Your “teenage kid” is an interesting analogy, and is indeed a rather positive way of looking at things. But let’s note that “teenage children” can get out of hand.

Lol, “barang naik” eh. I agree. But I think “bad news” is a little too harsh, for now that is.

Having scanned the various options such as Starblogs…etc, I discovered that quite a number of my fellow Malaysians have beaten me to it – venting the frustrations.

The most surprising thing is that they have exactly echoed all my views. It is good to know that I am not alone in my line of thoughts.

I observed that they have painstakingly detailed and outlined their statements with genuine convictions. Thank you very much for speaking out for the many of us who lack good writing abilities.

To be fair, I noted that there were some who have written in to support the hike. However, the fact remains that the nays far outnumber the ayes – meaning there are more suffering souls than the optimistic ones.

It is disheartening to also note that the government can so far only offer little solace with the introduction of future measures that do not promise much.

One question came to mind. Have we all written in solely just because of the fuel hike or more due to the realisation that much have gone wrong and grown desperately out of control? Does this signal the start of Dark Age for Malaysia where it will finally become a has been? No more enjoying first world living standards at third world prices? How are the future generations going to cope in the near future? I believe this is actually the real main concern nagging at the back of most Malaysian minds.

Anyway, no point living in further self denial of the harsh reality. Whatever further we have to say now and then, will have little or no bearing on any forthcoming fuel, water, electricity and whatever hikes that the government will definitely impose. Only us, just us will hear. Yet, the sun will rise again tomorrow.

I can only offer a somewhat strange solution that I derived from my personal experience. I would like to share it with everyone concerned and hope that it will bring all some degree of comfort.

Picture this scenario, you are an average income earning parent of forty plus of age who is taking a rest from the day’s toil at home. Your teenage son/daughter walks into your room and will always start by asking, “ Dad / Mum, I need some money for ……………”

You will routinely reply by stating, “How much?” then reach for your wallet/purse and hand over the required amount. You will probably draw a long silent sigh, shaking your head and resume whatever you are doing then, letting the matter rest.

I always feel better this way, treating our government as an adopted teenage child with growing costs.
The only down side is this child will never grow up and you will continue funding till the end.

I can assure you that life will more bearable and humorous this way. Try it.

On a graver note, is the recent recurring strange weather phenomenon of sudden mini hurricanes with powerful winds that uprooted large trees, indicative of Heaven’s displeasure? Ancient superstition states it signifies the transfer of mandate . I pray not. We already have enough problems here and do not need a Thaksin or Arroyo situation.

And finally ending on a lighter note, someone suggested that BN stands for “ BARANG NAIK” . I think “BAD NEWS” also can. What do you think?