Funny These Two-faced Sabahan Politicians...

Now, all of a sudden Sabahan BN politicians are jumping on the bandwagon ... criticising the Barisan Nasional government for their unfair handling of various issues involving Sabah when all the while they are BN members. Only now they dare voice their concern for Sabahans?!! Where were these politicians all these while? On 8th March 2008 when they were give the chance, did they choose to exercise their right and voice their so-called genuine concern for Sabahan rights? On 8th March 2008, they had their chance to tell their BN masters what they thought about all the unfair policies that the BN were dealing Sabahans? And what did these politicians (who are only now criticising) do? They voted BN right back to power knowing fully well how unfairly the BN have treated Sabahans all along? You, the same politicians who have been licking the crumbs off the BN table, kowtowing to your masters in Kuala Lumpur, only now you say KL is taking us for granted and have been unfair to us. I was expecting the opposition people to highlight these issues as it was the opposition who push and paved the way for the political change that is beginning to transform the political landscape in Malaysia. Instead, all I see is a bunch of BN politicians in Sabah who are trying to salvage their reputation, and trying to win back the people (read, revive or prolong their political career).

In the local dailies yesterday, one Sabahan BN politician was whining about how the BN takes Sabah's contribution for granted, and another groveling that it's time KL review 'unfair' policies in Sabah. The BN government has been taking this unfair stand vis-a-vis Sabah since God knows when. And only now they suddenly realise that Sabahan have been taken for a ride for the past 45 years? Pelizzzz... It is funny how these two-faced politicians think that people on the street are too stupid to see right through them. We see right through you, misters! Behind the garbage that are gurgling out of your mouths, we can hear you loud and clear saying : "I can now afford to criticise the BN a bit because there is a 'Goverment-in-waiting'. Datuk Seri Anwar's Barisan Rakyat (BR) will certainly be impressed when I try to act smart and academic and speak up for Sabah's rights, that they will surely offer me millions to join BR."

To DSAI, be aware of politicians such as these. When you trudged and campaigned in the State leading to GE2008, these same politicians were singing to the high heavens the so-called goodness and glories of BN. Only now, they dare change their tune and openly criticise the BN. Of course now they dare change their tune, only because the PM and BN are at the most vulnerable, and then there is that Government-in-waiting akin to a safety net for them. I knew the minute DSAI spoke of the Government-in-waiting that they will a flurry of opportunist politicians bearing application forms rushing to get into the Barisan Rakyat coalition. They are just too many political frogs in the country, and Sabah is full of them, these opportunist frogs. These kataks have been responsible for bringing down good governments in Sabah, and have created much havoc for the State in the past.

These sort of politicians think they are showing some sense of bravery konon, but all we see is a bunch of opportunists! Yes, that what these politicians are. They jump to the fore and take credit of the situation created by the Barisan Rakyat to revive their own dying political careers. As one opposition leader in the State puts it, the Sabah BN leaders are now singing the same song as him with regard to the treatment of Sabah by the Federal Government. Only now these politicians show their so-called bravery to criticise the BN. Why? Because the BN and the Prime Minister are at their weakest, and this is the opportune time for blackmailing. And if all does not go well with the BN, there is now that other option... the Government-in-waiting of DSAI, or so these politicians think. Well, think again, misters! You are all political has-beens. Some of you only won the election because they made use of the postal votes - the contingency votes.

If you think about it, these are the sort of politicians that we should keep away from. Prior to this, they were singing BN praises, and kissing the hands of leaders in spite of Sabahans being treated unfairly. Now that the BN leaders are seen as vulnerable and weak, only then these politicians start coming out and criticising BN and the Federal government. It's like stepping on your opponent when he has already fallen to the ground. That's taking advantage of another's vulnerability. And that's the type of politicians we should be wary about because these politicians are, in effect, cowards.

To these politicians, I say, show your principles and bravery at all times. Stay committed to your vision and political values at all times and speak without fear or favour. We expect you to do so. That was why we voted for you in the first place. Don't just speak up and pretend to be brave when others, especially your bosses, are weak and vulnerable. Be consistent with you values and your principles. Speak without fear or favour on behalf of Sabahans who voted for you. And never forget WHO or WHY we voted for you. Looks like you have already forgotten why you are where you are today. So before, the voters make you fall with such disgrace that you've never seen before, it's best for all around that you just vanish into the night...