Reflecting on the word ‘reboot’ from yr Star Trek post, i wonder – in light of the Perak fiasco – if Malaysian politics needs a reboot, too.
And since the pro-PKR folks are (obviously?) the more intelligent, conversational, creative ones, maybe they should be the ones to start? (the alternative would be to expect the BN guys to reboot…err…)
because it could be ripe to do a rough chart: on the ‘right’ the characteristics of the civil movement *now*, on the left the characteristics of the (possibly) *emerging* civil movement. (kinda like how McLaren likes to draw ‘modern’ on one side and ‘post-modern’ on the other? *smile*)
this could be a critical step to get out of the present impasse which, really, isn’t helping anyone?
G – Short and Sweet? 🙂
alwyn – I think your proposals would work in there is a climate where this is more conducive – a more level playing field first. I do not see that right now. Even for civil society groups it’s not.
I see the political process with it’s messiness similar to the more “deconstructive” (NOT destructive – even though the line is thin) mode all social organisms/organizations need to go through.
Part of that “deconstructive” mode includes a strong element of protest. To use “emerging”-flavoured analogy that is exactly what people like McLaren and others did to some degree.
From one perspective, while politically there is an impasse at least in the Perak situation, but from the perspective of culture forming and the realm of mindsets and meaning, perhaps it’s moving forward in helping the citizens “wake up” (ala Matrix).
This doesn’t mean that Pakatan Rakyat – PR (I think you need to get your political lingo clarified – it’s not just PKR) is without faults and are angels. Who is? But it does mean there will need to be a leveling first before the more “reconstructive” work can be even done without being squashed prematurely.
I think this is where the “prophetic” voice of the Scriptures and Jesus feeds our imagination and reexamine our motivations.
As for charts or models, the poles could be drawn from political persuasion point of view, or the left or right, etc. Or perhaps, more from possible responses point of view. I leave that to you. You are good at it and explore a few models.
I would suggest rather that a model on how PR or BN should respond. How about a model on how the common citizen can respond.
e.g.
Do nothing — register to vote — more informed/reflective — engaged in civil society — public expression — join political party — offer for service … etc
or ..
Silence — grassroot/personal conversations — public engagement/protest/proposals — etc.
Really sad and i was totally turned off yesterday hearing and watching the fiasco. Leaders acting like children.
pasar malam.
these are the people leading that state?
Hi Sivin,
Reflecting on the word ‘reboot’ from yr Star Trek post, i wonder – in light of the Perak fiasco – if Malaysian politics needs a reboot, too.
And since the pro-PKR folks are (obviously?) the more intelligent, conversational, creative ones, maybe they should be the ones to start? (the alternative would be to expect the BN guys to reboot…err…)
because it could be ripe to do a rough chart: on the ‘right’ the characteristics of the civil movement *now*, on the left the characteristics of the (possibly) *emerging* civil movement. (kinda like how McLaren likes to draw ‘modern’ on one side and ‘post-modern’ on the other? *smile*)
this could be a critical step to get out of the present impasse which, really, isn’t helping anyone?
G – Short and Sweet? 🙂
alwyn – I think your proposals would work in there is a climate where this is more conducive – a more level playing field first. I do not see that right now. Even for civil society groups it’s not.
I see the political process with it’s messiness similar to the more “deconstructive” (NOT destructive – even though the line is thin) mode all social organisms/organizations need to go through.
Part of that “deconstructive” mode includes a strong element of protest. To use “emerging”-flavoured analogy that is exactly what people like McLaren and others did to some degree.
From one perspective, while politically there is an impasse at least in the Perak situation, but from the perspective of culture forming and the realm of mindsets and meaning, perhaps it’s moving forward in helping the citizens “wake up” (ala Matrix).
This doesn’t mean that Pakatan Rakyat – PR (I think you need to get your political lingo clarified – it’s not just PKR) is without faults and are angels. Who is? But it does mean there will need to be a leveling first before the more “reconstructive” work can be even done without being squashed prematurely.
I think this is where the “prophetic” voice of the Scriptures and Jesus feeds our imagination and reexamine our motivations.
As for charts or models, the poles could be drawn from political persuasion point of view, or the left or right, etc. Or perhaps, more from possible responses point of view. I leave that to you. You are good at it and explore a few models.
I would suggest rather that a model on how PR or BN should respond. How about a model on how the common citizen can respond.
e.g.
Do nothing — register to vote — more informed/reflective — engaged in civil society — public expression — join political party — offer for service … etc
or ..
Silence — grassroot/personal conversations — public engagement/protest/proposals — etc.
Really sad and i was totally turned off yesterday hearing and watching the fiasco. Leaders acting like children.
This is a full-fledged coup d’etat!