The story of a boy named Khairy

The name says it all. This is the name of a future leader. Rather, a future leader wanabe, that is. This young lad HAD a lot of potential. He won the hearts of many with his charismatic attitude, polished words and an education from a prestigious university to boot. He was the nouveau Malay. Someone whom we expected with enthusiasm who might lead with fresh ideas and forward thinking. But alas, he has succumbed to the dark side. For being too impatient, to climb up the ever colorful world of Malaysian politics.

It is of mind boggling wonder why a person with so much potential fall back to such cheap political games filled with chewy racial and controversial remarks? Was it due to the constant pressure of winning the lack luster votes and trust of the average (and below average) majority? But then again, for a person of his caliber, he should have known how to chew his words before delivering it in an effective manner to his intended audience. To put it one step further, he should have also thought of the consequences from his remarks. Then again, perhaps all this controversial remarks were intended to be there in the first place to win some publicity space with the media. There were just too many theories linked to his actions.

He is a magnet to controversies, from the Penang Malay issue right up to his involvement in a particular GLS. The most recent remark that would cause further furor is his recent speech in the recent party general assembly. His remarks with regards to the NEP as well as the ASLI reports leaves nothing to be desired, unless if you are one of the many millions of Bumiputeras living from cronyism hand-outs. Winning stars on his report card, you would say? Perhaps... but will it last? Don't forget, as much as we need the majority to win, it is the intellectuals as well as the cash cows that makes the winning possible. As much as I would hate to say it, but it's the ugly truth.

To those who are care enough to read through the speech, the depth of his words are pretty insulting to one's intelligence. There will be plenty of drama that is yet to unfold from the Khairy saga. But I doubt I can stomach the ending of his story.