COMMENT | It has been said that without fighting, squabbling and politicking in the political arena, it isn’t politics at all.

No, this is not a joke and it isn’t funny. We have cause for concern when we know that there are Malaysian politicians who think that just because they are involved in politics, it’s their job to indulge in politicking, the more intense the better.

Then, there are also those who are proud to proclaim that they are taught well to be spiteful, vengeful and dirty in politics. And they take great pleasure to brag about such notoriety. Better believe this too for you get all types of characters in the political arena.

Really, that is so childish and pathetic but the politicians are unable to judge themselves, thinking that they are never wrong. God help us if these are the people who desire to lead the nation.

Many of us could still recall when two leaders of the same party slugged it out in Parliament in the most shameful manner, only to hug and kiss later outside the august House.

Now, one of them has declared that he would be contesting for a key post in his party, bragging that party grassroots wanted him to play a more prominent role.

What? My sympathy to the well-meaning party loyalist and this long-time leading party if this fella is ever elected to a top post...