tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post7368549065012164840..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: Singapore's best kept secret, the ConstitutionGopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-5723414631874456912010-09-27T08:10:25.573-07:002010-09-27T08:10:25.573-07:00I am 18 and I am glad that I do know of our consti...I am 18 and I am glad that I do know of our constitution. But frankly, it doesn't even feel like it exists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-37739606318780613662010-09-21T07:43:02.927-07:002010-09-21T07:43:02.927-07:00this is absolutely true, our social studies lesson...this is absolutely true, our social studies lessons purport more on our government actions and how it is the best way ahead. Our brains are flooded with the many good reasons why our government did this or that but yeap, nothing on the Constitution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-47229858145767756012010-09-19T09:16:27.458-07:002010-09-19T09:16:27.458-07:00You mean Singapore even has a Constitution?!
I g...You mean Singapore even has a Constitution?!<br /><br />I guess I just totally proved your point, since I actually know the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Amendments, etc. thanks to my American education in my elementary and middle school years. Alas, I was dragged back here kicking and screaming for high school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-46881335665169993602010-09-18T11:54:42.597-07:002010-09-18T11:54:42.597-07:00Taken from an Aussie Citizenship test ......
15. ...Taken from an Aussie Citizenship test ......<br /><br />15. What is the name of the legal document that sets out the rules for the government of Australia?<br />A. The Australian Constitution <<br />B. The Australian Commonwealth<br />C. The Australian Federation<br /><br />16. What is a referendum?<br />A. A vote to change the government<br />B. A vote to change the Prime Minister<br />C. A vote to change the Australian Constitution <<br /><br />17. Which of these statements about state governments is correct?<br />A. Each state has its own constitution <<br />B. All states have the same constitution<br />C. The states have no constitutionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-73232807499466406592010-09-17T08:47:07.571-07:002010-09-17T08:47:07.571-07:00It's only been a day since you sent her the em...It's only been a day since you sent her the email. You don't expect Alice in Wonderland to reply so soon, do you?annoynymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-166118653545393912010-09-17T05:11:58.980-07:002010-09-17T05:11:58.980-07:00Singaporeans not knowing even their own Constituti...Singaporeans not knowing even their own Constitution! I would certainly appreciate if you could write about our right as Singaporeans. Most of the time anyone who voices out gets into trouble, even CSJ.NoFuturenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-38563651285825890702010-09-14T13:09:38.089-07:002010-09-14T13:09:38.089-07:00Yes Gopalan, ignorance is bliss. Singaporeans are ...Yes Gopalan, ignorance is bliss. Singaporeans are ignorant of many things. And you are absolutely right of Singaporeans not knowing even their own Constitution. Its so secret that I think its dangerous like a plague. Lee F... Yew has certainly succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. <br /><br />I now know the Canadian Constitution much more that I do of Singapore's. I can't wait to renounce my Singapore Citizenship and have nothing to do with something so secret like the Singapore Constitution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-48016659763387485102010-09-14T11:00:34.341-07:002010-09-14T11:00:34.341-07:00"Miss Alice Wong"
Another Confucian dep..."Miss Alice Wong"<br /><br />Another Confucian department store dummy that meets all the requirements of a model citizen in LKY's society.<br /><br />Oh, why is god so cruel, and not send this man to the hell that rightly belongs. Even his Hakka peasant ancestors may not welcome him in the afterlife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com