' Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. '

Abraham Lincoln, American president (1809-1865).

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has surprised me. Far from being an honest politician, he seems to be a consummate politician - power at all cost. The recent general election has shown just how low Barisan Nasional will stoop to remain in power.

No, it was not a resounding victory. Instead, our new PM is nothing more that an average Umno politician, only capable achieving power through fraud.

Deja vu

, Tunku gained power by collaborating with our British oppressors, Razak gained power by declaring an emergency, Mahathir gained power - well, you know Mahathir. And Badawi, almost unimaginable - through electoral fraud.

I, for one, will reject this ruling party - they are illegitimate. Not only is the electoral process unfair, but the massive fraud engineered this time is just unbelievable. No, I cannot trust this political party with the well being of my country.

Reject this regime. The last pillar of democracy in this country - the general election process - has been tarnished by an average, short-sighted and insecure coalition.