Small Talk:
Sorry, my comment system is was broken and I have had no idea how to fix it.
UPDATE: Okay, I got it fixed. Refer to the post above.
You know, I’m not really a big fan of politics. I’m not keen on participating in social movements or political activities. Simply because I don’t live on ideals and the thought of working to please others doesn’t quite sit well with me. However, this doesn’t mean I outright hate politics. I don’t, as a matter of fact, I’ve come to enjoy being an observer of the local political scene.
A sleeping observer, that is.
Now I’m not one to give any critical commentary or give a proactive voice to unheard thoughts. It’s just that it has been too interesting a year for Malaysian politics for anyone to not be aware of things. Especially those of us who spend many hours online.
Today, however, online is where the action is at. The alternative media has made a name for itself from the spectacular [or some may say devastating, depending on which side you're on] results for the recent elections. Social media has become a new element in the game, and now the players have taken the battlefield to the realm of ones and zeroes.
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