It’s Over, Whether You Are Happy Or Not, Let’s Please Move On
I stayed up till 3am last night, missed my night with the bf, and am now nursing a headache just to watch the election results.
I honestly cannot say I am not sad that Minister George Yeo got voted out. As I have always advocated, may the strongest person win. We all respect the votes of the people but we cannot help but feel sad.
As one of my friend aptly pointed out “I thought the people wanted a Minister who listens?”
This is one election that I have been extremely involved in and am very emotional about. How do I feel?
1) The PAP needs to improve themselves
I think that there were quite a few oversights on the part of the ruling party. From the way the engage the people, to the way they present themselves, to the people they fielded.
All these need to be thought through.
Even the GRC system (really to ensure minority representation?), the redrawing of the election boundaries (why?), the upgrading issue (upgrading should be for all but will people appreciate?), and the ministerial pay (is that needed?).
2) This whole election is really just about Aljunied
Everyone’s very happy that history has been made.
I agree.
I think everyone was counting on the Aljunied voters to make a wise choice and send a strong signal to the government.
I think they have.
However, I am mourning the loss of 2 ministers and I do not want to say too quickly that it’s no big deal and they can do something else or their 2nd in line can take over.
Even at work, I cannot say for sure if I can function as well taking over my boss when I am not ready. But that’s just me.
I also wonder about investor sentiments with regards to this.
Different groups of people view this differently and I think we need to consider all points of view.
3) Stop analysing the results
Yes, the PAP won about 60% of the overall votes but 93% of the seats. Can we stop analysing it and complaining?
The whole crux of this fight is whether Aljunied is won by WP or not.
Well it has been, 2 ministers, 1 office holder, and 1 touted to be future cabinet minister has been voted out.
I think everyone’s happy to see the giant fall especially when they have this feeling that the giant has been arrogant.
Well I acknowledged it happens in real life too.
Well, you have gotten what you wanted but are we winning or losing in general as a nation?
Can we stop complaining already that some people are still there and you don’t want them in?
Well, everyone voted (except for Tanjong Pagar) right? You guys had a say and thus some people you do not like are going to be MPs while some others you like are not.
Flaw of the GRC system and this time, it’s certainly not exactly in PAP’s favour.
Put PAP aside, I am not even sure if it’s a situation that is good for our nation.
4) I like that social media was being used but hell, there was alot of noise
Unfortunately for me, for most part of the campaigning, the only times I actually was able to have a good discussion about the various topics we are all so angry about was when I had face to face conversations with my friends.
All these noise were everywhere on how they support which party and how angry they were about so many issues. All these pro opposition stance…. my biggest takeaway was just the anger.
I was looking to have a neutral and objective voice but all I heard was just how lousy the government was.
Even as a mere person, we have redeeming factors. We need to acknowledge that.
How could I have made a more informed decision like that?
That being said, I enjoyed my conversations with my friends at work who provided me with a balanced point of view.
I also had a good discussion about the inflation issue with the bf who told me to read “The Age of Turbulance” and warned me against populist policies which sent Argentina into a hyper inflation.
As I have mentioned, I studied Economics in school and we often compare Economic models and I think I missed that.
I want to compare different political models, different social models but I think that’s sorely lacking in that area and everyone’s angry.
Inflation is everywhere and hitting everyone, Vietnam is facing 12% inflation and I can bet with you, their salaries are not rising 12% or more.
5) Stop complaining, please
Things will never go our way or be perfect. Let’s just put aside all these unhappiness and move on to bigger issues in our lives.
Let’s look at how we can improve this situation to make it a better one.
Let’s not look at the situation now and complain about how little we have or how it sucks but let’s learn from those who managed to avert lousy situations on their own.
Housing is expensive but I know people who can afford 2 houses - I want to learn from them and try to be like them.
So glad the election is over. I think I really had an overdose of negativity it’s really getting to me.
