Downgrading the Elected Presidency to jaga. Is the PAP preparing for a contest and preparing to lose it? Why?
Downgrading the Elected Presidency to jaga.
Is the PAP preparing for a contest and
preparing to lose it? Why?
Downgrading a person or a thing means you no longer appreciate it. From no independence, no check on government, to jaga, the Elected Presidency has become less important, less significant.
This is very different from the past when the government stressed the need for a second key, approval for key appointments. All these are now less important. Why?
In the first Presidential Election, they never talked about it. Even in the highly contested 2011 PE, they also never mentioned the independence or check on government. Of course, they will never admit downplaying the presidency.
Even if Tharman gets the job, his role, duty and responsibility have been defined, restricted. Why never in the past, the walkover or elected presidents were reminded of what could do and what could not do?
So, the PAP government is preparing to hold the contest. However, whoever is the winner has been informed of his actual ceremonial role and duty. No expectation? No exception?
PE is a liability to the government, no more an asset. Walkover is a liability. Contest is also no longer an asset. Inside and outside Singapore, people are wondering where is the Singapore standard, Singapore quality?
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