V for vendetta

OSAMA IS DEAD!

okay oh well, like anybody thought he would still be alive after practically no news and no new video footage of him after so long. But still, yay for America and Obama! Maybe he might get reelected after all loll.

So, I shall blog a little to commemorate the day that will go down in US history as the big triumph against terrorism. Was walking back from Stef's room after dinner and some studying and the streets usually filled with drunk, stumbling students are now packed with throngs of excited faces, with the sweetness of vendetta written all over their faces. There was this guy running to the white house with the US flag, screaming "USA, USA"-- people applauded him, cars stopped for him and some others even joined in the run. All the youthful hype and adrenaline in the air make this historic moment all the more intoxicating and triumphant.

Well, this made me think about the upcoming Singapore General Elections and the throngs of videos and status updates about George Yeo, Nicole Seah, TPL and what-not on Facebook. The great political awakening among Singaporeans? haha okay, i honestly think it's only healthy and essential for a young democracy to have a growing and more vibrant civil society. But everything in excess would be detrimental and unstable. I don't know why but i feel that while there's certainly more political discussion going on, Singaporeans' political commentary seems to be overly cynical and demanding. Maybe it is true that people only appreciate what they have after losing it, like how you would appreciate your ability to walk after being paralyzed for a week, like how you would only appreciate the PAP after being ruled under an inefficient government. (argument from analogy is not exactly the best form of argument i know hehe) There is a great tendency towards collective forgetfulness and it's a dangerous social phenomena. Hopefully one day we see Singaporeans not simply having petty discussions online but also demonstrating the sort of passion and patriotism shown so innocently and clearly in the Americans now-- all charged and ready to listen to Obama at the White House. Sometimes all we need is a little passion and love for the country :)