Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Is the Presidential Election a "political activity"?

I wanted to book a function room at the Grassroots Club for a weekly gathering of my supporters. They reminded me politely that their regulations disallow the club to be used for political activities. I said that it will be used for my Presidential election, which is supposed to be "non-partisan" and "dignified" and should not be classified as a "political activity". They are not able to decide on this matter. As time is urgent, I have to book a hotel for the gathering.
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Only in Singapore do we have such "nuanced" (i.e. out of touch) regulations.

Any non-Singaporean (i.e. rest of the world) can see that any form of "ELECTIONS" is by definition a political activity.

"Non-partisan" is basically a practice of self delusion.

"Dignified" is just to tell Singaporeans that the Singapore Presidency is for "elites" only.

Definition of politics:
1 a. The art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity, such as a nation, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs.

Source:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/politics

July 12, 2011 9:59 AM
C H Yak said...

This would testify to your call for "Alternative Views" and "Positive Attitudes".

Otherwise, Singapore's progress may be doomed soon.

July 12, 2011 11:01 AM

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