Crying Foul Over Indelible Ink Fiasco

Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman cries foul.

He is not happy for having to take the rap for the cabinet.


The cabinet, the majority of whom belonged to Barisan Nasional and knew that without some manipulation on their part, would never be able to win the elections on their own merit.

The same cabinet who ordered that the indelible ink not be used on dodgy, unverifiable pretexts, after allegedly making orders worth a few millions!

And the very cabinet that extended the age of the Election Commission chairman from 55 to 56, merely so he could assist them with their shenanigans during that crucial election period.

As for the EC Chairman, all I can say is: STOP THAT SNIVELLING!!!

He was the imbecile who publicly declared his support for Barisan Nasional, claiming they have the mandate to rule this nation. Them, and only them.

In his position, he should have been impartial.

But he wasn't, and while he claims that the recent elections were the best run with no incongruencies - in his words: conducted smoothly and very transparent - I know better.

Did we vote in a Barisan Nasional government? Hell no. It should be the Opposition ruling our nation right now.

But yet, the fact that Pakatan Rakyat won with such overwhelming support must mean the people desperately want change, not the bunch of clowns who can't even be bothered to lie properly to save their asses.

How To Rig An Election

This is by far the dirtiest election yet.

We have had the sabotage on the banners, buntings and other campaign material. And then we've had the sexist stuff (courtesy of the Seputeh wannabe). Not to mention, the mainstream media is furiously churning out coverage favouring BN.

But this one takes the cake.

BERSIH, in its memorandum to the YDP Agong had stipulated that the election commission enforce the use of indelible ink to dye a voter's finger to ensure he or she cannot attempt to cast a second ballot undetected.

The commission responded that it had plans to in fact, implement this procedure - saying that it would buy approximately 48,000 bottles of indelible ink worth RM2.4mil from India.

All illusions of a free and fair election were attempted, just to humour BERSIH, the Opposition and the voters.

But there is no room for illusions now. Barisan Nasional is desperate. They are losing like never before.

The speeches by the Opposition are being attended and applauded with vigour and support. And BN knows it is bad news for them when even attempts to lure voters by using celebrities don't work.

So the cheating machinery is put in gear.

Just 4 days before the voters are due to hit the polling booths, the election commission has cancelled the use of indelible ink, citing - get this - public order and security reasons!!!

According to the (overaged, undersmart and should-be-retired-to-greener-pastures) election commission chairman Abdul Rashid, there were also reports made to the police confirming that certain irresponsible quarters had purchased indelible ink from abroad with the intention of creating confusion and suspicion as to the status of voters.

You mean you can buy indelible ink so easily, like at the pasar malam?

For the love of God. Was that the best excuse they could come up with??

Even I could give them some better suggestions for cancelling the use of indelible ink:

1) Produce surveys/statistics showing the majority of Malaysians are allergic to indelible ink, which causes them suffer from urges that require copious dosages of viagra.

2) Display some random Malaysians with fungus growing on their fingernails that closely resemble indelible ink (and thus causing confusion).

3) Prove that space aliens on UFOs have concrete plans to smear indelible ink on fingers of Malaysian voters on the night before polling day (maybe that's who the "certain irresponsible quarters" are).

To quote Josh Beh in Rantings & Ravings:

I am utterly disgusted. I am pissed that these f*cktards are conspiring to cheat and lie to my face. I am enraged that ass-wipes actually think that I don't know that they are plotting to commit massive fraud.

I feel insulted that BN and the election commission think I'm so stupid not to know what they're up to.

These are the people I have allowed to rule my country.

This is even more reason for me to vote for change.

He Says "What Rigging?"

The bravado displayed is highly amusing. The Election Commision Chairman even wagers his job!!!

Of course, he will ONLY resign if there is court-proven evidence.

Yeah, that's the catch.

Firstly, we don't have an independent judiciary. In any case, I certainly don't have any confidence in it.

Secondly, the "illegal" rally was held last Saturday, 10th November. Today is the 20th of November. That's exactly 10 days. 10 whole days.

Was that how long it took to run through every little bit of evidence, burn it, destroy it completely and bury it so no one ever gets a whiff of the truth?

And then declare confidently (it was more of a challenge, really) 10 days later that there was nothing that could be used against him in court?

It's embarrassing. Does he really think we're that stupid??

PUTRAJAYA: Show me evidence of election rigging and I will resign, Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman has told his detractors.

He said he was very sad whenever accusations were levelled against the commission, particularly at an illegal rally organised by non-governmental organisation Bersih on Nov 10 calling for fair and just elections.

“If they will show me evidence that the commission has rigged elections, then I will – in fact, all members of the commission – will resign.

“But it must be evidence proven in court and not slogans shouted in the streets,” he told reporters after receiving a report from the election watchdog group Malaysians for Free and Fair Elections (Mafrel) at his office here yesterday.

He also said that some of the suggestions contained in the memorandum, such as asking for the abolition of postal votes, should have been channelled to the right government agency.

“These are structural reforms beyond the commission because postal votes are guaranteed under the Federal Constitution. Nevertheless, starting from this year, the Prime Minister has kindly consented for party agents to be present during postal voting,” he said.

Abdul Rashid said every election organised by the commission had been carried out fairly and freely within the law, which also formed the basis of the report by Mafrel.

“Mafrel has monitored the three by-elections in Ijok, Batu Talam and Machap, as well as the Sarawak state elections. It has concluded that despite some minor mistakes and weaknesses, the commission had done very well.

Every election carried out freely and fairly??

Pull the other leg mate, it's got bells on it.