Yesterday was the day when we choose our representative in government. Unlike five years ago, this time we didn't hole but mark the party or the person number or the person name. This new mechanism may seem confusing for some people so KPU (general election commitee) suggested that if there was still people hole the election paper, then it's still considered as valid.
I saw in television that many Indonesian people are using this event for not coming to the election but choosing to take their vacation as our government has declared that election day is our national holiday instead. This is really regretful as it depicts the trust level our people has for the government is really low. So it results in the number of participants reported doesn't exceed 60%.
While many television and mass media reports the result of quick count today, all state that the winner is demokrat party led by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, other parties will argue for they noticed some wrongdoings in the election process. Some discovered that the election paper for certain region has been switched with other region while other discovered that the election paper used had already marked.
No wonder many people choose for not giving his/her voice during the election day. I can feel their upset for the government as the election day which should be a democracy parties for all of us may seemed as a mere dirty politics game for them. So it must be said that the real winner is undecided voter. 40% is double from the results of democrat party had. I believe this new government will meet many hurdles as it's only supported by 60% of its people. In history, when a country is not supported by its people anymore, then there will be trouble anywhere.
Let's just hope that this will never happen and the new government will capable of leading indonesia out of global crysis instead....
Friday, April 10, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Election days is coming!!!
April 9th, 2009 will be the election days for Indonesian people. That day we are given our right to choose any candidates for represent us in DPR. So this recent weeks are full of candidates campaigning their vision and mission for the next 5 years. I saw some of the campaign activities in the television and amazed at how they did it.
Every candidates had his/her particular way of summoning mass for his campaign. Some use money, some use door prize, and there are many other unique ways. I saw in the news this morning that there was a candidate who throw his money to the mass. It seems usual, isn't it? But he didn't stop and continue to throw his cloth and even his belt. I wonder why he didn't throw his pants as well. I'm sure the crowd will really love him, if he do that :P.
And another candidates were giving Ponari's water for free to the crowd. As we know, Ponari is a little boy from lamongan, east java who gets famous because of his supernatural power. He posses a rock named thunder stone. It was being said that every man or woman who drink the water which the stone was immerse will be cured from any sickness. Stupid tales and yet many people believe him.
It shows how ridiculous some Indonesian people are. But I couldn't complain more. In this crisis, a saviour is really needed. And Ponari is just one of savior's resemblance which some people are looking for. If his action helps people, the let it be....
Every candidates had his/her particular way of summoning mass for his campaign. Some use money, some use door prize, and there are many other unique ways. I saw in the news this morning that there was a candidate who throw his money to the mass. It seems usual, isn't it? But he didn't stop and continue to throw his cloth and even his belt. I wonder why he didn't throw his pants as well. I'm sure the crowd will really love him, if he do that :P.
And another candidates were giving Ponari's water for free to the crowd. As we know, Ponari is a little boy from lamongan, east java who gets famous because of his supernatural power. He posses a rock named thunder stone. It was being said that every man or woman who drink the water which the stone was immerse will be cured from any sickness. Stupid tales and yet many people believe him.
It shows how ridiculous some Indonesian people are. But I couldn't complain more. In this crisis, a saviour is really needed. And Ponari is just one of savior's resemblance which some people are looking for. If his action helps people, the let it be....
Reckless behavior
A few days ago (April 9th, 2009), I was visiting my sister's house while a bad incident happened. My parents drove the car slowly (~20 km/h) because it's near traffic light (so there's no reason for speeding). Suddenly, a car coming fast from our side and hit the side mirror. It was public transportation (which in Indonesia famously known as angkot - abbreviation for angkutan kota) with car police number D 1995 UV and serving leuwipanjang-cimahi route.
That moron! I yell in my mind. My parents was looked shock at the moment but then regain conciousness and drove the car so we were side-by-side. My parents asked the driver why he went fast and wrecked our side mirror. And yet, the driver - a reckless young man - quickly said it was not his fault, that he had already speeding from far distance. I told him that at least he can sound his horn before but he didn't. And he arrogantly said, "Well if you want to report it to the police, just go ahead"
Damn! That statement just showed me how irresponsible and immature this young man before me. This stupid driver thinks that he are some kind of king the street. I wonder where he got his driving license and why he are allowed to drive a public transportation car? In the future, he will endanger his passenger life more seriously than this! I think any policemen will agree with me and yet, he are free, travelling with his car and searching for another victim to crash.
That moron! I yell in my mind. My parents was looked shock at the moment but then regain conciousness and drove the car so we were side-by-side. My parents asked the driver why he went fast and wrecked our side mirror. And yet, the driver - a reckless young man - quickly said it was not his fault, that he had already speeding from far distance. I told him that at least he can sound his horn before but he didn't. And he arrogantly said, "Well if you want to report it to the police, just go ahead"
Damn! That statement just showed me how irresponsible and immature this young man before me. This stupid driver thinks that he are some kind of king the street. I wonder where he got his driving license and why he are allowed to drive a public transportation car? In the future, he will endanger his passenger life more seriously than this! I think any policemen will agree with me and yet, he are free, travelling with his car and searching for another victim to crash.
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