If there is not competent Opposition, the government that comes to power won't have anyone to hold them accountable.
We just have to be crystal clear that if we were to abandon all the reforms made over some very painful years in the Labour party, we would be consigned back to opposition.
Indeed, many Singaporeans hope the opposition can unite and coordinate their efforts so as to become a more relevant political force.
I support the Second Amendment. But for God's sake - how can we knowingly pass bills and laws that are in direct opposition to saving kids' lives?
Some of the folks on both sides might be sincere, but it does seem as if it is only the opposition that cares about the Bill of Rights most of the time.
Alliance is not to show individual strength, but win over the opposition by pooling in all the votes of like-minded parties and ensuring that they are not scattered.
I don't like to talk about players from other teams, just like I wouldn't like it if the opposition coach talked about my team. It's a question of respect.
We are a party which believes that we work in the national interest, not just to please my opposition.
There is something fundamental about Leo in terms of what he transmits to the supporters and what he transmits to the opposition when he starts to run at you. And I speak from experience.
The opposition leaders are opportunistic seasonal birds. Where were they when Cyclone Phailin, Hudhud, Titli, and even drought hit Odisha? Now it's election time, they are swarming Odisha to seek votes.
If all opposition were curtailed, if all maladies were removed, then the primary purposes of the Father's plan would be frustrated.
Every opposition needs to be played in a different way and the formation depends on the opposition's strengths.