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S'pore Redditor claims most of family and friends are politically apathetic, calls them the 'silent majority'

One Redditor who chimed in claimed their acquaintance voted based on appearances during the 2023 presidential election.

👉 https://tsl.to/politicallyapatheticsg

@mustsharenews

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S'pore Redditor Claims Most of Family and Friends are Politically Apathic, Calls Them the 'Silent Majority'
 
Source: Must Share News, retrieved on 2025-04-22
 
Theme: The article discusses a Reddit post where a Singaporean user expresses their observation that many of their family and friends are politically apathetic, calling them the "silent majority."
 
Core Points:
 
- A Redditor posted on a Singaporean forum about their perception that most of their family and friends are politically apathetic, referring to them as the "silent majority."
- The Redditor suggests that this apathy stems from a lack of interest or understanding of political issues.
- This observation sparked discussion among other Redditors, with some expressing similar sentiments and others debating the validity of the term "silent majority."
- One commenter shared an anecdote about an acquaintance who voted based on appearances during the 2023 presidential election.
 
Phenomenon: The article highlights the phenomenon of political apathy, particularly in the context of Singaporean society. The Redditor's post serves as a catalyst for discussion about the factors contributing to this apathy and its potential consequences.

[Blasterlord2]

Yes this is true. Esp for women. They're only concerned with which drama to watch, what nice food to eat and where to go for holiday.

Most of them are like that. These are the ppl who will give pap their majority. I think this year pap may get even higher percent of votes.

[Tangsen]

Yes this is true. Esp for women. They're only concerned with which drama to watch, what nice food to eat and where to go for holiday.

Most of them are like that. These are the ppl who will give pap their majority. I think this year pap may get even higher percent of votes.

I am a convert …. oppositions offered nothing after supporking them my entire life. I vote PAP

[Bigiron]

Here’s the updated list of tactics commonly used by the PAP Internet Brigade (IB) and aligned operatives during GE periods, including the “ex-opposition supporter” psy-op:


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PAP Internet Brigade (IB) Tactics During General Elections

1. Astroturfing & Sockpuppeting

Use of fake accounts (sock puppets) to simulate public support for PAP.

Pose as neutral citizens while subtly pushing pro-PAP arguments.


2. “Former Opposition Supporter” Psy-Op

Pretend to be disillusioned ex-opposition voters who now support PAP.

Claims like:

“I used to support WP/PSP, but they disappointed me…”

“I realized PAP may not be perfect, but at least they deliver.”


Designed to demoralize, create peer pressure, and seed doubt.


3. Smear Campaigns & Character Assassination

Dig up old social media posts, misquotes, or twist context to discredit opposition candidates.

Spread innuendo and half-truths to attack credibility.


4. Distract, Derail & Deflect

Hijack comment sections with red herrings, whataboutism, or PAP talking points.

Distract from real policy discussions or scandals.


5. Meme Warfare & Viral Misinformation

Produce memes/videos mocking opposition, often with selective facts or lies.

Spread content via WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and anonymous meme pages.


6. False Equivalence & Gaslighting

Push narratives like:

“All politicians are the same.”

“Opposition also got issues.”

“Actually PAP already doing that.”


Attempts to blur differences and downplay opposition policies.


7. Fear-Mongering & Economic Blackmail

Push messages like:

“If opposition wins, Singapore will lose investors.”

“Your estate won’t get upgrading if PAP loses here.”

“Chaos, racial division, or instability will happen.”


Target older and risk-averse voters especially.


8. Personal Attacks on Opposition Supporters

Label critics as unpatriotic, foreign agents, or radicals.

Engage in doxxing, mass reporting, or trolling to silence voices.


9. Hashtag Hijacking & Narrative Seeding

Flood opposition hashtags with spam or disinfo.

Get pro-PAP content trending or visible via early commenting and engagement.


10. Coordinated Upvoting/Downvoting

Mass downvote or report opposition content (Reddit, HardwareZone, etc).

Upvote pro-PAP replies to make them appear dominant or “common sense.”


11. Pseudo-Neutral Pages & Fake Fact-Checkers

Create “independent” looking news, meme or analysis pages that lean heavily pro-PAP.

Use misleading fact-checks to undermine opposition claims.


12. Whisper Campaigns in Private Groups

Spread rumors, gossip, and racial/religious fears in WhatsApp and Telegram groups.

Hard to track, highly effective among auntie/uncle circles.




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