Bollocks
I've always been apathetic about politics in this country, or anywhere else for that matter. I feel all politicians are full of bull, and like most people, I put up with it. But it's come to a point where "putting up" will no longer sit well with my conscience. Not at the rate the greedy, lazy 'leaders' of this country are working for the 'betterment' of the people.
I'm not pro any political party. But I believe there should be a balance of voices in parliament. And in the past 50 years, that balance has been sorely missing. While realistically speaking, we know the current coalition will win somehow (they will find a way, by hook or by crook, most likely the latter), the least we could do is not let them win with a big margin.
Here are the facts, taken from a Facebook group.
WHY WE CANNOT GIVE THEM 2/3 OF PARLIAMENT
1. Barisan lost 2/3 majority once, in 1969. Only briefly.
2. Since 1957, it has amended the constitution 690 times to propagate its power. By comparison, USA which is more 200 years old has only amended its constitution 27 times; Singapore as little as only 4 times.
3. Barisan's ability to amend the constitution as it likes (and make unjust and unfair constitutional changes) must be stopped now.
Statistics from the 2004 election:
1. UMNO received 35.9% of the popular votes but has 110 parliamentary seats or 50% of all parliamentary seats.
2. In total, Barisan received 63.8% of the popular votes but has 199 parliamentary seats or 91% of all parliamentary seats.
3. The opposition received 36.2% of the popular votes but has only 20 parliamentary seats or 9% of all parliamentary seats.
4. Why? Because of gerrymandering , or unfair election rules. The election rules are stacked against the opposition. No matter what happens, the opposition will never, I repeat, will never be able to win the next election.
Decision-making processes within our present cabinet.
1. UMNO not only controls the parliament via Barisan, it has allocated itself 24 cabinet positions or 73% of all cabinet positions.
2. MCA has 4 cabinet positions or 12% of the cabinet positions.
3. MIC has 1 cabinet position or 3 % of the cabinet positions.
4. Gerakan has 1 cabinet position or 3% of the cabinet positions.
5. Other component parties hold 3 cabinet positions or 9% of the cabinet positions.
6. The opposition with 36.2% of all the popular votes is not given a single cabinet position.
Although UMNO controls 50% of all parliamentary seats, it controls 73% of all the decision making processes within the cabinet.
Many marginalization issues or unfair election practices are the result of legislations passed by Barisan (lead by UMNO) unchecked in a dominant Barisan parliament.
Under the Barisan Party whip system, the majority component party within Barisan will dictate the rules of the game. Other Barisan component parties like MCA, Gerakan or MIC cannot vote against what UMNO decides in whatever it likes, even if they wanted to.
Even if the opposition won all the seats it contested, no single opposition party can form the next government. Why? Gerrymandering (of the present election borders) has ensured that even if Barisan were to win 50% of the popular votes in the upcoming election, it will still control 2/3 of parliament.
As an example, in 2004 Barisan took 64% of the popular votes but ended up controlling 91% of parliament. It is not easy to see why if they win only 50% of the popular votes in the next election they will once again be able to dictate absolute power in the parliament.
This is a democratic country? Bollocks.
So if you have registered to vote, do so tomorrow. It's almost futile, but if we deny them of 2/3 majority, it will send out a message.
If you haven't registered to vote, do so for the next election. The country will one day be sucked dry by these greedy vampires. Our rich natural resources can only last us so long. Some say another 20 years at most. The people will have nothing left, while those in power enjoy million-dollar homes abroad, living on money siphoned out of honest taxpayers.
I'm not pro any political party. But I believe there should be a balance of voices in parliament. And in the past 50 years, that balance has been sorely missing. While realistically speaking, we know the current coalition will win somehow (they will find a way, by hook or by crook, most likely the latter), the least we could do is not let them win with a big margin.
Here are the facts, taken from a Facebook group.
WHY WE CANNOT GIVE THEM 2/3 OF PARLIAMENT
1. Barisan lost 2/3 majority once, in 1969. Only briefly.
2. Since 1957, it has amended the constitution 690 times to propagate its power. By comparison, USA which is more 200 years old has only amended its constitution 27 times; Singapore as little as only 4 times.
3. Barisan's ability to amend the constitution as it likes (and make unjust and unfair constitutional changes) must be stopped now.
Statistics from the 2004 election:
1. UMNO received 35.9% of the popular votes but has 110 parliamentary seats or 50% of all parliamentary seats.
2. In total, Barisan received 63.8% of the popular votes but has 199 parliamentary seats or 91% of all parliamentary seats.
3. The opposition received 36.2% of the popular votes but has only 20 parliamentary seats or 9% of all parliamentary seats.
4. Why? Because of gerrymandering , or unfair election rules. The election rules are stacked against the opposition. No matter what happens, the opposition will never, I repeat, will never be able to win the next election.
Decision-making processes within our present cabinet.
1. UMNO not only controls the parliament via Barisan, it has allocated itself 24 cabinet positions or 73% of all cabinet positions.
2. MCA has 4 cabinet positions or 12% of the cabinet positions.
3. MIC has 1 cabinet position or 3 % of the cabinet positions.
4. Gerakan has 1 cabinet position or 3% of the cabinet positions.
5. Other component parties hold 3 cabinet positions or 9% of the cabinet positions.
6. The opposition with 36.2% of all the popular votes is not given a single cabinet position.
Although UMNO controls 50% of all parliamentary seats, it controls 73% of all the decision making processes within the cabinet.
Many marginalization issues or unfair election practices are the result of legislations passed by Barisan (lead by UMNO) unchecked in a dominant Barisan parliament.
Under the Barisan Party whip system, the majority component party within Barisan will dictate the rules of the game. Other Barisan component parties like MCA, Gerakan or MIC cannot vote against what UMNO decides in whatever it likes, even if they wanted to.
Even if the opposition won all the seats it contested, no single opposition party can form the next government. Why? Gerrymandering (of the present election borders) has ensured that even if Barisan were to win 50% of the popular votes in the upcoming election, it will still control 2/3 of parliament.
As an example, in 2004 Barisan took 64% of the popular votes but ended up controlling 91% of parliament. It is not easy to see why if they win only 50% of the popular votes in the next election they will once again be able to dictate absolute power in the parliament.
This is a democratic country? Bollocks.
So if you have registered to vote, do so tomorrow. It's almost futile, but if we deny them of 2/3 majority, it will send out a message.
If you haven't registered to vote, do so for the next election. The country will one day be sucked dry by these greedy vampires. Our rich natural resources can only last us so long. Some say another 20 years at most. The people will have nothing left, while those in power enjoy million-dollar homes abroad, living on money siphoned out of honest taxpayers.
Labels: politics
says Wandernut on Friday, March 07, 2008
2 wandered by:
well-said.
now it turns out your state and my state have gone to the opposition. bwahahhahahahaha.
whooopee-doo!
I'm surprised you still consider your state 'your' state... HAHAHAAHAH
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