tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post2256500784142362381..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: Singapore's dilemna, what to do with the Singapore DissidentGopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-14523075360561095632011-06-24T22:05:35.192-07:002011-06-24T22:05:35.192-07:00'These academically smart scholars, whose only...'These academically smart scholars, whose only job has been with Lee Kuan Yew's army, followed by indenture in Lee Kuan Yew's civil service, are given the chance to come up with nincompoop policies that have done irreparable harm to the citizens.'<br /><br />In other words, these so called 'scholars' may have 'brains' but were born without hearts.Jaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-26588565221641303872011-06-24T14:01:26.503-07:002011-06-24T14:01:26.503-07:00Parshotham Maan "Which ever policy implemente...Parshotham Maan "Which ever policy implemented by the Scholars has a devastating ripple effect on the population and economy long term."<br /><br />This is one of the tragedies of Singapore.<br /><br />These academically smart scholars, whose only job has been with Lee Kuan Yew's army, followed by indenture in Lee Kuan Yew's civil service, are given the chance to come up with nincompoop policies that have done irreparable harm to the citizens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-68387807954253996322011-06-24T07:58:27.424-07:002011-06-24T07:58:27.424-07:00Hi Gopalan, keep up the good effort. Having lived ...Hi Gopalan, keep up the good effort. Having lived in Singapore for all these years, I've recently did some soul searching and have came to the conclusion that this country offers no freedom at all. Once you are born in here, your life is already "planned" for you. Forget about being a musician, professional sportsman or any of such aspirations. Furthermore, with such conditions and climate as well as the lack of space, what can we do at all? Not to mention that males are forced to undergo mandatory 2 years of national service.. The list goes on and on... Sure, it is rather safe here, but is being safe all that important? With such laws, of course this is a safe place. I hope to get out of here ASAP. Continue posting, Gopalan. Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-440085997676201742011-06-24T00:54:08.821-07:002011-06-24T00:54:08.821-07:00My comments may not be relevant to the topic discu...My comments may not be relevant to the topic discussed but here goes.<br />Regardless of blog or demonstrations, the process of change has already started. Reacting to this change, the SG government as I see it, is like a duck in the pond, calm and cool but paddling like crazy not knowing what to do. Change is inevitable, the process of change is going to be very painful for the very confident leaders. This is because, their policies are generally not debated and tested in public. They missed out on winning the hearts and mind of the people via an open forum, freedom of speech etc. I don't remember if there was ever an instance where a 'mega' policy was not implemented because the public opposed to it. I might be wrong. Which ever policy implemented by the Scholars has a devastating ripple effect on the population and economy long term. Either way they are screwed. The leaders need to understand that given the size of the economy and country and its infrastructure, they need to be very close with its people. Just like Mauritius, as Gopalan has mentioned some weeks ago. Everyone needs to be treated with dignity and respect. When this is violated, you miss out on obedience and corporation long term. 52 years is a long time. Change can't came any later. The Machiavelli's approach by LKY has more demerit than merit. History will bare it all. Like they say, in the finance world, "You are only as good as your last numbers" Public sentiments are changing, Regardless of all the achievements made over the years, the trophies,are stained with frustrations, unhappiness and uncompromising sacrifice. I migrated because I did want to live like Jim Carrey in "The Trumen Show". I preferred to trade off a lot of things I hold dear to my heart in SG and start all over in a foreign land. I have given up my SG citizenship and moved on but deep down I question, what is becoming of SG.Parshotham Maannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-81992684590167780832011-06-23T20:01:06.727-07:002011-06-23T20:01:06.727-07:00Oh my gosh, am I glad we left 20 years ago.Oh my gosh, am I glad we left 20 years ago.Zajnatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-32315936901282463092011-06-23T14:43:21.738-07:002011-06-23T14:43:21.738-07:00The situation here now is not getting better. Su...The situation here now is not getting better. Suicide rate is on the increase, although not reported truthfully in the local news and newspapers. A great number of people here are living with despondency and depression and are contemplating suicide. It's main contributing factors here are obvious.<br />Thanks to Lee Kuan Yew and his P.A.P.regime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com