tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post3313762158097898135..comments2024-03-28T17:31:22.152+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: Difficult to make distinction between new and old citizensChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-42347032920056881502011-02-22T14:15:33.843+08:002011-02-22T14:15:33.843+08:00My favourites are 1 citizen, 1 casio, 1 swatch and...My favourites are 1 citizen, 1 casio, 1 swatch and 1 fossil.<br /><br />All cheapo watches but 开心就好!<br /><br />I am also always on the look out for "hand-me-downs" from my sons who are so stingy that they have never ever bought any watches for their dad. Don't know when I will ever get that diamond encrusted Lolex which I drool over every time I pass by the glass showcases of Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-53598519355387043242011-02-22T12:31:44.236+08:002011-02-22T12:31:44.236+08:00Ah, my two favourites are citizens and I wear one ...Ah, my two favourites are citizens and I wear one everyday.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-86998583932518822092011-02-22T11:48:24.164+08:002011-02-22T11:48:24.164+08:00Wally, you are truly modest like LKY.
With your l...Wally, you are truly modest like LKY.<br /><br />With your lineage and unranked wealth like LKY, not to mention a Lolex, any luxurious brand at Hour Glass is very affordable.<br /><br />Redbean, Concord or Airbus, it is still better than my humble Citizen, better known, but only fit for the underclass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-64812932573916491302011-02-22T11:35:51.188+08:002011-02-22T11:35:51.188+08:00Actually never own a lolex lah. Too chunky. My lit...Actually never own a lolex lah. Too chunky. My little luxury piece is a concord. Not a well know brand.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-9795924223574729652011-02-22T11:09:04.149+08:002011-02-22T11:09:04.149+08:00Walau,
Got Lolex to wear ah?
Me got only a Casio...Walau,<br /><br />Got Lolex to wear ah?<br /><br />Me got only a Casio $20 timepiece, same as our MM who once famously said a watch is a watch. <br /><br />Why spend a fortune on a timepiece?<br /><br />Makes sense.<br /><br />Hehe. :o)Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-45074630288240704062011-02-22T10:01:30.608+08:002011-02-22T10:01:30.608+08:00I heard that it is very difficult to differentiate...I heard that it is very difficult to differentiate between luxury goods and basic needs items. Come to think of it, I must agree. My Rolex is basic to me. The only luxury item that I am looking at is a Lamborghini. In fact other than this, everything is basic.<br /><br />Going to attend a $50k fine dining course must be a luxury. I hope you people agree. Ok, some of you may think that it is less Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-31841240004734095012011-02-21T21:48:02.393+08:002011-02-21T21:48:02.393+08:00IMO, there should be NO DISTINCTION between citize...IMO, there should be NO DISTINCTION between citizens based on any differences such as race, religion, socio-economic status, education level, culture, history...and place of birth. by Matilah<br /><br />Fully agreed. But in the case of giving out cash/bonuses that were accummulated due to past effort, should new citizens who have not contributed their bit be differentiated and apportion Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-42006765560980559932011-02-21T15:33:44.328+08:002011-02-21T15:33:44.328+08:00wally:
The old Sinkapoor won't survive lah. T...wally:<br /><br />The old Sinkapoor won't survive lah. That model was way past it's time already. Time to cut the restraints (open the borders) and allow more "freedom" to grow.<br /><br />Don't worry about present "imports" not doing NS. AFAIK, they will defend S'pore if it came to that -- that's human nature, we tend to defend what is of value to us -- Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-87361621359835963652011-02-21T15:23:32.265+08:002011-02-21T15:23:32.265+08:00More are realising the goodies from the right hand...More are realising the goodies from the right hand are going to be taken back by the left, and much more.<br /><br />But few will vote for change. They like it this way. Sinkaporeans will always remain Sillyporeans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-28399856388610351712011-02-21T15:18:54.246+08:002011-02-21T15:18:54.246+08:00I agree it is difficult to make the distinction be...I agree it is difficult to make the distinction between new and old. <br /><br />Some in office at 86 years old still relevant. Some at 50+ must make way for the younger ones. Confusing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-26456456513805702852011-02-21T13:56:17.015+08:002011-02-21T13:56:17.015+08:00I know this will fall on deaf ears.
Give us back ...I know this will fall on deaf ears.<br /><br />Give us back the old Sinkapoore when it was known as Singapore.<br /><br />Keep your goodies budget.Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-45220766569020070512011-02-21T12:29:22.052+08:002011-02-21T12:29:22.052+08:00Contribution by the old? They count for nothing in...Contribution by the old? They count for nothing in the eyes of the new. <br /><br />They never had biographies to record their contributions. Schools to propagate their sacrifice of sweat and blood to the young in schools. Apple-polishers to praise them to high heaven! Bootlickers to campaign for the posterity of what they left behind. They never existed in the context of their contribution to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-24277621502209125482011-02-21T10:45:25.940+08:002011-02-21T10:45:25.940+08:00Don't worry Wally,
I heard FTs or new citizen...Don't worry Wally,<br /><br />I heard FTs or new citizens are now running around as housing agents as well. Soon they will drive all the taxis too.<br /><br />And some even say it with pride that we are still a work in progress nation after all these years. Whose fault is it?Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-73846500502812865192011-02-21T10:36:46.453+08:002011-02-21T10:36:46.453+08:00Simple way to distinguish between old and new citi...Simple way to distinguish between old and new citizens.<br /><br />The old citizens will bear arms for the country and all male will have served their national service. When the chips are down, we'll still be here defending and protecting the MBS, our new icon.<br /><br />The new citizens will bite their HDB cherry twice. Make the money and surrender their Sinkapoorean passport, go back to Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.com