Poker

To those who had been following the intense battle for supremacy in Malaysia, the turn of events has been nothing short of pure adrenalin rush. But as the final curtains draw to a close, both BN and Pakatan Rakyat will finally reach an impasse.

The battle is just like a poker game. Pak Lah has so far "show hand". He has unveiled his final card. His statement yesterday putting Anwar as a threat to Malaysia's security and economy and whatever his actions next would be in the best interest of the people and Malaysia, are very big hints of whats to come if the game drags on longer. And no meeting with Anwar. So the door has been shut to Anwar for whatever negotiations he wants to leverage on in the first place.

For Anwar to win this, he must produce nothing short of a Royal Flush. So far he has only bagged 2 cards in his pocket. The 10s card represents the people of Malaysia. The outpouring support in the last 08-Mar General Election and the recent win in Permatang Pauh are testament of the support by the people.

The Jack card, which represents the Pakatan Rakyat coalition are also in the bag. Being the newly appointed Opposition Leader, and PKR having the majority of the Parlimentary seats in the coalition, its only logical that Anwar is the Prime Minister in waiting. His position is minted in Pakatan whether PAS agrees or not.

However 3 cards are still in doubts. The Queen card which represents the defecting BN MPs and His Majesty, the King. Does Anwar have the support he claimed from the BN MPs? Excess of 30 BN MPs? The recent pullout by SAPP has made Pakatan's job easier as mathematically, they now only need excess of 29 MPs. And in order for Anwar to realise his dream, he would need to get His Majesty's consent to form the government. As Tian Chua, PKR Information Chief had pointed out, seeking an audience with His Majesty is not ruled out.

And last but not least, Anwar needs to have an Ace card. Whats an Ace card? Well, its a secret that only Anwar and his close confidants know. To pull this off, Anwar should have an Ace. This will be the ultimate card that completes it all.

Its an uphill task for Pakatan to win this. So far, Anwar only has 2 out of 5 cards. To win this, he should produce nothing short of a Royal Flush. Anything less than that, its game over for him.

As the end draws near, its winner wins all, and loser......well.......its anyone's guess.....

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