Pointed Political Perceptions

If you are critical of the Government-- you are anti-Government and sadly misled
If you are critical of the Opposition, you are matured, open-minded and informed.

If a BN politician hops to a component party, its "part of the democratic process"
If a BN politician goes opposition, he is a "traitor" whom the people must reject.

A "no-contest" for the top two posts in UMNO is evidence of "political maturity"
A "no-contest" advice by the Opposition proves its leaders are but "dictators".

PM's request to the rulers to intervene-- "is very necessary"-- for Malay unity
When the BA asked the King to intervene (last year) -- it was "unnecessary".

An obscene gesture by a BN MB, only happens out of "grave provocation"
If Nik Aziz does the same, it will be a most "vile" and "inexcusable" act.

Differences between BN component parties are only "normal family quarrels"
Differences between BA component parties show how divided they really are.

Followers of BN who take their religion seriously are "balanced and fervent"
Followers of Opposition parties who are religously committed, are "fanatics".

A mass gathering of BN supporters is a convincing show of strength and unity
A mass gathering of BA supporters is a demonstration and disrupts the peace.

Allegations by BN are efforts to expose the Opposition and to reveal the truth
Allegations by the Opposition are but shameful lies, slanderous and seditious.

What is the truth?
It all depends on which side you are on!

Martin Jalleh (9 April 2000)