5/24/2012

The brave Hougang spirit



The brave Hougang spirit cannot be dampened by a little rain. There is a sense of pride, a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of hope in the faces of those in the Workers Party rally. This kind of spirit has not been seen for a very long time. They were the losers, the underdogs. They did not go there for freebies. They were not coaxed to be there. They were there, willingly, happily, to support their party and the candidate.

This is something the PAP would have to reckon with. They used to command this kind of crowd and support. They must now recognize that the people of Hougang are very different. Not only Hougang, there were many from other parts of the island joining the WP supporters, to stand under the rain, to brave the down pour, to be with their leaders on stage, who were equally drenched. But you could see them smiling and knowing that the people are truly behind them. There is a unity of heart and soul that money cannot buy.

The spectators could sense it, could feel it. Political leaders surely know that they have won the hearts of the people. I think they have won the election even before the campaign is over.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rest assured Redbean, the PAP do not have to worry about the crowds. Last election they we jesting that the crowds were there to enjoy the show and will not translate into votes. Then they lost Aljunied GRC.

Next election in 2016, I hope they will continue jesting. He who laugh last laugh best.

Greensjyr said...

Rest assured Redbean, the PAP do not have to worry about the crowds. Last election they we jesting that the crowds were there to enjoy the show and will not translate into votes. Then they lost Aljunied GRC. Next election in 2016, I hope they will continue jesting. He who laugh last laugh best.