This Post was inspired partially by a lunchtime tokkok with mGf-cum-counsellor Sdr Coww plus another politikus-on-ivory-keys Mikegal (knot towers, that would be all the doctors!) -- this one owns a musical shop...You gas'd right, named Do Re Mi. Julie Andrews would be proud to learn that among the the pupils at the passing out parade was the ex-Paulian who went on to become the first ANGKASAWAN NEGARAkuKU; notwithstanding some witty Bloggers' pithy obs that it could also qualify as the highest paid passenger on a Russian space travel, not wit' Desi sitting as recorder.
If you don't catch meaning in my INTRO, nah mind, it's To each his/her own in blogwritesin cyberspace, the most democratic domain in the whole wide world -- hence www.It took over from John Wayne and Gary Cooper and Marilyn Monroe and Cybil Shepherd from the other www. Wild, Wild West, but that's so American,ane with the mega financial busts like Merrill Lynch, Lehman Bros and .... whatever you name it, they've got it!, yet not in Marilyn and Cybil's league,Desi's bias is showing hear! But not the actresses' slip, my esteemed/XXsteamed, but knotty readers:(
Okay, to the body, naked yet not seen but heard well, not properly digested, I'm still ingesting politicalspeak from the PM Pak Lah aka Rip wan Wrinkled (in Desi's version) OR Rip van Winkle's in DonPlayPuks' -- and rival PKR MP for Batu aka rabble rouser-streetfighter Tian Chua. VIZ, quoting an MSM, though some of my Blogger mateys will shout me down as "traitor" for doing this, but do you think I give a dam?:
NST Online » Frontpage
2008/09/24
Talks? What talks?: Another twist to 'empty boasts'
By : Hamidah Atan
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday scoffed at a Parti Keadilan Rakyat claim that talks were being held with the Barisan Nasional on a transfer of power.
**The prime minister, who is BN chairman and Umno president, also described PKR information chief Tian Chua's claim that contacts had been made between intermediaries of the two sides as "the craziest report I have ever heard".
At a press conference after chairing the second Economic Council meeting at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Abdullah said the report was baseless.
"Why report such a thing? You should think before you make such a report."
His deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is also Finance Minister attended the press conference.
In the latest twist to the Pakatan Rakyat's so far empty boast of having enough defections to topple the government, AFP had reported that negotiations had begun with the ruling coalition over a transfer of power.
However, not a single defector has come forward. The date set for a Pakatan takeover, Sept 16, had come and gone with the BN still firmly in office.
++While Abdullah has refused to meet opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Tian Chua told AFP that contacts were being made through intermediaries.
"Our intention in holding them is for a transition of power to the opposition but I cannot speak for the other side," Tian Chua said. "So far it looks good and we will wait to see what happens."
Tian Chua claimed contact was made initially in the weekend and that more than one meeting had taken place.
Anwar had said earlier this month that he had the support of more than 31 BN members of parliament but refused to release the list of names until Abdullah agreed to a meeting.
He had also asked Abdullah to convene a parliamentary emergency sitting to debate a motion of no confidence against the latter but it was shot down.
Abdullah said there was no meeting with Anwar's representatives.
On whether fuel prices would be further reduced before Hari Raya, Abdullah said the cabinet would have to decide on the matter.
"Issues relating to fuel prices or subsidy are matters that only the cabinet can decide. It is better for us to wait than drop hints."
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad had said the government might reduce fuel prices before Hari Raya.
On Aug 22, the pump price of RON27 petrol was reduced to RM2.55 from RM2.70 per litre while the price of diesel was lowered to RM2.50 from RM2.58 per litre.
The Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia, however, has warned that there might be a petrol shortage during the festive season if the government were to reduce prices.
Its president, Abdul Wahid Bidin, had said station owners were unwilling to keep a large amount of stock for fear of making losses.
He claimed a petrol station could lose between RM15,000 and RM25,000 overnight if prices were reduced.
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I am framing two questions, so pay heed to these two highlights marked ++ and **, Viz:
++While Abdullah has refused to meet opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Tian Chua told AFP that contacts were being made through intermediaries.
**The prime minister, who is BN chairman and Umno president, also described PKR information chief Tian Chua's claim that contacts had been made between intermediaries of the two sides as "the craziest report I have ever heard".
DESI, on a rare weakday that's wedNURSEday when a childe born todie is wan "full of woe", has this puzzle in his head, so can you tell him WHO's TELLING THE TRUTH?
And in conjunction with this question, can my ER tell Desi:
Can politicians from across the political divide be friends, even become lovers?
I will share my philosophy during the wickedend if you buy me CON BF! And if I'm so inclined to be your friend. As for lover/s, I told you o'lady, my diehard devotion to Cybil who's also a shepherd.
The Friends and Lovers came on the air via LIGHTfm at lunchtime, and somehow the lyrics played o'er and o'er in Desi's head as I was thinking about Tian Chua's and Pak Lah differences; it could turn out to be a Sandiwara which translates into it being a Lover's Spat.
I think the Miracle of Miracles will see Pak Lah serving as Mentor-Mentee Menteri in a Cabinet headed by Tian Chua's boss Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Raja Petra Kamarudin serving as Minister of Information and Propaganda-ganda Minda Anda!:)
I will try to carry Tian's bag if DSAI creates a new ministry for Tian Chua called Tian Tian Yu Yi. (Chinoserie for Every Day Friends...)
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Friends and Lovers
-Artists: Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson-peak Billboard position # 2 in 1986
-Words and Music by Paul Gordon and Jay Gruska
What would you say if I told you
I've always wanted to hold you?
I don't know what we're afraid of
Nothing would change if we made love
CHORUS:
'cause I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Well, I know in our hearts we agree
We don't have to be one or the other
Yes, it's a chance that we're taking
And somebody's heart may be breaking
But we can't stop what's inside us
Our love for each other will guide us
CHORUS:
I've been through you
And you've been through me
Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see
We always know when it's laid on the line
Nobody else is as easy to find
So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Well, I know in our heart we agree
We don't have to be one or the other
Other
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UPDATEd @11.30PM:
ONE ANSWER came from dinmerican.wordpress.com via a September 24 Post, quoting a malaysiakini.com news report:
Anwar denies talks with PM Badawi
September 24, 2008 · 16 Comments
www.malaysiakini.com
September 24, 2008
Pakatan Rakyat leaders are making contradicting statements regarding the much-touted plan by the opposition alliance to seize control of the federal government from Barisan Nasional.
Yesterday, PKR information chief Tian Chua claimed that several meetings were held between the rival camps since the weekend to discuss the transition of power.
According to him, the talks involved a ‘middleperson’ for Pakatan Rakyat and a ‘middleperson’ for Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
While Abdullah had denied this, Pakatan Rakyat supremo Anwar Ibrahim also appeared to be in the dark about the negotiations.
“I’m not aware of any negotiations taking place between Pakatan Rakyat and the prime minister - statements made yesterday suggesting that a line of communication was open were misinformed,” said the opposition leader in a statement.
Previously, Anwar said that Pakatan Rakyat would take control of the government on Sept 16 but this failed to materialise.
He then called on Abdullah to hold an emergency parliament session yesterday regarding the takeover but the latter refused.
The opposition stalwart claims that he has more than 30 Barisan Nasional MPs who are willing to defect in order for Pakatan Rakyat to form government.
However, his rivals have dismissed this as nothing more than a political gimmick.
No Hasty Actions
Meanwhile, Anwar also revealed that he met with the Pakatan Rakyat leadership from PAS in Kota Bharu and DAP in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
He said Kelantan Mentri Besar and PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz Nik Mat and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang had reaffirmed their commitment to the spirit and goals of the alliance.
He added that Penang Chief Minister and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng also expressed satisfaction with the progress made to strengthen and broaden the consensus among Pakatan Rakyat parties and supporters from BN.
“We also discussed the next steps that Pakatan Rakyat should take towards forming a government that reflects the support of the majority of members of Parliament.
“Abdullah’s failure to accede to our request for an emergency session of Parliament represents another attempt by the Umno-led BN government to sabotage and scuttle the democratic process,” he said.
“Nevertheless I along with my colleagues in Pakatan remain confident that the people’s desire for change shall soon be attained. We will proceed cautiously towards our goals and we agreed neither to be provoked into hasty action nor to take an irresponsible approach that would lead to instability and greater uncertainty in country.” he added.
Anwar also said there is a crisis of confidence in the current leadership of the nation at a time when Malaysians are demanding solutions for the highest increases in prices in two decades, increasing joblessness and the dramatic decline in investor confidence.
“While the newly appointed Finance Minister (Najib Abdul Razak) boasts that the country is in sound economic standing, the facts tell a different story.
“In 2008 already over RM125 billion has been withdrawn from the country by investors weary of a government that has failed to implement a single reform to ensure judicial independence and that continues to use draconian laws such as the ISA to detain its citizens without due process of law,” he added.
I reproduce here one of ***Sdr Din's responses via COMMENTS plus excerpts from other Commenters; ****Desi added his 3sen' worth:(
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***dinobeano // September 24, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Su, no talk with Pak Lah. Anwar Ibrahim, Ustaz Hadi and Lim Kit Siang wrote officially seeking an appointment. When he turned it down, we made no new attempts. It is Tian Chua’s cock-up, that is all.— Din Merican
Jong // September 24, 2008 at 5:16 pm
su, someone is trying to be a smart ass!
edisham // September 24, 2008 at 6:17 pm
At least Anwar managed to cover up otherwise it will be a liability for PR!
salak // September 24, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Don’t know that it has done that much damage. Pak Lah is now more or less under total personal siege.
We do know one thing. Pak Lah’s denial was officially heard loud and clear.
Tian Chua now has info. He’ll take the verbal saliva and everything else. But he has info!
Wei! It’s his job lah! If nobody dared do anything without orders, where would PKR be today. But you better KNOW what you’re doing! Otherwise it’s HARAKIRI!
Guffaw // September 24, 2008 at 8:15 pm
It’s in ‘National News’ - national embarrassment to not only his PKR boss, but Pakatan Rakyat so Tian Chua if he has any integrity left, must resign from his Information post!
He is not fit to be one!
Mr Bean // September 24, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Anwar should never allow his surrogates to speak for him - not over this issue!
Tian Chua and others like him could only muddy the water as he certainly did in this case.
****ylchong // September 24, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Tian C. should do his Information Bureau work with integrity andlet DSAI be the spokesman for High-level policy issues involving the prime ministership. Cock-up on such critical issues is not,never will be, excusable. I’ve since learnt a few things about activists who also just tokkok more than they wokthetok…Somebody please take over PKR information section because it’s aBIG LETDOWN! Six months after taking over a few key states, the party still does not publish an English newspaper. WHY?
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