SM Goh's 'tongue-in-cheek' post on Tin causes a stir
A FACEBOOK post by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong caused a stir among netizens and the media on Saturday, when he announced that People's Action Party new candidate Tin Pei Ling had been checked for trauma.
But the joke was on them, when SM Goh clarified later that he had meant it as a 'tongue-in-cheek' post.
On a status update posted around 5.30 pm on the MParader Facebook page, SM Goh said: 'Young Pei Ling has been traumatised. Saw her yesterday with trauma specialist, Fatimah.
'While doc examined her, I observed. Her initial hurt n pain have subsided. Gave her clean (bill) of health. In the process, discovered steel in her. She will grow in strength.'
'Fatimah' is Dr Fatimah Lateef, who is in SM Goh's Marine Parade GRC team of MPs.
Ms Tin, 27, is slated to contest with the team in the coming election, taking over from retiring MP Matthias Yao.
SM Goh's post triggered comments from Facebook users, expressing concern and support for Ms Tin.
An hour after his first post, SM Goh posted another update on the MParader page clarifying his initial remarks.
Election coming and wooden Goh can joke like dat.
PAP accused Singaporeans of bullying Tin, so who is the joker on Tin, now?
No wonder Dr Seet Ai Mei said wooden Goh "kick his home goal".
Originally posted by 4sg:Election coming and wooden Goh can joke like dat.
PAP accused Singaporeans of bullying Tin, so who is the joker on Tin, now?
No wonder Dr Seet Ai Mei said wooden Goh "kick his home goal".
obviously gct wasn't very keen to have tpl as running mate.
Originally posted by Clivebenss:obviously gct wasn't very keen to have tpl as running mate.
Read his lips ........... obviously he's trying "2 say someting" .
...... dat tin is no a gd choice as a candidate.
Originally posted by Leomanz:
Read his lips ........... obviously he's trying "2 say someting" ....... dat tin is no a gd choice as a candidate.
"She has got some time to prove herself. I am not too worried about that, unless there are problems of integrity, then it is a different matter. Other than that, we would field her."
He is checking on her too.
Most likely she was traumatised by SM goh fb remarks.
Originally posted by Clivebenss:"She has got some time to prove herself. I am not too worried about that, unless there are problems of integrity, then it is a different matter. Other than that, we would field her."
He is checking on her too.
Dats damage done, indirectly/unwittedly by sm.
Surely, meesiam w/o hum, will put her in a SAFE RIDE in a GRC...... 2 'cover up' all negative thots.
This Chen Show Mao was recently in the advisory panel that advised BOC on the world's biggest IPO ever. Did his bachelor's at harvard and masters at oxford. Woohoo. Who win hands down, Loong (term future) or Chen?
I dunno whats up with PAP and facebook. They should by now learn how to keep both separate. I know they think its a way to connect with people, I don't deny that, but oh please use it the right way.
If you ask me, facebook ruins lives.
Originally posted by 4sg:Election coming and wooden Goh can joke like dat.
PAP accused Singaporeans of bullying Tin, so who is the joker on Tin, now?
No wonder Dr Seet Ai Mei said wooden Goh "kick his home goal".20
dat time dr seet dig her own grave.
This time round , it may b Tin pl, ....... she said 1st time IF SHE IS ELECTED, she will bring her parent 2 disneyland n italy. ....... NOT FIGHT 4 SINKAPOLIAN FUTURE
Wah lao. Dr Seet = epic fail.
Proudly boasted that she saved so much on the budget for social services.
Where do these retarded people come from.
Originally posted by ditzy:I dunno whats up with PAP and facebook. They should by now learn how to keep both separate. I know they think its a way to connect with people, I don't deny that, but oh please use it the right way.
If you ask me, facebook ruins lives.
The TPL saga proves your point.
It can destroy your chance at what seemed like a promising well paying job.
http://www.temasekreview.net/2011/04/04/the-beleaguered-tin-pei-ling/
You gotta admit that this candidate will go down in Sg's political history as the most controversial and most talked about candidate even before she was even elected into parliament.
http://www.temasekreview.net/2011/04/02/pap-candidate-tin-pei-ling-to-prove-she-is-no-bimbo/
Looks like their tactic now is to treat everything as a joke so as to lessen the harsh criticisms over the internet.
....being a politician is kinda like striking toto or 4 d nowadays...dun need to have much expertise or much know-how in many matters .just cross fingers n get monthly big salary with weak tea expertise.
She will definitely get into the house and get her kate spade.
As a distraction, she have served her purpose and the stupid people have bite the bait as usual.
That is how silly singaporeans are.
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2011/04/pap%E2%80%99s-new-candidates-show-flaws-in-the-system/
Imagine if in every GRC, there was one feet stomping candidate who says "I don't know what to say" .
political journey is never easy ...
there are always hidden agendas within hidden agendas....more complex than a maze game....one would have been subjected to many scrutinizes by behind-the-scenes powerful people and before u know it, its end of the game and u r out
wat we see on tv is not the real political game...
Originally posted by Medicated Oil:She will definitely get into the house and get her kate spade.
As a distraction, she have served her purpose and the stupid people have bite the bait as usual.
That is how silly singaporeans are.
Everybody also know how to serve the pple with TALKS.
I also know how to with TALKS.
What pple want is ACTION.
Pro-Acting Party?
I bet Sarah Palin knows we are comparing TPL to her. The momma grizzly can't wait to tear her a new one with a .45.
Originally posted by Medicated Oil:She will definitely get into the house and get her kate spade.
As a distraction, she have served her purpose and the stupid people have bite the bait as usual.
That is how silly singaporeans are.
By the way, just out of curiousity, how expensive is the most expensive Kate Spade clothing, shoe etc?