Welcome to the world of Court TV. It may not be Hollywood but it is a channel over cable TV in the U.S. that allows you more than a glimpse of how justice is administered since many feel the need to see how justice is done and not just done!

I believe Malaysia is nowhere near allowing the public to witness how its legal system works and how justice is administered in such a public manner and over TV, believing that the presence of cameras in court is an unwarranted distraction.

Maybe it is time we relax some of the rules.

We don’t have Hollywood like the US, we don’t have Bollywood like the Indian, but we have Politickingwood where all these Politician celebrity earn some fame.

Will be at the PJ session court morning 9.45. Marina posted bail ( sure you read somewhere ). I am not too sure other charges will be poured on rpk,but we will decide when we cross the bridge.

hei, i am not someone who cannot differentiate between whats right and wrong , and someone who could be affected by anyone who tries to drive a wedge to divide. if you understand. take care my friend.

Agreed. My questions were rhetorical questions.

Today at 20: 20.22 (3 hours ago)
“There are matters of the heart and there are matters of the brain”. cto

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Rather than be drawn into a discourse on logic and philosophy, suffice it for me to say that some of us score high on emotional intelligence (EQ). But the question I ask is “Should it be at the expense of our IQ” and “Must the two be in inverse relationship to each other”?

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No, not necessarily. The two need not be in inverse relationship and neither are they mutually exclusive.

In the case of RPK, I believe that his decision is ultimately made from the heart in my opinion. This does not mean that he did not think and evaluate before choosing his path.

However to explain, rationalize and quantify his decision based on cognitive reasoning, we will not come to the same conclusion as him. It will not make absolute sense.

Just the other day, Hillary Clinton was asked what she’d do if Iran were to launch a nuclear attack against Israel? Her answer: “As president of the United States, I’d obliterate Iran (meaning as president of the most powerful country on earth, she’d reduce Iran a country of some 70 million people, men, women and children to nuclear waste land for the acts of their leaders). On the other hand, the other presidential candidate Barack Obama replied he “would use force”.

Reason must triumph over passion.

RPK should take advantage of the justice system that he so scorns which allows him bail so he could walk out a free man to await his trial. Aren’t we all innocent until proven guilty?

Please! I don’t deserve the accolade you’re showering on me. I’m just somebody who feels passionate about issues especially when it involves freedom of speech.

I guess no one feels more than RPK. Some criticize him as being overly passionate about issues to the point of being masochistic. Some would argue that indeed he is. How else, they argue, would you explain someone who insists on sitting on cold slabs in a 12” by 12” confined space, restricting himself to not much more than a diet of stale roti canai when he could be swinging from a hammock, in the cool breeze and under clear blue skies and swaying palm trees somewhere on some exotic island seeping his favorite drink?

But it is his choice. Who are we to question his right to choose? We can only question the wisdom of his choice.

And how you do in life can be measured by the degree of control you allow one to have over the other. It is one of finding the correct balance.

Rather than be drawn into a discourse on logic and philosophy, suffice it for me to say that some of us score high on emotional intelligence (EQ). But the question I ask is “Should it be at the expense of our IQ” and “Must the two be in inverse relationship to each other”?

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Polis Di UMNO Malaysia (PDUM) ?

You’d think it’s PDUM .. or Papa DUM or Polis DUMB?

All over it is business as usual. The overzealous Home Minister/AG/IGP/ triumvirate are back to their old tricks of harassing and intimidating the rakyat, the Little Mullah Napoleons are busy with their anti-every-other-religion antics, corruptions continiung as usual at every levels, etc.etc.

I see an eerie resemblance to the situation just before Ops Lallang in 1987.

It is time to propose to parliament to remove the “Royal” or DIRAJA from the name of the police force for they are a shame to the royal, rakyat & country.

From the way he writes on the other issues, RPK seems to believe when push comes to shove he could count on his connection with the palace. How much has this factored into his calculation remains the subject of conjecture by those who do not know him.

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Declining to post bail as a matter of principle does not make much sense to most of us. What is there to stop his lawyer or his wife or you being his friend to post bail on his behalf? That is all it takes to enable him to walk free! He does not need to give his consent. Don’t tell me he insists on staying in jail even though bail is posted? To be charged for board and lodging would be to add insult to injury!

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There are matters of the heart and there are matters of the brain. Decisions that are made by the heart are not easily explained thru’ cognitive reasoning. Normally they do not make sense despite intellecture prowess.

I for one do not believe that RPK sat down and evaluate the first and second order effects, derive the risk factor, beta, based on the probability that each one of his uncles/cousins/relatives in the high palaces will step in to help him in times of need. It is just simply a decision made from the heart.

One often scorn at such emotional decisions. However I think that the reward for making the correct decision by the heart can be far greater than that computed by logic.

i share your stand on justice.

regards.

Though we are miles ( kilometers ) apart, i have never consider you a stranger. As stated, i have always look forward to your posting and of Sir Jeffrey.

I have never met Sir Nelson Mandela, but i have great respect for this International Icon of Hope, Humility and Forgiveness. To celebrate his 90th birthday, according to BBC news, he is raising funds to help those suffering from AIDS in South africa with the theme 46664. The number assigned to him while in prison.

Dear undergrad2, your posting reflects your knowledge and learnings, and for reasons you choose to remain in the United States for pursue of Masters or Doctorates or any other reasons will make Malaysia Proud. I dont have to know you to respect you.

I just hope that you read the articles of YM Raja Petra to know what makes him tick.

As to why, he refused to see even Marina, i am just as concerned. As Marina has informed that she wouldnt want rpk to stay in till October. maybe it has got something to do with his last posting” SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF GOD”.

thank you.

No wonder the criminal cases ramp here & there.

It is not everyday that an affluent individual like yourself is prepared to throw dollars so a stranger like me could make the 9,000 mile trip home! Thank you. God willing and ‘weather permitting I may just take up that offer.

Declining to post bail as a matter of principle does not make much sense to most of us. What is there to stop his lawyer or his wife or you being his friend to post bail on his behalf? That is all it takes to enable him to walk free! He does not need to give his consent. Don’t tell me he insists on staying in jail even though bail is posted? To be charged for board and lodging would be to add insult to injury!

We all have respect for this man who shows very high integrity – but otherwise it doesn’t make much sense. My sympathy goes to the family.

Which part of what RPK has been writing deserves your scorn and contempt? His blog as you rightly point out is news and entertainment combined – to me, much like FOX News.

I believe RPK knows many of his writings are seditious or at least borders on the seditious. I believe he knows his comments on any ongoing trial are sub judice despite his declarations that they are not since according to him what he was about to write have been printed by the main stream media. That would be his defense.

From the way he writes on the other issues, RPK seems to believe when push comes to shove he could count on his connection with the palace. How much has this factored into his calculation remains the subject of conjecture by those who do not know him.

typo error. should read ‘that HE was charged’.

AND if you read the article on Mr.Nades of the Sun, you will see that even with the “deepest regard” for the Law, have ended up to be hauled up for investigation to find out the sources of information.