tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post3502125923192675657..comments2024-03-29T22:35:40.298+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: Thank you Oliver, for the wake up callChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-31958160910412291662010-06-12T14:27:56.988+08:002010-06-12T14:27:56.988+08:00Actually folks, Bkk is out of the picture for the ...Actually folks, Bkk is out of the picture for the moment. Unless I come up with another 'angle' (to make it of 'value' to my clents), there's no buck to be made there -- for me at least -- for sometime. I basically saw the writing on the wall and bailed out completely nearly 2 years ago.<br /><br />As for KL -- I have the legal right to work in Malaysia having jumped thru the Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-38714034722923922702010-06-11T15:28:40.066+08:002010-06-11T15:28:40.066+08:00So sorry hor.
I can't stand the heat without ...So sorry hor.<br /><br />I can't stand the heat without airconditoning and I am allergic to cigarette smoke. So I rather pay a bit more for my fix.Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-55642446027223067062010-06-11T14:58:33.305+08:002010-06-11T14:58:33.305+08:00Me went over to that coffee shop for my puff, it w...Me went over to that coffee shop for my puff, it was much crowded than Blue Mountain. Yes, the kopi-o was much better and a lot cheaper, so must be the beer. <br /><br />The best thing about it, can smoke there.<br /><br />patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-64854185094730867922010-06-11T14:50:47.140+08:002010-06-11T14:50:47.140+08:00Hehe,
Redbean says he prefers kopi-C siew tai at ...Hehe,<br /><br />Redbean says he prefers kopi-C siew tai at the kopi shop across the road from blue mountain.<br /><br />As for Matilah, we can meet him in KL, Malaysia where he goes for his regular massage enroute to Bangkok.Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-20794075712197856182010-06-11T11:45:13.411+08:002010-06-11T11:45:13.411+08:00Hi Matilah;
do come home once a while and the sic...Hi Matilah;<br /><br />do come home once a while and the sickness may subside a little. Maybe the next time You are back, let's have coffee at the Blue Mountain. Redbean will gladly foot the bill.<br /><br />We were curious and being oldies, me was wandering if You would fit into our age group; when Redbean Wally and me met a week ago. <br /><br />patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-27558442825884821262010-06-11T11:38:29.087+08:002010-06-11T11:38:29.087+08:00What is the right thing? Pushing the blame to the ...What is the right thing? Pushing the blame to the man at the bottom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-43710040536657181962010-06-11T11:28:34.152+08:002010-06-11T11:28:34.152+08:00While everyone is scurrying around trying to do so...While everyone is scurrying around trying to do something, I would suggest that they take a step, compose themselves and do only the right thing.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-22662703101828112142010-06-11T08:34:40.073+08:002010-06-11T08:34:40.073+08:00Thank You much Folks for the Feedbacks!
See how S...Thank You much Folks for the Feedbacks!<br /><br />See how Singaporeans feel about their Leaders. The many service personnnel who had and have to attend to them knows best. Most will be uneasy and unhappy whenever and wherever they are assigned. Some curse themselves for bad lucks whilst others are simply resigned. There are of course a very small minority who feel honoured.<br /><br />The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-10729776963255311042010-06-10T18:00:39.825+08:002010-06-10T18:00:39.825+08:00It is foolish to threaten or infer innuendos when ...It is foolish to threaten or infer innuendos when dealing with your MPs. <br /><br />Just avoid them. There is nothing they can do anyway. The letters they "write" are mostly written by the apple polishers and boot lickers some of whose English is as good as my six year old grand son. Surely we can write our own letters? Anyway, come election time, they will come and shake your hands Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-13877318567851526422010-06-10T17:03:10.505+08:002010-06-10T17:03:10.505+08:00Patriot
Sometime Red passport may not necessary b...Patriot<br /><br />Sometime Red passport may not necessary be useful .Certain places see male holder of Red passport as rich chikopeh and you will know the consequense if you show it unnecessary.<br /><br />and on VVIps..not shy lah but.....best to avoid them.You may accidently be hit if you are nearby them if they encounter one bobo king .I use to sit far away from them during chinese dinnersagongkianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-43661322298468173462010-06-10T16:49:09.430+08:002010-06-10T16:49:09.430+08:00Going near Parliamentarians? I avoid them, because...Going near Parliamentarians? I avoid them, because I hate the bootlickers bossing around.<br /><br />In Singapore the higher mortals and their clan always want Singaporeans to stay afar or at arms length. Mortals are viewed as a potential threat. That is why there is such a gulf of perception between them, mentally I mean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-26925839147240180512010-06-10T16:14:51.285+08:002010-06-10T16:14:51.285+08:00Just like to ask for some views or experiences.
H...Just like to ask for some views or experiences.<br /><br />How many Singaporeans feel that their Red Pasport and Pink Identity Card entitle or get them 'less stringent checks' at the Exit/Entrance Points at the Airports, Seaports and Land Checkpoints as compared to Angmohs and 'Obvious' Tourists???<br /><br />How close dare Singaporeans go near their Parliamentarians(physically)? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-6531520535092408042010-06-10T16:13:31.284+08:002010-06-10T16:13:31.284+08:00I pass there before 8 am this morning.A civilian S...I pass there before 8 am this morning.A civilian Singh was at the external of the fencing probably taking photoes.I believe no one will call the police over his activity.Why?becos either no one notice, or do not feel anything suspicious for such matter to call for attention.They are right not to call,for I too believe he is officially there.<br /><br />We tend to be complacent and think members agongkianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-83195045234781631402010-06-10T15:41:53.169+08:002010-06-10T15:41:53.169+08:00Security without the patriotism and conviction of ...Security without the patriotism and conviction of the People is nonsense.<br /><br />Me can't accept the fact that everyone is a suspect and a threat to our security nor do i fancy facing fortresses everywhere i stand in SIN.<br /><br />THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR SECURITY IS THE DISTRUST OF THE PEOPLE AND THE GOVERNMENT AND THE ULTIMATELY THREAT IS EVERYONE IN SIN TREAT EACH OTHER AS THREAT.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-64963988323475783582010-06-10T14:47:59.830+08:002010-06-10T14:47:59.830+08:00On the other hand, I wouldn't be so quick to t...On the other hand, I wouldn't be so quick to thank Oliver and his buddy. <br /><br />With all the new security measures going to be put into place, what does it mean for MRT and bus commuters? <br /><br />Pay and pay, of course.<br />Increase and increase, of fares. <br />Talk and talk, of more profits.<br />Praise and praise, of improved security.<br /><br />And after all this, do you think Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-82243278802326666222010-06-10T14:01:30.274+08:002010-06-10T14:01:30.274+08:00There is another problem. Able young locals don...There is another problem. Able young locals don't want to be security guards. More opportunities for foreign talents.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-84592613032213384702010-06-10T12:34:52.607+08:002010-06-10T12:34:52.607+08:00We don't need a 20 ft. electrified wall around...We don't need a 20 ft. electrified wall around the depots. We just need less complacency, more frequent patrols with guard dogs by competent security personnel and not half dead retirees, if that is the case. We also just need a corporate culture not to take things for granted and living in this day and age with terrorists running amok, every second of the day is heightened security time, notWally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-38754103853878490582010-06-10T12:14:10.125+08:002010-06-10T12:14:10.125+08:00We may get an overreaction with cost piling up whe...We may get an overreaction with cost piling up when the mood now is to heighten security. And you will know who will ultimately bare the cost of all the high tech security equipment akan datang.<br /><br />To secure every little nook and corner is not going to be cheap. What is difficult to do is to decide where and what need to be tightened and what not. Building a 20 ft wall around all the Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-71362053782045432072010-06-10T12:00:34.342+08:002010-06-10T12:00:34.342+08:00If he had asked for permission, we would still be ...If he had asked for permission, we would still be living in a false sense of security.<br /><br />As a Swiss who came from a real Swiss living standard he felt that money wasn't really that important. A moral obligation to awaken appears altruistic.<br /><br />Don't laugh.<br /><br />Maybe that's what crossed his mind when he started his artistic message.Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-61098359229933563752010-06-10T11:37:52.205+08:002010-06-10T11:37:52.205+08:00Olivier had done two rights and two wrongs. His gr...Olivier had done two rights and two wrongs. His graffiti was well appreciated. He has triggered a sense of disbelief and an awakening.<br /><br />But he did not ask for permission and did not ask to be paid for doing it.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-20443337949058452512010-06-10T10:49:36.104+08:002010-06-10T10:49:36.104+08:00Addendum.
Oliver actually posted a $100,000 bail...Addendum. <br /><br />Oliver actually posted a $100,000 bail. I suggest we return this bail plus give him a reward of $100,000 for services rendered.<br /><br />If they had commissioned a professional security outfit to test the SMRT's security defences, you'll probably need to pay more.Wally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-3367522636670157032010-06-10T10:31:14.071+08:002010-06-10T10:31:14.071+08:00The more I think about this SMRT graffiti saga, th...The more I think about this SMRT graffiti saga, the more I am convinced that Oliver and his buddy who is purportedly now in Hong Kong, should be celebrated not punished because they did us a public service.<br /><br />Without them, we would still be wallowing in a pipe dream that our security systems are "world class" and that there is nothing to worry about. Really?<br /><br />In todayWally Buffethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310530661689310446noreply@blogger.com