In other words, it will dawn on him quite soon he must go for GE13 once he is confident it will no worst than 3/08.

That is PR worst case scenario because its likely to be too soon for PR. Time is not on PR side. If BN do badly for GE13, there may NOT BE a GE14.

PR fate lies in splitting UMNO/BN again. This time it will not be easy. It need very very strong ammunition to do it this time because no top leaders in UMNO don’t understand what UMNO/BN split mean – losing the throne. So the issue need to be forced – no less than by the likes of Perkasa – the ones most willing to do so.

I keep saying Perkasa is a good thing for PR. It drives voters to PR.

Yes, field more of such candidates in the next election. Also, in comparison to DAP and PAS, candidates from PKR are generally of lesser quality. Even DSAI admits that PKR needs to have better candidates.

chengho..how come a dumb ass like you is able to come out with such a “BRILLIANT Proposal”!
You are the best of the bests..a maggot in BN sh3t house!

Even Zulkifli Noordin is clear where he stands on issues. But Zahrain was never forthcoming about the reasons for his verbal attacks.

Obviously this is a mark of an opportunist trying to fish for the ‘best’ deal. We can clamour for PKR to get rid of these turncoats, but honestly the next guy could still be a potential turncoat, and the next and the next.

The only way to stop opportunists. Get rid of the opportunities. End political appointments. Bring back local elections. Institute anti-hopping laws.

Until then, there will always be kataks no matter how many times you purge.

Viable in term of what? So that they can form the Federal government and administer this country? This is the problem with the opposition – appeasing and compromising with all and sundries just to be “viable”, never mind they are working themselves to oblivion.

PR must adhere to principles come what may. It is only in this way that right people are attracted to the parties. Otherwise what is the point, forming the federal government only to be sold out by bits and pieces again?

Forget about religious issues for the time being. PR should be able to win on issues like corruption, abuse of power, gross inefficiency and wastage alone. We get side-tracked for nothing and played right into racist hands, championed by none other than Mahathir and Perkasa.

In the meantime, sack Zulkifli Noordin or PKR will be sacked by the rakyat in the next election!

Consider:

· Within PAS, Khalid Samad, a progressive PAS member who supported the High Court’s decision to allow the Herald to use the word “Allah”, gets suspended for six months whilst Hasan Ali, an individual well-known for attacking Selcat, Liow Siew Moi’s appointment to PKNS, and meeting with Umno gets a slap on the wrist by a warning.

· Within PKR, Kulim MP Zulkifli Noordin who barged into Bar Council Article 11 Forum, supported ‘cow head’ posters, alcohol ban in Selangor, tried to effect constitutional change to further elevate Islam status, challenged Sivarasa, lodged police report Khalid Samad on “Allah” issue was also treated so far with “Kids Glove”. PKR Bayan Baru MP Zahrain Mohd Hashim attacks Lim Guan Eng’s leadership of Penang calling LGE a “dictator, a chauvinist and communist-minded” and has reportedly offered some 10 lawmakers, including himself, to add to BN’s 137 for a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

All these developments in the midst of the controversial Allah issue dividing so called extremists on one side and “Middle Malaysia” proponents on the other.

What it shows is that when it comes to the crunch Race and Religion is the central axis around which even Opposition politicians like Hasan Ali, Zulkifli Noordin, Zahrain Mohd Hashim will close rank with UMNO’s counterparts in the name of unity of race/religion, one and the same. If they and others like them leave, will PR remain viable?

The issue in contention is this: Is there really a Middle Malaysia supported by DAP/ostensibly by PR? ‘Yes’, if you are talking about Non Muslims; I suppose ‘yes’ again if you are talking about many urban educated Malays but what is the proportion of these in relation to the whole when a sensitive issue like the Herald Controversy relating to use of the word “Allah” bursts into the fore?

True or not, Tun Dr Mahathir said that Malay nationalist group Perkasa was gaining popularity because the community was feeling threatened and forsaken. Not only UMNO is blamed for appeasing non-Malays, now even those within PKR/PAS who uphold the moderate ground will likewise be blamed – and DAP, of course, vilified!

The 308 political tsunami notwithstanding, with even politicians from PR’s component parties taking extremist positions on race/religion and getting away lightly compared to those who take the moderate “Middle” stance, the question is inescapable whether Malay Mindset (that these politicians try to represent) has truly evolved to the stage to accept and support the ‘Middle Malaysia’ Ground. If not, how well can Pakatan Rakyat fare in its race to Putrajaya? That’s why Kit asks “what next”?

PR has reached the crossroads with road signage “Middle Malaysia” pointing left and “Race & Religion” pointing right? Which way will Malaysia take is not only a question depending on which way UMNO/BN ruling the country takes but now also Pakatan Rakyat opposing it!

I wonder why Kit asks that question? I hope it is not out of doubt about PR’s ability to win middle Malaysia. The strategy is workable if you believe in it and stay focused no matter what comes in your way.

I hear about this guy threatening to take away 10 MPs’. If it is so good riddance! So what if you suffer a minor setback now. The real prize is at Putra Jaya in the next GE.

Go ahead and weed out those opportunists

It is understood that the Bayan Baru MP has offered some 10 lawmakers, including himself, to add to BN’s 137 for a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/51394-zahrain-touts-mps-to-help-bn-regain-23-majority
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Why does Anwar still keep this guy in PKR? It is time that Anwar shows his leadership skill.

Unfortunately Anwar is too soft to these moles and agents. Zaid is a better leader.

Anwar Ibrahim is …As a leader he does not dare to lead but only to let his mouth do the walking. He has made mistakes after mistakes. In his impatient attempt to take over Putrajaya he throws caution to the wind and decide to challenge the BN with questionable means.

Being a seasoned politician he should understand that in order to win the race he should not have resorted to inducements to persuade MPs from a corrupt regime to jump like frogs. The BN is very powerful by dint of its stranglehold over the rein of power of the federal apparatus and the use of public funds. Once his September 16 plan failed his credibility was damaged.

His choice of people around him was also troubling because many of these are proven to be trojans which brought untold grief to his party and the coalition. And the worst part of his failure is that while the house was on fire he was no where to be found. There were stark silence.

And now with his coming trial, his support might be not be as forthcoming among his supporters. People are becoming disillusioned over the quality of his leadership.

It might be well that in order to save the Pakatan coalition, Anwar should be locked up and the key be thrown away by Najib. Then only is it possible for a more credible leader to take over his place.

Disciplinary committee sounds like going back to school and Malaysians who votes for Pakatan Rakyat don’t have time for this kind of craps. Be it right or wrong, head must row if PR want to be seen as having the political will to ensure only those who genuinely serve the community is in the leadership role. But in this case it is obvious that BN is in the offensive, PR is being attack left right center, the general election is within a year. It is time for spring cleaning or else it’ll be too late.