This is likely going to be a nonsensical post about Singapore politics so if you don't like the post, get off the page.
So we have the general elections coming up, and since I am almost of age to vote for the government, it's time to think about who really is better to vote. Unfortunately for me, I have close to no experience of how the parties are like so I'm just going to spit out what I know. Like I said... If you don't want to read then sayonara.
People's Action Party (PAP)
This is the party which has been in charge of the Singapore government since we became independent in 1965. In other words, they have been the ruling party for half a century. So far I don't see much of an issue with them, except when Ms Tin Pei Ling first joined the elections (who quite a large portion of the population weren't exactly happy about). But now that she managed to prove how good a MP is, I think it's fine.
Back to my own neighbourhood, we have our very own Mr Lim Swee Say, which in my parents and MY opinion, is a good MP. Here's what we noticed about him.
1. He is always punctual.
2. Other than the times he is giving his speeches, he doesn't see himself all high and mighty.
3. He is really respectful. And it's not only towards the elders, he also respects children.
4. Each time we feedback something in our neighourhood that we are unhappy about, he gives a swift reply and action is always taken within a short period of time.
5. 1 fatal flaw, however. He is usually too kind.
One very important thing I remember from learning social studies (aka propaganda if you're straightforward enough) was that a good leader (and government) should listen to the people when making choices. And I think the PAP has accomplished that, without a doubt.
Next let's move on Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, who I've met a couple of times in my YTSA events.
1. When he is not talking about serious matters, he is a very nice man and he speaks to you like a friend.
2. One time during our YTSA event, we asked to take a picture with him with... a monopod. And to my surprise, he offered to hold the monopod for us. (And he actually didn't realise he was out of the photo until the 10-second timer was almost out of time.)
3. He is firm enough when he is serious.
Then we have the Minister of Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat. There's only 1 thing I know about him, and it's that he is also a very nice person until he gets serious about work. Let us not forget that one time he burned all the overly protective parents who were giving unreasonable (and stupid) demands. #win
Let us now move on to the opposition parties.
Workers' Party (WP)
First founded by the former Chief Minister David Marshall, WP first won a seat in the government in 1981. Unfortunately, each time I look at their logo, I get reminded of the Soviet Union logo, which then makes me think that WP is communist (I'm sorry). Oops.
A few years back, my parents considered voting for them because the PAP wasn't doing their job well enough to be satisfying. But I think the PAP soon realised this and started pulling their socks up. Anyway.
My parents mentioned to me how the WP ministers often got into weird scandals and as a result, ruined their reputation. I have seen news about how one of the WP members in a GRC had to step down from his position because of something he did, but I can't remember what exactly he did. That GRC later got a re-election.
Apart from that, I also heard how during the election rallies, a WP member told the people: "vote for me and I will show you what I can do." Bro, if you can't even decide and plan out nicely what you want to achieve, why are you even trying to be in the parliament? Waste of my time.
Let me just quote this from something someone said: "If you can't even run your GRC well, how are you going to run the country well?"
Singapore People's Party (SPP)
The only person I probably know of from this party is Mr Chiam See Tong who has, rather unfortunately, left politics. He was one of the best opposition leaders as far as I know. His wife contested in the Potong Pasir SMC in the last elections but sadly lost to the PAP.
Singaporeans First Party (SingFirst)
This is a newly formed party, and the name is just... It makes me cringe.
Concerns have been raised on their Facebook page about their ability to use technology and their English. You can read about it on SGAG here.
National Solidarity Party (NSP)
I caught wind that they have a new member named Kevryn Lim who, apparently, only has the looks but has nothing else. Oh well, good luck anyway.
The rest
I have almost zero idea about them. Sorry guys~
And that's the end. This is a horrible post, so if you read it, THUMBS UP TO YOU.
