Sep 29 th
Ist debate = 620k
DNC - Obama = 634k
RNC - Palin = 412k
DNC Michelle Obama = 220k
DNC Bill Cllinton = 200k
RNC Mccain = 164k
DNC Hilary = 160K
DNC Dennis K = 140k + 91k + 68k = 300k (cspan and others)
Updated Sep 1st - DNC number
Michelle Obama 163k
Barrack Obama 167k -
Bill Clinton 145k
Dennis Kucnich 119k
Hilary Clinton 97k
Joe Biden 71k
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wake up, America......Malaysia
Probably one of most passionate and fiery speeches ever! By Dennis Kuchnich at the DNC.
Original post 8/29/08.
ala Kucinich
Check out this 6 mins political speech; if its too long; goto min 4.35. Have fun.
Wake up Malaysia. This is not a call for you to take a new direction from right to left. This is call for you to go from down to up. Up with the rights of workers. Up with wages. Up with fair trade. Up with creating millions of good paying jobs, rebuilding our bridges, ports and water systems. Up with creating millions of sustainable energy jobs to lower the cost of energy, lower carbon emissions and protect the environment.
Up with health care for all. Up with education for all. Up with home ownership. Up with guaranteed retirement benefits.
Up with peace. Up with prosperity. Up with the Pakatan Rakyat Party. Up with DSAI
Wake up, Malaysia. Wake up, Malaysia. Wake up, Malaysia.
Original post 8/29/08.
ala Kucinich
Check out this 6 mins political speech; if its too long; goto min 4.35. Have fun.
Wake up Malaysia. This is not a call for you to take a new direction from right to left. This is call for you to go from down to up. Up with the rights of workers. Up with wages. Up with fair trade. Up with creating millions of good paying jobs, rebuilding our bridges, ports and water systems. Up with creating millions of sustainable energy jobs to lower the cost of energy, lower carbon emissions and protect the environment.
Up with health care for all. Up with education for all. Up with home ownership. Up with guaranteed retirement benefits.
Up with peace. Up with prosperity. Up with the Pakatan Rakyat Party. Up with DSAI
Wake up, Malaysia. Wake up, Malaysia. Wake up, Malaysia.
Friday, September 19, 2008
We still remain unique in that we are the only nation that had successfully beaten back the communist insurgency.
By M. Bakri Musa
We are also told that Najib is a "British-trained economist! Take a few courses in economics in your undergraduate years and presto, you are an economist! This effusive praise and embellished accolade reflects the generosity of our culture. We are generous even in our praises, whether they are deserved or not.
Frankly, it is not too difficult to be "better" than the inept Abdullah. That is no praise!
Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Rakyat have every right to demand the reconvening of Parliament and to introduce his "no confidence" motion against Abdullah. In denying Anwar his demand, Abdullah merely reaffirms his weakness. Only the lame and the weak shy away from challenges.
Malaysians are not lame or limp. We successfully stood up against the British colonialists. We still remain unique in that we are the only nation that had successfully beaten back the communist insurgency. We are proud of our traditions and achievements. This is not the time to let the lame or the limp lead us. In fact, there is no such time.
We are also told that Najib is a "British-trained economist! Take a few courses in economics in your undergraduate years and presto, you are an economist! This effusive praise and embellished accolade reflects the generosity of our culture. We are generous even in our praises, whether they are deserved or not.
Frankly, it is not too difficult to be "better" than the inept Abdullah. That is no praise!
Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Rakyat have every right to demand the reconvening of Parliament and to introduce his "no confidence" motion against Abdullah. In denying Anwar his demand, Abdullah merely reaffirms his weakness. Only the lame and the weak shy away from challenges.
Malaysians are not lame or limp. We successfully stood up against the British colonialists. We still remain unique in that we are the only nation that had successfully beaten back the communist insurgency. We are proud of our traditions and achievements. This is not the time to let the lame or the limp lead us. In fact, there is no such time.
Friday, September 12, 2008
ISA & MODERN MALAYSIA'S FIRST FREEDOM FIGHTER - RAJA PETRA KAMRUDIN
written by lokenpal, September 13, 2008 11:23:26
I HAVE GOT BIG BALLS, YOU HAVE GOT BIG BALLS,
BUT RPK HAS THE BIGGEST BALLS OF THEM ALL
- AC/DC
IN HONOR OF MODERN MALAYSIA'S FIRST FREEDOM FIGHTER - RAJA PETRA KAMRUDIN
who on 911, 2008 was arrested under the ISA - Internal Security Act.
>(The Star) KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has summoned Ilango Karuppannan, the charge d’affaires of the Malaysian embassy, to protest what it called the “crackdown on dissent” at a time when the opposition was attempting to form a new government.
According to the AFP, Ilango was summoned to the State Department after the three arrests under the Internal Security Act (ISA) on Friday.
”Peaceful expression of political opinions is a fundamental right and critical to a democracy,” a State Department official told AFP.
”The United States believes that the Malaysian Government should provide due process and treatment consistent with Malaysian law and international standards,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
”We expect that democratic countries that purport to advocate free expression of political views will not curtail such freedom,” the official said.
This is the second time Ilango was summoned to the State Department in a month.
The last time was when PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was charged with sodomy.
”The United States firmly believes that freedom of the press and freedom of speech are fundamental to a vibrant democracy,” the State Department official said.
On Friday, Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamarudin, Sin Chew Daily News reporter Tan Hoon Cheng and Seputeh MP and Selangor senior executive councillor Teresa Kok were arrested under the ISA.
Three publications - Sin Chew Daily, The Sun and Suara Keadilan - have also been issued show-cause letters by the Home Ministry for breaching guidelines set by the Government.
I HAVE GOT BIG BALLS, YOU HAVE GOT BIG BALLS,
BUT RPK HAS THE BIGGEST BALLS OF THEM ALL
- AC/DC
IN HONOR OF MODERN MALAYSIA'S FIRST FREEDOM FIGHTER - RAJA PETRA KAMRUDIN
who on 911, 2008 was arrested under the ISA - Internal Security Act.
>(The Star) KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has summoned Ilango Karuppannan, the charge d’affaires of the Malaysian embassy, to protest what it called the “crackdown on dissent” at a time when the opposition was attempting to form a new government.
According to the AFP, Ilango was summoned to the State Department after the three arrests under the Internal Security Act (ISA) on Friday.
”Peaceful expression of political opinions is a fundamental right and critical to a democracy,” a State Department official told AFP.
”The United States believes that the Malaysian Government should provide due process and treatment consistent with Malaysian law and international standards,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
”We expect that democratic countries that purport to advocate free expression of political views will not curtail such freedom,” the official said.
This is the second time Ilango was summoned to the State Department in a month.
The last time was when PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was charged with sodomy.
”The United States firmly believes that freedom of the press and freedom of speech are fundamental to a vibrant democracy,” the State Department official said.
On Friday, Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamarudin, Sin Chew Daily News reporter Tan Hoon Cheng and Seputeh MP and Selangor senior executive councillor Teresa Kok were arrested under the ISA.
Three publications - Sin Chew Daily, The Sun and Suara Keadilan - have also been issued show-cause letters by the Home Ministry for breaching guidelines set by the Government.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Normal Times - Marina Mahatir
Quite a nice piece by Marina....She said ...Lately I have become nostalgic for the 'normal times'. I'm not sure how to define that except to say that those were the times when we Malaysians hung out with each other without things like race and religion constantly hanging over our heads...
Monday, September 1, 2008
Communing over Cupcakes
(Wondermilk's delicious cupcakes with Bunga Raya and mini-Jalur Gemilangs on them)
http://rantingsbymm.blogspot.com/2008/09/communing-over-cupcakes.html
Hi folks, I meant to write something for Merdeka yesterday but my Merdeka Day wasn't very free so I never found the time. Today however, being the first day of Ramadhan and a public holiday, leaves some room for reflection and thoughts.
I started off my Aug 31 by sending out some smses to friends wishing them 'independence in mind and spirit'. I have to say that this year I wasn't inspired to send out many greetings at all. But I did decide to once again have my annual neighbourhood Merdeka tea party at home. Found some great Merdeka-themed cupcakes at Wondermilk in Damansara Uptown, fried some cempedak goreng and keropok lekor and that was more than enough to set the scene.
I live in a small cul-de-sac with only eight houses. Some of my neighbours have lived here all their lives while some are much newer. I have been here 14 years myself. This tea started last year for our 50th anniversary and I thought it was a new tradition well worth keeping. Besides, the string of flags I put up last year haven't come down yet!
My neighbours comprise four Indian families, one Chinese one and us, the sole Malay one. The other two houses are rented out and are currently empty or just rented out to people we haven't met yet. I can't say that we are a close-knit neighbourhood but since the tea last year (and another one on New Year's Day), we have gotten to know one another , which is nice.
At tea we chat about every day things, about our neighbourhood, about our kids and, being Malaysians after all, about food. It's lovely and friendly and makes me nostalgic for my childhood in Alor Setar when we knew our mixed neighbourhood as well.
One thing that always comes up is education. My neighbours have put their kids in national schools because they reasoned that if they survived it themselves, then their children can as well. But they have to put up with some ridiculous things.
My neighbour's son's school, for instance, insists on stereotyping their pupils by race when it comes to sports. So only Malays can play football while Punjabis must play hockey and Chinese play badminton. Even if the kids have no talent or interest for any of these games, those are the ones they have to play. One Punjabi child loved chess but was forced to play hockey!!! It somehow makes you understand a little better why we don't do well in sports internationally, if we insist on forcing square people into round holes they can't fit into.
The school must obviously be one that doesn't make sports a priority. Instead it's all about making sure that they get as many children scoring 5As in the UPSR as possible. With the exams a little more than a week away, children are given all sorts of Kelas Tambahan both in the afternoon and at night. The night ones can extend way past children's bedtimes, and it's not as if there is no homework to do as well. Some of the wiser parents have told their kids to relax and not stress themselves out too much but sometimes the kids put pressure on themselves to constantly be at their books, even having nightmares about their exams.
I really have to admire parents who have maintained their children in the national schools, especially when they are not Malays. My daughter spent eight months in a national school before we had to pull her out. We had become increasingly alarmed at the type of racial-toned language she had started to use. Obviously she was being indoctrinated every day with the idea of racial superiority of only one community, hers. We felt we could not counter this effectively ourselves so eventually transfered her to a private school. It's not perfect and we were very sad to have to do it but we really didn't want her to grow up in that toxic environment.
What is interesting is that I met the parents of one of her former schoolmates and they said that she loved the school. Thinking about it, I realised that perhaps in our schools today, Muslim kids and non-Muslim kids are having very different experiences. The Muslim kids were constantly subject to endless religious classes as well as constant talk about the difference ( and yes, the superiority) between them and their non-Muslim schoolmates. While non-Muslim kids generally have a more 'normal' school life where they are pretty much left alone to pursue all regular school activities so they like school better.
Lately I have become nostalgic for the 'normal times'. I'm not sure how to define that except to say that those were the times when we Malaysians hung out with each other without things like race and religion constantly hanging over our heads. When we weren't leaden with 'sensitivities' so much that they stifled normal relationships. I had no qualms in my childhood of going to play in my Chinese neighbour's home and eating whatever was on offer as long as it wasn't pork. But these days, people even hesitate to enter a non-Muslim home as if the air in it will somehow shake their faith. My Chinese and Indian friends knew what I could or could not eat and would simply point out what was Ok and what was not on the buffet table. I simply trusted their hospitality. I don't understand the constant air of suspicion that arises these days, especially among the young.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Communing over Cupcakes
(Wondermilk's delicious cupcakes with Bunga Raya and mini-Jalur Gemilangs on them)
http://rantingsbymm.blogspot.com/2008/09/communing-over-cupcakes.html
Hi folks, I meant to write something for Merdeka yesterday but my Merdeka Day wasn't very free so I never found the time. Today however, being the first day of Ramadhan and a public holiday, leaves some room for reflection and thoughts.
I started off my Aug 31 by sending out some smses to friends wishing them 'independence in mind and spirit'. I have to say that this year I wasn't inspired to send out many greetings at all. But I did decide to once again have my annual neighbourhood Merdeka tea party at home. Found some great Merdeka-themed cupcakes at Wondermilk in Damansara Uptown, fried some cempedak goreng and keropok lekor and that was more than enough to set the scene.
I live in a small cul-de-sac with only eight houses. Some of my neighbours have lived here all their lives while some are much newer. I have been here 14 years myself. This tea started last year for our 50th anniversary and I thought it was a new tradition well worth keeping. Besides, the string of flags I put up last year haven't come down yet!
My neighbours comprise four Indian families, one Chinese one and us, the sole Malay one. The other two houses are rented out and are currently empty or just rented out to people we haven't met yet. I can't say that we are a close-knit neighbourhood but since the tea last year (and another one on New Year's Day), we have gotten to know one another , which is nice.
At tea we chat about every day things, about our neighbourhood, about our kids and, being Malaysians after all, about food. It's lovely and friendly and makes me nostalgic for my childhood in Alor Setar when we knew our mixed neighbourhood as well.
One thing that always comes up is education. My neighbours have put their kids in national schools because they reasoned that if they survived it themselves, then their children can as well. But they have to put up with some ridiculous things.
My neighbour's son's school, for instance, insists on stereotyping their pupils by race when it comes to sports. So only Malays can play football while Punjabis must play hockey and Chinese play badminton. Even if the kids have no talent or interest for any of these games, those are the ones they have to play. One Punjabi child loved chess but was forced to play hockey!!! It somehow makes you understand a little better why we don't do well in sports internationally, if we insist on forcing square people into round holes they can't fit into.
The school must obviously be one that doesn't make sports a priority. Instead it's all about making sure that they get as many children scoring 5As in the UPSR as possible. With the exams a little more than a week away, children are given all sorts of Kelas Tambahan both in the afternoon and at night. The night ones can extend way past children's bedtimes, and it's not as if there is no homework to do as well. Some of the wiser parents have told their kids to relax and not stress themselves out too much but sometimes the kids put pressure on themselves to constantly be at their books, even having nightmares about their exams.
I really have to admire parents who have maintained their children in the national schools, especially when they are not Malays. My daughter spent eight months in a national school before we had to pull her out. We had become increasingly alarmed at the type of racial-toned language she had started to use. Obviously she was being indoctrinated every day with the idea of racial superiority of only one community, hers. We felt we could not counter this effectively ourselves so eventually transfered her to a private school. It's not perfect and we were very sad to have to do it but we really didn't want her to grow up in that toxic environment.
What is interesting is that I met the parents of one of her former schoolmates and they said that she loved the school. Thinking about it, I realised that perhaps in our schools today, Muslim kids and non-Muslim kids are having very different experiences. The Muslim kids were constantly subject to endless religious classes as well as constant talk about the difference ( and yes, the superiority) between them and their non-Muslim schoolmates. While non-Muslim kids generally have a more 'normal' school life where they are pretty much left alone to pursue all regular school activities so they like school better.
Lately I have become nostalgic for the 'normal times'. I'm not sure how to define that except to say that those were the times when we Malaysians hung out with each other without things like race and religion constantly hanging over our heads. When we weren't leaden with 'sensitivities' so much that they stifled normal relationships. I had no qualms in my childhood of going to play in my Chinese neighbour's home and eating whatever was on offer as long as it wasn't pork. But these days, people even hesitate to enter a non-Muslim home as if the air in it will somehow shake their faith. My Chinese and Indian friends knew what I could or could not eat and would simply point out what was Ok and what was not on the buffet table. I simply trusted their hospitality. I don't understand the constant air of suspicion that arises these days, especially among the young.
Friday, September 05, 2008
Vote Wisely?
This is my reply to an email with the subject 'Vote Wisely'
RE: Vote wisely - AMERICA IS NOT CUBA
From: LOGAN PAL (logan_pal@hotmail.com)
Sent:Fri 9/05/08 10:58 PM
To: xxxxxxx
My Friends;
Voting wisely and do not be afraid of change. The United of States of America is not Cuba or any country in this world. Coming here over a decade ago; I see and feel the sense of decency and fairness of Americans; Republicans, Democrats or Independent or otherwise. I will give my life "as a left-center leaning democrat" for this country to stop any MF terrorist wanting to do harm to this country. Obama-Biden do not alone run this country. The Congress, Justice and other systems of good governance and the CITIZENS. So do not try to imply some kind of fear in the people like saying 'what will it cost? Disagree on policy. Obama and Biden, in my opinion provide change in keeping us safe now and long term. (or Hilary - as she has more complex well defined policies for the country).
Energy policy - 101
Obama and the Democrats want to invest in alternative energy - really - solar/wind/etc. Imagine a technology which would help with stopping the $$$ going to undemocratic oil countries. This will take time 10-20 years. Now is CHANGE
STICK & CARROT 101
Obama foreign policy is this; Meeting Iran leader and telling him in his FACE. MF take it easy and renounce bad on Israel. Prosper peacefully. I think ones religion affects ones view; and being a Hindu I don't understood the concept of the Holy Land. Forgive my view. (Hindu family; Catholic school and lived in a Malay Muslim and Chinese country - Malaysia. If the MF does not want peace then send him a bad gift. There are bad people and we either kill them and convince their young from believing we are bad. Note: The energy policy ideas is so important as it would make the oil rich countries start educating their people (in democratic-economic ideas) to maintain economic and social growth.
Logan Palanisamy
ORIGINAL EMAIL
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:02:09 -0700
> From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Vote wisely
> To: xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> The following letter appeared in Letters to the Editor in the Richmond Times Dispatch, Richmond , VA on July 7,2008.
>
> Please read the following, and think about what this man has said. Do this BEFORE you cast your vote for the next president of the United States:
>
> Editor, Times-Dispatch:
>
> Each year I get to celebrate Independence Day twice. On June 30, I celebrate my independence day, and on July 4, I celebrate America's. This year is special, because it marks the 40th anniversary of my independence.
>
> On June 30, 1968, I escaped Communist Cuba and a few months later I was in the United Sates to stay. That I happened to arrive in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day is just part of the story, but I digress.
>
> I've thought a lot about the anniversary this year. The election-year rhetoric has made me think a lot about Cuba and what transpired there. In the late 1950s, most Cubans thought Cuba needed a change, and they were right. So when a young leader came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.
>
> When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and denounced the old system, the press fell in love with him. They never questioned who his friends were or what he really believed in. When he said he would help the farmers and the poor and bring free medical care and education to all, everyone followed. When he said he would bring justice and equality to all, everyone said 'Praise the Lord.' And when the young leader said, 'I will be for change and I'll bring you change,' everyone yelled, 'Viva Fidel!'
>
> But nobody asked about the change, so by the time the executioner's guns went silent the people's guns had been taken away. By the time everyone was equal, they were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed. By the time everyone received their free education it was worth nothing. By the time the press noticed, it was too late, because they were now working for him. By the time the change was finally implemented Cuba had been knocked down a couple of notches to Third-World status. By the time the change was over more than a million people had taken to boats, rafts, and inner tubes. You can call those who made it ashore anywhere else in the world the most fortunate Cubans. And now I'm back to the beginning of my story.
>
> Luckily, we would never fall in America for a young leader who promised change without asking, what change? How will you carry it out? What will it cost America?
>
> Would we?
>
> Manuel Alvarez Jr.
>
>
RE: Vote wisely - AMERICA IS NOT CUBA
From: LOGAN PAL (logan_pal@hotmail.com)
Sent:Fri 9/05/08 10:58 PM
To: xxxxxxx
My Friends;
Voting wisely and do not be afraid of change. The United of States of America is not Cuba or any country in this world. Coming here over a decade ago; I see and feel the sense of decency and fairness of Americans; Republicans, Democrats or Independent or otherwise. I will give my life "as a left-center leaning democrat" for this country to stop any MF terrorist wanting to do harm to this country. Obama-Biden do not alone run this country. The Congress, Justice and other systems of good governance and the CITIZENS. So do not try to imply some kind of fear in the people like saying 'what will it cost? Disagree on policy. Obama and Biden, in my opinion provide change in keeping us safe now and long term. (or Hilary - as she has more complex well defined policies for the country).
Energy policy - 101
Obama and the Democrats want to invest in alternative energy - really - solar/wind/etc. Imagine a technology which would help with stopping the $$$ going to undemocratic oil countries. This will take time 10-20 years. Now is CHANGE
STICK & CARROT 101
Obama foreign policy is this; Meeting Iran leader and telling him in his FACE. MF take it easy and renounce bad on Israel. Prosper peacefully. I think ones religion affects ones view; and being a Hindu I don't understood the concept of the Holy Land. Forgive my view. (Hindu family; Catholic school and lived in a Malay Muslim and Chinese country - Malaysia. If the MF does not want peace then send him a bad gift. There are bad people and we either kill them and convince their young from believing we are bad. Note: The energy policy ideas is so important as it would make the oil rich countries start educating their people (in democratic-economic ideas) to maintain economic and social growth.
Logan Palanisamy
ORIGINAL EMAIL
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:02:09 -0700
> From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Vote wisely
> To: xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> The following letter appeared in Letters to the Editor in the Richmond Times Dispatch, Richmond , VA on July 7,2008.
>
> Please read the following, and think about what this man has said. Do this BEFORE you cast your vote for the next president of the United States:
>
> Editor, Times-Dispatch:
>
> Each year I get to celebrate Independence Day twice. On June 30, I celebrate my independence day, and on July 4, I celebrate America's. This year is special, because it marks the 40th anniversary of my independence.
>
> On June 30, 1968, I escaped Communist Cuba and a few months later I was in the United Sates to stay. That I happened to arrive in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day is just part of the story, but I digress.
>
> I've thought a lot about the anniversary this year. The election-year rhetoric has made me think a lot about Cuba and what transpired there. In the late 1950s, most Cubans thought Cuba needed a change, and they were right. So when a young leader came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.
>
> When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and denounced the old system, the press fell in love with him. They never questioned who his friends were or what he really believed in. When he said he would help the farmers and the poor and bring free medical care and education to all, everyone followed. When he said he would bring justice and equality to all, everyone said 'Praise the Lord.' And when the young leader said, 'I will be for change and I'll bring you change,' everyone yelled, 'Viva Fidel!'
>
> But nobody asked about the change, so by the time the executioner's guns went silent the people's guns had been taken away. By the time everyone was equal, they were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed. By the time everyone received their free education it was worth nothing. By the time the press noticed, it was too late, because they were now working for him. By the time the change was finally implemented Cuba had been knocked down a couple of notches to Third-World status. By the time the change was over more than a million people had taken to boats, rafts, and inner tubes. You can call those who made it ashore anywhere else in the world the most fortunate Cubans. And now I'm back to the beginning of my story.
>
> Luckily, we would never fall in America for a young leader who promised change without asking, what change? How will you carry it out? What will it cost America?
>
> Would we?
>
> Manuel Alvarez Jr.
>
>
Thursday, September 04, 2008
After Palin speech, Obama has record $10 million day
After Palin speech, Obama has record $10 million day
Posted: 08:50 PM ET
(CNN) – Barack Obama's campaign for president has raised $10 million since Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke Wednesday night, the campaign announced, calling it a "one-day record."
Palin, the governor of Alaska, launched harsh attacks on Obama, accusing him of being two-faced and a political lightweight with no significant legislative accomplishments.
"Coverage of the Palin attacks on the news this evening just pushed us over $10 million," Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in an e-mail to reporters Wednesday night.
The Republican Party announced earlier in the day it had raised $1 million in the wake of Palin's speech.
Posted: 08:50 PM ET
(CNN) – Barack Obama's campaign for president has raised $10 million since Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke Wednesday night, the campaign announced, calling it a "one-day record."
Palin, the governor of Alaska, launched harsh attacks on Obama, accusing him of being two-faced and a political lightweight with no significant legislative accomplishments.
"Coverage of the Palin attacks on the news this evening just pushed us over $10 million," Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in an e-mail to reporters Wednesday night.
The Republican Party announced earlier in the day it had raised $1 million in the wake of Palin's speech.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Bapa saya Pendatang. Bukan saya?
As per http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/12109/84/
Bapa saya pendatang. Bukan saya?
What Indians and Chinese need to ask is how do more Malays do well so that the so called discrimination would end - verbally and socially. The non-malays have to also play a role in helping the poor; majority malays; with good governance systems. Malaysians Chinese and Indians have an attachment to China and India respectively. Hence, the perception is malays only have malaysia.
UMNO has left the poor majority malays behind; economically and socially. MCA & MIC are perhaps bigger culprits.
Pakatan Rakyat should refuse MCA & Gerakan as members of a coalition. UMNO would be standing alone, perhaps with MIC (lol). It is not politically sustainable for growth of a strong 2 party system.
UMNO/MCA/MIC should be rebranding themselves as a coalition of cultural organization of the polity. An interracial tolerant social group gone astray since Tunku, well maybe a while later...
Bapa saya pendatang. Bukan saya?
What Indians and Chinese need to ask is how do more Malays do well so that the so called discrimination would end - verbally and socially. The non-malays have to also play a role in helping the poor; majority malays; with good governance systems. Malaysians Chinese and Indians have an attachment to China and India respectively. Hence, the perception is malays only have malaysia.
UMNO has left the poor majority malays behind; economically and socially. MCA & MIC are perhaps bigger culprits.
Pakatan Rakyat should refuse MCA & Gerakan as members of a coalition. UMNO would be standing alone, perhaps with MIC (lol). It is not politically sustainable for growth of a strong 2 party system.
UMNO/MCA/MIC should be rebranding themselves as a coalition of cultural organization of the polity. An interracial tolerant social group gone astray since Tunku, well maybe a while later...