Of Grace & Respect
And so, a black man has won the seat for the white house, what does that mean exactly for Singaporeans? Well, you'll read about all that in your local papers so i shall go on to explain how policies favoured by Obama works for a country like ours.
"And, to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your president, too."-Barrack Obama - Victory Speech, USA Presidential Election 2008
What the above signify is that the United States of America can indeed be united, and that all citizens of the USA are respected, taken care of and heard.
With the whole world looking at Obama, perhaps his aides can draft no better speech than the one he has given. I can't help but think about our own elections and the reactions of the winner thereafter
What Obama promised to be a all-inclusive USA for every citizen reminds me of PAP's Election manifesto of "Staying Together, Moving Ahead"
One only has to look closer to see how we aren't really together even as we move ahead.. Residents of Potong Pasir and Hougang who voted for the Opposition are discriminated when it comes to Upgrading Works on their HDB flats, flats that require upkeeping and the same flats that HDB sold to them as Singaporeans that requires upgrading. But for the reason that they voted for another Singaporean from a party different from the PAP, the government excludes them for upgrading. Well, maybe some will argue that they are included, just that they are so far down that queue that i wonder which Minister will be on board by then..
Obama then went:
"I just received a very gracious call from Sen. McCain. He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Gov. Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead."
Respect for his competitor, respect for a fellow American that has worked hard because he loves the same country.
And Singapore?
Firstly, i doubt Mr Chiam or Mr Low from the Opposition has PM Lee's number to call and congratulate him after his election victory in 2006.
Secondly, i don't remember PM Lee having any mention for the 2 Opposition leaders who were voted into parliament by Singaporeans, instead, i remember a speech where Mr Lee mentioned about "buying votes" and having to "fix them", refering to the opposition members in parliament.
If i had to go on and on to discuss about my misgivings, it would take more than this few minutes to draft this post
So for now, i rest
Well done Mr Barrack Obama, respect man.. respect
"And, to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your president, too."-Barrack Obama - Victory Speech, USA Presidential Election 2008
What the above signify is that the United States of America can indeed be united, and that all citizens of the USA are respected, taken care of and heard.
With the whole world looking at Obama, perhaps his aides can draft no better speech than the one he has given. I can't help but think about our own elections and the reactions of the winner thereafter
What Obama promised to be a all-inclusive USA for every citizen reminds me of PAP's Election manifesto of "Staying Together, Moving Ahead"
One only has to look closer to see how we aren't really together even as we move ahead.. Residents of Potong Pasir and Hougang who voted for the Opposition are discriminated when it comes to Upgrading Works on their HDB flats, flats that require upkeeping and the same flats that HDB sold to them as Singaporeans that requires upgrading. But for the reason that they voted for another Singaporean from a party different from the PAP, the government excludes them for upgrading. Well, maybe some will argue that they are included, just that they are so far down that queue that i wonder which Minister will be on board by then..
Obama then went:
"I just received a very gracious call from Sen. McCain. He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he's fought even longer and harder for the country he loves. He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader. I congratulate him and Gov. Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead."
Respect for his competitor, respect for a fellow American that has worked hard because he loves the same country.
And Singapore?
Firstly, i doubt Mr Chiam or Mr Low from the Opposition has PM Lee's number to call and congratulate him after his election victory in 2006.
Secondly, i don't remember PM Lee having any mention for the 2 Opposition leaders who were voted into parliament by Singaporeans, instead, i remember a speech where Mr Lee mentioned about "buying votes" and having to "fix them", refering to the opposition members in parliament.
If i had to go on and on to discuss about my misgivings, it would take more than this few minutes to draft this post
So for now, i rest
Well done Mr Barrack Obama, respect man.. respect
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