So what is happening...somebody trying to stir the hornet's nest? Sept 16 is approaching and some parties are getting jittery. We read of BN backbencher MPs being sent on a study tour, as though trying to thwart the act(s) of jumping ship. Some people questioned the logic of the trip since such kinds of trips are usually at its minimal during the Ramadan month.
Then this guy, Ahmad who has been really adamant about his stand. Reminders have been made for people, especially the Chinese not to hold protest over the tearing and stomping of Koh's photo...which is wise. Anyway, I think many people don't see the logic of doing a street protest. George Bush's picture and effigy get burned all the time. I think they have had worse treatment. If he were to jump each time, nuclear warheads would be flying! Best to leave this childish behaviour be.
Gerakan distancing itself away from UMNO is just a symbolic gesture. The political climate in Malaysia today is very different from what was a year ago. The balance of power hangs precariously for BN. Gerakan only holds 2 Parliament seats. But though it has a small presence, this is a time where every seat counts for either side. For our PM, this is indeed a Catch-22 situation.
Gerakan is already bleeding as it is. It has seen an exodus of its leaders...Datuk Lee Kah Choon (Deputy Secretary General), Datuk Rhina Bhar(VP and Wanita National Chairman), Datuk Tan Kee Kwong (FT Gerakan Chief), Datuk Toh Kin Woon. It's actually being swallowed by the changes taking place. What a real twist ... cos it was started as a multi-racial party, somewhat like PKR. Yet it has not really been able to live up to its own ideology.
For the people, at this point, best leave the outward show of emotions out. There will be people out to exploit the situation for themselves. Best to exercise prudence where this is concerned. Anyway, there's this line from one of my old favourites.....
This world is not my home,
I'm just a passing through,
My treasures are laid up,
Somewhere beyond the blue
We're all just a-passing through......all of us are pendatang(s)..... read this here from another perspective but the same thing.
I'm just a passing through,
My treasures are laid up,
Somewhere beyond the blue
1 comment:
should gerakan choose to leave the party, although their seats in the Parliament is negligable, but it is the effect of them leaving UMNO cannot afford..
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