Almost universal praise to be found on the Interwebs for the formation of Pakatan Rakyat, a coalition of DAP, PKR and PAS. Its almost like throwing together water, oil, and vinegar and hoping that they'll mix. Quite a queer recipe, but, if GE2008 is any marker, the Malaysian people are ready for change.
While not quite yet, but just about, Anwar Ibrahim looks set to steer this coalition. It will take a man of his charisma and middle-ground approach to make it work, if it is to work at all.
Is this the beginning of a true shadow government? If it is, then bravo. A shadow government will force BN to double and triple check each move it makes, a shadow government will force the Pakatan Rakyat to actually think before it speaks (or makes promises).
While not quite yet, but just about, Anwar Ibrahim looks set to steer this coalition. It will take a man of his charisma and middle-ground approach to make it work, if it is to work at all.
Is this the beginning of a true shadow government? If it is, then bravo. A shadow government will force BN to double and triple check each move it makes, a shadow government will force the Pakatan Rakyat to actually think before it speaks (or makes promises).
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