tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post1559088322550884461..comments2024-03-29T15:10:48.844+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: I don't buy thatChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-47872931570976033772011-04-03T11:58:44.207+08:002011-04-03T11:58:44.207+08:00After the first embarrassing encounter I think peo...After the first embarrassing encounter I think people have grown up by now. But of course if people are still jittery, I will oblige to remove the post: )Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-56410958261623755812011-04-02T18:38:13.478+08:002011-04-02T18:38:13.478+08:00I would understand if you have to remove my post. ...I would understand if you have to remove my post. Just have to get this off my chest. Can't stand such hypocrites going fast and loose, taking such liberties with somethings as important to Singaporeans as elcting our rep. in parliament.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-68496555400513522552011-04-02T18:33:36.539+08:002011-04-02T18:33:36.539+08:00Not that i am the violent type, but I wish someone...Not that i am the violent type, but I wish someone would shoot some of these easy mouth buggers and let's see how many would still dare to bounce such cheap talk at us without really meaning them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-51211899729221926892011-04-02T13:54:04.967+08:002011-04-02T13:54:04.967+08:00Human beings in big groups are invariably stupid. ...Human beings in big groups are invariably stupid. 'Mob mentality' (aka Herd Mentality)-- based on widespread heightened emotion -- tends to 'crowd out' individual thought and critical thinking.<br /><br />The times when they seem to make the 'right decision' is because there is no choice or they just 'fluked' it. For e.g. The throwing out of Egyptian president : noⓂatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-16869844390150001502011-04-02T09:21:46.093+08:002011-04-02T09:21:46.093+08:00Other than changing for a dictatorship, in cases l...Other than changing for a dictatorship, in cases like ours, you can expect the new rulers to at least try to change for the better. <br /><br />And don't dismiss the new ones. If they can form the govt, it means they have the numbers and enuf good candidates to be elected.<br /><br />Also don't insult the people for their choices. The voters today are no longer stupid. If they think the Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-58590467919875925332011-04-01T18:09:52.895+08:002011-04-01T18:09:52.895+08:00redbean:
> The people's interests will pr...redbean:<br /><br /><i> > The people's interests will prevail and no govt can adopt systems or policies to the detriment of their people all the tiem. < </i><br /><br />I think you over state your case. The PAP is not the perfect govt-- there is no such thing. Political "solutions" are all compromises of some sort: the rights of one group are compromised for the sake of "Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-81315211197733908072011-04-01T18:03:08.824+08:002011-04-01T18:03:08.824+08:00citizenship is just a piece of paper that you live...citizenship is just a piece of paper that you live in singapore and agree to abide by the rules.. <br /><br />The PAP is also turning on the tap for Foreign talent whom wanting to join politics. As they always say, we were descendant of immigrants too.<br />This is the way of getting people to reinforce the party. Their rewards is millions of dollar of cause. <br /><br />Unless Singaporean are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-44003119369452431862011-04-01T16:23:30.541+08:002011-04-01T16:23:30.541+08:00If I have the wherewithall to move from one cuntry...If I have the wherewithall to move from one cuntry to another, I too will do what Matilah is doing and take advantage of those stupid cuntries that allowed themselves to be taken advantage of. But I would want to keep my base country safe in case those silly cuntries wise up or their citizens revolt and overthrow the system.<br /><br />The people's interests will prevail and no govt can adoptChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-14707424334145955612011-04-01T14:19:42.281+08:002011-04-01T14:19:42.281+08:00anon 139
Debates with emotion and the occasional ...anon 139<br /><br />Debates with emotion and the occasional outburst of emotion that crosses the line is more desirable than absolute "order in the house" -- which is fucking boring. No wonder people fall asleep in parliament.<br /><br />A member that looses his composure due to frustration, and who might occasionally "let go" an expletive or physically assault his opponent Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-79304946527625037362011-04-01T14:15:28.426+08:002011-04-01T14:15:28.426+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-47084801880331022372011-04-01T13:53:07.065+08:002011-04-01T13:53:07.065+08:00[2/2]
A quick definition of "wealth": ...[2/2]<br /><br /><br />A quick definition of "wealth": The ability, but not the obligation to CONSUME. Before anyone can CONSUME they have to produce, by organising CAPITAL goods so that there application achieves an objective: producing goods for consumption. This could be economic goods and services -- cars, houses, shoes, iPads, legal services, entertainment services or "social&Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-37186799398343408122011-04-01T13:52:22.496+08:002011-04-01T13:52:22.496+08:00[1/2]
Actually it is the so-called "new worl...[1/2]<br /><br />Actually it is the so-called "new world order" which is part of the problem.<br /><br />Sooner or later humans like to "organise" things. Organisation has its place, no doubt or else nothing could be achieved. However when organisation gets to the point where certain powerful political entities are able to "control" the lives of others -- that's Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-84231593024821342922011-04-01T13:39:16.728+08:002011-04-01T13:39:16.728+08:00Yeah, I still want real debates in Parliament, but...Yeah, I still want real debates in Parliament, but those who asked too many questions will ultimately be retired early. <br /><br />Ling How Doong's famous 'Don't talk cock' outburst in Parliament must have given many a wry smile recalling it. <br /><br />Maybe, just maybe, some new citizen MPs may set the same tone in Parliament in time to come. Then we can have real debates and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-45655804776927621192011-04-01T12:55:29.720+08:002011-04-01T12:55:29.720+08:00Frankly, Matilah's thinking makes sense.
Nowa...Frankly, Matilah's thinking makes sense.<br /><br />Nowadays, one must be a citizen of the world rather than be too nationalistic and stake claim on one country. However to do that, you need means and mobility.<br /><br />Without realising it, my constant commute between certain countries has made me lose sight of the fact that I am leaving one country as a citizen and entering another as an Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-10051356304169744452011-04-01T12:34:05.042+08:002011-04-01T12:34:05.042+08:00I am slightly flattered by redbean's and wally...I am slightly flattered by redbean's and wally's approval for any political aspirations I may have regarding S'pore.<br /><br />I do enjoy time spent in S'pore. If you drop any jingoistic ideas of "cuntry" and like me accept that there is nothing special about any geographical territory -- divided and tagged off by invisible lines on a map -- but the value of our Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-69017327638793184682011-04-01T11:45:11.625+08:002011-04-01T11:45:11.625+08:00Now you know why new citizens are fielded? There i...Now you know why new citizens are fielded? There is nothing left in Sin to choose from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-7496326010809122152011-04-01T11:14:53.702+08:002011-04-01T11:14:53.702+08:00Between the back packing Matilah and the Kate Spad...Between the back packing Matilah and the Kate Spade carrying giggler, my vote goes to Matilah anytime, hands down.<br /><br />I like to see some real debate in Parliament not a chorus of "Ayes" from "Yes" men and definitely not from some silly little girls who, if elected on the coattails of the so called "heavyweights" lay claim to represent me in Parliament and hasWally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-66164455045644736002011-04-01T11:04:15.878+08:002011-04-01T11:04:15.878+08:00In the 1990s, I always tell my overseas friends th...In the 1990s, I always tell my overseas friends that I m a Singaporean, and very proud to be one. I was still proud to be one in the early 2000s.<br /><br />But now, I view myself as a second or third class citizen, way behind the FT and F-non-T.<br /><br />So much has changed in the social fabric that Singaporeans plight has been so badly bruised; and when I watch "Every Singaporean Son&Lost4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366411650877554200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-31376980696937098512011-04-01T10:47:00.356+08:002011-04-01T10:47:00.356+08:00Me feels that some words are badly misunderstood a...Me feels that some words are badly misunderstood and really it is.<br /><br />When someone WHO LORDS OVER YOU says: 'This MY Country', he/she means the Land belongs to him/her and YOU THE SLAVES shall also be subjected to his/her rule and obey ALL ORDERS he/she makes. Whether or not You are born here has no bearing to their authorities.<br /><br />patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-80652849309860356312011-04-01T10:25:23.038+08:002011-04-01T10:25:23.038+08:00Oh, I will vote for quitter Matilah if he comes ba...Oh, I will vote for quitter Matilah if he comes back and stand. He may have quitted, but deep down he is still one of us. He missed his kopi and roti prata and his friends.<br /><br />He may not admit it, but he is truly a Singaporean. It is what you say and what you do. Not just simply claiming this or that because the weather if fine.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-70679723246229817482011-04-01T10:20:44.945+08:002011-04-01T10:20:44.945+08:00Sad that Singaporeans are not calling this place t...Sad that Singaporeans are not calling this place their country and their home. On the other hand all the Ginnies come lately are claiming so and warmly embraced.<br /><br />What is going on or what's is going wrong?Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-4997302418177826582011-04-01T10:08:11.406+08:002011-04-01T10:08:11.406+08:00I was born and grew up in Singapore but I still sa...I was born and grew up in Singapore but I still say 'This is NOT my country and this is NOT my home'. Go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-70754538105555424332011-04-01T09:56:08.123+08:002011-04-01T09:56:08.123+08:00Wow Marine Parade GRC getting someone who speaks s...Wow Marine Parade GRC getting someone who speaks some Bahasa Indonesia to serve them....Huh???<br /><br />Now i hope my GRC can have candidate who speaks with Bejing accentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-10610328163872820292011-04-01T09:54:39.211+08:002011-04-01T09:54:39.211+08:00I too don't buy that.
I trust a true blue voc...I too don't buy that.<br /><br />I trust a true blue vociferous, complaining, born here, spider catching, expletive spluttering Sinkapoorean taxi driver than some newly minted citizens who might be doctors, lawyers and other high falutin' "professionals" mostly bandwagon sidekicks getting on the gravy train and speaking with honey coated, forked tongues.<br /><br />Before the Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.com