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I think the time has come for us to finally see the matured effects of the uncontrolled "free world" of the World Wide Web. One thing for sure, it has balanced the scales a bit more, with the mainstream media more favorable of the ruling party while the Internet the converse, albeit some cyber-bullying practices and one-sided commentaries may have tainted some gems. I always believe the critical voices against the ruling party are a minority in the country but the most vocal on the Internet. The actual polls will show if this assumption is true.

I don't think too kindly of the SDP and have doubts on the caliber and intention of some of the opposition candidates, but I believe that most from the opposition fence do have a genuine desire to serve the nation in their own ways. It takes guts and gumption (and a HDB flat for sale) to play the role of David (for those without the backing of foreign interests).

On another note, I'm always favorable of having former military men in the Parliament. From my personal experience during National Service, top leaders of the SAF are a breed of fine gentlemen, and would do well in serving our country.

To end it off, an interesting look at election posters through the years, compiled by Justin Zhuang.