tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post1090217274583608991..comments2024-03-28T17:31:22.152+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: Million dollar dilemmaChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-25840428561490362172008-01-18T18:01:00.000+08:002008-01-18T18:01:00.000+08:00a thinking person will look at the reasoning and t...a thinking person will look at the reasoning and the logic presented. an unthinking person will look at the name, the title, the money and power behind the words.<BR/><BR/>heard of this, 'his father is so and so you know.' 'or he comes from a very rich family' or 'he is a big shot.'<BR/><BR/>people who see things this way will not be interested in logic and will be too lazy to think. they just Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-34099068416009346402008-01-18T12:56:00.000+08:002008-01-18T12:56:00.000+08:00A blogger doesn't have to be somebody to make peop...A blogger doesn't have to be somebody to make people read his/her blog. What is important is whether the topic written is of interest to the reader, nothing more nothing less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-36014627944338607992008-01-18T12:32:00.000+08:002008-01-18T12:32:00.000+08:00> but what matters is his opinions make sense.Not ...> but what matters is his opinions make sense.<BR/><BR/>Not to the elites, it doesn't. If it doesn't come from one of them, it is not worthy of consideration. So what if people still read his blog. people also read this blog, but does that make beanie a somebody.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-58746428243963115912008-01-18T11:33:00.000+08:002008-01-18T11:33:00.000+08:00anon Jan18 8:31he's still sbdy if people still rea...anon Jan18 8:31<BR/><BR/>he's still sbdy if people still read his blog and seek his opinions and advice.<BR/><BR/>sure, he may not be a famous politician or a surgeon or a lawyer. <BR/><BR/>but what matters is his opinions make sense. u may disagree with him, but his reasoning is sound. don't forget, he has spent years with NTUC Income and his experience count for something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-16149825508307169952008-01-18T11:27:00.000+08:002008-01-18T11:27:00.000+08:00anon jan 17 11:28ah, until there's concrete statis...anon jan 17 11:28<BR/><BR/>ah, until there's concrete statistical analysis, there's no hard evidence to suggest that the silent majority is NOT fed up either.<BR/><BR/>From the MSM, everybody appears agreeable. For the real response, go to the ground. <BR/><BR/>also, it usually takes a small minority to take the lead and to unravel the situation further. the minority may not necessarily be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-46318048504649375242008-01-18T08:31:00.000+08:002008-01-18T08:31:00.000+08:00Anon 9.01, TKL is ex-NTUC CEO, so he is now a nobo...Anon 9.01, TKL is ex-NTUC CEO, so he is now a nobody. When you are no longer a somebody in Shittypore, your views are ignored even if you once used to be a somebody. Case in point our former President the late Mr Ong after he stepped down from the Presidency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-18722918062151806702008-01-18T08:28:00.000+08:002008-01-18T08:28:00.000+08:00Hahaha, don't blame you for being confused redbean...Hahaha, don't blame you for being confused redbean since your brain is only the size of a bean. Still have the cheek to proclaim to the world you are top 10% earner. Yeah right, top 10% earner among toilet cleaners perhaps. hahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-67878639128998914242008-01-17T23:28:00.000+08:002008-01-17T23:28:00.000+08:00means testing issue by no means closed. a lot of p...means testing issue by no means closed. a lot of people are fed up.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Whenever the affluent minority are uncomfortable with policies that affected their well endowed members, they tend to voice and project their dissent on the medium effortlessly; the majority may be relatively quiet, that doesnt mean they are fed up. why shoudl they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-48091597328623932062008-01-17T21:01:00.000+08:002008-01-17T21:01:00.000+08:00dear anon jan 17 4:10pmmeans testing issue by no m...dear anon jan 17 4:10pm<BR/><BR/>means testing issue by no means closed. a lot of people are fed up.<BR/><BR/>here's a comment from the ex-CEO of NTUC Income on the issue, extracted from his blog. Plse note he is not a nobody, like perhaps you. his opinion carries a bit more weight.<BR/><BR/>"Monday, January 14, 2008<BR/>Means Testing <BR/>Mr. Tan,<BR/><BR/>What are your views about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-66417587546871309892008-01-17T19:20:00.000+08:002008-01-17T19:20:00.000+08:00we can understand your O levels standard, dun need...we can understand your O levels standard, dun need to worry abt that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-72293029354646902722008-01-17T18:33:00.000+08:002008-01-17T18:33:00.000+08:00OMG! Redbean is stirring up troubles with his blog...OMG! Redbean is stirring up troubles with his blog posts. Quick, quick, report it to the police. I am sure that the police got a lot of time on their hands, since there is no assembly of more than four persons lately.<BR/><BR/>Maybe, we should also inform that minister too. Yeah, the one in charge of the committee that <B>counters</B> the online critics of their policies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-36986011797168215582008-01-17T16:14:00.000+08:002008-01-17T16:14:00.000+08:00hahaha, if i write with too much substance both of...hahaha, if i write with too much substance both of you would be able to comprehend and won't be here.<BR/><BR/>anyway, thanks for helping to chalk up the counters. keep coming back for my nonsenses. they are specially posted for your consumption : )Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-90866523470659970852008-01-17T16:10:00.000+08:002008-01-17T16:10:00.000+08:00Lets face it, Redbean is only trying to stir up tr...Lets face it, Redbean is only trying to stir up trouble. Most of his posts are without substance and often harp on the same few issues, his favorite being the one on means testing. Shut up about that, and lets move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-40304954433848915642008-01-17T15:09:00.000+08:002008-01-17T15:09:00.000+08:00to all the anonymouses,please indicate a d or a e ...to all the anonymouses,<BR/><BR/>please indicate a d or a e on your post so that we can get a clearer picture of who is saying what and the discussion can be more coherent.<BR/><BR/>at the moment it is very confusing. i am sure you are not ashame to give yourself an id even if it is just a d or e right.<BR/><BR/>many thanksChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-45957559976463850522008-01-17T14:51:00.000+08:002008-01-17T14:51:00.000+08:00thanks for the joke : ) top 5% earner.....hahahaha...thanks for the joke : ) top 5% earner.....hahahahahahahChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-87226772322038637642008-01-17T11:12:00.000+08:002008-01-17T11:12:00.000+08:00I said it is good, but I never said it would be go...I said it is good, but I never said it would be good for you peasant-class losers. If you don't have the itnelligence to even make that inference, then you don't deserve to share in the spoils of us elites. Get the fark out of my uncaring elite face you lowlife scum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-76238629555453822512008-01-17T11:08:00.000+08:002008-01-17T11:08:00.000+08:00This is anon 8.13. ALL policies fron govt are good...This is anon 8.13. ALL policies fron govt are good for the Singaporeans. Redbean brain is only jealous. I do not need to be your assistant. I already have a good master, the SG govt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-56786499476019464902008-01-17T11:07:00.000+08:002008-01-17T11:07:00.000+08:00Oh dear, the millionhairs are splitting hairs.Oh dear, the millionhairs are splitting hairs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-40140887137731215362008-01-17T10:32:00.000+08:002008-01-17T10:32:00.000+08:00Good policies?? That is new!Compulsory annunity - ...<B>Good policies??</B> That is new!<BR/><BR/>Compulsory annunity - keep your hard earned money and give bit by bit back<BR/><BR/>$700K HDB - forever debted to the banks<BR/><BR/>2% GST hike - increase your cost of living<BR/><BR/>Taxi fare hike - make life hard for passenger and taxi drivers<BR/><BR/>Means testing - squeeze the middle classAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-11886313342019355672008-01-17T10:27:00.000+08:002008-01-17T10:27:00.000+08:00Anon 9:11, if you don't already know, this redbean...Anon 9:11, if you don't already know, this redbean is a delusional and presumptious twit with a red bean for a brain, hence the moniker. He is also so insecure that he has to pull his one and only trump card, the top 10% earner hogwash everytime he gets cornered into a situation he can't weasel himself out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-81287787416988445792008-01-17T09:11:00.000+08:002008-01-17T09:11:00.000+08:00you only among the top 10% earners in SG, how coul...you only among the top 10% earners in SG, how could you employ the top 5% earner as your assistant?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-82640892219870922592008-01-17T08:50:00.000+08:002008-01-17T08:50:00.000+08:00what's there to be envious. as long as i know that...what's there to be envious. as long as i know that i am earning 10 times what you are getting i will be very contented.<BR/><BR/>want me to employ you as my assistant?Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-54900684182599329082008-01-17T08:13:00.000+08:002008-01-17T08:13:00.000+08:00What more you want? They do give us good policies ...What more you want? They do give us good policies like - compulsory annuity, $700K HDB flats, 2% hike in GST, new taxi fare scheme, new mean testing for hospital etc etc etc. Are you jealous other people are earning so much and you are not? Shame on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com