VIVA REAL DEMOCRACY! VIVA MALAYSIA!

"....While oppressive authoritarian rule and corruption must be avoided, firm and strong Governments must be allowed to govern and to develop their countries. The idea that a country is not democratic unless disruptive forces are allowed to threaten peace and stability must be rejected. The essence of democracy should be Government by representatives elected by a majority of the people. Liberalism which permits the individual or minority rights to negate the rights of the majority need not be regarded as an essential part of democracy...." Mahathir Mohamad - Oct 28th 2000 - HongKong
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Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! What a difference two and a half years make. THE promoter of authoritian rule in Malaysia has become a major disruptive force and a constant pain to the government. Now that MM has changed his political belief in authoritarian rule to that of liberalism, he will need a platform to promote this new found agenda.
The folks at the warong kopi would like to suggest that there is no better platform to accommodate his new enlightenment then that of KeadilianRayat. It espouses freedom of conscience, speech, movement, public assembly and association for all - something that MM now preach. The party racial composition and political power structure are reflective of the BN and with the grand prize thrown in - A democratic chance (No minimum nomination needed) to replace Anwar Ibrahim as the party adviser and to put his personal "pain in the rear" to real political oblivion. Viva real democracy! Viva Malaysia!

Dr M: " ... therefore they can do anything they like?"
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PUTRAJAYA: Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today (April 17, 2006) said he will continue to give his views and opinions on issues that affected the country although he was only a private citizen now.Asked if he was going back on his assurance not to interfere on retirement, Mahathir replied: "They think because I gave the assurance I will not interfere after I retire, therefore they can do anything they like?"
He said he may have given that assurance, but he would speak up if he thinks things are not done right as in the case of the decision not to proceed with the bridge project to Singapore.
"I just want to be an ordinary citizen and give my views as an ordinary citizen. It is up to the government to think whatever they want about what I have to say. You can't say I can't voice my opinion."
Mahathir added that people should not be suppressed of information, news and their right to voice their views, including his proposal about the referendum on the bridge to replace the causeway.