GE: Candidates should have their hearts in right place, says
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By Alvina Soh | Posted: 26 March 2011 2334 hrs
SINGAPORE: Potential candidates in the upcoming General Election should "have their hearts in the right place", said Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam said.
Mr Shanmugam said this at an event in Nee Soon East, organised by the North West CDC
"Apart from the heart, they must have the ability to connect with people and the ability to integrate, bring together the grassroots and they must have that desire to work very hard. Because it is hard work," Mr Shanmugam said.
He added that people should not assume that having a diverse background means a candidate can connect better with residents.
Mr Shanmugam said this in response to comments that the PAP's candidates are not diverse enough.
The event, which aims to foster stronger community spirit and good neighbourliness, was attended by some 2,000 residents in Nee Soon East.
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hahaha hahahah, what a joke, words like that from someone without credibility!
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"have their hearts in the right place", - well said
their hearts are where the money is - right in their pockets
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Haha... i still remember him saying WKS did a good job when WKS held his current post earlier on..
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
Haha... i still remember him saying WKS did a good job when WKS held his current post earlier on..
They are in the same boat, of course he said that. He is not an intelligent man. It is a waste of time, resources and money to let him stay on as Minister. -
Only a few are sincere in serving the people. The majority are just there for the fat salary and bonus.
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Originally posted by Icerage:
"have their hearts in the right place", - well said
their hearts are where the money is - right in their pockets
Ya la. If we the people of Singapore have the authority to lower their pay I doubt they will want to stay on in their current positions. -
If I were an MP candidate, I'll tell you my heart is right on the money.
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
Only a few are sincere in serving the people. The majority are just there for the fat salary and bonus.
who are the few?
less than 3 i tink......
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Originally posted by Ä«Õß:¸ïÀë:
who are the few?
less than 3 i tink......
Can count with just one hand. -
"Apart from the heart, they must have the ability to connect with people and the ability to integrate, bring together the grassroots and they must have that desire to work very hard. Because it is hard work," Mr Shanmugam said.
He missed out 1 very important thing that all mps and opposition members need.
That is people MUST like him/her too.
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It is weird to demand your new recruits something which you never do constantly.
The seniors sprout out of nowhere to get active in front of the press and camera only recently.
So, how to expect the new guys to do it if they cannot do it themselves.
The heart is definitely on the dollars if you suddenly surrender your old citizenship for new.
But, then again, it is all wayang for the coming event.
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Originally posted by likeyou:
He missed out 1 very important thing that all mps and opposition members need.
That is people MUST like him/her too.
they must like the logo too.
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They can be very funny at times.
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they can be stoopid at times too :x
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Originally posted by theWEIRDme:
they can be stoopid at times too :x
they are stoopid all the time.
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I will work for the people only if I get paid millions.
That's the right attitude.
Really.
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My heart is slightly to the left.
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some show they can take out the heart for $8.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
some show they can take out the heart for $8.