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By Mihar Dias Copyright (c) August 2023
Oh, isn't it just delightful to see how conveniently principles can shift depending on who's in power?
How fascinating it is to observe the ever-shifting principles depending on who holds political power in this country.
Bersih 2.0's new stance on cash handouts and Muda's Syed Saddiq's jab at the "good news" of cash handouts highlight the finesse of embracing double standards.
It's like a masterpiece of political irony, reminiscent of George Orwell's Animal Farm that “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
Such observations remind us of the malleability of political rhetoric and the selective treatment seen in politics.
We are talking about Bersih 2.0's new stance on cash handouts before state polls. It is simply mesmerizing.
The guidelines issued last week seem to have miraculously cleared PMX's massive cash handout of any wrongdoing.
Bravo! Who needs consistency in criticizing government handouts when you can embrace double standards with such finesse?
And let's not forget the amusing twist from Muda's Syed Saddiq. A perfect jab at the "good news" of cash handouts, drawing comparisons to the previous government's practices.
It's a true masterpiece of political irony.
Oh, how the times have changed, or have they?
Who needs originality when you can repeat the same old "election goodies" playbook?
In all seriousness, it's fascinating to witness how political rhetoric can bend to fit the current narrative.
I'm sure the voters in current state elections are thrilled to see such principled stands from Bersih and the government of the day.
Truly, a performance worthy of an Oscar in political theatre!
Orwell is right, all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others, a perfect description showcasing how principles can shift depending on who holds power, leading to the application of double standards and the bending of rhetoric to fit the current narrative and politics in Malaysia.
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