tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post2000079146871349340..comments2023-10-15T21:42:27.426+08:00Comments on Philosophy Politics Economics: Where is Batu Sapi?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-83185836978999113912010-10-25T11:38:31.923+08:002010-10-25T11:38:31.923+08:00For Sabahans to decide how they should vote especi...For Sabahans to decide how they should vote especially in situations where the candidate is popular (rightly or wrongly), I suggest we analyse the purpose of our votes based on the following weights: the strategic vote should count prominently with a 50% weight and the balance 20% accorded to the political candidate and 30% for his/her policies.<br /><br />I believe this is a fair system of deciding how to vote. If you think that voting against BN is the best for Sabah's long-term economic and political future, then the 50% of your decision will outweigh the sympathy vote for Linda Tsen Thau Lin, which is a maximum of 20%. However, if her policies and vision for a new Batu Sapi/Sandakan are very good and inspiring, then she gets another 30% which will make the voter's decision a tougher one to call.<br /><br />Pls read my post-March 8 GE analysis for the swing factor that tipped the 12th General Election: <br /><br />http://jeremiahliang.blogspot.com/2008/05/swing-factor-that-tipped-12th-election.htmlJonas Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786108344875757153noreply@blogger.com