Judging from the latest happenings and events of the various political parties in Singapore, I have come up with some names that are more suitable for them.
WP (Watchdog Party)
Some where in late March at an NUS forum, Workers' Party chairman, Sylvia Lim conceded that her party is not ready to form the next government. She also mentioned that none of the other oppositions are capable of forming one.
Low Thia Khiang, the secretary-general of WP, later agreed with his chairman about her statements. Time and again, WP and its members have stated that they only want to be a watchdog in parliament.
Maybe WP should be renamed as Watchdog Party as well. I would like to ask Lim and Low, if you have no intention of forming the next government, why are you here carving out a political career in Singapore?
WP cannot make up their minds on what they want. Since they are here, they should make it a point to fight all the way to the end. If they want to be a watchdog, then might as well change the hammer logo into a pair of paper binoculars.
SDA (Sliced, Dried Apple)
Singapore Democratic Alliance used to be a coalition of four parties. SPP and NSP has since withdrew from it.
Coincidentally, those were the two parties which were the main driving force behind SDA. Now, they are only left with the almost-never-heard-before Singapore Justice Party and the Malay National Organization (PKMS).
The four circles in its logo should be halved to only two as for now. SDA do not look formidable at all with its deceiving name. It should call itself Malay Justice Party as a better representation of the two parties remaining.
It's a like an apple, one which is sliced up and left in the open to dry. The vitamins and juices are gone. What's left is the backbone of it still persevering to stand strong.
NSP (Never Stop Party)
Honestly, I don't know what name should I give for National Solidarity so I came up with this lousy one. When I say "never stop", I am referring to its plans for the upcoming elections.
Seems that after leaving SDA, NSP has grown into a much formidable force. It has recruited a number of ex-Reform Party members including star couple, Tony and Hazel.
Best of all (or maybe worst), it is planning to contest in many areas which its fellow oppositions are also eyeing. This means more choices for the voters but more headaches for the parties and more smiles for the ruling PAP.
So kiasu that it decided to unveil its candidates for the new Moulmein-Kallang GRC before anyone else does so. Not stopping there, it has also declared interest in many other wards and has been rumoured to be considering Marine Parade GRC.
Never stopping in its words as well, its candidate for Radin Mas SMC claimed that he is the best among all oppositions to contest there as the majority of the electorate are Chinese. I think he should go contest in Taiwan then, it'll be much more interesting.
SPP (Strictly Potong Pasir)
Until now, the Singapore People's Party has yet to announce any new candidates other than Chiam See Tong and his stuttering-on-TV wife.
This makes one wonder if the SPP is only concerned with Potong Pasir, the ward which Mr Chiam is currently MP of. Chiam has announced that his wife, Lina Chiam, will take over him as MP of Potong Pasir.
He has decided to contest in neighbouring Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC in a bid to rewrite history by being the first opposition to win a GRC and "shoot down" a cabinet minister at the same time.
So far, he is the only known person from SPP who will be there to contest and he himself has yet to confirm that he will be one of the five oppositions to face the PAP.
Looks like SPP is contented with holding onto to Potong Pasir at the moment.
RP (Resignation Party)
What else do I have to say? The trend for members of Reform Party is to join and later resign with the latest being Alec Tok, announced by the party as runner for Radin Mas SMC.
Now what's left for this newbie party is their secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam and a couple of political juveniles who have the passion but lack experience.
I do hope that all disagreements can be resolved and that the "R" will become "rejoining" with former members coming back to help the party reach new heights as it grows and matures.
SDP (So Daring Party)
Talk about activism or aggressiveness and no other alternative parties in Singapore can match that of the Singapore Democratic Party's.
As seen and heard in the Channel NewsAsia debate last week, SDP's representative, Vincent Wijeysingha, shone why his party does possess the substance and guts as a strong opposition. Wijeysingha asked some difficult and interesting questions during the debate.
The party also boasts the legendary Chee Soon Juan, better known as the most famous Singaporean politician who has yet to enter parliament. It is sort of their branding that SDP has been portrayed as aggressive and hard.
This kind of political approach might work well in America or Britain. Unfortunately, Singapore is still not ready to accept such actions, at least for the older generation. Their perspective is that the oppositions should fight a calm battle and parties like WP appeal to them more.
I dare SDP to contest in Ang Mo Kio or Tanjong Pagar GRC. After all, the fight for democracy that democracy means having all seats in parliament to be contested.
No need to talk about PAP lah.
WP (Watchdog Party)
Some where in late March at an NUS forum, Workers' Party chairman, Sylvia Lim conceded that her party is not ready to form the next government. She also mentioned that none of the other oppositions are capable of forming one.
Low Thia Khiang, the secretary-general of WP, later agreed with his chairman about her statements. Time and again, WP and its members have stated that they only want to be a watchdog in parliament.
Maybe WP should be renamed as Watchdog Party as well. I would like to ask Lim and Low, if you have no intention of forming the next government, why are you here carving out a political career in Singapore?
WP cannot make up their minds on what they want. Since they are here, they should make it a point to fight all the way to the end. If they want to be a watchdog, then might as well change the hammer logo into a pair of paper binoculars.
SDA (Sliced, Dried Apple)
Singapore Democratic Alliance used to be a coalition of four parties. SPP and NSP has since withdrew from it.
Coincidentally, those were the two parties which were the main driving force behind SDA. Now, they are only left with the almost-never-heard-before Singapore Justice Party and the Malay National Organization (PKMS).
The four circles in its logo should be halved to only two as for now. SDA do not look formidable at all with its deceiving name. It should call itself Malay Justice Party as a better representation of the two parties remaining.
It's a like an apple, one which is sliced up and left in the open to dry. The vitamins and juices are gone. What's left is the backbone of it still persevering to stand strong.
NSP (Never Stop Party)
Honestly, I don't know what name should I give for National Solidarity so I came up with this lousy one. When I say "never stop", I am referring to its plans for the upcoming elections.
Seems that after leaving SDA, NSP has grown into a much formidable force. It has recruited a number of ex-Reform Party members including star couple, Tony and Hazel.
Best of all (or maybe worst), it is planning to contest in many areas which its fellow oppositions are also eyeing. This means more choices for the voters but more headaches for the parties and more smiles for the ruling PAP.
So kiasu that it decided to unveil its candidates for the new Moulmein-Kallang GRC before anyone else does so. Not stopping there, it has also declared interest in many other wards and has been rumoured to be considering Marine Parade GRC.
Never stopping in its words as well, its candidate for Radin Mas SMC claimed that he is the best among all oppositions to contest there as the majority of the electorate are Chinese. I think he should go contest in Taiwan then, it'll be much more interesting.
SPP (Strictly Potong Pasir)
Until now, the Singapore People's Party has yet to announce any new candidates other than Chiam See Tong and his stuttering-on-TV wife.
This makes one wonder if the SPP is only concerned with Potong Pasir, the ward which Mr Chiam is currently MP of. Chiam has announced that his wife, Lina Chiam, will take over him as MP of Potong Pasir.
He has decided to contest in neighbouring Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC in a bid to rewrite history by being the first opposition to win a GRC and "shoot down" a cabinet minister at the same time.
So far, he is the only known person from SPP who will be there to contest and he himself has yet to confirm that he will be one of the five oppositions to face the PAP.
Looks like SPP is contented with holding onto to Potong Pasir at the moment.
RP (Resignation Party)
What else do I have to say? The trend for members of Reform Party is to join and later resign with the latest being Alec Tok, announced by the party as runner for Radin Mas SMC.
Now what's left for this newbie party is their secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam and a couple of political juveniles who have the passion but lack experience.
I do hope that all disagreements can be resolved and that the "R" will become "rejoining" with former members coming back to help the party reach new heights as it grows and matures.
SDP (So Daring Party)
Talk about activism or aggressiveness and no other alternative parties in Singapore can match that of the Singapore Democratic Party's.
As seen and heard in the Channel NewsAsia debate last week, SDP's representative, Vincent Wijeysingha, shone why his party does possess the substance and guts as a strong opposition. Wijeysingha asked some difficult and interesting questions during the debate.
The party also boasts the legendary Chee Soon Juan, better known as the most famous Singaporean politician who has yet to enter parliament. It is sort of their branding that SDP has been portrayed as aggressive and hard.
This kind of political approach might work well in America or Britain. Unfortunately, Singapore is still not ready to accept such actions, at least for the older generation. Their perspective is that the oppositions should fight a calm battle and parties like WP appeal to them more.
I dare SDP to contest in Ang Mo Kio or Tanjong Pagar GRC. After all, the fight for democracy that democracy means having all seats in parliament to be contested.
No need to talk about PAP lah.
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