I just watched the news on ntv7 that, Robert Downey Jr. is listed in the Time 100. Go Downey! I've always thought that he is a good artist and entertainer. But more interestingly, ntv7 forgot or purposely ignored the fact that a Malaysian was listed in the list. This is what's so funny, we always like to highlight our so called 'successes' and we'll always shout such 'successes' to the four corner of the world. But this listing of our 'illustrious son of the nation' seems to be ignored by the news. I'm not sure whether or not it is everyday that a Malaysian managed to make it in any list (though we do have several entries in Forbes Most Riches) but somehow snubbing it outright is really 'to your face' politics.
I'm not particularly sure how the people were selected. It would be nice if the editors can be transparent about it. How did they quantify 'influential' in the first place? Is it by the news worthiness? Is it by public recognition? Is it by lobbyist waiting in the TIME lobby trying not to look like lobbyist?
Well anyway, kudos to Anwar Ibrahim for being listed. I wonder how I can be listed in future Time 100 list?
Saturday 10 May 2008
Time Hundred Most Influential
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well, you can start by being the president of the malaysian republic, or when you showering during lightning law takes effect
Talk like that can lead to Sedition Act my friend.
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