Politically Not Right

Quoted from Wikipedia,

Liberalism is an ideology, philosophical view, and political tradition which holds that liberty is the primary political value.^[1] Broadly speaking, contemporary liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, especially of government and religion, the rule of law, free public education, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports relatively free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected. ^[2] In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed^[3].

In politics, left-wing, the political left or simply the left are terms that refer to the segment of the political spectrum typically associated with any of several strains of, to varying extents, socialism, anarchism, communism, social democracy, progressivism, American liberalism or social liberalism, and defined in contradistinction to its polar opposite, the right.

I must confess I am liberal, very liberal. My political and social views are contrary to public interests as they usual say. I am young and unlearned. I do not know the way of politics. I do not know the history of various political movements. I do not know our country’s deep history.

What I do know is that I do not care for much of the issues that is being championed. I do not care for the fight to preserve Bahasa Melayu. I care not for the fight to retain our cultural identity. I only care that I can live they way I want without interference. I live my life according to my own principles. Amongst which is "To be honest to one self" and "To do and not whine". The second part of which is very hard to do. It is however, a concious effort on my part.

Which brings to the reason of this blog. Why a political left blog? Why a liberal blog? Why add to the mix? We have Barisan Nasional, we have KeAdilan and PAS. Why not just an opposition blog?

I voted in the last election. I voted for PAS for lack of other candidates. I wanted to vote for somebody who can champion MY beliefs. There was none. So I voted against the right. I voted against the government. So after much pondering and wondering, I have decided that I will champion my own beliefs. Why wait for somebody to be your hero? I say, "Lets start my own political party!". However, having no capital would mean, starting slow and small.

The first few core beliefs are simple but staggering in its repurcussions.

My first aim is to abolish the Syariah Court. Yes. No dual court system. As I said, I am of the liberal left. A secular government is what I seek. Matters of religion will be matters of religion.

Secondly, is to abolish the monarchy system. Personally, I believe they have no purpose than to siphon off our resources. I for one am not afraid to change. And I am ready for a malaysia without sultans, without tunku, without yellow coloured umbrellas and police escorts zipping by with sirens blaring just to escort the daughter of the queen to go shopping.

It is simple. I believe that I am just as worthy, my life is just as precious as the life of Yang Dipertuan Agong. I also believe that your life is just as precious as mine. Funny enough though, I also believe in capital punishment.

Its just 2 broad principles to start with. Most will scorn my thoughts and opinion. I do not mind. At least these are my opinion. However, I do realise that I am human and prone to changes. So do not take offence if I confess that I was wrong before.