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Sorry guys and gals. I am shuttling between the various courts and my many lawyers’ offices that I have no time to write a ‘proper’ article. Next Monday is a most crucial day for me when it would determine whether I remain a free man -- at least for the next few months while I fight my various criminal indictments -- or I get sent back to Kamunting. Until then, please ‘feast’ on my response to the current Perak political crisis.
NO HOLDS BARRED
Raja Petra Kamarudin
I did say in my previous article in this same column on 14 February 2009, The show is not over till the fat lady sings, as follows:
The Sultan had two choices. One would be to allow DAP, PKR and PAS to combine their seats and form a LOOSE coalition and probably see it collapse within six months due to crossovers. The second would be to allow Barisan Nasional to form the government and probably see it collapse within six months due to a vote of no confidence passed against it in the State Assembly.
Whatever it may be, both scenarios involve a possible collapse of the state government within a mere few months. But the Sultan chose the first option: to allow DAP, PKR and PAS to combine their seats and ‘outgun’ Barisan Nasional’s 28 seats by just three seats. This means a mere shift of two seats and the government of Perak will change hands.
And this did happen exactly as forecasted. And the same thing would probably have happened as well if Barisan Nasional had formed the Perak state government. And it would take just months for it to happen.
The Sultan had his reservations. Whether Barisan Nasional, or a loose coalition of DAP, PKR and PAS, formed the new Perak state government, the government would be unstable and may not be able to last. PAS held Kelantan with a one-seat majority in the Kelantan State Assembly and lasted. But PAS is different. The PAS people are more committed. We can’t say the same thing for DAP and PKR who were already quarrelling even before the government could be formed.
Note the quality of the PKR people. Even though it had more seats than PAS, it could not provide the Menteri Besar and had to pass the job over to PAS even though it had the least number of seats in the Perak State Assembly. PKR just did not have the quality people needed to become Menteri Besar of Perak. What hope can you give a party that lacks quality candidates?
The Perak situation was a crisis waiting to happen. And it would not take that long to happen. One false move and the DAP-PKR-PAS loose coalition government of Perak would collapse. And it did collapse because two of the PKR people walked into a trap and found themselves faced with corruption charges.
But the problem does not end here. What happens to the corruption charges against those two ‘independent’ State Assemblymen? Will the charges now be dropped? If the charges are dropped then it would become too obvious. But if the charges remain and they face trial, then another problem crops up.
First would be what surfaces in the trial. If the trial reveals they were fixed up, then Barisan Nasional would look bad. But if they were not fixed up and really are guilty of corruption, Barisan Nasional would also look bad. Both ways Barisan Nasional would look bad. And if they are found guilty because they really are guilty then there will be two more by-elections in Perak, which the opposition will surely win. And we will end up with 30 opposition seats against only 29 from Barisan Nasional.
This means the Perak government will again change hands like it did last week, but this time from Barisan Nasional to a loose coalition of DAP, PKR and PAS.
Then we have the problem of Hee. She is expected to resign due to the pressure she is facing. This means yet another seat will fall vacant and yet another by-election will be held.
Maybe over the 11 months since 8 March 2008, the loose coalition of DAP, PKR and PAS was running Perak with uncertainty about its future. But the new Barisan Nasional government of Perak is not on any more solid ground than the previous government. It too faces the possibility of being driven out of office.
The show is not over till the fat lady sings, goes the popular saying. And the fat lady has not sung yet. What will the final curtain be? Your guess is as good as mine. But I predict Perak will again change hands in the not too distant future. And since the Sultan of Perak has already set the trend on how governments shall change, the same formula will have to be applied once DAP, PKR and PAS, combined, have more seats than Barisan Nasional. The knife, as they say, cuts both ways.
Well, let me continue from where I left off above with this song lyrics by the Starship:
It's Not Over 'til It's Over
Hey
Listen:
We don't call the shots here
We don't make the rules
We take what we get
Get what we can.
And it's learning the hard way, here on the streets
You can't build a dream, without a plan.
Passion speaks
Let them hear you speak, for me
They play to win
We play for keeps.
It's not over 'til it's over
It's not over 'til we get it right.
The odds are against us
Say we don't stand a chance
When there's no giving up
No giving in.
When push comes to shove, you got to fight for what you love
You do what you must
Do what you can.
Passion, speaks
Let them hear you speak, for me
They play to win
We play for keeps.
It's not over 'til it's over
It's not over 'til we get it right. Get it right!
The odds are against us
You know we still stand a chance
There's no giving up
No giving in
It's not over!
It's not over 'til it's over
It's not over 'til we
'til we
'til we
'til we
'til we get it right!
It's not over 'til it's over
It's not over 'til we
'til we
'til we
'til we
'til we get it right!
See the LIVE video performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x4L9s2KOOM&NR=1
And you can ‘karaoke’ with the song lyrics above every time you see a Barisan Nasional person. Rub it in people, rub it in, where it hurts most. And when the court rules against me and fucks me off to Kamunting this Monday, I call upon all of you to stand tall and proud on the steps of the Palace of Injustice in Putrajaya and scream at the top of your lungs: IT'S NOT OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER. And I will scream the same thing in the police van as I journey to Kamunting: IT'S NOT OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER.
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written by ibabonma, February 19, 2009 14:34:32
Since 1957, whenever Constititutional monarchy is discoursed, legally speaking, it echoes the interpretation that the Sultan and the Affairs of his State are governed by the constitution. If the Sultan governs (is above) the constitution, then it’s an absolute monarchy of pre-colonial days.
The law strictly does not give any Sultan the prerogative to interpret the constitution on his own and command for its implementation, even though he is a lawyer or an ex-Lord President, unless concurred or at behest of the State or Menteri Besar.
The test is easy to apply. How could the law allows any Sultans to act on their own based on their own interpretations, for not all Sultans are lawyers. What if he insists that his unlawful interpretations should become law by invoking his so-called discretionary powers as enacted therein in the constitution?
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written by asguard, February 19, 2009 14:37:41
Better call for new elections instead tukar mari, tukar pergi again in Perak! Once and for all to settle down the problem!
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written by penangboi, February 19, 2009 14:42:37
To all, I say don't despair. Indeed it not over until it's over.
Perhaps we should put things into the proper perspectives. What we have achieved in the March 8 election is a huge milestone for the rakyat. Change, especially momentous change, takes time. Perhaps we are all too impatient for this change to happen. And I do not blame anybody for this impatience, for we have been suffering in silence for 52 years, which in anybody's book is a very very long time.
However, I do believe and faith in that change will come, if not right now, then in the next GE. It is inevitable. And there is nothing anybody can do about it, least UMNO/BN. This is what people power is all about.
But to maintain the momentum of change we must never never forget our responsibility to voice out and cast our vote come the next GE.
We shall prevail and ultimately win. The rakyat will win.
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written by mightywill, February 19, 2009 14:44:31
RPK,
I am just an ordinary man doing the ordinary things for a wasteful half of my life till you show up... IF you are sent to Kamunting this coming Monday.. Rest be assured, I will stand up and be counted for the fight to end Bee-End.
My prayers are with you. My thoughts are with all of us. My actions will be for all Malaysians...!
Give them the wrath of The People...
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written by chanakyan, February 19, 2009 14:47:19
Revelation reveals the truth - revelation.
It takes a revolution to make a solution;
Too much confusion, so much frustration,
I don't wanna live in the park ;
Can't trust no shadows after dark ,
So, my friend, I wish that you could see,
Like a bird in the tree, the political prisoners must be free,
Never make a politician grant you a favour;
They will always want to control you forever, eh!
So if a fire make it burn And if a blood make ya run ,
Rasta de 'pon top , can't you see?
So you can't predict the flop.
Let righteousness cover the earth
Like the water cover the sea.
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written by truthbespoken, February 19, 2009 14:48:13
Justice? My foot! It’s a farce! Some judges are nothing more than robotic life-sucking tentacles of the dirty UMNO regime. They are accomplices to thuggery and corruption! I was appalled by the behaviour and lopsided-decisions of those judges last Tuesday in Putra Jaya. Why? Those present would tell you why.
The judges were unashamedly leaning towards the prosecution all the way! Spanners were frequently thrown at the defendant’s lawyers’ submissions giving the unmistakable impression that the outcome of the main case would be a foregone conclusion. The judges were damn lousy actors if their purpose is to put up a public display that they “do not only want justice to be done but also seen to be done”, quote and unquote Augustine Paul!
I have zero confidence with judges who have no conscience and do not practice the process of justice judiciously! “Don’t waste our time”, two of them had also proclaimed! Right, these kangaroo courts are meant only to be despised by people! Watching hawkers peddling wares is more meaningful than watching those kangaroos at play!
But still, we should be at the Palace of Injustice on Monday! Ptuuuuuuui!
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written by clusco, February 19, 2009 14:51:17
RPK,
I'll be there to give my support... smilies/wink.gif
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written by Concerned_Citizen, February 19, 2009 14:52:50
The only way to wipe barisan najis out is to wake up those people that vote for the 28 MPs. That's the only and secure way to do it.
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written by TheWhisperer, February 19, 2009 14:54:45
Welcome back, Bro.
Continue bringing me the Passion.
It ain't over till it's over!
We ll keep on fighting for what we love.
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written by ibabonma, February 19, 2009 14:55:30
RPK, some words in consolation, I suggest we pray for you success but I am saying this to you, under normal circumstances, it is difficult for the higher courts to reverse he decision of the lower courts. You have a good fighting chance. Thinking of you, made me really hate them to the extent of spitting at my TV.
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written by Ben, February 19, 2009 14:55:35
Listening and singing along Starship - It's Not Over (Til It's Over)the 7th time and the lead guitar rift is thrilling me to bits. My throat is hoarse from all the chorus...its not over til its over. Thanks for the therapy. We will practices more and see if we can get it right for a public performance on the steps of PoJ. Damn good piece of rock music! Peace out Boss! Its not over til itz over.
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written by Alice, February 19, 2009 14:57:42
Hi RPK am glad to hear from you after that sadddd article of yours.You are a great man with great love in your heart and I am sure God's seal of protection is on you. Nothing will harm you.When the whirlwind passes by the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation. You passion for JUSTICE will keep you strong. I am dedicating this poem of love by Khalil Gibran especially to you. These are the challenges we face when we believe in love.
They said to him "Speak to us of Love."
He looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them.
And with a great voice he said:
When love beckons to you, follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his feathers may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you.
Even as he is for your growth so he is for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height
and caresses your tenderest branches,
So shall he descend to your roots
and shake them in their clinging to the earth.
All these things shall love do unto you
that you may know the secrets of your heart,
and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.
But if in your fear you would seek only
love's peace and love's pleasure,
Then it is better for you to cover yourself
and pass out of love's door,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh,
but not all of your laughter,
and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives nothing but itself
and takes nothing but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.
When you love you should not say,
"God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of God."
And think not you can direct the course of love,
for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
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written by Dora, February 19, 2009 15:00:21
Haiya RPK, so glad to read your article once more. For a while there I thought you are sticking by your last post and would not be writing again!!!
We are all with you RPK, and will continue your fight.
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written by mick_err_stan, February 19, 2009 15:02:33
"The Edge
An individual is not detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) due to his ideology but because he is perceived to be a threat to national security, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar Syed Jaafar Albar said.
He said the government invoked the ISA on those whose actions could cause chaos or undermine racial harmony, adding that the authorities would always monitor activities that might be a threat to peace and security."
RPK, if the court on Monday sent you to Kamunting......
- Ask to clarify why you are a threat ? How can a pen be a threat ?
- Ask to example an act of violence you have instigated by your writing ?
- Ask to justify on what ground you're a threat and to whom ?
- If they say that you are a threat to the Rakyat, than let the rakyat vote if you're a threat.
- Why is it a threat to national security to expose corruption and to seek the truth ?
If they sent you to Kamunting, let the judges know that there themselves are a threat to national security, becoz they are inciting the rakyat to rally to oppose the government for sending you to Kamunting.
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written by BGs, February 19, 2009 15:05:47
Welcome back RPK, you sound so much more positive today! You are right, it's not over til it's over! Keep up the spirit & the fight! You hv our support!
Good should triumph over Evil. That's the law of Karma!
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written by Zorro, February 19, 2009 15:08:15
Sorry RPK??
U had me almost shed my manly tears when i read what would have been your last message to us as you have said.
hahaha..good to see your writing again man...
Yeah It aint over tills it's over...there's another song done by Lenny Kravitz.
Keep up the good spirit RPK.
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written by Margeemar, February 19, 2009 15:13:23
BN/Umno will try anything to survive but at the end of the day,they will fail...More http://margeemar.blogspot
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written by OVERLORD, February 19, 2009 15:22:47
Pete...the least we could do is to hold our breath for a couple more days...In the meantime, I'am just worried that this confrontation might escalate even further if both side refuse to budge....Najib will have an excuse to call for a push for a state of emergency in order to have an iron grip on Perak....At this point of time, we can't discount that scenario....Najib is desperate to consolidate his power....
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written by Wudan, February 19, 2009 15:26:09
Dear ibabonma,
Extract from 'CheDet' aka Tun Dr Mahathir speech in Parliament in 1993;
18. Walaupun wakil rakyat bebas bercakap dalam Dewan Rakyat dan Dewan-Dewan Undangan Negeri mengenai apa juga tajuk, tetapi mereka tidak boleh menyentuh diri Raja-Raja kerana sebarang kritikan atau teguran terhadap Raja boleh ditakrif sebagai hasutan dan mereka boleh didakwa di bawah Akta Hasutan. Peruntukan ini adalah hasil pindaan yang dibuat pada tahun 1971. Sebelum ini, teguran terhadap Raja boleh dibuat di dalam dewan. Di Britain dan di negara-negara lain, ahli-ahli Parlimen bebas menegur atau mengkritik Raja.Adalah jelas bahawa menegur dan mengkritik Raja tidak menghapus kedaulatan Raja.
19. Sementara halangan ke atas teguran ini dikatakan akan memelihara kemuliaan Raja, tetapi apabila Raja tidak ditegur, maka ia tidak akan sedar akan kesalahan yang telah dilakukannya. Dengan itu, mungkin lebih banyak kesalahan akan dilakukan dan kesalahan ini mungkin akan menjadi lebih serius. Ini bukan sahaja akan mencemarkan kemuliaan Raja, bahkan juga boleh menimbulkan kebencian rakyat terhadap Raja. Tidaklah benar jika dikatakan larangan terhadap mengkritik Raja akan memelihara kemuliaan Raja. Sebenarnya kemuliaan Raja akan tercemar kerana larangan ini.
20. Dengan kemungkinan Raja menolak nasihat serta bebas daripada teguran dan sebarang tindakan keadilan, maka Raja sebenarnya bukan Raja Berperlembagaan lagi tetapi menjadi Raja mutlak. Sekali lagi Demokrasi Berparlimen tidak wujud kerana tidak ada tindakan undang-undang yang boleh diambil terhadap Raja yang tidak menerima nasihat Kerajaan rakyat dan melakukan kesalahan.
42. Sebenarnya ketiga-tiga Perdana Menteri dahulu, sebagai penasihat kepada Raja-Raja, telah pun menegur Raja-Raja berkali-kali semasa mereka berkhidmat. Saya tahu teguran ini dibuat kerana perkara ini telah dilaporkan dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri dan juga Majlis Tertinggi UMNO berkali-kali.
43. Allahyarham Tun Hussein Onn, semasa menjadi Perdana Menteri, pernah dalam ucapan bertulis di suatu mesyuarat Majlis Raja-Raja, yang dihadiri hanya oleh Duli-Duli Yang Maha Mulia atau wakil-wakil mereka sahaja, menegur dengan kerasnya perbuatan Raja-Raja yang tidak harus dilakukan.
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written by Counterpointer, February 19, 2009 15:34:46
Like to dedicate this song to RPK.
We shall sing this song together in our fight against that decadent PM-to-be and his totally beyond salvation, corrupted party.
Well I won't back down, no I won't back down
you could stand me up at the gates of hell
but I won't back down
Gonna stand my ground, won't be turned around
and I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
gonna stand my ground and I won't back down
Chorus
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
hey I will stand my ground
and I won't back down
Well I know what's right, I got just one life
in a world that keeps on pushin' me around
but I'll stand my ground and I won't back down
Hey baby there ain't no easy way out
hey I will stand my ground
and I won't back down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF2N7ZAKcXE
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written by ibabonma, February 19, 2009 15:38:16
Wudan, TQ.
Of all the person, its Mahathir! the one that I don't quite like. Anyway, I am glad he is no longer an UMNO goon.
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written by DontPlayGod, February 19, 2009 15:38:46
As was mentioned early, the verdict by the court has already been written long before the trial started. With A. Paul sitting with the other two UMNO judges, the verdict is a foregone conclusion. Let's hope Najis will call a snap election within 1 year of takig over as PM, if he does take over. The 4th floor boys may have other plans, you never know.
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written by Littlebird, February 19, 2009 15:48:17
YM Raja Petra, I am feeling uneasy with your sentence "And I will scream the same thing in the police van as I journey to Kamunting: IT'S NOT OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER". You know something that we don't. smilies/sad.gif
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written by BennyG, February 19, 2009 15:53:30
Indeed you are aware that the 3 judges are out to get you but it seemed that you still have something up your sleeve by the song that you will be singing to Kamunting.
That's why we could not afford to lose you prematurely. My only hope that we shall have your determination and courage to battle on.
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written by Rundukon, February 19, 2009 15:57:57
When RPK fast in Kamunting, let us fast together with him....ramai-ramai dalam stadium merdeka, stadium shah alam, melawati...mana2 stadium lah. The the least we can do as a sign of support. Anwar, Lim, Hadi...please lead the way!
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written by Sitora, February 19, 2009 16:08:34
Allah sentiasa berpihak kepada yang benar. Insya-Allah Raja Petra akan terselamat kerana ingin menegakkan keadilan dan kebenaran. Diharap para hakim khususnya yang beragama Islam akan insaf sedar dan memberi pertimbangan yang seadil-adilnya. Rakyat juga turut prihatin kerana sejauh ini keputusan dan perbicaraan kurang telus. Ada banyak perkara yang masuh menjadi tanda tanya seperti kematian Altantuya dan siapkah dalangnya.
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written by hiro, February 19, 2009 16:09:38
I don't think Perak's PR parties lack quality people. It's just that the state constitution does not accept a non-Muslim to be MB, and the Sultan probably did not want a non-Muslim to be an MB as well. I agree with the rest of the analysis though - Perak will continue to be an unresolved issue for some time to come.
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written by aryn, February 19, 2009 16:14:10
Ah Pete, glad you're back.
Somehow, I think you're not going to give Najib, Rosmah, Umno and BN the pleasure of seeing you 'gone' just like that without a fight.
Sorry but I won't fast. It'll do no good when we are still a long way from our struggle. You guys go ahead. I prefer to be alive and carry the torch for the sake of our children and future generations.
I think I am better alive than dead for the change that we are fighting so hard. I am an optimist.
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written by teo siew chin, February 19, 2009 16:21:24
hmmmm..i think the bugis in him is rising to the fore - LAWAN TETAP LAWAN!!
Even in there, he's gonna be screaming and kicking and raising hell and FIGHT till it's over.
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written by Newkidonblog, February 19, 2009 16:40:18
It's a civil war. Bugis vs Bugis!
The real Bugis warrior, RPK versus the piece of cow dung warrior called Najis! BTW, how many rounds already, still fighting? Go for a knockout punch la!
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written by malgal, February 19, 2009 16:41:45
Way to go RPK, despite the albatross round your neck, your astute observation is still on track.
Perak is in the crucible.
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written by malaysianohope, February 19, 2009 17:02:20
Abang,
Good that you have not given up hope & so do we. Your fight is our fight & together we kick umno asses. Someone did suggest to shortlist the scumbags who are causing problems with Pakatan. Think its time to name & shame them, starting with C4.
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written by mikewang, February 19, 2009 17:19:27
Dear Yang Mulia,
You asked.
"What happens to the corruption charges against those two ‘independent’ State Assemblymen? "
I tell you what is going to happen.
This case will get postponed and delayed until the next general election or until the outcome becomes irrelevant.
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written by MalayMail, February 19, 2009 17:23:28
YM Raja Petra, We will pray for you so that God will protect you from all harms from the enemy camp.
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written by biggun129, February 19, 2009 17:24:29
This is the real RPK we want, man, you are coming back, this is what we want from you,be happy, dont worry, we are with you, rain or sunshine!Inside or outside the Kamunting's wall!
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written by clarity, February 19, 2009 17:37:33
RPK, thank you for your enlightment. I can now appreciate the situation better and have great hopes of a come back from PR in Perak. Obviously, the loose coalition goofed up but I can see it was a learning experience, It is forgiveable error not due to corruption and most will look at it that way. I am ever hopeful that PR will garner even greater support next time round. Lets see how long they BN can carry on with their bribery. Good luck to your imminent court cases.
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written by Old Man, February 19, 2009 17:42:44
Sir RPK, we are very glad that you've returned to your optimistic mood, as usual! As long as one is alive there's hope! Prayers from all Malaysians towards your freedom and good health will definitely be heard by God. Should you decide on the Long March, start with Perak! smilies/cool.gif smilies/cool.gif smilies/cool.gif
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written by kenny, February 19, 2009 17:44:00
Apart from Teo Siew Chin and Malaysianohope, most of you guys are missing the wood for the trees. You don't seem to get the good news!
Just try reading what RPK is trying to convey to us. Yes, It's not over til it's over! - We will win! He's asking us to sing this if he's forced into Kamunting again, sing it til he comes out, sing it til we win! This can be our new Battle Cry! IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER!
The message is : There will be NO "fasting to the end'. I'm glad to breathe so much easier now.
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written by lynn, February 19, 2009 17:46:30
Dearest Pete,
You shldn't give up - not until one million of us here do. And none of us are abt to give up on you although I admit I have given up on this country. I cannot for the life of me, see how the 3 Judges can overturn the SA HC's decision - they had no grounds to do so.
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The 3 Judges shld not bow to pressure from Najis - at worst, they shld defer their decision until Year 2020 or beyond. If they upheld the Shah Alam High Court's decision of Nov 7th, they are deemed to be impartial. They shld do right for once as the SA High Ct Judge did. I salute his decision to set RPK free. I believe, in life, everything has to come to an end, incl. this fixing of court decisions by certain Judges. Everyone knows the Judiciary in Malaysia was compromised from Dr M's time - this truth makes me so ashamed of Malaysia. How can we stand proud in the knowledge that this basic human right in Malaysia called Justice was screwed & remained so after so many decades, thanks to one man?
Sometimes I wonder abt these learned men or women who are Judges - why sully your reputation permanently over money? I think it feels good to do the right thing for mankind - even though it does not bring you immense wealth. I have the utmost highest & deepest respect, regard & love for a man such as Tok Guru Nik Aziz. He is such a rare breed, he is found in the ratio of 1 in 1 billion.
Tok Guru's conscience is CLEAR, his hands are sparkling clean, his heart is pure and he is so full of compassion and wisdom, I wonder where I can find his photograph and hang it up in my home.
Not in a million years would I put up Dr M's photo or any of the bn politicians'. But for Tok Guru, even if he supported Syariah laws, or Hudud, I would love to hang his photograph inside my home. That is how much I respect him.
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written by kenny, February 19, 2009 17:57:51
Oh yes, one more thing. Please appear on Monday. Only met Admiral Tojo and kksam and other regulars last Tuesday.
Let's jam up the steps of the Palace of Injustice! IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER!
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written by biggun129, February 19, 2009 18:09:37
This bloody botak RPK mess up my life for the last few days, he said he is going to died in Kamunting Camp, and that Stupid Haris even proposed to go on 'Hunger Strike' with him supported by Angela Ooi, Dont be mislead by this botak, he will never died as what he claims'IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER',He make everybody hate him because he is going to die in Kamunting Camp and yet everybody LOVE him just because we cannot afford to lose him!!!
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written by densemy, February 19, 2009 18:21:13
"Its not over till its over".
Is that it? Is that all Malaysia can expect from this fiasco that goes under the name of justice in this country Or is this is just another one of those throw away lines beloved of Malaysians.. It rates in impact and effectiveness with "Malaysia Boleh"... what a joke that was
If you get up on the steps of the Palace and start chanting "Its not over till its over" the few of you that have the dedication to do that will be harassed by police if you are lucky and if you are unlucky it will be tear gas and chemically laced water for you. End of story.
So what can you do? Most other democratic countries would go on strike...With sufficient motivation a nationwide strike is not beyond the realms of possibility. I personally believe that clamping down on the voice of RPK is sufficiently serious to warrant a nationwide strike. But I'd guess that in Malaysia going on strike would be illegal too. If it wasnt then the malevolent vindictive government and greedy bosses would make sure that any strikers regretted their actions
So the next best alternative is to go on strike pretending that you are taking a sickie... that's aussie slang for a taking medical leave.
If enough of you act together there is nothing the evil men of Malaysia can do except plead with you to give in... and then you have them by the balls. You are in a position to negotiate
Might I suggest a couple of disease to which you might succumb
Umnosis... severe inflammation of the urinary tract resulting in repetitive urination. ie UMNO is pissing you off
BeN sodomosis... severe anal pains accompanied by either constipation or diarrhoea. ie BN is giving you the shits
The bottom line in all this is that the Law is supposed to reflect the standards of Society at large. After all that's what a democracy is all about. The Law is not created to protect the lawmakers from the people who elected them
If 59% of the population cringe at the thought of Najib as next PM then its not unreasonable to suggest that a greater percentage would wish to get rid of the ISA and its equally draconian brethren
If that's what 2/3 of you want, then make it happen... and save RPK along the way
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written by kenny, February 19, 2009 18:29:50
Bros and sis, on re-reading the opening sentence in my 17:44 posting, I seemed to have sounded a little overboard. Didn't really mean so. Please excuse me if it sounded condescending. Thanks!
IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER!
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written by born2reign, February 19, 2009 18:31:41
written by mick_err_stan, February 19, 2009 15:02:33
"The Edge
An individual is not detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) due to his ideology but because he is perceived to be a threat to national security, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar Syed Jaafar Albar said.
He said the government invoked the ISA on those whose actions could cause chaos or undermine racial harmony, adding that the authorities would always monitor activities that might be a threat to peace and security."
Don't you know that Sh*t A-Blur means RPK is a "threat to peace and security of UMNO"? When had he ever consider the security of rakyat? If he had, we would't have high crime rate and gangster PDRM. If the country is peaceful with honest police and judges Malaysia will enjoy low crime rate, UMNO wouldn't have to worry about their future like they are now.
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written by cilimalaysia, February 19, 2009 18:33:04
Dear YAM RPK,
saya memang tak begitu fasih Bahasa inggeris. But bukan jahil sangat. walaupun i mengambil masa yang lama untuk membaca artikal-artikal RPK and other MT frns, but ia menjadi kewajiban saya. i memang sokong sepenuhnya impian RPK n Our (true) MT Readers to build a good malaysia. apakah kesalahan RPK? impiannya membentuk malaysia yang betul-betul demokrasi itu salah? Membongkar rahsia penjenayah supaya dihadap ke muka justice itu salah? salahke telling the truth? but siapa yang kata kenyataan RPK itu salah? pls teliti siapa yang buat laporan polis terhadap my lovely brother RPK. semuanya daripada pihak berkuasa. adakah apa yang dikatakan oleh pihak berkuasa itu betul dan tepat? kita ada bodo badwi, bodo botak, dan bodo najis. sebenarnya bodoh-bodoh inilah dengan kuasa mereka cuba maki my brother RPK. adakah bodo bole menang? we true malaysia lovers always wit RPK. Don't worry my bro. the god also wit us bcos HE LOVES TRUE n JUSTICE. we wil make it.
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written by z3_demarco, February 19, 2009 18:47:43
gee...i've never seen RPK wrote colourful words b4 but i LIKE it! Way to go Pete!! Screw them!!
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written by kenny, February 19, 2009 20:06:30
Densemy, your points are well appreciated. But for the moment at least, I think your ideas are more suitable for the more enlightened and homogenous countries. Please do consider the fact that the people here have been tricked, brainwashed and bullied into submission for decades.
To realize your many ideas as proposed before, more people need to be at least given the experience and exposure on the streets in our case. Tear gas or water cannons are no big deal when people start learning to have courage. The MAIN challenge is to make more M'sians politically inclined and aware. And we are not getting that from the MSM like they do in other countries.
Just as we need a fantastic man like RPK as a leader and symbol, we also need a rallying call, like the DAP's 'JUST CHANGE' in the previous GE. Now we can have this 'IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER' from RPK to unite and stimulate the people especially if he goes back to Kamunting. BTW, that lying slogan 'Malaysia Boleh' is from Mahathir.
Things have to be progressively done one step at a time in view of our delicate political and multi-cultural situation, not to mention the biased government institutions. I understand that various options have been discussed especially over the past few days.
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written by mob1900, February 19, 2009 20:39:32
Barisan Najis is the real threat to National Security with their deep corruption which has now rooted in within all sectors of the Gomen.
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written by NRR, February 19, 2009 20:40:06
Guys and Gals, I am sure most of you have heard about the book "Secret". It sums up by saying if we think of anything in a positive light, then the cosmic energy will make sure the outcome will be positive. Many believe in this having used this positive energy in many ways. Let us all think that the outcome on Monday will be positive for RPK. All must endeavor to think positively on Monday and the outcome will certainly be positive. So "IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER" is very apt in our prayers for our beloved RPK.
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written by joeawk, February 19, 2009 21:59:50
Pete, please do continue to stay strong because you know that there will be a change in the federal Government real soon.
Yes, It's not over 'til it's over
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written by patlu, February 19, 2009 22:12:12
Lets all storm heavens and pray TOGETHER. Please send this SMS:
"Call 2 PRAY 2GETHER Fri 20/2 10pm 4 God’s intervention 2 acquit RPK on Mon 23/2 trial. Read Psalm 35. Nothing is impossible w God. Pls fwd on."
Lets all fast and say this prayers for Pete and our nation...
[b]Psalm 35[/b]
1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;
fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take up shield and buckler;
arise and come to my aid.
3 Brandish spear and javelin [a]
against those who pursue me.
Say to my soul,
"I am your salvation."
4 May those who seek my life
be disgraced and put to shame;
may those who plot my ruin
be turned back in dismay.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind,
with the angel of the LORD driving them away;
6 may their path be dark and slippery,
with the angel of the LORD pursuing them.
7 Since they hid their net for me without cause
and without cause dug a pit for me,
8 may ruin overtake them by surprise—
may the net they hid entangle them,
may they fall into the pit, to their ruin.
9 Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD
and delight in his salvation.
10 My whole being will exclaim,
"Who is like you, O LORD ?
You rescue the poor from those too strong for them,
the poor and needy from those who rob them."
11 Ruthless witnesses come forward;
they question me on things I know nothing about.
12 They repay me evil for good
and leave my soul forlorn.
13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth
and humbled myself with fasting.
When my prayers returned to me unanswered,
14 I went about mourning
as though for my friend or brother.
I bowed my head in grief
as though weeping for my mother.
15 But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee;
attackers gathered against me when I was unaware.
They slandered me without ceasing.
16 Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked ;
they gnashed their teeth at me.
17 O Lord, how long will you look on?
Rescue my life from their ravages,
my precious life from these lions.
18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly;
among throngs of people I will praise you.
19 Let not those gloat over me
who are my enemies without cause;
let not those who hate me without reason
maliciously wink the eye.
20 They do not speak peaceably,
but devise false accusations
against those who live quietly in the land.
21 They gape at me and say, "Aha! Aha!
With our own eyes we have seen it."
22 O LORD, you have seen this; be not silent.
Do not be far from me, O Lord.
23 Awake, and rise to my defense!
Contend for me, my God and Lord.
24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, O LORD my God;
do not let them gloat over me.
25 Do not let them think, "Aha, just what we wanted!"
or say, "We have swallowed him up."
26 May all who gloat over my distress
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who exalt themselves over me
be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27 May those who delight in my vindication
shout for joy and gladness;
may they always say, "The LORD be exalted,
who delights in the well-being of his servant."
28 My tongue will speak of your righteousness
and of your praises all day long.
Prayer for the Nation: Isaiah 41-10
Pete, love and peace be with you.
Pat Lu
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written by budakindia, February 19, 2009 23:00:44
We are always with you, Pete! Malaysian courts and laws? A true mockery!
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written by boeytahan, February 19, 2009 23:33:31
Dear Pete,
I am very happy that you article today as I was wondering where were you last few days without any articles. Thanks for your reply.
Well, that fat lady can't sing until it's over and we won't subimt it's over until it's over! Economics locally in a mess and government is looking at elections after election and more would follow. I believe that devine is working overtime to get all politicians to scramble.
Let's see Perak, it's only tit for tat and everybody, including myself is cajoling for supports for their sides. Like you said, it won't end even after a state snap poll. I dare to be different that it will end in the coming GE13. Umno is in tatters and BN is irrelevant as we can see. Apart from Umno and MIC having their party elections, even MCA is not well in their top leadership.
The only possibility is to opt for Pakatan Rakyat to steer us malaysians out of this doldrum. Pakatan must be sincere to uphold intergerity in whatever they preached. Stop fighting among yourselves and abolish race based mentality.
These are what majority of malaysians beg to accomplished. Hopefully we would achieve it in the near and coming GE13.
DSAI, just drop the defection mentality. Don't go through the back door. Look at Perak, both might say that they are in control but actually it came to a naught for the rakyat of Perak.
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written by Taiping60, February 19, 2009 23:43:55
In this time and era, there is no such thing as absolute monarchy. Such practices were during feudal time. Today, rulers are merely symbols and formalities in most countries including Malaysia. Our former Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir and his government successfully removed the last relevant power the rulers have. This is possible because Tun Mahathir got the support of majority of the Malaysians.
If one were to look back on what triggered the previous government to remove the rulers' power then one would not blame Tun Mahathir for his role. What Tun Mahathir did was merely the inevitable, which I believe if not done will also eventually be done by the next or future government.
The rulers themselves should take the blame for allowing some of their fellow rulers to act beyond acceptable conduct. Many were minor while some were major. Regardless they are unacceptable. There is no need to further elaborate as I am sure the rulers knows what are they and who were involved.
Recent incident in Perak see overwhemly support from the public to the Pakatan government following what were seen as an unfair and unjudge decision made by the Sultan. The feeling split over to other states. The Sultan of Perak and his son whom were once highly regarded by the people, suddenly loss the trust and respect from the very same people. The event capture the hearts of many Malaysians and this generated a lot of sympathy to the Perak's Pakatan government.
Arising for the past and also recent event, it is becoming more important for the rulers to impose self governance among themselves to ensure highest level of integrity and fairness shown by all the rulers. This is the only way to win the heart and respect from the people. It is also the only way to ensure the existence of the rulers. Don't defend the in defendable. Don't blindly take side just because they are your fellow rulers.
As for now, majority of the Malaysians are behind Nizar and Pakatan in Perak. Don't blame us for doing that. Blame your fellow ruler.
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written by DezMalaysia, February 20, 2009 00:22:36
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written by romerz, February 20, 2009 00:25:14
Damn right its not over yet RPK! And thank you for regaining your fighting spirit.
Stay strong brother since Malaysia will not change because of its inept politicians but because of ordinary Malaysians like you who truly understands what this country needs to do to fulfill its true potential!
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written by SamBall, February 20, 2009 03:05:00
Thanks DezMalaysia for the picture.
With such a litany of sins, how Msia can have this laknat in office and a man like RPK in Gauntanamo Kem Kamunting?
In Bolihland, yes you can. Msia what is happening to you???
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written by Susu08, February 20, 2009 10:14:31
Yes Pete , Its not over till its over! My prayers are with you and I will be singing with you !
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written by DontPlayGod, February 20, 2009 11:13:32
It was UMNO and Mahathir who humiliated and brought the sultan to their knees when Mahathir curbed their powers. Now UMNO is talking about daulat tuanku and disrespeting the sultans by PR. They are trying to make political gains by using the sultan. Let's hope the sultans will not be victims to UMNO's tricks. Let's hope the sultans will be wise to UMNO's cunning tricks.
Let's also make it clear here. The country is not run under absolute sultanate system. We have laws under the constitution. We have laws under our democratic system of government. So stop using the sultan's name for everything, UMNO. Let's talk only from the angle of laws, savvy?
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written by best4rakyat, February 20, 2009 11:15:43
Everything is possible like in Thailand recently.
"A letter to Sulatan of Perak"
Due to recent development in Perak even parents have hard time to explain to
their children about "Daulat Tuanku"!
The Sultan's supreme reign and love of his state and people had been undermined.
Many young arrogant seem not to respect Sultan's right but instead said that Sultan
only waiting there to be acknowledged and sign on recommendation of few players.
Also, they threat Sultan know less about our judiciary and nation democracy system.
Hereby, I appeal to our honorable Sultan and Raja to use their supreme decision by chasing out all these BA or BN or whatsoever gameplay in the state having Sultan's own appointment of his royal panel to help Perak's future and its people.
Ampun Tuanku patek minta monhon dan ampun sebagai rakyat Malaysia yang jujur dan setia.
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written by sambal muncha, February 20, 2009 19:07:26
Wherever you may be, Malaysians, Monday is positive day! Do positive, think positive, pray positive for the sake of freedom and the voice of our struggles, the mighty RPK. Feel irie, posse!
Good to have you back from la la land, Pete.
"It's not over till it's over"
Lawan tetap lawan!
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written by emirateswenger, February 21, 2009 07:58:19
MCA, Gerakan, MIC ......why the silence?
Do you fully agree with UMNOs antics?
If yes, say so CLEARLY.
If not, say so CLEARLY.
This business of defending the Sultan when it suits you is rubbish.
I still support the idea of constitutional monarchy so long it is still constitutional and not absolute. I strongly believe DR M did the right thing to clip the wings of the monarchy then and more so now. No one is above the law.
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written by ktchye, February 21, 2009 11:44:30
Raja Petra,
I truly, truly hope this means that your life will not be over if you are taken to Kamunting again. I truly, truly hope you will reconsider your earlier option.
After what the bastards did to Eli Wong and are now likely to do to MB Khalid, we need you all the more to stay alive for the fight that is to come.
Lead us not into damnation, but deliver us from evil.
Kee Thuan Chye
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