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Jostling tons of Mahathirism

Joceline Tan wrote in her Sunday column (Aug 12, 2007) the following:

"... The Mahathir children and the diehard Mahathir admirers are not going to like this, but Khairy is more the political son of Tun Mahathir than Mukhriz,” said the political insider.

I do not know whether the Mahathir children and the diehard Mahathir admirers had disliked what Joceline wrote, or if there was much embarrassment in the Star newsroom because of the article (Rocky asked: "Where have you been, Joceline?")

But someone was cheeky enough to ask Dr Mahathir point-blank on Joceline's posturing for the Son-in-Law, and got this answer from the 82-year-old former PM, raw:

Spot on! I am a dictator remember? I had an administration that was cruel and harsh... that arrest people and put them under ISA (Internal Security Act) all the time, spend money on mega-projects until the country is bankrupt... that is Dr Mahathir and that is Khairy!

It’s a compliment to him, not to me. I’m grateful. I don’t have to say anything else. Next question?

In his 3-hour dialogue with scores of bloggers and website owners at the Perdana Leadership Foundation this morning, Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged online dissidents to keep up the pressure on the government.

As Umno musters its forces against the emergence of bloggers, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is the party's former president, said bloggers are the “only hope” left to speak out on problems in the country.

I was there.

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I really can't imagine that so-called writer can mimpi comparing KJ to MM. Half past six journalism, OKT the owner what say you?
Its just like they said comparing heaven to hell. What has KJ really done for Malaysia and Malaysians? I can't really think of even one good thing but I definitely can write a book on all the no good things. Remembered, his idea of Mat Rempit, racial speeches etc. I think he is remembered more for the stupidity rather than the other way round. Wake up young boy !

I really can't imagine that so-called writer can mimpi comparing KJ to MM. Half past six journalism, OKT the owner what say you?
Its just like they said comparing heaven to hell. What has KJ really done for Malaysia and Malaysians? I can't really think of even one good thing but I definitely can write a book on all the no good things. Remembered, his idea of Mat Rempit, racial speeches etc. I think he is remembered more for the stupidity rather than the other way round. Wake up young boy !


Funny though!

Would Tun Mahathir say the same about bloggers IF HE IS STILL THE PRIME MINISTER?

Any bets?

There is a lesson for those leaders still in UMNO from Anwar and Mahathir's experiences after they depart (forcefully or voluntaril) from UMNO.

That is: The UMNO membership will kiss your ass deeply only as long as you are the leader. After that, UMNO will not only kick you on your groins, but will spit and shit on you as well.

That much you give leadership to UMNO and the loyalty you get.

And I forget to add:

Mahathir is right when he said, "Melayu cepat lupa" or something to that effect.

Well, that is what he is experiencing right now from his former UMNO members and from those he had mentored.

Khairy is more the political son of Tun Mahathir than Mukhriz,” said the political insider

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The writer is a bozo. How to campare?

One raised and study in Malaysia(Malaya), become a leader through abilities.

The other is raised outside the country and study oversea and become a leader because of FIL.

It is shameless to compare the two?

So M2 concludes that bloggers are indeed the last line of defense of this country. Good. For that, he should be supported. It will be easy if one can accept that in politics, there are no fast friends, only shortcuts to desired objectives.

The politicians have used the rakyat. It is time that the rakyat use back the politicians.

We may not have faces here. But we have solid causes.

"Khairy is more the political son of Tun Mahathir than Mukhriz,” (Joceline Tan)

Uggh, I read the JT article and felt the urge to hurl. KJ is just lucky that he is married to Nori (FIL's daughter) and is subsequently riding his (FIL's) political coat tails.

Also, Dr.M is in a league of his own AND KJ is just nothing to be compared with. Sure he has an Oxford Uni education but what is this ex-Oxfordian contributing in the M'sian political circle asides from 'moronical outbursts' (remember the chaining himself to the door when Condee Rice came to M'sia?)

Tun Dr Mahathir, please wake up.

The system which was created by you is now working against you.

The system may work for you last time but now with a weakling like the present PM, it only protects him.

How to remove the president of UMNO? No way, based on the present UMNO's rules and regulations. Why it it so? Thanks your selfishness. After you nearly lost your presidentship in UMNO. You changed rules to your advantage.

Why angry now? If you really care and love your party(as you claimed) just do not grumble and complain. Will it change the PM? Will the PM listen? The Answer is NOOOOOO.......

Take up the courage and challenge Badawi in the next election or in Umno presidency.

Then you are doing the country and people a great favour.

Please do not forget that you appointed Badawi as PM and since it is your mistake, please fix it.

Complaining and grumbling will not change the situation. It will not only cause you stress and heart problems.

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