5/17/2013
Depoliticisation is the way
The issue of politics and depolitics has again taken the spotlight in Parliament. For obvious reasons, common sense, chicken sense, for the interests of the people, continuity, in the name of administrative efficiency, many govt institutions must be depoliticized. Tiok boh? Agree or not? The judiciary, uniformed groups and the civil service are depoliticized for good reasons. They are the pillars of the non political govt, the state institutions, to provide continuity and the same level or service and dedication to the country and people irrespective of whichever political party took office.
Many people would sneer at such a comment. Understandable. The level or degree of politicization of state institutions is apparent and many would not want to say too much about the realities on the ground. It is a very subjective thing. But many concerned citizens, righteous citizens, must know that the lesser these institutions are politicized the better for the people and country. Anyone thinks or believes otherwise, that the more politicized these institutions are, the better for country and people? Admittedly it is not possible to be completely neutral from the political realities of the day.
And more institutions are best depoliticized to maintain neutrality, objectivity and continuity as they are meant to continue to exist and to serve the people regardless of a change of govt. Do I feel talking about this issue?
Of course politicians will want to politicize as many public institutions as possible for the good of people and country, and not for their own vested interests. And they will speak with a hand over their hearts that they are speaking with all honesty, that they are telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. And if they are God fearing, they will even swear to their God that they are saying with full convictions, and their conscience are clear. Believe me at your own risk.
What are the obvious institutions that should be depoliticized or politicized for the good of people and country? Dunno leh! I think even this simple obvious state of things would not get an honest answer from honest and righteous people. They say politics is politics. Now what does that mean?
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Blogging for Myself
[AIM-Gate: This is First World Parliament?]
"Another writer which TOC just published under, 'Who’s Politicizing the Governance of Constituencies?' has provided a ton of evidence
that the PAP as we all know well by now put their party's interests ahead of the people."
http://blogging4myself.blogspot.sg/2013/05/aim-gate-this-is-first-world-parliament.html
A politicised govt body will compromise the objectivity and integrity of the officers if politics ruled over their decisions.
There is no political party in this world that put the people first. All of them are there to milk the so called 'democracy' system. Democracy afterall is just bullshit. Having said that, PAP has gone too far to milk the system at the expense of the people well being. People must learn to vote the lesser of two evils.
bond
Depoliticisation? You must be joking!
In Red dot, even making babies is a political thing. The whole civil service is to serve the interest of one political party. The PA and CCs were set up for the purpose of serving the interest of the same party. The HDB is a tool used by one party to enslave Singaporeans to a life of indebtedness and clean out their CPF. And the CPF is a tool used by the same party to make sure that Singaporeans just have three meals and cannot enjoy retirement or have time to dabble in political discussions, since they have to work to earn a living till they kick the bucket.
Yes, depoliticisation is the way, but just in theory, not in reality.
If any attempt to depoliticise Singapore's state and civil institutions was successful the whole cuntry would collapse lah.
Singaporean culture is based on many myths and collective denials of many facts of reality. Lies form the "social glue" which keep the peace and prosperity.
Civil service and judiciary depoliticised? Please lah, which universe is this parliament living in?!?
BTW, doesn't matter which party is in government. Once they are in, they will appoint their "kakis" into the key positions. Man the political animal is derived form man the social and tribal animal.
Want to change human nature? Good luck to you! ;-)
Channel NewsAsia
[Grassroots leaders are 'voice of silent majority': Lim Swee Say]
"Singapore’s Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say said
grassroots leaders are the 'voice of the silent majority',
helping to strengthen ties between the ground and the govt."
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/grassroots-leaders-are-voice-of-silent-m/679534.html
In Singapore when you watch the news mon-sun, Jan-Dec its mostly about PAP ministers/mps every single day. Only when parliament sits or during elections, then got chance to listen to the voices, views of opposition parties/ MPs.
They print the free newspapers like mypaper, you flick the pages you would see articles by pap mps like Mr Teo SL, Mr Baey and others every single week.
Change ? Wait long long
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