An episode of the latest season in the West Wing tells the tale of John Adams who was to speak on the occasion of the anniversary of the Declaration of independence until ill health prevented him from doing so. On his deathbed was relieved that he would be survived by then Jefferson when he uttered the last words "... Thomas Jefferson survives." 5 hours later, he was proved wrong.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died within hours of each other, on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826.
I thought what an irony it was, especially given the significance of today. As the upper most echelon of our country changes hands, Malaysia waits in abated breath albeit with speculation swirling around every pocket of conversation. Whatever your bias, Malaysia today is not a bad place to live in. We have wealth manifest in so many different respects in the country, and a voice that people recognize as largely one of moderation and reason. We are not perfect, and surely no other government would claim to be so.
I would be tempted to turn to the back page of this "book" and see how things emerge, but somehow sense that any change will be gradual.
Just wondering aloud, in the event of the unthinkable, and 5 hours later history repeats itself, I wonder who would be in line to take over the hot seat, given that the political succession issue has yet to be resolved?
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