Wednesday, May 5, 2010

statecraft

the brits go to the polls tomorrow and i am actually interested in the outcome. obviously as a native south east asian it goes rather against the grain:
1. to even follow political news, and
2. to consider that electoral conclusions are not pre-cast in stone.

here's my take on
the americans: partisan politics by issue personality and scandal.
the brits: partisan politics by personality and gaffe*. issues are waylaid this time.
the thais: politics by personality shirt color and numerical superiority.
the malaysians: politics by personality and clandestine cooperation.
the singaporeans: politics by personality and litigation.

*nothing in recent memory beats that bigoted woman.

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