The only surprising point about Khairy Jamaluddin’s reaction to the MCA Youth chest-thumping was how long it took. It’s the 100% expected response from the drum beaters on UMNO. The gem really is in Ong Tee Kiat’s reparte: Malaysiakini reported it thus “Responding, MCA Youth chief Ong Tee Keat, according to a Sin Chew Daily report yesterday, said mature politicians who understand the functions of democracy should know how to respect the freedom of expression.” Apart from this, it’s all a bit of a yawn, really

“So, I commend the enjoyment of life.” (From the Bible – really. Eccl 8:15)