LET THEM EAT CAKE ?

Q. Why not let the King interview the Rakyat instead of MPs who will be partisan to their own party rules? Afterall, the Rakyat would reflect better the wishes of the people?

A1. The Rakyat did indeed give it's vote in 2018 as to how it wants the country to be run. Looks like the politicians have pulled the carpet under the Rakyat?

A2. A couple of days ago, I wrote a piece about the repercussions of another GE in this climate. Unfortunately the "rakyat" is also confused. I bet you, in the kampongs, estates and far-off lands, they haven't a foggiest idea what's going on in the corridors of power. For them, it is biz as usual, regardless of who's in power, in KL.

A3. There's a saying, "Religion is the opium of the masses".....and we certainly know what that will do to us in a country of 30mil+ addicts. Besides, the King simply cannot interview the (individual) masses because the elected MPs afterall, are supposed to convey the Rakyat's message. And even if he somehow does it, I also fear the outcome.

A4. It's like it was when Hitler was ruling. We conveniently fool ourselves by saying "the Rakyat is NOT stupid". Remember, millions cheered Hitler too, even when they knew he was CLEARLY wrong. Millions cheered Mao when he was busy killing millions. Same with Lenin, same now with Trump.

A5. The Roman Emperors held 300 days celebrations for the masses to keep them unfocussed. Nothing has changed. Ignorant masses often cannot see the simple truths and sadly, it does not have the ability to see the clear ends. The "stupidity" of the ignorant masses has been proven thousands of times in history. Time and time again, they follow the wrong leader and in the end, suffer terrible consequences.

A6. When I saw the writing on the wall 2 days ago, I decided to "warn" the our people. I have been in touch with some folks in the right place(s) voicing my thoughts. But in Malaysia, the fine line between what's right and wrong, is ALWAYS blurred, usually deliberately.

Sometimes, I despair about the fruitlessness of our struggle(s) for an equitable society. It seems, it's the will of the powerful minority that will overcome the desire of the weak (and ignorant) masses.

I worry for Malaysians and Malaysia.