Words of this disillusioned writer!
In an innovative reversal, journalists are now beginning to lay down rules on how politicians should do their job. We are not talking corruption here, but the rather more vague “moral ambience” of decision-making. Both politicians and journalists once set standards for themselves; we now seem intent on setting standards for each other. Judgement is so much easier than introspection.
We shall see how this plays out, particularly with an election season underway. Tensions will peak as politicians seek to rise in the estimate of voters, and journalists try to puncture them. With so much at stake, it is almost inevitable that “facts” will sometimes be twisted for partisan ends, and that “truth” will be manipulated to defame opponents. This is going to be a particularly tough election, because power is neither gained nor surrendered easily.
Fortunately, the Supreme Court of both professions is the citizen. Wherever ego might lead a journalist, or an exaggerated sense of power take a politician, the true measure of worth is determined by the court of public opinion. There is no journalism without an audience. There is no political office without a voter. This is the balance that keeps our system sane.
We shall see how this plays out, particularly with an election season underway. Tensions will peak as politicians seek to rise in the estimate of voters, and journalists try to puncture them. With so much at stake, it is almost inevitable that “facts” will sometimes be twisted for partisan ends, and that “truth” will be manipulated to defame opponents. This is going to be a particularly tough election, because power is neither gained nor surrendered easily.
Fortunately, the Supreme Court of both professions is the citizen. Wherever ego might lead a journalist, or an exaggerated sense of power take a politician, the true measure of worth is determined by the court of public opinion. There is no journalism without an audience. There is no political office without a voter. This is the balance that keeps our system sane.
PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim's daughter Nurul Nuha wants an end to discussions on whether former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad should apologise to her father.This come despite Nurul Nuha, herself, reportedly urging an apology, after Mahathir and Anwar shook hands in court earlier this month.Nuha has his own right to ask of Tun Mahathir's apology. Maybe it's hard for Anwar's family to accept what Mahathir had did to their family.the agony she and family have gone through. The number of times they have to go in and out of court house, seeing the father's black eye (worse still for the old man to say that it's self inflicted!) and being helpless as the father cannot go home so that they can look after him, display of the mattress in the court
The real insecurity behind UMNO supremo Najib’s aggressive posturing taken as a stepping stone to launch the rightist forces into top gear. With the support of the majority and lame duck governance, the rightist agenda was nurtured well to become a force that it is has become now.
UMNO Sungai Besar division chief seems to have been taken over by self-declared nationalists,Malay vigilantes, religion bashing, hate spreading groups which seem to rule over the masses and at times even the government in power. It is difficult to speak anything against their agenda lest being declared anti-national and sedition charges or immediate jail being thrust upon you. Sometimes one does not even need to wait for that and the mob and the society deliver instant justice.Questioning the government in power or calling people from a hostile country as humans is not sedition. Stop perverts from putting any kind of censors on the thoughts of people like
Anwar’s momentIn leader Anwar Ibrahim’s campaign is on song,sometimes literally so. He does tend to remind his massive ralliesthat it’s “Now or Never”. Even if everyone does not catch the
allusion, no one misses the message. Maybe Anwar has at long last found time for a snatch of song after having suffered years ofsoul-searing, unbelievable injustice and political barbarism, because the mood around him is so buoyant.Is it worth fighting for? When an exchange of opinions gets into egoistic territory and becomes almost a battle of wits, it’s best to bow and walk away.Once you close the door to other options, you have no choice but to go for the jugular!.“As a daughter who has witnessed the countless torments my father went through the past 18 years, my personal wish would be for Dr M to publicly apologise and admit the trumped up charges.“I think that would alleviate some of the hardships we went through as a family. It’s not supposed to get easier, but you just need to get stronger,” said Nurul Nuha.
Nurul Izzah Anwar said her father chose to move beyond the personal suffering he had to endure under Dr Mahathir Mohamad when he shook hands with the former prime minister.Finally Nurul Nuha is able to see that the interest of the nation is more pertinent than the personal interest of her own feelings. What are the traits of a totalitarian regime? How does it take shape not just Malaysia’s most breathtaking election in history . In countries with matured methods of governance Why does a large section of the elite fall in line and supports such a move considering it to be beneficial to the country in that particular frame of time?Anwar had been a victim of Mahathir the enemy of humanity but Nurul Nuha said to restore Mahathir faith in humanity we are the people who have seen humanity it is our final goal. All political parties must stop playing inflammatory politics .History has a strange way of repeating itself and questions which were raised 75-100 years back are relevant again. In this modern world! In the age of social media, instant communication and at a time when many countries have adopted the Western concept of democracy.here is another difference from the past. Today matured democracies are turning totalitarian with majority support of its population. By choice and not by force!The signs are ominous and worrisome for the world that we may leave for our children. At such times, the silence of the lambs is hard to bear as the wolves take over the reins.
The phenomenon evolved with the right-wing forces led by the so-called ‘silent majority’ in the countries raising their voices against the policies of empathy, love, acceptance, mutual respect and dignity of life in their respective countries. Undue hate and divisive issues were mitigated where none existed to divide and rule over people by desperate political, religious and social interest groups.
Merging with the moment and flowing into a natural rhythm is a lesson we all fear to implement. But unless you deeply feel your need, how will you ever fulfill it?With her heartbreaking yet powerful message,Mahathir's ego and self-confidence convince him own up to the “trumped-up” sodomy and corruption charges against Anwar back in 1998 both charges were politically motivated. a result, you are coerced into soul-sapping activity that leaves you frustrated and angry. Former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir was a truly enigmatic Man who despite living out a life in full public glare, was able to maintain his mystique. In an era that prides itself on ripping away dreamy veils to reveal ugly truths, a sense of mystique is a rare, undervalued commodity!Allow us to believe you Tun Mahathir Please After all that… please, please allow us to weave back together our web of shattered dreams once again…. Allow us to suspend disbelief
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