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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Anwar Ibrahim: The Art of War

Anwar Ibrahim must probably be strategising when he is in the solitary confinement of his prison for six years. The grand master plan must be entitled "How to become Malaysia's next Prime Minister". So, far the blueprint has been executed well. Let's look at this strategy that he probably used in PRU12.

"Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near." - Sun Tzu

Before election, BN seems to be overconfident and have been targeting to win Kelantan. They assume that the opposition will not be united as before. They even underestimate the influence of Anwar Ibrahim. And Anwar plays the card well. By appearing not united and even not a threat to BN, it makes Pak Lah and the gang even more confident to put all of their resources to win back Kelantan. But, it seems its not Kelantan that they should be worried about but the entire states as well.

These are another excerpt from the famous Art Of War by Sun Tzu:-
1) Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with the Moral law?
2) Which of the two generals has most ability?
3) With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?
4) On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced?
5) Which army is stronger?
6) On which side are officers and men more highly trained?
7) In which army is there the greater constancy both in reward and punishment?

By means of these seven considerations I can forecast victory or defeat. - Sun Tzu

The Pakatan Rakyat has been tackling these strategies very well. Let's see here.

1) Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with the Moral law?
People sees that the moral value is more towards Pakatan Rakyat than BN. This is made
worse by the Lingam tape, Chua Soi Lek scandal and etc.

2) Which of the two generals has most ability?
Charismatically, Anwar seems to be seen more able compared to Pak Lah.

3) With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?
PAS got this one covered. ;)

4) On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced?
Before this, BN seems to have the upper hand. but BN flip flop decision in recent events have tarnished this image.

5) Which army is stronger?
BN stills holds the majority seat and therefore appears stronger. But, this may change if there are party crossover by BN components.

6) On which side are officers and men more highly trained?
BN still wins on this but please be remind that Anwar was once acting Prime Minister. Therefore, the credentials still holds for both sides.

7) In which army is there the greater constancy both in reward and punishment?
In tackling this issue, both sides should be fulfilling their manifesto as promised. Whoever sides constantly fulfills the manifesto, should win the battle.

So, from this strategy, who appears to be winning?


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