Undecided For Tomorrow? Try This Simple Voting Test...

[Jai Dee]

Undecided for tomorrow? Take our simple voting test

Can't remember what it was like when we went to the polls last year? Can't recall which candidates you voted for then? Are you one of those who are facing a dilemma about what would be best for the country? Will you vote for "him" or will you vote "no" tomorrow?

Yes, it is a bittersweet experience. An Abac poll yesterday revealed that 74 per cent of people in Bangkok and nearby provinces plan to vote. If you are certain you'll go and exercise your right but are still uncertain about how you'll vote, simply take this quiz and find out whether you will give him your vote or join the "Vote for No Vote" campaign.

1 What is your first reaction when you listen to the hit song "Na Liam" (Square Face)?

A. The lyrics consist of so many names that I wonder why my beloved Sorrayuth Suthassanachinda's name is also included.

B. I laugh my head off and give the song composers two thumbs up for its perfect blend of satire, sarcasm and humour.

2 Which of the following best describes your sense of democracy?

A. If you love democracy, then you must vote.

B. People's participation and people's power.

3 Are moral standards in society on the decline?

A. Absolutely! Otherwise, those stupid mobs wouldn't enjoy a marathon rally where speakers try to discredit our leader who has done so much for the country and takes good care of grass-roots people like nobody's business.

B. Unlikely. When more than 100,000 people rallied outside of Siam Paragon on Wednesday, it showed that morality still matters to Thais.

4 From among which set of names would you choose to name your baby?

A. Chakrapop, Chidchai, Mingkwan, Newin, Plodprasob, Phumtham, Pojaman, Samak, Sansanee, Somkid, Sudarat, Surakiart, Suranan, Suriya, Suwan, Suwat, Sonthaya, Thamarak, Thanong, Varathep, Wisanu, Yongyuth, and Yuranand.

B. Ammar, Carina, Chamlong, Chaianan, Chermsak, Hugo, Jaruvan, Karun, Kasit, Klanarong, Kraisak, Manoonkrit, Pimporn, Rannacha, Rapee, Rosana, Saranyu, Samran, Sondhi, Surachai, Suriyasai, Somsak, Piphop, Seri, Somkiat, Supinya, Thirayuth, and Wutthipong.

5 If there were no chance the Revenue Department would find out, would you cheat on your income tax?

A. Yes, why not? It would make my lawyer proud of me.

B. No chance. Not that I'm a person of good conscience. It's simply that I don't want to be like him in any way.

6 Where were you when the Supreme Administrative Court ruled against Egat's privatisation?

A. It did what? Sorry, I don't know when it happened.

B. In front of my television set, cheering along with the crowd outside of the court.

7 You see a photo of the anti-Thaksin rally at Siam Paragon, and your opinion is:

A. They - the mob - cause traffic jams and harm the shops' business operations.

B. Wish I'd been there.

8 When the Erawan Shrine was destroyed, you thought:

A. That poor mentally ill man should not have been lynched.

B. It must have been instructions from a Khmer wizard.

9 What are some of the Thaksin administration's more impressive policies?

A. The war on drugs, the war on poverty, the Bt30 universal healthcare system, Otop.

B. Umm ... give me a week to think about that.

10 You are on a treacherous jungle trek, armed with a knife and a pistol with only two bullets. Suddenly, you encounter a tiger, a big bear, a giant snake and Thaksin Shinawatra all at the same time. What will you do?

A. Kill the tiger and the bear with the two bullets, then take on the snake with the knife, for your only hope of survival.

B. Shoot Thaksin twice and plunge the knife through his heart.

This test will help you determine what kind of voter you are. It works best for those who are still undecided. However, it is not intended to change your political opinion.

Let's see what kind of voter you turn out to be. If the majority of your answers are B, that would place you among those who have given up hope in this election, and you are part of the "Vote for No Vote" group.

But if your answers are mostly A, well, good luck to Thailand!

See you at the polling booth. Say goodbye to the rubber stamp and enjoy casting your vote with a pen.

Good luck to every voter and God bless Thailand!

Source: The Nation - Editorial Opinion - Sat, April 1, 2006

[Kerryd]

Undecided for tomorrow? Take our simple voting test

Can't remember what it was like when we went to the polls last year? Can't recall which candidates you voted for then? Are you one of those who are facing a dilemma about what would be best for the country? Will you vote for "him" or will you vote "no" tomorrow?

See you at the polling booth. Say goodbye to the rubber stamp and enjoy casting your vote with a pen.

Good luck to every voter and God bless Thailand!

Source: The Nation - Editorial Opinion - Sat, April 1, 2006

I almost missed that last line. I thought you had actually cooked that post up by yourself (silly me )

I was going to ask why you spent so much time composing that post, when so many members here can't vote (yes there are a few that can I know).

Never mind. Time for another coffee.....