This is the greatest strength of this forward looking party. They are
always looking head, planning ahead, though some have accused them of
not looking at now and ignoring current problems. The Buddhists have
this saying, the most important moment is now, the most important people
are people sitting in front of you, the most important thing to do is
what you are doing now. For the next moment you could be dead. How’s
that for always planning for tomorrow?
Such philosophical sayings are just that. What is important in politics
is about thinking ahead and planning ahead and don’t have to worry about
the present or answering to the present. Both viewpoints have their
strengths and weaknesses of course. Let’s just look at the strength of
the PAP for being a forward looking party, like partying now and look
forward to the glorious time in the future.
The first forward looking policy of the PAP is the fear of a rogue govt
should the PAP lose power. They fear that the new govt could be rogue
and would wantonly and carelessly spend all the savings accumulated by
the PAP govt in the form of the people’s savings in the CPF now called
the nations’ reserve. How much is there no one knows, don’t ask the
President. Don’t think he knows either, or at least President Ong Teng
Cheong did not know then. Not sure if Nathan knew or Tony knew when they
were in office.
The point is that whatever in the reserves, it could be squandered or
gambled away by a rogue govt in the future. So the PAP came out with a
plan to prevent this from happening. The solution is an Elected
President to do the job as the guardian of the people’s money. No govt
in the world could be bothered about this dangerous thing that could
happen to their countries. Only the PAP is prescient and responsible
enough, and care enough to plan for this eventuality.
After cooking up this scheme to protect the people’s savings, the PAP
started to look ahead again and came out with the idea that the EP could
also be a rogue and could be in cahoot with the new rogue govt. So the
power of the EP must also be constrained less he also did what a rogue
president would do. This is NG.
Now a new wonder scheme has been found to as the solution to a rogue EP,
ie a President Advisory Council of wise men, handpicked, full of
integrity, to curb the power of the President. Though the EP is elected
by the people, with the mandate of the people, unless it is a walkover
than not elected and no mandate, the EP cannot be trusted and it is
better to have a group of wise men, fully trusted, to advise him and
check on him in case he becomes rogue, like the rogue govt he is
supposed to check. This is double insurance.
This new power given to the President Advisory Council is good, at least
for the moment. Once the dust has been settled, the PAP may start to
look ahead into the next 20/30 years and may be worried what if the PAC
could also turns rogue. Now this will call for a new scheme to watch over
the PAC isn’t it?
What would be the PAP’s solution to prevent the PAC from becoming rogue?
Is this possible? Is it possible for an EP to turn rogue? Is it
possible for a popularly elected govt to turn rogue? If the answer is
yes for one, it must also be yes for the other two. Tiok boh?
What do you think? Another 20/30 year ahead scheme in the making to
check on the PAC? Know how forwarding looking the PAP is and how much
time they spent thinking and planning ahead to fix future problems, I
think there is a good possibility for them to think that the PAC could
also become a clear and present danger to the EP. Thinking and planning a
head is to guarantee that the future is always bright and good.
PS. For those who are still kpkb about the train problems, not to worry,
in 20/30 years time all will be fine. This one is guaranteed.
30 comments:
Wonder how many of the past presidents of Singapore would be disqualified from being presidents under the current presidential candidate qualifying criteria of $500 million corporate equity . . .
//What would be the PAP’s solution to prevent the PAC from becoming rogue? Is this possible? Is it possible for an EP to turn rogue? Is it possible for a popularly elected govt to turn rogue?//
Angol, this part the PApies r playing it to their advantage. How? They knew this--To err is Human & the MIWs knew that at least some 50-70% Dafts Sinkies will forgive them & will die die vote for them ( Ah Chan oredi said paying political price..now that's the price..no matter wat Sinkies will vote for the PAPies)..
As for 20/30 years down the road the SMRT will be oked..this thing they r quite confident now cos of the relentless maintenance team at work..the problem come when the mrt management change hand & the head decided to become more very profitable, then all these maintenance upkeep will be forgotten & the breakdown come back & become a vicious cycle of breakdowns/delays/signalling/track faults again ..such wud be their 20/20 hindsight & planning...
Halimah ever handled 500 millions Company???
Next 20 to 30 years still dreaming they are still in power???
Let's see the by election in Yishun GRC if there is one.
Minority candidate not in GRC so should have by election.
See what's TCB mention of what's thunderous reaction will come after this muted action.
Man proposed Heaven disposed
Is it possible for an EP to turn rogue? Is it possible for a popularly elected govt to turn rogue? If the answer is yes for one, it must also be yes for the other two. Tiok boh?
RB
Beri tiok.
That's why it is so important that the Sinkie opposition must be ready to be govt.
So that if a popularly elected govt like PAP were to turn rogue, 70% Sinkies can without hesitation vote PAP out and replaced by a ready to take over opposition.
But if opposition is not even ready, how to take over?
And don't say govt, if u are not ready to drive, can u drive safely? Who will dare to sit in your car?
//Let's see the by election in Yishun GRC if there is one.//
@Virgo..is it Yishun or Marsiling Yew Tee GRC?
Ah Chee filed a suit with the white lightning party for a erection in Yew Tee Mausilly..correct?
rb.. how successful is their 20-30 years planning.. just look back at the decisions taken 2 generations ago will give u an idea.. stop at 2 ..setting up cpf n temasek .. transferring state assets to temasek .. rounding up loads of marxist christians .. hounding political opponents etc etc which part of their actions contributed to nation building? all i can see is a bunch of guys passing laws designed to keep them in perpetual power and who treats the Constitution like reused toilet paper..
As Sinkie,
l just have the knack feeling that future Sin Regime will have to look into the Sin Rulers of the Past for Sinful Misdeeds and Negligences.
Avarice is rife in Sin for decades and the Sinful Culture permeates right from the Top of those in power.
The Only Concern is how much can justice makes those culpable answer fully for their Evil and Sinful Deeds.
patriot
But if opposition is not even ready, how to take over?
9:27 am
Some more opposition not ready to be govt, this one WP Teochew Ah Hia ownself said one woh, not I said one OK.
If Ah Hia who leads the strongest opposition party is not even confident of himself and his party, how to expect others to be confident of him, u tell me lah?
And if the strongest is already not confident and ready, what to expect of the rest? Confident and ready? Cannot be what, tio bo?
Halimah says it's a "proud moment for Singapore . . ." Ownself praise ownself !
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/09/halimah-yacob-named-singapore-malay-president-170913073940319.html
Halimah says it's a "proud moment for Singapore . . ." Ownself praise ownself !
9:42 am
She can said what she like.
U can also scold her what u like.
Fair, tio bo?
Makchik Halimah indeed has to learn to be humble and not be like her conceited superiors in the Cabinet.
Too much of self-praises and conceits are beginning to rile the Masses.
She should know that Sinkies are having the impression that she has hide as thick as the Khaw.
Do have a sense of shame not to go too far.
patriot
Aiyo, sorry bro,should be Yew Yew and not Yishun
But if Yew Tee falls, Yishun would follow suit.
Like Patriot said, the Opposition if wise will not take over the Government.
Also not necessary to form the Government.
Just have half the seats and grilled the Government.
Think the Papies would pray.that the Opposition foolishly take over and they can run roads without responsibilities.
Best chance to enjoy their wealth.
SDP called for a By-Election to be held.
No use no use!
Better don't call for a BE!
Otherwise many many will be disappinted!
If a BE is called, PAP is likely to get at least 70%!
Singapore is like that.
People will kpkb kpkb and kpkb.....but when come to voting..,.,PAP!
You don't meh....kpkb is fast becoming a national hobby!
Correct?
Rb as the PAC members are appointed they definitely may go rogue. We need another supervisory committee to counter check them, then later also need another committee to check this counter committee. And the list goes on and on.
Aiyah, make so much noise for what lah? Singapore is a "safe bet" for at least the foreseeable future.
That's why foreigners are pouring billions into the fucking cuntry for investments and "safe-keeping".
The PAP have proven themselves well capable of checking the "enthusiasms" of the people who if they lose their self-control can ruin the whole show.
You all talk about a "rogue govt".
What about the idea of a "rogue people"? Mob rule. Civil war....that sort of thing, violent anarchy, a "free-for-all" of "all against all"...the nightmare situation described by Thomas Hobbs. ["Bellum omnium contra omnes"---the war of all against all]
Kani nah. Occasionally we get glimpses of this when fights break out at McDonald's when they hand out free gifts like "Hello Kitty".
C'mon lah, given the selfishness and yaya-papaya of Singaporeans IMO "Bellum omnium contra omnes" (the war of all against all) is a much more REAL POSSIBILITY than a "rogue govt", because Singapore has had a rogue govt for 5 decades and has done fine---nay, done better than even the top cuntries in the world.
Benign Dictatorship, done well...Machiavelli himself would be very jealous.
The Legacy Of The Dishonourable One
Once upon a time, there was a young wise man.
People the world over called him the Awaken One.
In the deep forest for six years he spent,
To find out the truth of things for everyone.
Once a upon a time, there was an old cunning man.
His people called him Sue-Till-Pants-Drop One.
In the majestic palace for fifty years he spent,
To find out how to con and deceive everyone.
Once a upon a time, there was a young ruthless man.
His own siblings called him the Dishonourable One.
In the ivory tower for whole life he spent,
To find out how to fix things and fix everyone.
The Awaken One taught his follower to meditate
To look into their minds and concentrate,
Focus on the now, the present and hold it there
To realise the truth of reality that is always there.
The Suing One taught his son how to rule
The cowardly and spineless followers like a fool.
Focus on how to fix descent with an iron-hand
To retain and guard his power against every man.
The Dishonourable One taught his minions to cheat
The daft subservient citizens by wile and deceit.
Focus on using the parliament and the constitution
And pretend to plan ahead without an iota of compunction.
The Awaken One left behind a legacy of Truth.
The Suing One left behind a legacy of family dispute.
The Dishonourable One is leaving a legacy of untruth
For the daft and foolish citizens are unable to refute!
QED (Quite Easily Done)
Specially written in order not to besmirch the legacy of daft Sinkies.
By The Dragonfly - 14 Sep 2017.
/// The first forward looking policy of the PAP is the fear of a rogue govt should the PAP lose power. ///
PAP's angst is nothing new.
This is an ongoing debate since at least Plato's time of Ancient Greece.
See Plato's book "Republic" written around 380 BC.
380 BC is about 2000 years before Lee Kuan Yew.
Chinese civilization, culture and the Chinese race unfortunately never developed such concepts.
Do you think the Chinese have been stuck in the emperor system from Emperor Qin to Emperor Lee?
Stuck in a rut for more than 2000 years?
What is western civilization's solution to the problem of a rogue government?
Answer:
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Separation of powers into the "Organs of State"
Freedom of speech by a noisy electorate.
Educated citizens who knows and understand their rights as a citizen.
Educated citizens who understands how the "organs of State" work together and separately to control a rogue government.
The western system of government works hard to serve its citizens.
In the Chinese system of government, the citizens work hard to serve the government.
/// The western system of government works hard to serve its citizens.
In the Chinese system of government, the citizens work hard to serve the government. ///
September 14, 2017 12:55 pm
National service anyone?
National service anyone?
September 14, 2017 1:18 pm
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Do good.
Do together.
Pay good.
Pay separately.
No sharing.
Dragonfly,
You have enough material to compile a book with one part political discourse and one part poems.
No matter what pap does, sinkies will still continue to be bullied by matland or indland. The only solution is to be a state of usa like hawaii or guam.
Its better for usa to colonise sg than nk. Colonizing nk will trigger a ww3 which no one wants, colonizing sg will be welcomed with banners and parties. Colonizing sg has many advantages. USA can easily spy on china and india and mid east and africa without having to explain to anyone. Sinkies can access to mainland usa, access to opportunities , more freedom, more democracy etc. Sinkies can integrate easily since we speak the same language and wear the same clothing. More world peace etc. Too many pros.
hahaha,,,,,,,,
forward looking,,,,,,,,
but,,,,,,,,,,
backward doing,,,,,,,,
useless useless useless,,,,,,
//Know how forwarding looking the PAP is and how much time they spent thinking and planning ahead to fix future problems..//
Yes, PAPIES r always forward looking..Ah Long has already fixed & installed the new reserved presidency much to his own likings & likeness as this evening 6pm Macik KaKa Halimau will be sworn in as the EP of Sinkapoorua. Now, the dangerous part is this--if PAPIES can fix a President to their likeness, why can't they fix or engineer their own citizens to their likeness when (not if) they found their citizens always go against them or rogue in the near future...precisely, wat the PWP & Open Leg Policies r some of those ploy/plan to create a submissive & docile citizens to PAPies design & likeness though this sounds crazy but its going on for decades, many new ones come & the true blue born n bred talented ones left for greener pastures..the PAPies last try to design its own citizens were during the old fart times on the graduate mum scheme but heaven got eye the scheme flopped..this time round the PAPies r smart, now redesigning a new race/ kind of citizens to their own liking ...
//Know how forwarding looking the PAP is and how much time they spent thinking and planning ahead to fix future problems..//
Do you think there is only one future problem?
- How to stay in power forever
@Anon 5.18pm & 9.16pm
It shows that the PAPIES r playing GOD..create human beans to their own likeness so as to solve future problems & be the rulers of the little red dot with u 4u n 4ever izzit right?..
Hi Dragonfly,
I have just deleted the ass' comment. No point responding to him. He is here to irritate and attack other bloggers. I have been deleting his comments so very often. Not going to let him have any speaking rights here when his intent is dubious and mischievous.
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