How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Anwar's gambit

(Picture from Malaysiakini)

Anwar threw a few red herrings (Kulim and Bandar Tun Razak), before deciding on his traditional stronghold, Permatang Pauh.

I think it is very risky for him, knowing full well, he could be arrested within days, which would frustrate his attempt at returning to the august house. Wan Azizah would have given up the seat for nothing.

Personally, I would prefer Khalid Ibrahim, who is the Menteri Besar of Selangor, to give up his parliamentary seat so that he can concentrate on his chief minister post.

But then again, we are discussing about Anwar, a seasoned politician who is known more for his flamboyant ways than being a conservative in approach.

In a way, he is being considerate, for the decision was within the family, than asking someone else, no matter how friendly nor willing, to sacrifice his seat. On the other hand, it could be because of better chances standing in his stronghold, in the face of the full weight of BN and government machinery against him.

Having decided on this by-election, the ball is on the feet of the Prime Minister and his wise men to decide on their next move.

Public opinion in the cyberworld is on Anwar’s side. Whether it will translate into votes is yet to be seen, but contest on a level playing field without the hindrance of a court case which is widely acknowledged to be politically conspired, will reflect favourably on our Mr. Nice. That is the least he can do to undo the damage to his reputation thus far for want of action.

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