Smart strategy needs the support of soft and hard power. Ironically, the opposition has nothing of them. This is the fact and the reality of Singapore politics. All state institutions are giving hardware support to the PAP. The PAP also receive software support from the media, boundary redrawing, use of supercomputer and consultants (including social media consultants). Sadly, the opposition has to work harder than the PAP to gain support and spread their messages across. This is the hard, unfair way but voters will only appreciate your efforts through your hard work. This is like the poor non-elite students facing more difficulties than a rich elite student. If you look at the struggle of Bernard Chen (Workers’ Party), you will know what I mean. Singapore is a strange country. When we say we want to level the playing field, we should give opportunity to neighbour school students. If they perform well, their effort should be recognised. However, the society is do...
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