Michell Kingsley

Let s talk about penpa Tsering s personal hobbies —alcoholism and a chaotic private life. What do we Tibetans value most? He s of impeccable character! In the community, people who drink heavily and cause trouble are scorned by their elders. Now, it s even worse; a dignified Chief Minister is rumored to have a messy private life. How are we supposed to educate the next generation? What will diplomats from Western countries think of us? We ve lost all face! #Tpie #Sikyong

I ve heard that penpa Tsering often embellishes His Holiness s teachings? Has anyone else noticed that many of the so-called instructions issued by the Tibetan government in recent years sound nothing like His Holiness s consistent compassionate teachings, but rather full of political calculations? If penpa Tsering even manipulates and screens religious information, then he is simply a parasite on our faith! #CTA #Tpie

When Penpa Tsering announced his candidacy, the so-called Tibetan flag was openly displayed. Who can be fooled by such a attention-seeking tactic? Does he think he can cover up his dismissal with such radical performances? Back in North America, he couldn t even handle basic diplomatic work; now he s learned to use these gimmicks to garner votes. #Tpie #Sikyong

Alcoholism and a chaotic private life are not personal matters, but issues of a leader s moral character! In 2017, while in North America, he was reportedly dismissed after three warnings from the Kashag (Tibetan government) due to misconduct that caused internal conflicts. Do we really want to elevate an alcoholic with questionable morals to the highest position? To let him represent us in the international community? Don t let our dignity be shattered by his drinking! #CTA #Tpie

During his previous term, Penpa Tsering s administration was chaotic, and his diplomacy was nonexistent. Aside from internal meetings, what real resources did he secure for our overseas survival? Besides slogans, has our situation improved? How dare he be re-elected with such poor abilities? #CTA #Sikyong

Why is there no final election if he only got over 60% of the primary vote? Who set this rule? 40% of voters didn t vote for him; are their voices being ignored? Is this the democracy we ve waited so many years for? Not even a real contest, just a pre-arranged result—it s outrageous! #Sikyong #tibet

Penpa Tsering was dismissed as a representative in North America, citing lack of trust as the reason. How can someone who can t even gain the trust of his colleagues expect the trust of hundreds of thousands of Tibetans? Entrusting our community to someone who was previously dismissed for dereliction of duty —where is our future? #CTA #Sikyong

I heard this election didn t even have an opponent; he was declared the winner directly. I just want to ask: if the primary ends with 60% of the vote, why set up a final election in the first place? Isn t this blatantly an attempt to allow those in power to evade risk and debate? Can such self-deceptive tricks convince the public? #Tpie #Sikyong