bubu singh & pan chin lian

we now take a leaf from wu song ta hu or wu song hammered the tiger - a popular classic from the WATER MARGIN. our story is about to begin...

words got to the ears of lau beh see, the grand overlord of the LEEgime. it was rumour that PAN CHIN LIAN was butt itchy. he did a "survey" on LEEgime. bubu singh was deployed to check it out.

calm before the storm. PAN CHIN LIAN might have to wash his butt and prepared to be chromed by the famous bayi lawyer from the LEEgime.

Timing of General Election
Summary of 49 replies


1. Mr. Lee Kuan Yew said that there is no purpose in holding a general election before 2011. Do you believe his statement?
Yes 20.8%
No 79.2%



2. Do you expect the Government to call an snap election this year?
Yes 70.2%
No 29.8%


3. Is this statement made to distract the alternative parties?
Yes 75.0%
No 25.0%



CONCLUSION:
Most Singaporeans do not believe Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's statement.




4. Why does the Government want to call a snap election?



1. Recalling the events of 2001, the government, which usually hides bad news, decided to "frighten" people by playing up how dire the situation was.... the electorate got so frightened they voted in the PAP with an increased popular vote majority, reversing the trend of the previous few GEs. I believe the PAP is adopting a similar strategy this time... frighten the electorate into voting for them (since unfortunately, the Singapore electorate seems to believe that only the PAP can save them)! Also, once the election is over, the govt can then cut CPF rates, and introduce a whole slew of measures, knowing that the population has short memories and will forget everything in time for the following GE! Fri, 3/6/09 12:08 AM
2. to entrench themselves before the economy worsens Thu, 3/5/09 11:17 PM
3. This recession is different from the last few recessions and more jobs will be lost. If USA recovers from this recession this year, then no snap election will be held. However, if USA goes into a deep recession or depression, then a snap election will be held. Thu, 3/5/09 10:04 PM
4. More shit coming out... Thu, 3/5/09 10:03 PM
5. Economics is in chaos.Now is good time to demand stability Thu, 3/5/09 8:23 PM
6. There are only 2 reasons to call to snap election: 1. Make use of LKY's reputation to gain votes whilst he is still healthy. 2. LHL has found a 2nd GCT to warm PM seat for his son. Without these 2 reasons, there is no advantage for a snap election. Thu, 3/5/09 8:03 PM
7. With the economic crisis, the govt would call for a snap election to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them now. Thu, 3/5/09 7:45 PM
8. Because they are afraid that economy will collapse in the coming years and voters will dump them. Or Lee Kuan Yew will be dead soon and people won't support them. Thu, 3/5/09 7:43 PM
9. It is they habit of using recession to frigthen us, so that we would not dare to vote the oppositions Thu, 3/5/09 7:32 PM
10. to get a fresh mandate now when things are not so bad still. Economy might be in worst shape later. They just give you some money. They are back to their old tricks. How long can they play this game. Are Singaporean so stupid. Have PAP made us all a nation with no mind of our own? Thu, 3/5/09 7:10 PM

5. Why will the Government wait for the full term, as suggested by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew?

1. Since when did LKY ever tell the truth? Fri, 3/6/09 12:08 AM
2. can't think of a reason Thu, 3/5/09 11:17 PM
3. It depends because the Govt cannot predict how long and deep this recession will be and it is safer to call a snap election as things still looks good, particularly the opening of the two IRs Thu, 3/5/09 10:04 PM
4. No reason for them to wait. Thu, 3/5/09 10:03 PM
5. Probably b/c our current situation does not permit us to have an election now, as it will put singapore in a bad position globally. (example thailand) Thu, 3/5/09 7:45 PM
6. They won't unless the economy improves fast. Mr LKY can later say 'Hey look, this govt is not under my control, my advice is not always followed.' Head I win, tail you loose. Thu, 3/5/09 7:10 PM
7. Perhaps they have not found enough new blood yet Thu, 3/5/09 6:54 PM
8. Economy will be worse next year, convince Singaporeans to vote for them to have a strong mandate. Thu, 3/5/09 6:47 PM
9. Unlikely Thu, 3/5/09 6:46 PM
10. I don't think PAP would wait for full term. Thu, 3/5/09 6:24 PM