The grovelling has begun

MCA's groveller-in-chief.

Not even a day has passed since I wondered if MCA will ever grow a spine, and I've already gotten my answer.

MCA's sole MP Wee Ka Siong was reported to have said, among other things:

“Everyone's cooperation ended on the day of 509; in the past we faced too many criticisms and grievances, from now on (we) will no longer bear the brunt for UMNO. MCA now decides for itself, should no longer live for others, no longer coordinate with UMNO."

When asked why MCA was not then officially exiting BN, Wee said:

“Is this still important? After 509, Barisan Nasional was utterly defeated, it has ceased to exist except in name.”

UMNO's response has been swift. Since Nazri Aziz has abrogated his role as UMNO's attack dog, Annuar Musa has said MCA "should prepare to buy their own gravestone."

Meanwhile, Deputy Umno Youth chief Senator Khairul Azwan Harun told MCA:

"...if you think that MCA’s future lies apart from UMNO and want to call it quits, go ahead and make the best choice.We can accept it with an open heart."

What's MCA's response? Wee's words might have been misinterpreted.

Says Ti Lian Ker, MCA's publicity spokesman:

"I think...the interview in Sin Chew Daily was different than the translation carried by an online newsportal."

Right. We all feel sorry for abused wives who can't bring themselves to leave but it's hard to feel sorry for MCA.