tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post598741020338958203..comments2024-03-29T15:10:48.844+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: Changed Singapore Dream: Fleeing The City of PossibilitiesChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-58033018654176970032008-09-29T08:51:00.000+08:002008-09-29T08:51:00.000+08:00hi patriot, it is a matter of perception, the peop...hi patriot, it is a matter of perception, the people may think that the govt is treating them like step sons, unfortunately many are feeling this way, the govt on the other hand is thinking that they are treating the people extremely well and with a big dose of tender loving care.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-33865803700852395082008-09-28T19:09:00.000+08:002008-09-28T19:09:00.000+08:00Dear Reader;my apology for a spelling mistake in t...Dear Reader;<BR/><BR/>my apology for a spelling mistake in the Word 'congrous', it should be 'congruous'.<BR/><BR/>patriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-602994760351774792008-09-28T19:05:00.000+08:002008-09-28T19:05:00.000+08:00Redbean;I find citizens' descriptions of Singapore...Redbean;<BR/><BR/>I find citizens' descriptions of Singapore Governance to that of a nanny state run in a paternalistic system highly inacurate and inappropriate. It is not congrous to fact checks.<BR/><BR/>Should it be accepted that the Government indeed acts liked parents to their citizens, then I think we have a drunkard father and a vain mother. Possibly or likely, the father is also a great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-61492422635704099412008-09-27T10:26:00.000+08:002008-09-27T10:26:00.000+08:00when people are too comfortable, there is no need ...when people are too comfortable, there is no need to rock the boat.<BR/><BR/>being too principled, too upright, can be disastrous. people make choices. smart people make smart choices.<BR/><BR/>but when the situation warrants it, people will take sides.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-30985476705319732632008-09-26T20:21:00.000+08:002008-09-26T20:21:00.000+08:00Redbean;we do hope that our military and police ar...Redbean;<BR/><BR/>we do hope that our military and police are more sensible, specifically when Oppositions win election legally despite unjust schemes and ploys.<BR/><BR/>To some extent, I do believe that our armed forces and police personnels are victims of the System themselves and they too are very weary of it.<BR/><BR/>Do hope my understandings are not not too far off. Do share your views. <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-26172208537803751702008-09-26T18:08:00.000+08:002008-09-26T18:08:00.000+08:00hi patriot,for many reasons, the soldiers and poli...hi patriot,<BR/><BR/>for many reasons, the soldiers and police everywhere will behave like what we are seeing in malaysia.<BR/><BR/>they see no wrong, hear no wrong and know no wrong. their job is to execute, blindly at times.<BR/><BR/>how could a police chief gave a black eye to a dep PM on drum up charges? how could journalists and politicians be arrested and released for spurious reasons?<BR/>Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-7826072047682811112008-09-26T17:57:00.000+08:002008-09-26T17:57:00.000+08:00Redbean; I would rather wish that our NS Men and i...Redbean; <BR/><BR/>I would rather wish that our NS Men and in fact even the Regulars will not take certain orders.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I do not expect our soldiers to fight any war.<BR/><BR/>SOMEONE HAD EXPLICITLY SAID THE MILITARY WILL BE DEPLOYED IF THERE IS A 'FREAK' ELECTION RESULT IN SINGAPORE, whatever that means. And this may be the only action our military will be ever involved.<BR/><BR/>OfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-56213660004968709882008-09-25T17:37:00.000+08:002008-09-25T17:37:00.000+08:00Many first world countries are increasing their im...Many first world countries are <I>increasing</I> their immigration quotas especially for <I>skilled</I> immigrants. They've realised (finally) that one of the keys to sustainable wealth creation is a relatively "open borders" policy, and implementing policies to attract and keep (long term) potentially productive immigrants: they emigrate, they work or start businesses, they have families, Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.com