Comments on: Hong Kong: I'll get the job done http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:57:34 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: WHEN THE FINISH LINE IS EVERYTHING « Hong Kong Competition Law http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-1797638 WHEN THE FINISH LINE IS EVERYTHING « Hong Kong Competition Law Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:03:02 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-1797638 [...] up to his election as Hong Kong’s second Chief Executive.  Relevantly, this slogan caused a good deal of concern and even outrage amongst many people (including the Central Government in Beijing, apparently).  This was [...] [...] up to his election as Hong Kong’s second Chief Executive.  Relevantly, this slogan caused a good deal of concern and even outrage amongst many people (including the Central Government in Beijing, apparently).  This was [...]

]]> By: Danny http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-1104686 Danny Sun, 13 May 2007 02:38:56 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-1104686 Maybe, my comment comes a bit late. Frankly, I believe the electoral office of Tsang had well considered all the implications and consequences of introducing this bureaucratic-like campaign slogan. In 2005's CE election, when signing the electoral form, he claimed his occupation as "politician". Now, in 2007, we can manifest a remarkable change of Tsang's self-perceived role from a "politician" to "civil servant", demonstrating his determination to sustain the culture of depoliticization. Besides, as a matter of electoral consideration, compared with Alan Leung, who entered the Legco through direct election, who is more qualified to claim as a politician? As reflected from the electoral results, Tsang has succeeded in winning trust from the 800 voters and most importantly, the public by constructing an image of experienced and pragmatic administrator who can lead HK much better than idealistic Leung. Maybe, my comment comes a bit late. Frankly, I believe the electoral office of Tsang had well considered all the implications and consequences of introducing this bureaucratic-like campaign slogan. In 2005′s CE election, when signing the electoral form, he claimed his occupation as “politician”. Now, in 2007, we can manifest a remarkable change of Tsang’s self-perceived role from a “politician” to “civil servant”, demonstrating his determination to sustain the culture of depoliticization. Besides, as a matter of electoral consideration, compared with Alan Leung, who entered the Legco through direct election, who is more qualified to claim as a politician? As reflected from the electoral results, Tsang has succeeded in winning trust from the 800 voters and most importantly, the public by constructing an image of experienced and pragmatic administrator who can lead HK much better than idealistic Leung.

]]> By: KT http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-958983 KT Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:50:17 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-958983 To Michael Wong: Of course political leaders should have idealistic components in their stance, but that cannot be their only approach. To be a successful leader, one needs to stike a balance between idealistic and pragmatic approaches. It's not an easy job! Even many American presidents such as Bill Clinton understand this principle. So they may appear idealistic when running for election, but usually turns more practical after they were voted into the White House. One exception is George W. Bush. He tends to be too idealistic, and look at the mess he has now made. To Michael Wong:
Of course political leaders should have idealistic components in their stance, but that cannot be their only approach. To be a successful leader, one needs to stike a balance between idealistic and pragmatic approaches. It’s not an easy job! Even many American presidents such as Bill Clinton understand this principle. So they may appear idealistic when running for election, but usually turns more practical after they were voted into the White House. One exception is George W. Bush. He tends to be too idealistic, and look at the mess he has now made.

]]> By: Simon Cheng http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-902742 Simon Cheng Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:33:47 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-902742 Dear Donald, Fully support you and our government. One day, they will know your are good. Keep up buddy. Simon Dear Donald,

Fully support you and our government. One day, they will know your are good. Keep up buddy.

Simon

]]> By: Eric Yuen http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-880332 Eric Yuen Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:31:36 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-880332 I think Donald missed a full stop. Here it should be: "I'll get the job. Done!" I think Donald missed a full stop. Here it should be:

“I’ll get the job. Done!”

]]> By: Oiwan Lam http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-748084 Oiwan Lam Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:54:52 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-748084 The above post is a translation of Michael Wong's comment on feb 15. The above post is a translation of Michael Wong’s comment on feb 15.

]]> By: Oiwan Lam http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-748082 Oiwan Lam Wed, 21 Feb 2007 04:53:22 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-748082 Yesterday (February 15) I read the Hong Kong Economic Journal editorial with no lack of emotion. Mentioned in the piece is how Alan Leong's political platforms involve amendments to the Basic Law. This will definitely not be accepted by the Central Government and thus has been regarded as unrealistic wishful thinking, ignorant of reality. As everyone knows, including of course Leong himself, his candidacy in this election was a losing battle. Knowing that it is impossible but still doing it to force Donald Tsang to face the public, so that Hong Kong people would know Donald Tsang's baseline, especially in how to lead Hong Kong towards universal suffrage. Leong's platforms, even if hard to implement, still show a blueprint straight from Leong's heart. As the newspaper possessing the most credibility among the public, couldn't the commentary have focussed on whether or not the proposals' plausability and the suitability of the ideas in leading all Hong Kong citizens in the right direction? If even the Hong Kong Economic Journals dodges being serious in evaluating the Central Government's suggestions, that would quite the sorrow. If consideration is only given to practicalities and no ideals, the sense of indifference and cruelity is similar to the saying that the repression of June 4 had brought about the prosperity in China. As Hong Kong's highest leaders, he should have a open heart for ideal thinking. If he does not even have a vision, nor courage to negotiate with more space, and only knows how to work within the existing framework, our chief executive would only be a passive servant, who only know how to "get the job done"! Yesterday (February 15) I read the Hong Kong Economic Journal editorial with no lack of emotion. Mentioned in the piece is how Alan Leong’s political platforms involve amendments to the Basic Law. This will definitely not be accepted by the Central Government and thus has been regarded as unrealistic wishful thinking, ignorant of reality. As everyone knows, including of course Leong himself, his candidacy in this election was a losing battle. Knowing that it is impossible but still doing it to force Donald Tsang to face the public, so that Hong Kong people would know Donald Tsang’s baseline, especially in how to lead Hong Kong towards universal suffrage. Leong’s platforms, even if hard to implement, still show a blueprint straight from Leong’s heart. As the newspaper possessing the most credibility among the public, couldn’t the commentary have focussed on whether or not the proposals’ plausability and the suitability of the ideas in leading all Hong Kong citizens in the right direction?

If even the Hong Kong Economic Journals dodges being serious in evaluating the Central Government’s suggestions, that would quite the sorrow. If consideration is only given to practicalities and no ideals, the sense of indifference and cruelity is similar to the saying that the repression of June 4 had brought about the prosperity in China.

As Hong Kong’s highest leaders, he should have a open heart for ideal thinking. If he does not even have a vision, nor courage to negotiate with more space, and only knows how to work within the existing framework, our chief executive would only be a passive servant, who only know how to “get the job done”!

]]> By: Michael Wong http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/comment-page-1/#comment-726406 Michael Wong Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:49:28 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/02/02/hong-kong-ill-get-the-job-done/#comment-726406 昨天(二月十五日)讀過 信報的社論後，不無感慨。文中提到梁家傑的政制政綱涉及多處修改基本法，肯定不為中央接受，因此被評為不設實際，只空談願景，不理實踐。 眾所週知，當然包括梁本人，此次參選是打一場不可能贏的仗。明知不可為而為知，只在逼使曾蔭權面對群眾，讓市民得知曾的底線，特別是如何帶領香港邁向雙普選。梁的政綱，縱使難行，却顯示出梁心目中的一幅藍圖。作為最具公信力的報紙，評論難道不可集中於建議的識見與理念是否正確，能否帶領全港市民朝正確的方向前進嗎？如果連信報都在揣摩中央意見，而要避重就輕，實在可悲。凡事只顧實際考慮，不講理念，那末跟六四後評論開槍鎮壓民運為中國帶來經濟穩定是如出一徹的涼薄。 作為一個地方的最高領導人，有的應該是理想與胸。如果連拋出宏願，争取討價還價空間的氣量都沒有，只懂在框架內蠕動，那麽我們的特首就真的是唯命是從，只懂「我會做好呢份工」的打工仔而已。 昨天(二月十五日)讀過 信報的社論後，不無感慨。文中提到梁家傑的政制政綱涉及多處修改基本法，肯定不為中央接受，因此被評為不設實際，只空談願景，不理實踐。
眾所週知，當然包括梁本人，此次參選是打一場不可能贏的仗。明知不可為而為知，只在逼使曾蔭權面對群眾，讓市民得知曾的底線，特別是如何帶領香港邁向雙普選。梁的政綱，縱使難行，却顯示出梁心目中的一幅藍圖。作為最具公信力的報紙，評論難道不可集中於建議的識見與理念是否正確，能否帶領全港市民朝正確的方向前進嗎？如果連信報都在揣摩中央意見，而要避重就輕，實在可悲。凡事只顧實際考慮，不講理念，那末跟六四後評論開槍鎮壓民運為中國帶來經濟穩定是如出一徹的涼薄。
作為一個地方的最高領導人，有的應該是理想與胸。如果連拋出宏願，争取討價還價空間的氣量都沒有，只懂在框架內蠕動，那麽我們的特首就真的是唯命是從，只懂「我會做好呢份工」的打工仔而已。

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