & Free PR - http://bit.ly/l0IdR1 How about enticing the elderly with food to have them attend rallies? That is an insult to them. Parking in handicap lot? Ridiculous packages to foreign students with taxpayer monies? Or the many other scandalous news of foul play? That's not what I want in my government. Respect my society. I could feel the anxiety of people regarding drastic changes that may happen. The GRC system ensures the retention of the ruling party. The Opposition should exist to bring the quality of discussion & innovation within the Parliament to a higher level, as well as accountability. Don't expect others to vote in the Opposition for you. Only the citizens can decide. There is nobody else. This is the last election which we have a voice. At the next election, you will find yourselves voting alongside a considerable number of new citizens from foreign countries. It really doesn't matter who you vote for then, you are outnumbered. We can vote for policies to continue the way they are. Or we can vote for alternative views to have all segments of the citizenry represented. If you agree to this note, please make a difference by sharing it. If you don't have a stand on nation building & politics, please discover one before Polling Day. Not having a stand doesn't mean you have to vote for the ruling party. Be very sure of what you are voting for. If you are not, read from the top again.

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4 DAYS TO GO before the Day of Awakening, our Elections Day. Some of you have decided and some have not, some support PAP, most don't. Regardless which party you support, it will make a difference in our future and our children's future. I made a mistake by changing my decision last minute at the Polling Station in the last election and I regretted deeply. This time, I have pledged my vote and I vow to stick to it. Here it goes... I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of my fellow Singaporeans, to hand in my vote for what is right for the future of Singapore. I will not vote because of personal gains and benefits received from any party, and will not vote to harm my generation and future generation of Singaporeans to come. With loyalty, I will endeavor to aid the party that I support, in their work, and cast my vote for them." For those, who has decided, please join me in this thread and say,"I PLEDGE"

Our frustration with the ruling party all on this video.