Anwar Ibrahim - When One Thinks That He Is Above The Rest

Hmm...I turned my head left and right when I read this article from the emedia news today. First of all, let me clarify my thoughts. I have no stand whatsoever on his sodomy allegations and his victory in the Permatang Pauh election. What I mean by I have no stand is that I am not making any judgement on him, whether he is right or wrong, whether he has done it or not. To me that is too impossible to know.

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Why I said that? Well, there is always two sides of the stories. And both sides stick to their stand. And both are blaming each other. As a human being who is trying to be rational, I leave this to God. We have no power to know who is right or wrong, who is saying the truth or who is lying. If we make the wrong judgement, we are the ones who will end up being the sinner, and as a human being who believes in the judgement day, I want to avoid that. And believing that God is fair, I am sure the real culprit will be given his share of punishment from God when the time comes. So, I do not want to 'stick to my points' and be at anybody's side, let alone be nasty and prejudice in my talks. Let the Almighty does His work. No point to be rude and throw our anger at this and that people and blame this and that party and eventually we are the ones who will paint a bad image of ourselves.

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Anyway and however, having to say all that, I am quite perturbed to read this article below. Anwar wants his oath swearing ceremony to be telecast live. And this has never done by anyone before. He is not a minister, let alone prime minister, and it seems he wants a 'special' treatment for him. Why do I feel that this man is already making himself sound and look quite arrogant, that we should show him live? Hmm....I really don't know. This is really an absurd request from an opponent party leader. And to say that it's 'nasty' not to show him live? Hmmm...??? Read on...

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Anwar: Swearing-in should have been 'live'
29 Aug 2008

PERMATANG Pauh MP Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim thinks he is special. He griped about the fact that his swearing-in yesterday was not telecast live by RTM.

Anwar described as "nasty" the decision to not allow the live telecast of the oath-taking ceremony.

Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek immediately hit back

"The live broadcast is strictly for Question Time and we can't change our policy for just one person."

Shabery, who was involved in the country's first-ever live television debate with Anwar last month over fuel subsidy, added

"Traditionally, we've never telecast the oath-taking so there is no reason we should make an exception for him."

from emedia.com.my

Hmm......I can't help but to ponder...Yes, why should they make an exception for him? He is not even in the cabinet...well...yet....hmm....??? Grrr....

Anwar Ibrahim VS Shabery Cheek

My stomach was making loud noises. The acidic water inside my stomach linings were rumbling,tossing and turning like me in bed. I was perspirating. Pulsating. Eyes closed while the brain winding very fast...thinking. The noises did not cease. Instead it was getting louder, not knowing where the limits were.

Arghh....ok..ok...I surrender. I got up lazily with half opened eyes roaming the dark room with a hint of lights. I pressed my knuckles, circled my head, yawned for a second, and up I was heading to the door. Arghh...why did the stomach make such a protest at the most unsuitable time? The sore eyes that I got from too much computer has not been helpful. Again. Another rumbling. Ok...Ok...I will fill you up. Mr stomach was screaming for a descent food. I guess going to bed with an empty stomach has a price to pay. So there I was in the middle of the night, shoving bread and strawberry jam into my mouth, biting and savouring the taste to the last bite. A huge mug of coffee did not do me any good. I was too full to retire, and ho....what would I do to kill my time?

My eyes quickly roving around looking for that rectangle black remote that has been a 'struggle' between me and my daughters. Well, it was midnight. So mom won! No more remote war! A huge sigh...and so I sat lazily on the wing back chair flipping from one channel to the other. Nothing got my attention, until I opened channel 501 on Astro Awani. Ho...ho..ho...in ten minutes time, at 1pm...yes...the repeat of the Anwar debate would be telecast. Hmm....this would be something very interesting to watch. At first, I was sceptical if it would ever take place...That night, maybe it was my luck, I was right on time. So...I waited with no particular expectations. The only thing that crossed my mind was how the debate would be conducted or if there would be any fights or calling of names.

Finally, it was on air. Gulp....I felt like muddy water was stuck in my throat. Hmm....I was speechless...not because I was at awe, but I was generally dismayed,humiliated and at certain moments tickled to watch the whole debate. For a moment, I thought I was at school, watching secondary students fighting to support their weak points and issues. There were two adults, one an ex-deputy prime minister, and the other one a minister, standing behind their rostrums strutting their voices up defending themselves and what they believe in...But why did I feel something was mising? Was it suppossed to be wise, matured, well crafted, analytical and strong debates with zest and killer points? Or was it suppossed to be like limp, boring, loose debates that had lost its focus? Or what was its focus by the way? The oil price? Petronas? The leadership? Or the promotions of Anwar Ibrahim and Shabery Cheek?

Infamous it may be...but was it (the debate) in the end making any impact on us, the country and its economy? Hmm..personally I don't think so. It was the weakest debate I have ever anticipated from. Knowing how deep these people are scratching each other's back and making remarks of each other, watching the debate is really an anti climax...like watching your cat catching a bird and ended up hitting the tree!

Anwar Ibrahim is obviously a debater. He enjoys talking. It shows in all his speeches and choice of words even way back when he was a deputy PM. But a good debater does not mean you are a good leader. A good debater does not mean you are trustworthy (as you can fool people with your play of words). A good debater does not mean you are capable. It's just words...And actions in words need to be proven when the time comes.

Shabery Cheek on the other hand, has no direction. He was rumbling all ways. I feel sorry for him. He has no strong arguments to defend the government and the current scenario now. He was talking about the formation of Petronas, whereas Anwar was talking about the leadership.

In the end? It was a no win-win situation. Nobody gains anything. Just sore throats, wasted saliva and tired legs (of standing).

Hmm.....I went to bed with a dizzy head. I chuckled while reminiscing the faces of Anwar and Shabery one after another. What has this world got itself into? Don't we have anything better to do? Hmm....I closed my eyes but the images kept coming one after another...Oh No...I hope it was not a nightmare!