MyElectionsGossip#5As if an elections routine, cheesoonjuan(csj) once again made grave statements, hitting at our political leaders. Statements that alleged that the govt is corrupted and things like that. Well, though i have no say whether the govt is corrupted or not, it is somewhat clear that csj was too rash. And was rather "hooligan", a word that MM used.
Csj's reputation in politics had already not been good... especially after rounds and rounds of court cases. In the last elections, law suits were also filed against him, making him a bankrupt and so was unable to contest in this year's elections. But, yet again, he didnt think twice about making serious statements, and went on to attack the most influential personnels in our country's politics. Is it that it is not satisfying to let an elections pass without engaging a lawsuit? Is it that he has nothing to lose now that he's a bankrupt? I guess its a publicising effort that has gone too far. It backfired. And now his party (sdp) has to face the backlash. (public apologies and a series of compensation).
And i believe such occurrences do paint black marks on the opposition flag as a whole. Other innocent parties like WP and SDA may suffer due to such reputation-tarnishing moves by the sdp. The opposition has a long way to go, and if the members decided on some rash moves and get backfired(by the govt) , will the electorate still have the confidence for them?
Csj is a radical figure in singapore politics. He is outspoken and daring. YEs, being outspoken and daring should be some underlying qualities of an opposition member, but it shouldnt be as extreme as his case. Voters are not accustomed to that, at least not yet. I would say that some of his actions taken are rather "scary" and the majority of the voters wouldnt feel safe with that.
With the sdp risks being disbanded and wound up, if it fails to compensate, it would more or less be gone for them in the elections. Continued negative reports would definitely make their contest in the elections a hard, rough and ill-rewarding one.
Perhaps the ruling party's candidates for Sembawang GRC can call for an early celebration.
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