tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post6990062074339241725..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: In Singapore, thinking is bad for your healthGopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-5621867020264399412014-01-02T18:03:16.874-08:002014-01-02T18:03:16.874-08:00Hi Mr Nair,
I'm a 16 year old student stuck h...Hi Mr Nair,<br /><br />I'm a 16 year old student stuck here in Singapore, and I have to say that I completely agree with your article, which was well written and makes a lot more sense than what the government is trying to teach to us youths (oh it's great to live in Singapore, don't leave the country, blah blah blah). Hah I bet if anyone in the government sees my comment, I'll be thrown right into prison for expressing my own thoughts.<br /><br />I cannot tell you enough how frustrated I am at the thought of being forced to stay in Singapore for the rest of my life. I honestly would love to pack my bags and leave, but my parents on the other hand don't really want to migrate, or rather they don't see what's wrong with staying here, they've become neutral/apathetic. Every time I try to imagine a future here, I don't see anything good coming out of it. If I ever have my own family, I will certainly make sure they have the privilege of being born and raised in a better environment like the US or UK.<br /><br />I'm highly likely to study in the UK for university in a few years, and I honestly hope to never have to return to Singapore as a citizen. Even if I don't study overseas, I will jump at any chance to relinquish this citizenship and leave the country (dragging my parents with me too, hopefully)!<br /><br />Faithfaithchoo126https://www.blogger.com/profile/00253350856721129426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-61297492274131648712014-01-01T01:33:11.621-08:002014-01-01T01:33:11.621-08:00As you point out, Singapore's politicians are ...As you point out, Singapore's politicians are helping themselves to obscene amounts of money from the public purse. But all good times eventually come to an end - even the good times for the Lee clan. Let's hope sooner rather than later.Irene Puah Siew Hoonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-19348662882758817622013-12-31T19:54:52.133-08:002013-12-31T19:54:52.133-08:00Excellent piece, Gopalan.
It starts in the educat...Excellent piece, Gopalan.<br /><br />It starts in the education system, carries through national service and into the working life. Emphasis on total obedience, willingness to work more for less, and having good character, defined as an entirely subservient individual who'll forsake everything for this pipe dream of stability, prosperity and happiness they sell us. <br /><br />Stockholm Syndrome at it's best. Watch as things turn for the worse here on this island, and see the government propaganda machine go into over drive. They tell Singaporeans to blame themselves for being daft and not competitive, be aware that practically any other place outside of Singapore is overwhelmed by problems that Singapore does not encounter, or has mitigated to an insignificant level, and consistently tell us that more restrictions and taxes are really for our own good.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133939294234053104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-73791898142451872192013-12-31T17:43:40.726-08:002013-12-31T17:43:40.726-08:00From the Korea Herald
Downplaying university degre...From the Korea Herald<br />Downplaying university degrees in Singapore<br /><br />Unable to create enough meaningful jobs, the government is doing the next best thing ― downsizing the Singaporean ambition for higher education.<br /><br />Countries in the developed West, too, suffer from rising graduate unemployment ― with one exception.<br /><br />Unlike these countries, densely populated Singapore openly promotes immigration. Last year it admitted another 27,000 “foreign talents.”<br />http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20131212001030<br /><br />Aren't you glad you don't live in Singapore. I hope your kids have left the place.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-29841631613069026542013-12-31T17:26:29.933-08:002013-12-31T17:26:29.933-08:00Here is a smart Malay Sinaporean.
Takes LKY's...Here is a smart Malay Sinaporean.<br /><br />Takes LKY's money but makes sure that his wife and children are US citizens.<br /><br />Bravo Yacoob. Don't let the Chinese stifle you and your family.<br /><br />His wife is an American citizen They have two children, both American citizens, <br />and they travel to the U.S. frequently to visit his wife's <br />family. <br /><br />http://therealsingapore.com/content/wikileaks-singapore-mp-yaacob-ibrahims-wife-and-sons-are-americansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-3481328827996539502013-12-31T17:18:52.828-08:002013-12-31T17:18:52.828-08:00Singapore students may be academically good, but a...Singapore students may be academically good, but are timid when it comes to creative thinking.<br /><br />A lifetime of repression from kindergarten is hard to change.<br /><br />Their teachers, fellow students and their parents all tell them not to buck the system.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-52543291573291703322013-12-30T23:21:25.919-08:002013-12-30T23:21:25.919-08:00Youre a wonderful honest person, thank you for tel...Youre a wonderful honest person, thank you for telling the truthMama muslimahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402775981041967271noreply@blogger.com