Who do you serve, Anwar Ibrahim?

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The Malaysian political scene has long been dominated by political giants who have hogged the scene for decades with no indication that they are willing to pass the baton to younger leaders.

What comes to mind when you look at the political gambit in Malaysia? The course is crystal clear. With leaders who are unwilling to step down and ever willing to cling on to the reins of power for dear life, the journey is likely to be regressive with little progress in the name of development. Decisions are likely to be devoid of democratic substance and followers have been led to the wrong side of the road - heading towards destruction instead of development. The goose may appear to almost cooked but many are mired by pitfalls - the prime example of which would be Anwar Ibrahim.

In the 1970s, Anwar was regarded as some sort of maverick leader - charismatic with the power to sway and the potential to make a positive difference in Malaysia. However, inherent abilities alone is not enough. If one changes course not once but a few times, one would be driving oneself and the party out of political viability.

At the beginning, he seemed somewhat progressive what with his Reformasi speeches and ideas about development. Through the many life-changing events of his life, we can see that he has mastered the art of self-destruction - refusing to admit or to learn from mistakes or even to adapt to the dynamic political ambiance of this nation.

It is not never enough for him. In fact, it is never enough until he realizes his dream to reach Putrajaya. I doubt he can ever get over the 1998 expulsion. Per chance it is the thorn in his side as he exhibits political blindness in his endeavour to pull himself out of the mire he created for himself. Today, even the party he founded is on the same platform - inflicted by the disease of infighting for many are clamouring to reach the top. 

Reviewing his political history is a very painful experience. To be reminded of his potential and some of his achievements is a shortlived moment of pleasure for all is evaporated once we see the many ways he went off track. Then the cruel bolt to reality hits the saner ones who are not like delusional Anwaristas. The truth is this. The reality of what he represents, both in history, the present and future, is politically and socially ugly.

Undoubtedly, his years abroad and in the political arena, locally and internationally, have given his this knack of churning out political verbiage.This when combined with his strong charisma and oratorical skills have enticed many to fall for his rhetoric to lure them to join him on his road to Putrajaya. Yes, this makes good entertainment lined with hopes and sweet dreams. When the sweetness of those words diminish, the bitter truth remains. Even so, few have the guts to admit they have been hoodwinked. 

If you were to review all that he has done in his record of service in UMNO, PKR and Pakatan Rakyat, you can see he engages citizens with impressive proposed policies such as the Shadow Cabinet that never was - but the actual result of his words or proposals have been tragically detrimental to this nation.

The record shows he will not stop in his quest to conquer Putrajaya and he is  busy making accusations and washing dirty linen all over the world.

Yes, people say he is important because he seems to be the only one who holds Pakatan Rakyat together. Stop right there. Think. If everyone subscribed to that belief, no wonder political dinosaurs can thrive in this country. There ARE others if only they were groomed or given a chance.

Bashing BN is his forte but he has forgotten or perhaps CHOSE to forget the many blunders he made when he was in UMNO. Has Anwar ever really looked at Malaysia and Malaysians for what it is, who we are - a nation of people who are diverse and yet in harmony until he went on his rampage to sow the seeds of division and to tell the tales of corruption?

Has he ever brought to pass policies that mirror the hopes of Malaysians?

Or are we being fooled over and over again by his words?

How much can Malaysia grow if citizens continue to fall at his feet and to embrace his sermon of topple BN extremism?

How long can we live in harmony if we allow ourselves to be romanticized by his lullaby of excuses?

How long can we exist in peace if we continue to believe in lies of the Opposition without questioning or testing the authenticity of what they say, especially Anwar Ibrahim? 

Will we continue to allow ourselves to be beguiled and wooed into believing lies and propogating anti-government feelings?

No government is perfect. Not even ours. However, I salute our government for the magnanimous manner in which they react to criticisms and plod on in nation-building. Even when the status quo has accomplished milestones, they still receive brickbats from the Opposition. With much grace, even without national recognition, our leaders have seldom ever uttered nasty words to or about the Opposition, not even Anwar. That is class and style displayed by our government under the leadership of PM Najib.

Look at other opposition leaders. Everyday, it is washing dirty linen. Don't they get tired of it? 

Can't they learn from BN who tirelessly - even in the face of the harshest criticism - plod on - demi negara, demi rakyat?

No, the Opposition will NOT do that because they can't. They only have one agenda - topple BN.

And if they ever succeed, do you think they can rule this nation? Think. Six years have passed since March 8, 2008. Till today, they have not revealed their Shadow Cabinet.

Do you think a coalition that cannot even name a cabinet (which they claim is better than that of the status quo) can rule this nation?

Malaysians, be deceived no more. Bangkit.

Open your eyes to lies, deception and myths.

Ask Anwar why he has done all he has been doing since the 1990's. Ask him why he is on this road to Putrajaya. Demi Negara atau demi sendiri?

Who do you serve, Anwar? Malaysia or yourself? Or is there more that meets the eye?

Love Malaysia. Do the right thing by giving our government your loyal support.