tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post4501797966721041888..comments2024-03-28T17:36:33.351+08:00Comments on Tan Kin Lian's Blog: The GRC system has damaged SingaporeTan Kin Lianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00617069056914635271noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-41867120120135199962013-02-16T15:02:54.512+08:002013-02-16T15:02:54.512+08:00If the GRC system is removed, then all constituenc...If the GRC system is removed, then all constituencies will be back as SMCs. To ensure minority representatives, the nos. of SMCs to be alloted can be based on our population's racial ratio of Chinese, Indian, Malays & others. After the elections, the political parties can grouped their winning SMCs to form their own town councils. What do you think ?FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429286415685838183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-38789653206861572332013-02-16T13:26:52.037+08:002013-02-16T13:26:52.037+08:00It is over PAP's dead body to do away with the...It is over PAP's dead body to do away with the very system that still keep them in power today. Without the GRC system, I guess PAP would have been the opposition party now since GE2011. Instead I expect PAP to double down their bet come GE2016 - an even bigger super GRC something like 8 to 12 men GRC. The trick is to ensure that the opposition can never find enough good talents to form such a big team.Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530187835116470452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-47693026555377052582013-02-16T12:50:13.066+08:002013-02-16T12:50:13.066+08:00The PAP is fully aware of the weakness in the GRC ...The PAP is fully aware of the weakness in the GRC concept. <br /><br />Not the system itself but the "what if" scenario. It was designed to retain their majority, the argument that it helped represent the minority happened to be an added plus.<br /><br />More troubling is the ideology and the attitude and belief that the weakness can be managed.<br /><br />Troubling for those that want to see the PAP in power but glee for those who want to witness their downfall. Either way, the mindset of "we are invincible" will ensure failure and certainly an unlikeable political party in peacetime. ( it may be appropriate during war to adopt such an stance)<br /><br />This is an attitude that will be very difficult to reverse... well they do not have much time left and with all the boo-boos springing up now and then..<br /><br />They have reached their zenith and the only routes is either plateau or down.ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885661137371524688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-9485857688291573802013-02-16T09:46:28.617+08:002013-02-16T09:46:28.617+08:00For Single ward system to ensure minority represen...For Single ward system to ensure minority representations, it would be easier just to allocate only minority race candidates to contest certain wards. Sobrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589311885913270452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-44926078355421498002013-02-16T09:12:14.494+08:002013-02-16T09:12:14.494+08:00The abolishment of the GRC is definitely one of th...The abolishment of the GRC is definitely one of the reforms needed for Singapore to progress and for PAP to survive and be relevant.<br /><br />These past 20 odd years of decline in the PAP credibility may have escaped the notice of the PAP leadership. That is price of arrogance.<br /><br />Am afraid the White Paper on Population may be a bait to turn around their popularity. How ?<br /><br />Just wait for the slow or sudden new found wisdom of "listening".<br />We already have RADM Liu hinting of "affordability" in public transport fare.....<br /><br />For some, the damage done had been irreversible and unforgivable already.Lye Khuen Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902519116110277038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11702093.post-52994151111739563952013-02-16T08:50:27.431+08:002013-02-16T08:50:27.431+08:00I agree with your view that GRC is bad and unfair....I agree with your view that GRC is bad and unfair. To ensure minority representation in the parliament, the government can allocate some SMCs for minority to contest only.<br /><br />After losing a GRC, the PAP has now realized the flaw in the GRC system which allows a minnow to be voted in and cabinet ministers to be voted out in one sweep.<br /><br />I believe PAP will face a very tough challenge in how to win back Aljunied GRC. Which ministers to be sacrificed will be a real headache that was created by them in the first place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12784958712330315364noreply@blogger.com