I've made Umno more democratic, more inclusive. Of course, by doing that, I'm putting myself at risk.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm an independent, but I got to admit I lean Democratic.
I think I can achieve more outside the political arena.
I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more, and I can take more unpopular decisions.
My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.
No matter what your decisions are, no matter what your votes are, if you're not playing by the rules, you're taking a big risk.
I feel that if I am freed of the burden of politics, then I can do more and I can take more unpopular decisions. I can have as my guidance for decision whatever is right, not whatever is popular.
That's the good thing about being president, I can do whatever I want.
Isn't that what we come into politics for? To say to people: 'You can do it, too - there is a chance to serve your community. There is a chance to shape it co-operatively and democratically, without fear or favour.' And that is what I tried to do.
My wife tells me I am a male chauvinist pig and I have to sort of admit it. In my office and in my home, I'm not very democratic. I think of myself as a benevolent dictator.
My tastes are aristocratic, my actions democratic.
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