tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post5231119105739730466..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: Singapore. Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.Gopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-5720040652510600772008-07-30T02:57:00.000-07:002008-07-30T02:57:00.000-07:00Hi all,Singapore is NOT a COUNTRY, its a fucking I...Hi all,<BR/><BR/>Singapore is NOT a COUNTRY, its a fucking Incoporated.<BR/><BR/>Why, where on earth, do people have to wait till 65 to withdraw their CPF. I do not like what the ruling party telling me what to do.<BR/><BR/>I think they shhould listen to what we tell them. They are public servants not royalty.<BR/><BR/>As I'm 50% Hakka, Hey old man listen to this "I kill you with the stick, mthe stick also need to be thrown into the sea" You know what I meant, You old fart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-25339547046190683362007-11-02T11:34:00.000-07:002007-11-02T11:34:00.000-07:00heh.. i bet you $50 that singapore will be continu...heh.. i bet you $50 that singapore will be continue to be a stable country under the good leadership of loong.impyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650710570049181267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-40506334047041068262007-10-09T19:24:00.000-07:002007-10-09T19:24:00.000-07:00comment for thought provoker...the comforts of my ...comment for thought provoker...<BR/><BR/>the comforts of my home...i live in singapore, there is no comfort in my home. why? because i know what a better life is and when i see how people do not give a hoot, challenge me on this issue, not on writing from the comforts of my home. <BR/> it is true, singaporeans do not have a passion or will to fight the fight good fight. yes, you will always have a few who will but the overwhelming majority will not and resort to as you say, hiding in the comforts of their home through blogs like these.<BR/><BR/>not to say anything bad against bloggers, the point being singaporeans will grumble grumble complain complain about everything under the sun as in blogs, but not step up to the plate to do anything about it. my statements are directed towards the mentality and lack of passion in singaporeans. because all you have to do is wave some money and the mention of upgrades etc., etc., singaporeans will go for that and most do not have the common sense to realize that a change in party does not mean the city will crumble. however if you talk to people most will tell you if there is a government change the networks and connections will be severed, therefore the infamous "what to do" mentality and what about my ricebowl if these networks and contacts that have been built up are suddenly severed. <BR/><BR/>let's be real, you can bet you HDB, if you really own it, that if singapore legitimately changes parties that certain people will make it very hard for the new party to advance and get things done. and rest assured that that the old party will come backto the rescue and say "we told you so, you should stick with us for peace and prosperity." <BR/><BR/>and this will happen and it will work because singaporeans are impatient (just wait by the door at the mrt) and have no passion. i agree with the writer of this blog and wants what he wants, however we all know the mindset of singaporeans and until that changes, there is really nothing to debate. we know all the stories about the government and blah blah blah, it is the mindset of the singapoean with no passion that will not advance the nation, not the government. singaporeans generally follow follow and do what they are told. if a business has procedure a,b,c,and d and something not in the procedures happens, most will not know what to do and will panic, it's true. singaporeans are conditioned to be smart, but also to basically be a robot and follow commands...a bit tough to swallow and a bad analogy I admit, but until singaporeans realize this is what they are under this system, they will only argue and never develop a passion except for money and ricebowls...this is your problem, moreso than the currrent government. and no matter how much you want a change in government, the people and the mindset is what has to change even more...this is the problem and the challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-47730210103002663342007-10-09T11:59:00.000-07:002007-10-09T11:59:00.000-07:00Despite not being a Singaporean, I am angered, i a...Despite not being a Singaporean, I am angered, i am an expat yes from one of those 'poorer' nations that Singapore imports from, I thought Initially I could make Singapore my home, but the magic wool that the govt. has pulled over it's citizens makes me mad, this is a transit stop for me.<BR/><BR/>They call themselves a first world city, it not, it's worse than third world govt., that defines Singapore. If lining their own pockets was an art form, the Singapore govt. would take gold prize. The PM is your king, his wife the Queen and you...productive worker ants, you better have offspring, better pay taxes, and better work till you die.<BR/><BR/>Perfectly good malls and food courts can be rebuilt at the cost of millions, yet the elderly do not have state provided pensions, how many old ladies are selling tissue packets at the age of 80+? One mall redevelopment cost can cover social security for the elderly, two can cover pocket money funds for needy children, but no...<BR/><BR/>Probably the only first world nation without first world care for it's citizens, if I was a citizen I would be boiling, but I am not and yet I seeth seeing no one stirring, just like lambs to the slaughter houseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-31765357235422323142007-10-09T07:45:00.000-07:002007-10-09T07:45:00.000-07:00Funny how 'anonymous' demonstrates the very act of...<I><BR/>Funny how 'anonymous' demonstrates the very act of 'talk the talk while hiding from the comforts of your home'...<BR/></I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-72993635833671370522007-10-09T01:08:00.000-07:002007-10-09T01:08:00.000-07:00your blog is a good read. but let's be real. peopl...your blog is a good read. but let's be real. people in singapore do not care about anything much more than their ricebowls...there is no passion, not even in love, just look at the birth rates. singapore will never advance, not even when the old man dies. you and i both know what a better life is and we both see through all the rhetoric. the problem is singaporeans themselves. if they do not want freedoms we share, then they have exactly what they deserve. don't waste your time, they will never advance as long as they are promised money, upgrades, or walking sticks for the old and poor. ricebowl mentality my friend, it means more than freedom...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-58910468271032964382007-10-07T22:32:00.000-07:002007-10-07T22:32:00.000-07:00funny how you can say that 'people are angry' and ...funny how you can say that 'people are angry' and all that, which I assume you are speaking on behalf of the people, without any citations or quotations whatsoever.<BR/><BR/>come back, and effect real change if you'd like. don't just stay where you are, and talk the talk while hiding from the comforts of your home in the us of a.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com