In order to move forward and make more progress, we need to move away from the Good guy vs bad guy narrative of politics. National politics should be a form and a manifestation of democracy, in which we are all together contributing ideas and effort, working from the ground. We should not just wait for a good leader to lead, nor should we just wait every 5 year to cast 2 votes. Do anything, starting from your family, your friends and your community, better than doing nothing but just grumbling on facebook. Take part more in civil discussions about nation building
We must build our strong, professional and impartial institutions and political system, so that even when any politician we don't like come to power, they cannot do anything more than the stipulated framework, and they cannot simply just ignore the check and balance imposed on them. In that way, they cannot do more harm in their short tenure in office (if they make indeed truly unpopular move/decisions against majority will).
In democracy, we need to tolerate any politician we don't like, no matter he is Tony Abbott, David Cameron or George Bush. Yes, that's why free and fair election is utmost important agenda in the recent 8 years since the initiation of Bersih Movement -- if we really seriously believe in building the kind of institutions we would like to see.
There is no shortcut in politics and political movements. So when you have a hill to climb , then make damn sure you put in a lot more hard effort to achieve what you want. Be rational, be critical -- Remember also to reach out and talk to more people about politics and your views, then you will realise why some people see things differently, and how you missed out the big picture
If you want to make sure doctors won't cheat on you, you would carefully study about his diagnosis and independently analyse the illness you've got, right? Same thing also applies to politics. Be informed, be proactive, be the change yourself! Don't expect others to work for you, 'cause in the end you are the one benefited from the seed you sowed =)
We must build our strong, professional and impartial institutions and political system, so that even when any politician we don't like come to power, they cannot do anything more than the stipulated framework, and they cannot simply just ignore the check and balance imposed on them. In that way, they cannot do more harm in their short tenure in office (if they make indeed truly unpopular move/decisions against majority will).
In democracy, we need to tolerate any politician we don't like, no matter he is Tony Abbott, David Cameron or George Bush. Yes, that's why free and fair election is utmost important agenda in the recent 8 years since the initiation of Bersih Movement -- if we really seriously believe in building the kind of institutions we would like to see.
There is no shortcut in politics and political movements. So when you have a hill to climb , then make damn sure you put in a lot more hard effort to achieve what you want. Be rational, be critical -- Remember also to reach out and talk to more people about politics and your views, then you will realise why some people see things differently, and how you missed out the big picture
If you want to make sure doctors won't cheat on you, you would carefully study about his diagnosis and independently analyse the illness you've got, right? Same thing also applies to politics. Be informed, be proactive, be the change yourself! Don't expect others to work for you, 'cause in the end you are the one benefited from the seed you sowed =)
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