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Saturday, May 14, 2011

.:. General Election 2011 .:.

War of words

Never thought I would be actually blogging bout politics ever. Politics has never been the topic that is up my alley. It's the kind of question in GP that I don't even have to finish reading to know I'm not gonna even attempt at, the reports on tv that makes me switch the channel, and the news that allows me to finish reading the papers in minutes.

Yes call me a politically apathetic youth if you want, I don't deny that fact. Politics somehow just doesn't interest me, or I fail to appreciate the art of politics. Point is, I don't get politics. I know its about who gets to govern the country, what policies that matters, who is more popular than not etc etc. But the "fights" to get into place is kinda mundane to me. Suddenly policies start coming into effect, money comes out of nowhere, loopholes starts to surface...all these just seems so superficial, so petty in comparison to the impact of the outcome.

Maybe its cos of the width of frontiers covered that my brain fails to comprehend. Afterall, it regards the nation, can't be very small can it. From the economy (Trade, GDP, income, bonuses) to the very individual (livelihood, HDB, salaries). An all encompassing topic. So my lack of know-of is probably an obstacle in allowing me to appreciate this.

Orrrrr...my "sui bian" personality just says "sui bian lor.". I mean, thus far, there hasn't been any major problems surfacing. Arguable that because I am not the one supporting the family now that I dun feel the burn, but as compared to the kind of problems some of the other nations faces, Singapore is definitely above average. So there isn't any "life-threatening" issues that requires a major change in the government. If there's nothing wrong, why change?

Yup I think the latter is most true xD.

But this year's GE has been, somewhat "exciting" (even though I might not have been sensible enough during the past GEs). Being the youth of this nation, we're all inculcated that L.K.Y was the one that was critical in forming Singapore, an undeniable fact, and thus PAP. Which most probably leads to the impression that PAP is the one in power, the stronghold in Singapore's politics, the Impregnable Fortress.

Then for who knows why, this year's GE had some stunts in it. New interesting politicians start popping up. All areas was supposed to be contested for initially, even Marine Parade. That fact alone is like O.O. To have people actually dare to do that...And when the results came out, its another sign. The margins that PAP did win by weren't exactly very significant, with votes coming to a difference of just around 300!

But the propelling factor of why I'm suddenly doing a post about politics, is because I saw in the news today that MM and SM are actually retiring. When I saw that I went O.O. I mean ya eventually they would have to retire and let others take over, but for it to actually happen now is just unexpected. Maybe its because of the swing of change. I'm not sure exactly everyone expected PAP to face such strong oppositions this time.

These are some signs of change, that are very significant. People always say the only constant in life is change, but they fail to say how great the magnitude of the change will be. For Singapore not to have such a prominent figure in position anymore, what will happen...I guess nobody knows. But one thing I know for sure, is that things won't be the same...

*note the skimpish details, cos obviously I didn't read the newspaper articles xD*

*disclaimer: the above is just my personal views of the election that has passed, limited by my lack of knowledge which could have led to misinterpretations of certain situations*

Revealed on [11:20 PM]

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Gundam Freak

No one ever knows boku no oto
Doko made mo shinka suru
Mada shiranai jibun ga mezameteku
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Name: Dalvin

He values friendships to the highest degree. He may seem quiet to those who do not know him, but for the fortunate who do they know he is always there for them whenever they need it, wherever they need it. He puts great importance in his honour, and will do anything to uphold it.

Luvs:
Family
Friends
Teachers
Gundam!!!
Japanese Music
Kamen Rider
Anime

Training academies:
St Gabriel's Primary School -> 1D,2D,3B,4B,5A,6A
St Gabriel's Secondary School -> 1E3,2E3,3E1,4E1
Yishun Junior College(1st 3 months) -> P09
Nanyang Junior College -> 0804

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No one ever knows my sound
I everlastingly evolve
A part of myself that I wasn't aware of is awakening.

the One-Winged Angel
Imperfection at its best

Taiyou ni akogarete
Takaku takaku tonda tsubasa
Sono netsu ni tokasareta
Fukai umi e to ochite yuku

Odayaka na minamo ochita namida no hitoshizuku ga nami wo tate
Sono nami wa kaze ni fukare haruka kanata ni made mo todoku you ni

Tsuki ga sotto kata wo tataki
minamo utsushite kureta kiiro michi
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Looking up to the sun
Flying high, up high on wings
The heat dissolves them
and he falls into the deep sea.

A single tear drops into the serene water, creating a wave
That wave is blown by the wind and reaches far away.

The moon gently massages my shoulders
reflecting a yellow path on the water surface.

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Slowly carving a path through the world by on his own...