Fair elections in Malaysia?
February 27th, 2008 by MM2H
To add on the "fairness" of the Malaysian elections:
- The ruling party wins in a voting-region already before elections, because the "opposition candidate" stepped down. Why do you step down? Could there be some money involved? Or intimidation? Tactics well know from the early days in democracy in Europe…
- Only the ruling party can relentlessly advertise herself on TV and radio. And I must say hearing one voice over and over again reminds me on the days before the second world war in Europe
Very scary… especially as those days they said: we won’t fight each other whatever comes… - Advertising is one thing, but advertising in the news-bulletin as part of the news…. are there really no limits? Of course not, Malaysia Boleh…
- Painting people’s houses in the colors of the ruling party for free… since when are things for free?
- Campaigning in the streets is only allowed by the ruling party. The rest will most likely face teargas as the Indians are getting used to…
- All the banners…. lots of the ruling party in very good condition, little of the opposition in poor conditions… Are we looking at a campaign founded with taxpayers money? Well, if there is no transparency… don’t take people on their word, especially not politicians: this rule goes worldwide.
- Living in harmony I keep on hearing inside and outside the news advertisements of the ruling party… ??? That is if you only consider your own party, yet Malaysia is more than just the ruling party…
What does history tells us about democracy
If one party keeps on doing what they want and shut down all opposition, then smart people will go abroad.
Exactly what happened with Singapore: a new country was born just recently.
Exactly what happened with The Netherlands: a new country was born 500 years ago.
Both new countries are an example of tolerance and a thriving community….
But does any ruling party looks ahead or learn from the past?
If the people’s interest is at stake, then take lessons from the past and from other countries.
If your own fast profit is at stake it’s sad. If you do it at the cost of others and your country… that’s very sad.
Why did they invent the guillotine?
Because people in the street where fed up with the heads of state that didn’t care about the people in the street.
Saying you care is one thing, but show some results.
No, don’t start talking now: start showing some results!
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