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November 25, 2003
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English and Democracy
The elections on the weekend to District Councils have had some impact on the pro-Government Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong: Tsang Yok-sing has resigned as Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong chairman after the party suffered its worst ever election result on Sunday. Some have argued they were punished as part of HK's emerging democratic awareness and on-going rebellion against poor governance. I prefer to think they were punished for mangling the English language. Yes, betterment is a word, but as a political party name DAB is not what springs to mind as a catchy name that clearly demonstrates the principles for which the party stands. Why not call it the Pro-Government Party? The Do As We Say Party? Tung Che-Waa and the Glorious Motherland Can Do No Wrong Party? All parties are suspect any way, but having Democratic and Betterment just doesn't work. It's OK though as the party itself is on the verge of oblivion. posted by Simon on 11.25.03 at 08:51 AM in the
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I thought DAB stood for DAB, the German beer. I did feel strange why a brewery was representing constitutional seats in Hong Kong. Thought they were from the Lan Kwai Fong functional constituency. P.s.: I tried my best to insert target="_blank" in the above link, but somehow this comment box ignores it. You might want to look at the problem Simon. After seeing the DAB page, you can right click your mouse button, click 'Back' and return to the comments. Cheers! posted by: Ron on 11.25.03 at 10:11 AM [permalink]And don't forget, the Take the Vote From Gweilos Party posted by: Conrad on 11.25.03 at 06:23 PM [permalink] |
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