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general election? Do you believe foreigners were given ICs to vote? Do you believe this photo shows ICs thrown out of a bus full of foreign workers after the 2013 general election? Rational answers Stories like this have been told at every general election. 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But where are the facts? Found in 2011: identity cards stolen by thieves 298 ID cards strewn in canal - Nation - The Star Online http://uppercaise.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/voter-fraud-exposed-ics-by-roadside-really/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/uppercaise/~3/0eQEbASzWvs/ http://uppercaise.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/a-better-more-honest-name-for-bn/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 05:49:47 +0000 uppercaise http://uppercaise.wordpress.com/?p=22904 If the Barisan Nasional wants to &#8220;rebrand&#8221; itself like a box of detergent, it would be far better to be honest and adopt the name and logo above. It accurately reflects what the party has become in the 40 years. 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Calling something &#8220;New&#8221;, when it isn&#8217;t, seems to be quite typical of Umno. 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SAME OLD BULLSHIT!! http://uppercaise.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/barisans-real-name/