tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post6964818329315735762..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: My 29th day in Singapore. Lee: If you defame me, I will sue you!Gopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-9198635842858896342008-07-13T03:41:00.000-07:002008-07-13T03:41:00.000-07:00yeah john. you're just another narrow-minded PAP s...yeah john. you're just another narrow-minded PAP stooge. how's life in the internet task force?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-28440818821542242232008-07-07T08:00:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:00:00.000-07:00To ex-taxidriver:To add to what you said: many of ...To ex-taxidriver:<BR/><BR/>To add to what you said: many of the Chinese imports also tell me that Singapore is a worse communist country than their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-58207161443348973892008-07-02T12:44:00.000-07:002008-07-02T12:44:00.000-07:00John, a majority of the mainland Chinese imports w...John, a majority of the mainland Chinese imports we are getting, are not like those of the previous generations - our "forefathers". All indications are that these imports are transitory and not in for the long haul. Perhaps shaped by the series of tragic societal & political upheavals in modern China before opening up in the mid-80s, many mainlanders today seem to be hedonistic, mercenary and possessing little loyalty beyond their next better paying masters. Money idolatry has all but consumed them at the expense of their culture and traditional values.<BR/><BR/>At the moment, they have appeared little more than freeloading economic parasites getting ahead by playing up to the misguidedly romantic "common ancestral backgrounds" fantasies harboured by many foreign (and wealthier) Chinese communities. Frankly speaking, there is zero evidence that these people will become a <I>potential goodwill-generating source</I>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-79043856589625261442008-06-29T12:33:00.000-07:002008-06-29T12:33:00.000-07:00I am still awaiting a reply.regards.I am still awaiting a reply.<BR/><BR/>regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-70893769380303913502008-06-27T08:38:00.000-07:002008-06-27T08:38:00.000-07:00Dear Gopalan,One of the things I learnt, living in...Dear Gopalan,<BR/><BR/>One of the things I learnt, living in Australia is that we must always fight for our human rights, freedom of speech/expression and our social justice. <BR/><BR/>We called this "Keeping the bastard honest"<BR/><BR/>This fight is never over, every generation of Australians have to decide for themselves whether to continue the fight or to lose their rights. <BR/><BR/>There is nothing wrong which what you did. I wish Singaporeans know that you are trying to do for them.<BR/><BR/>I am aure Americans are proud of you to stand up for what they believe in, and what we humans need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-50962732411630116812008-06-24T08:52:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:52:00.000-07:00your condescending comment, which smacks of a snob...your condescending comment, which smacks of a snobbishness and misguided sense of superiority, about the "Chinese imports ... neither [having] English nor the capability" is totally reflective of a sadly narrow perspective about the Chinese, and the immigrants we are attracting to Singapore.<BR/><BR/>If you understand the dynamics behind the whole purpose of having the Chinese imports, you will understand why this is a path Singapore must embark on. Of course, you will point to the fact that a substantial number of them view Singapore as a "stepping stone" to the Ivy League (the attainment of which runs contrary to your claim that they have neither the English or capability). But, the alternative of shutting them out means that they will simply go to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan or Australia for their education and Singapore losing out on a potential goodwill-generating source.<BR/><BR/>Also, do remember that it was the very policy you are decrying (English as lingua franca) which brought us here. Imagine a Singapore in the 1960s and 70s without English as our lingua franca. You and I wont even be here debating in this manner. And obviously, you wont even have the ability to be a "quitter" and leave Singapore for the US of A. <BR/><BR/>I understand you are due for trial and all, but please do not resort to sweeping and seemingly "enlightening" claims or complaints which merely showcase your ignorance or wishful rejection of historical contexts and constraints.<BR/><BR/>However, I do appreciate your said realization that you are indeed a "thoroughly insignificant soul" in the grand scheme of things. You, unlike Chee who stayed on (despite all his political antics, still manage to show that he is dead serious about what he believes in and work hard at it), are truly the embodiment of a insincere pseudo politician, who once faced with failure in the elections, left Singapore.<BR/><BR/>What national convictions and patriotism, I seem to see from your actions.<BR/><BR/>And your claim that this whole saga has been counter productive is really an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Check the ground - the reality is the awareness and concern about your case is really few and far between. Being surrounded and thus aware of the opposition's inches toward success serves to reinforce your belief that you guys are making great headway. That is simply premature and presumptuous.<BR/><BR/>Having said all that, I nonetheless hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore and wish you all the best in the court trial on July 14th. You have contributed, despite your insignificance, to the political circus of the SDP and the opposition pretty substantially, I have to admit. For that, I extend my appreciation and warmest regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-39945263091131980242008-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:002008-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:00sorry to repost,but there is this question.What th...sorry to repost,<BR/>but there is this question.<BR/><BR/>What the h*ll is lee doing with all the money he gained from all the defamation suits? <BR/><BR/>-tribulationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-37562136749879624052008-06-24T05:59:00.000-07:002008-06-24T05:59:00.000-07:00Mr Nair,Can you kindly speak your viewpoints in yo...Mr Nair,<BR/><BR/>Can you kindly speak your viewpoints in your next blog entry about the way our government treat Singaporeans in comparison with "foreign talents"<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>-tribuationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-35674413494587119772008-06-23T09:42:00.000-07:002008-06-23T09:42:00.000-07:00I believe if all Singaporeans are given a passport...I believe if all Singaporeans are given a passport to live in any country of their choosing, at least 3 millions of the people would be gone! I remember Lee Jr. asking for competent, younger generation leaders to volunteer themselves and lead the nation. I remember so vividly that he said, "Don't wait for the Government to invite you to tea". I wouldn't want to drink tea with this type of government at any given day. They are not looking for competent leaders. Rather, they are looking for puppets, those that they can maipulate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com