Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Post Permatang Pauh By-Election

What violence? It's only tense, but not as violent as expected.

Syed Hamid and Rafidah should be taken to task for inciting fear among the people of Malaysia and especially Permatang Pauh with their earlier comments in the run-up to the by-elections.

It was very clear as to whom the winner would be on the eve of 26 August, when Ramlan Porigi, Imam in the controversial "Say-Fool" sodomy swearing incident appeared at Pakatan Rakyat (PR)'s ceramah to clarify his position. That had swayed the many fence sitters and doubters which had sent the BN folks running helter-skelter for cover as they had their "backside" wide open.

RPK on fire during a ceramah saying;

“The Constitution guarantees us the right of speech and expression”.

No concerns of a lack of a permit was going to stop this anak Bangsa Malaysia tonight.

“Is this the government that we now have after we got rid of the British? If so, I would rather have the British back”.

"This is the people's victory," Anwar said in a victory speech.

Judging from the numerous complaints during the campaign priod lodged with SPR (Elections Commissions) and Mafrel, it clearly shows BN won hands down and among the complaints were using Government property (buildings, vehicles, Ministry staff and funds) to win votes. One ever wonders if this is what a true and fair election all about and if SPR would take action against such abuse in the court of law. SPR is suppose to be an independent body and not take sides to be reminded.

Permatang Pauh results show healthy democratic practice, says Najib. The direction of BN/UMNO is blurry under the present bunch of circus ringmasters and could be even worse for the rakyat and country should these disgusting acts in public by Pemuda/Youth and Puteri were to be the benchmark. Malaysians do not endorse such culture!

Kudos to Barisan Rakyat Bloggers whom had been working tirelessly in providing constant source of information when the normal source of information like Malaysia Today or Malaysia Kini had been blocked (on purpose) or "overwhelmed with visitors".

The final message to the present Government is absolutely clear that they are not wanted and sentiments from Permatang Pauh truly reflects that the rakyat are not easily bought by all the election gula-gula (goodies) from BN and not even the 15sen fuel price reduction. Winds of change had been blowing strong and its velocity had not slight off while expected to pick up till Kuburkan BN!

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