Saddling up old horses to lead charge

loyalty, to save the nation from heading for perdition. The country may be ready for a realignment of progressive and patriotic political forces to save Malaysia and to keep faith with the vision of a united, inclusive, moderate, democratic and prosperous country.”

Thus, the methodology is: First, group individuals from parties across the nation will contest against Barisan Nasional (BN). Secondly, do big things and avoid being sloppy. Leave the past behind. Henceforth, it doesn’t matter if you’re a white horse or a black horse, an old horse or a young horse. As long as you’re doing something for the better good of Malaysia, you’re a good horse.

From a practical viewpoint as per the current situation in Malaysia, the plan to “unite all forces that can be united” for change and reforms seems strategical. But can the “Umno fallens” – Dr Mahathir, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir – really attack from the sidelines to create a new kingdom? Or are the parties just using this opportunity to join forces to bring down their common foe? There is no Berlin Wall or Great Wall between the two phrases – (1) Politics is the art of the possible and (2) Politics is just a clever trick.

Still, people are blinded by the political sandstorm in differentiating the two phrases. Onlookers may even start to choke and choose to retreat if they come too close to the storm. From this fear, they can only wait to vote and hope for the best.

Politics is no dinner party or platform to call yourself a hero. It needs people to do real work and plan for the future. While PAS chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang is still busy with Umno, Najib has grown stronger than ever. We cannot rely on Anwar who is in prison, to storm Umno or hope for Parti Amanah Negara to soar high. Pakatan Harapan is also a no-no after it revealed its true self immediately following a fierce battle among Penang government officials.

At this moment, what we need is wisdom and intelligence. Not many rooting for Lim Kit Siang’s rocket team are privy to information regarding the shortcomings and failings of the People’s Justice Party (PKR). In which areas are they not doing any better – or worse? Surely, there must many.

Can people still find ounces of their golden years in the Autumn of their lives? If Malaysia still needs 75-year-old Lim Kit Siang and 90year-old Dr Mahathir to clean up the so-called mess and reconstruct the political landscape, then this tragic fact does really seep into and pain one’s heart.

At the end of the day, one can only surmise how heart-wrenching such an aberrant scenario is to the body politic of the country. (From Oriental Daily)