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They ought to bear in mind that the Rakyat is giving them the opportunity to prove themselves. Therefore the ambitious plan to take over the federal government is indeed secondary. By S. Ali Mahmud
Crossing over or not crossing over? That seems to be the current dilemma of many politicians in our country. Should they join Pakatan Rakyat or should they remain with their old political party. I am rather perplexed with this cross over thingy. From my personal point of view, everyone is trying to have a bite of the pie and the chef who is making that pie is dying for everyone to have a taste of his pie so that he can be certified as the best chef in the world. That seems to be the scenario now. Quite frankly, I am fine if the pie is really good, the chef should therefore be entitled to whatever title he would be awarded. However, I am very much concern if those who taste the pie are qualified ‘taster’ and are fully aware of what exactly how the taste of this pie should rightly be? You do not want someone who is oblivious of how a pie should really taste like be the person certifying whether or not that is the right pie. This is the analogy. You do not want to decide that if the bungalow is too crowded, they rather remain in the terrace house but when the bungalow has space again, they would relocate again. A politician, must first realise that the era of being a politician with the intention to benefit from the government contracts or being conferred certain positions is indeed a by gone era. The Rakyat today want their leader to be someone who is capable to delivering what they desire and is able to carry out the mandates they have given to this individual. So whether or not the cross over is prudent, the individual politicians and Pakatan Rakyat’s leader, namely Anwar Ibrahim ought to contemplate. To my mind, the primary objective that the Pakatan Rakyat’s governments should do is to implement what they had promised to the Rakyat. They ought to bear in mind that the Rakyat is giving them the opportunity to prove themselves. Therefore the ambitious plan to take over the federal government is indeed secondary. Rakyat are smart enough not to depose the National Coalition in entirety because Rakyat is fully aware of the potential consequences of doing so. By electing alternative government in certain states in the country and denying the National Coalition a two third majority, it serves two purposes: (1) a wake up call to the National Coalition leaders that who they put in power can also be ousted when they fail the Rakyat; and (2) to give the alternative government the opportunity prove themselves whether or not they are better or worst than the national Coalition. My daily readings with regard to politicians cross over from National Coalition to Pakatan Rakyat somehow perturb me. The cross over of politicians from national Coalition to Pakatan Rakyat is nothing more than to have the Federal government replaced. Whether or not this is what the Rakyat want, perhaps it is best Pakatan Rakyat gauge the views of the general public. In the haste of pursuing power, it is prudent for Pakatan Rakyat, particularly Anwar Ibrahim to learn from his previous mistake that brought him to the 1998’s accusation. If he is meant to be the next Prime Minister for our country, he will be. Leave the fate in the hand of the Almighty. I recollect an episode in ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ when he was nominated as Sport writer of the year. His wife was excited and wanted him so desperately to be positive about winning the prize. Raymond reckoned a fact of life where he said when you are at a lower point and fall, you merely sprained your leg but if you are at the higher point, when you fall you splat and died. That was exactly what happened to Anwar in 1998. It is crucial at this juncture for Anwar to realise that the Rakyat is giving him and his Pakatan Rakyat an opportunity to prove themselves. As much as Rakyat is desperate of getting rid the scumbags who are holding positions and wasting public funds, Rakyat is mindful in strategising how and who they wish as their next leader. Rakyat of this country was previously ruled by a dictator for more than 2 decades. During his reign, people lived in fear as they witnessed how those who attempted to thwart him ended up incarcerated. In the state of fear, majority even endorsed his choice of a feeble successor. However, the Almighty works in a mysterious way, it is through these weak attributes of this leader that the Rakyat was awaken to realise that this country does not belong to those who are in power, rather it is a country that belong to each and every citizen born here. Hence, the result of 12th General Election. As much as wanting to get rid of the present government, Rakyat is prudent and cautious of whom they wish to be mandated to administer the country. They too do not entirely trust whether the alternative to National Coalition is any better. If the culture in National Coalition is repeated in Pakatan Rakyat’s ruling states, I will not be surprised if a new political group emerge. I do not want to speak for anyone but I am sure many will agree with me. Rakyat is keen for changes. They want the leaders they mandated to be accountable to them. They want every penny they paid in the form of taxes is accounted for every project undertaken. They want these projects to be beneficial to them one way or the other rather than to merely certain individuals. They wish the prosperity of the country is shared by everyone. They want their children to have a brighter future with equal educational opportunities. They wish for a just and fair legal system and the list goes on and on. By far, the five Pakatan Rakyat states are progressing rather well though there are still glitches here and there. I think the implementation of the road map by Pakatan Rakyat perhaps can start with a smaller scale by implementing them at state level. If Rakyat is happy and satisfies that Pakatan Rakyat is capable of delivering their aspirations, I am sure it will be able to win by the next general election. So be patient and let nature take its own course.
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First, they will issue dictates to current party
Second, they will not be satified with whats given
Third, They will resign from their party
Fourth, They will join the opponents