OK a fair few days late, but here's the second of two compilations of status updates - most of these on the night of the elections as votes were being counted and results announced.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #13:
The problem with Goh Chok Tong is that his acronymed name is too hard to say. 'LKY' seems lubricated to roll right off the tongue. 'LHL' for some reason makes me almost laugh. 'WKS' is harmonically disjointed but expectorate well. 'MBT' - I think of cycling backwards for some reason. 'GCT'? My tongue gets twisted around each letter, much like his mind around each concept I think.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #14:
Just what exactly is Cooling Off Day and who is affected? I think it's a load of rubbish as the democratic process is an ongoing one. If, as it's intentioned, we are to make an informed decision, surely we need to continue to access information and opinion?
Singapore Elections Thoughts #15:
This GE has shown that political awareness is everybody's right and responsibility, and that the future can indeed be determined by individuals.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #16:
If ever there was an argument against the concept of GRCs, it is Tin Pei Ling's win.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #17:
The highest majority for a PAP GRC win so far is 66.5%. As expected, not a large margin. The days of dominance by one party seem definitely over.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #18:
The CNA coverage is atrocious with the hosts talking over each other often or having nothing very substantial to say when they're not.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #19:
Chiam out. End of an era. One warrior bows out. Wish 'the other one' would too.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #20:
Not only that Wong Can't Sing, he can't give a good victory speech either.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #21:
Oh, why not interview Tin Pei Ling, CNA? I would lurvvvvvvveeee to see her figure out what to say.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #22:
Hmmm Raymond Lim (the transport one) back in... OK the next time you have a football competition, please do print your face on the footballs - I will definitely take part. And I won't be sorry.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #23:
Wah, now Lim Swee Say's turn to say 'sorry'. How many more tonight? And will they even remember the word tomorrow?
Singapore Elections Thoughts #24:
Oh wow, Viv wins too. sigh...
Singapore Elections Thoughts #25:
Well done WP in Aljunied! Booo to CNA for showing George Yeo's speech first.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #26:
Can George Yeo can be a NCMP?
Singapore Elections Thoughts #27:
CNA, please tell your presenter that she's using the word 'contestation' wrongly. No one's disputing the result - they were just 'contesting' the seat.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #28:
Viv is thanking the volunteers. I wonder if they were fed better than the YOG volunteers.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #29:
A fresh-faced team from NSP still got 43% of the vote when up against the former Primer Minister's team. Well done!
Singapore Elections Thoughts #30:
That was close in Potong Pasir. Kinda wish it had been the other way. Rejected votes might have swung it.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #31:
I don't agree with the online petition to remove Tin Pei Ling. If you'd felt strongly enough you should have voted against her. If you were not in Marine Parade GRC, you should have persuaded voters not to vote her in. This is how democracy works.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #13:
The problem with Goh Chok Tong is that his acronymed name is too hard to say. 'LKY' seems lubricated to roll right off the tongue. 'LHL' for some reason makes me almost laugh. 'WKS' is harmonically disjointed but expectorate well. 'MBT' - I think of cycling backwards for some reason. 'GCT'? My tongue gets twisted around each letter, much like his mind around each concept I think.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #14:
Just what exactly is Cooling Off Day and who is affected? I think it's a load of rubbish as the democratic process is an ongoing one. If, as it's intentioned, we are to make an informed decision, surely we need to continue to access information and opinion?
Singapore Elections Thoughts #15:
This GE has shown that political awareness is everybody's right and responsibility, and that the future can indeed be determined by individuals.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #16:
If ever there was an argument against the concept of GRCs, it is Tin Pei Ling's win.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #17:
The highest majority for a PAP GRC win so far is 66.5%. As expected, not a large margin. The days of dominance by one party seem definitely over.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #18:
The CNA coverage is atrocious with the hosts talking over each other often or having nothing very substantial to say when they're not.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #19:
Chiam out. End of an era. One warrior bows out. Wish 'the other one' would too.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #20:
Not only that Wong Can't Sing, he can't give a good victory speech either.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #21:
Oh, why not interview Tin Pei Ling, CNA? I would lurvvvvvvveeee to see her figure out what to say.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #22:
Hmmm Raymond Lim (the transport one) back in... OK the next time you have a football competition, please do print your face on the footballs - I will definitely take part. And I won't be sorry.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #23:
Wah, now Lim Swee Say's turn to say 'sorry'. How many more tonight? And will they even remember the word tomorrow?
Singapore Elections Thoughts #24:
Oh wow, Viv wins too. sigh...
Singapore Elections Thoughts #25:
Well done WP in Aljunied! Booo to CNA for showing George Yeo's speech first.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #26:
Can George Yeo can be a NCMP?
Singapore Elections Thoughts #27:
CNA, please tell your presenter that she's using the word 'contestation' wrongly. No one's disputing the result - they were just 'contesting' the seat.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #28:
Viv is thanking the volunteers. I wonder if they were fed better than the YOG volunteers.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #29:
A fresh-faced team from NSP still got 43% of the vote when up against the former Primer Minister's team. Well done!
Singapore Elections Thoughts #30:
That was close in Potong Pasir. Kinda wish it had been the other way. Rejected votes might have swung it.
Singapore Elections Thoughts #31:
I don't agree with the online petition to remove Tin Pei Ling. If you'd felt strongly enough you should have voted against her. If you were not in Marine Parade GRC, you should have persuaded voters not to vote her in. This is how democracy works.
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