ConfessionS Of A SleePlesS MinD

Who says we don't care?

Agrhh... Chealsea are Champions for a second season running. And they beat Man U 3-0 at home. WTF! Arghhh... Don't get to vote again. Wonder what age I'll be before I do get to vote.

SM Goh told the media today that Chiam See Tong was making false promises. He said that Chiam did not have the resources to carry out upgrading plans. On the other hand, his own party member, Sitoh wasn't making false promises. Sitoh can upgrade the Potong Pasir area and give residents even more than just upgrade. Think about why Sitoh has the resources? Just for the fact that he carries a lightning bolt pin on his chest. That's where his money comes from. Mr Chiam, a veteran in politics, has always been short of resources? Why?- Because he stands against the bully of the lightning bolt.

You make grand statements so shamelessly about how the PAP has all the resources, which indeed you have. But where does the money come from? From the people's pockets. From the people of Singapore? Why are residents from a opposition constituency "robbed" of their rights as a citizen to enjoy the benefits that all citizens of this island should enjoy, not just constituencies that are ruled by the lightning bolt? But I must say that the PAP is really good at defending themselves, always able to come up with seemingly logical reasons for the things they do.

Singaporeans aren't that dumb. Not speaking up doesn't mean we agree with what you do. Don't put words into our mouths. I respect what the PAP has done as a government. It's true that without the work of the PAP, we wouldn't be where we are today. But the current system no longer satisfy Singaporeans. Instead, it is detrimental to Singapore as it cultivates a cuture of political apathy and dependence on the government. This culture will not survive in a highly competitive world and Asia that is moving faster than we are. We have grown to become fearful, unthinking people who just follow whatever is asked of us, never retaliating or questioning- "just do" mentality. No wonder Li Ao branded us the "stupid people". A culture of fear can never be beneficial for a country. Don't give us pseudo democracy, don't give us false impressions that we are opening up when we are taking one step forward but two steps back at the next moment.

Having said that, the opposition has to buck up. Don't keep telling us you can be an alternative voice. Tell us what you can offer as an alternative. Don't just tell us you can check on the government. Tell us your plans, what you intend to do for us. Don't be a letdown.

We don't mean to appear to be rude, which we aren't in the first place. It's just that we care so much about this place that we live in.

posted by KERMIT @ 11:02 PM 0 Comments

Kermit suffers blow from newswriting class

By Kermit

SINGAPORE - Kermit, a student of the news writing class suffered a blow to his ego today when only one of his four articles was selected for the class online newspaper.

During news writing class today, the executve editor of the class newspaper, XXX Tan, announced the articles that have been selected for the online publication. Only one, out of a possible four articles, that Kermit had written was selected.

"I felt my ego crushed," said Kermit. "Why did they pick only one of my articles when many of the rest of the class had two or more articles chosen?"

"I feel that my suicide feature should have been selected."

Kermit chose to write a feature story on NUS students with suicidal tendencies and the adequacy of the school's counselling centre to combat this issue. He had put in a great amount of effort for this suicide piece as he had conducted three interviews and researched online for statistics for this feature story.

"The tutor gave me good comments and a high grade for this feature story," said Kermit sorely. "I don't see why it shouldn't be published."

Hao, Kermit's alter ego, feels sorry for Kermit but sees rejection as a part of life.

"He spent a lot of time on the piece but that's the kind of bitch life is," said Hao. "Get over it and live with it".

After much contemplation and self-reflection, Kermit accepted the fact that his work was simply "not up to standard" or that his piece did not have enough "newsworthiness".

"Perhaps I just overestimated and thought too highly of my work," Kermit said. "In life, expectations are not always met."

The executive editor and his team had a hard time ensuring that at least one work from each of the 20 writers was published. At the same time, the team also had to ensure that stories did not overlap and that the published articles were newsworthy.

XXX Tan and his team of had not been reached for comments because Kermit did not approach them.

Kermit has since gotten over the blow to his ego and moved on with life.

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