A Whiffy Situation

Obviously something has gone very wrong. The DAP has turned 180˚ from its position of accepting whatever Raja Nazrin decides concerning the appointment of Perak’s new Mentri Besar to refusing to turn out for the swearing-in ceremony of PAS man Mohamed Nizar Jamaluddin on Thursday.

From the way things are playing out, it seems DAP had been belabouring under the idea that even though three nominees where submitted to the Ruler in actuality only two were really up for consideration, namely that of the DAP and Parti Keadilan Rakyat.

Now who and whatever gave them this idea, I wonder? Was it an impression formed by the DAP itself or had someone deliberately misrepresented the situation to trick the DAP into agreeing to the submission of three names?

How many of us have heard stories of unscrupulous lawyers saying, ‘it’s ok, just sign the form, don’t worry about the small print, it’s only a mere formality,’ when in reality the small print talks of signing away all of one’s inheritance and possessions?

Now, the situation is so bad the even DAP supporters themselves are baying for blood, offended that Kit Siang and the DAP are being ultra-Chinese, rejecting a PAS man just for the heck of it.

I wonder who advised the DAP concerning the submission of three names. If the DAP can very quickly inform the public of this, it would most certainly clarify their position and prevent mischief-makers from accusing them of disrespecting Raja Nazrin’s decision.

Better yet if the DAP can name names so that all of us can know who those with forked tongues are and steer clear of them.