tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post115493639617833342..comments2024-03-28T17:31:22.152+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: a compassionate societyChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-16018802066396336012007-02-17T10:08:00.000+08:002007-02-17T10:08:00.000+08:00Where did you find it? Interesting read Dancing ki...Where did you find it? 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It is simply human nature and many others have pointed this out. So, please, no credit for me!<BR/><BR/>It is true that we all look at the world differently. However that is a cop-out when it comes to certain principles. "Relitavism" and "Subjectivism" are very dangerous indeed, becasue then you can argue that "anything isⓂatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155098391939945792006-08-09T12:39:00.000+08:002006-08-09T12:39:00.000+08:00you said "When leaders are good, the critics has n...you said "When leaders are good, the critics has nothing to say."<BR/><BR/>redbean, if you're referring to good political leaders, that's equivalent to referring to virgin prostitutes. In both cases, no such types exist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155097924525223882006-08-09T12:32:00.000+08:002006-08-09T12:32:00.000+08:00redbean, this world cannot operate on subjectivity...redbean, this world cannot operate on subjectivity. there has to be some absolutes, one of which is corruption. Taking money from the national coffers either covertly or by disguising it as 'market salaries' is the same because in both cases, the people whose money it is are equally outraged and disgusted. There is no subjectivity about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155095337803577992006-08-09T11:48:00.000+08:002006-08-09T11:48:00.000+08:00i agree with you on perception, anonymous.everythi...i agree with you on perception, anonymous.<BR/><BR/>everything is perception and a subjective one. and no one is going to say whether it is right or wrong but only whether they agree or disagree with you.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155095235419237082006-08-09T11:47:00.000+08:002006-08-09T11:47:00.000+08:00Matilah,From your selfish philosphy, you are absol...Matilah,<BR/><BR/>From your selfish philosphy, you are absolutely right about human nature. Everyone works for his own selfish ends.<BR/><BR/>Would I be a benevolent and wise ruler? None issue. I am not a leader in the first place. I am just a cynic, a critic. That's the role that I am playing now. Everyone must play his role just like the generous or the selfish in society will be the selfish Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155087808875027922006-08-09T09:43:00.000+08:002006-08-09T09:43:00.000+08:00redbean, it becomes the truth when a majority of p...redbean, it becomes the truth when a majority of people believe it to be so. Ever heard of the saying that in politics, perception IS reality ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155062758990659392006-08-09T02:45:00.000+08:002006-08-09T02:45:00.000+08:00By now you ought to know redbean, that if a human ...By now you ought to know redbean, that if a human is "functioning properly" he is always looking after his own self-interest <I>first</I>.<BR/><BR/>This is why it is a <I>really bad idea</I> to let a small number of people hold all the power.<BR/><BR/>Before you cast those stones at people, dear redbean, ask yourself this: "If I were an African or Asian or Latin American dictator with all the Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155018444002249532006-08-08T14:27:00.000+08:002006-08-08T14:27:00.000+08:00ok, ok, this one i don't dispute with you : ) it i...ok, ok, this one i don't dispute with you : ) <BR/><BR/>it is a personal view and i also believe many people share your view.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155009721999779272006-08-08T12:02:00.000+08:002006-08-08T12:02:00.000+08:00On the contrary redbean, this sacrifice argument i...On the contrary redbean, this sacrifice argument is absolute baloney. Taking up public office should never be construed as a sacrifice instead it should be a calling. I have nothing to appreciate them for because I regard them as corrupt as those African dictators who plunder the national coffers to enrich themselves and their kin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155008237815663342006-08-08T11:37:00.000+08:002006-08-08T11:37:00.000+08:00hi anonymous,i must disagree with you on this. our...hi anonymous,<BR/><BR/>i must disagree with you on this. our politicians are never power grabbers or money grabbers. they even sacrificed for taking up public offices. they could earn more than what they are getting now if they are in the private sector.<BR/><BR/>they are actually underpaid. you better appreciate their sacrifices.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1155002444420040802006-08-08T10:00:00.000+08:002006-08-08T10:00:00.000+08:00The people were stupid enough to believe the govt ...The people were stupid enough to believe the govt will actually look after their interests one they have been returned to power. Politicians all over the world work on the same modus operandi. They promise the electorate the earth, the sun, the stars at the hustings but convenienetly forget everything once they're walking along the aisles of power. That's why I am an advocate of everyone looking Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1154997631994219642006-08-08T08:40:00.000+08:002006-08-08T08:40:00.000+08:00Everyone got a different approach towards life and...Everyone got a different approach towards life and social issues. It is very easy for the rich, successful and powerful to adopt your ruthless and lack of compassion approach. To hell with the weak and cripple, good riddance. It is their karma and they deserved what they are getting. <BR/>Even this is besides the point that I am driving at. The ordinary people who wish to give voluntarily good. Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1154960553662056252006-08-07T22:22:00.000+08:002006-08-07T22:22:00.000+08:00••Groans-ville•• Another "hard-luck" story...This ...<B>••Groans-ville••</B> Another "hard-luck" story...<BR/><BR/>This blog is going to become the "clearing house" for hard-luck stories, and how all the shit in people's lives is always caused <I><B>by someone else</I></B>...<BR/><BR/>...like the individuals in question (the so-called "victims") had no hand in their destiny at all.<BR/><BR/>Bwaahhaha... continue to enjoy your myths and delusions Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1154936474822806042006-08-07T15:41:00.000+08:002006-08-07T15:41:00.000+08:00Not to ridicule the above case, which is really ve...Not to ridicule the above case, which is really very pathetic, I think the family below really deserve our help. <BR/><BR/>Father earning $1 mil a year. Mother also $1 mil. Son also $1 mil and daughter also $1 mil. But they have large mortgage bills to pay and many loans to service for all their properties across the globe. <BR/><BR/>Why they deserve to be helped? The reason is simple. They are Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.com