tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post619394724045560753..comments2024-03-28T17:31:22.152+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: A Govt in a Forbidden CityChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-25521557174365310172009-03-26T08:44:00.000+08:002009-03-26T08:44:00.000+08:00hi uncle luna,welcome to the blog. actually we als...hi uncle luna,<BR/><BR/>welcome to the blog. actually we also have computer terminals in broking houses for ah peks and ah mahs to key in their orders. but our ah peks and ah mahs are either too computer illiterate to do it or too rich that they prefer the convenience of a phone call. no need to get to a computer, switch it on, hunt for the counter to check prices, and then try to key in the Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-60456359179465464352009-03-26T01:18:00.000+08:002009-03-26T01:18:00.000+08:00China is obviously leaving Sinkapore way behind. ...China is obviously leaving Sinkapore way behind. I visited Shanghai's stock market in 2001 and was shocked to see old ah pek and ah sohs playing shares real time directly from the computers provided by their govt at their Stock Exchange. <BR/><BR/>Sinkaporeans today are still depending on the teletext mode to read the prices and using phones to call their brokers to trade at our Stock Exchange!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-58549934036221385922009-03-26T00:14:00.000+08:002009-03-26T00:14:00.000+08:00what u said is not without merits, but our elites ...what u said is not without merits, but our elites seemed blinded to this. if they wanted to remain in the comfort zone, it is only human nature. that we are better off than naypyidaw or pyongyang must be the ultimate confirmation bias for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-5747692396753218892009-03-25T17:40:00.000+08:002009-03-25T17:40:00.000+08:00great observation. it is moving forward while we a...great observation. it is moving forward while we are moving backward, politically.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-83229533999209467372009-03-25T16:37:00.000+08:002009-03-25T16:37:00.000+08:00over there, i was told the leaders put the image o...over there, i was told the leaders put the image of themselves as servants to the people, the people are the masters. <BR/><BR/>they have reformed and transformed very quicky, hence personal freedom there today is better than most countries. many of the traditional customs still practised over here, they are already non existent in china. compared to them, we are slower by alot.<BR/><BR/>china Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-36332326628606170382009-03-25T12:44:00.000+08:002009-03-25T12:44:00.000+08:00Acknowledging them and shaking their hands doesn't...Acknowledging them and shaking their hands doesn't mean anything. SM said so when he toured Hougang during the last election. The sincerity wasn't there. It was artificial.<BR/><BR/>Talking about love and respect reminds me of the late President Wee Kim Wee. I do not know him personally, but he certainly was loved and respected, even though Singaporeans knew he was appointed by the regime itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-59940462828838499542009-03-25T11:31:00.000+08:002009-03-25T11:31:00.000+08:00hi auntielucia,welcome to the blog.i agree with yo...hi auntielucia,<BR/>welcome to the blog.<BR/><BR/>i agree with your observation. but we are different. we are family, all singaporeans. <BR/><BR/>the us president is the world's biggest gangster. he has been going around starting wars and killing innocent people. <BR/><BR/>no comparison. actually we are stil very safe. many of the ministers and mps can just walk anywhere alone and people will Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-72947839438263704172009-03-25T11:15:00.000+08:002009-03-25T11:15:00.000+08:00Just a ? Have you seen the posse of gun-toting sec...Just a ? Have you seen the posse of gun-toting security men who surround the US president, wherever he goes? And isn't the US, "the land of the free and the brave"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-67408704067251366722009-03-25T08:45:00.000+08:002009-03-25T08:45:00.000+08:00actually i am worried that they are building more ...actually i am worried that they are building more barriers to keep a distance from the people. we are a very small country and we should be very close, between people and govt. building barriers is bad.<BR/><BR/>the people in govt are people who live next door to the people. and after an election, they may no longer be in govt and be people again. we should maintain the closeness between people Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-64015163466982809992009-03-25T06:59:00.000+08:002009-03-25T06:59:00.000+08:00Were you referring to the Last Emperor in Forbidde...Were you referring to the Last Emperor in Forbidden City? Thousands of years of history were lost along with it - in such times it more like billions of dollars lost. Money lost not a big do, just money. <BR/><BR/>Signs of time is up. He was an advocate on letting young ones lead - look around you now - where are the young ones? <BR/><BR/>It tough for the Emperor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-60817988075481781102009-03-25T05:03:00.000+08:002009-03-25T05:03:00.000+08:00The biggest threat are not the physical barricades...The biggest threat are not the physical barricades erected. It is when press are suppressed, reporters are muffled. When ST are run like a govt agency, it is a threat. <BR/><BR/>There are no news in ST. ST is dead?. Car reviews are on Porches or etc - its like drugs, makes you dream. Who cares if Fandi wife falls down (front page) when billions are lost or old man/woman are hungry on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-82110888391305006732009-03-25T04:42:00.000+08:002009-03-25T04:42:00.000+08:00redbeans - good country is prepared for mob, when ...redbeans - good country is prepared for mob, when it starts, not you or me can control mob. They can practice and practice for that one day -see it in positive lights. It for the mob. <BR/><BR/>No ,government dont fear the people. Government worry there is no good real ppl running when mob starts. <BR/><BR/>Having said, scholars are paid to be on the ball and do thier job. Scholar taking extra Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-8599875935895669212009-03-24T20:12:00.000+08:002009-03-24T20:12:00.000+08:00simple answer:because their heart are not with the...simple answer:<BR/>because their heart are not with the people.<BR/>and people are starting to realise it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-51898001368911697842009-03-24T18:39:00.000+08:002009-03-24T18:39:00.000+08:00"How and when have we reached this state of being ..."How and when have we reached this state of being when ministers and MPs are afraid of the people?"<BR/><BR/>I assume this is a rhetorical question ... but in case it isn't: This is of course natural in a system where you are not really free to choose your leaders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-283528463948287872009-03-24T18:15:00.000+08:002009-03-24T18:15:00.000+08:00Might they not be preparing for the day when the M...Might they not be preparing for the day when the MM leaves the scene permanently and they foresee mobs roaming the streets in celebration of their new found freedom?<BR/><BR/>Would there soon be a law passed to issue personal weapons to all govt MPs in case they have to defend themselves?<BR/><BR/>Such scenarios are a logical what's next in the way the govt seems to see things!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-81561490074268703622009-03-24T16:36:00.000+08:002009-03-24T16:36:00.000+08:00Good points. Excellent post. The pap Leegime has l...Good points. Excellent post. The pap Leegime has lost the plot and is clinging on to power through skillful manipulation of FEAR. Very negative way to run a country.That is why despite our economic advancements we are so backward in so many other areas like creativity of our people, social grace of our people. Time for real CHANGE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-10861748243832071182009-03-24T15:36:00.000+08:002009-03-24T15:36:00.000+08:00Mr Redbean;the Government is creating more jobs wh...Mr Redbean;<BR/><BR/>the Government is creating more jobs when they employ more security men. The same goes to building barricades, protective walls etc. That said, must agree that security men need not look so ferocious. No reason why they cannot look gentle though need not be friendly looking.<BR/><BR/>Our leaders are much feared by the citizens and I do believe many avoid going into their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-23550144087436114952009-03-24T10:07:00.000+08:002009-03-24T10:07:00.000+08:00'They are the representatives of the people, elect...'They are the representatives of the people, elected to look after the people and should be loved and respected by the people'<BR/><BR/>Is that the brutal truth? I believe more than half of them are not elected and went in by the back door. <BR/><BR/>As for love and respect, they are earned and does not come with the job and position. <BR/><BR/>Lost CitizenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com