It has been commonly believed, upheld and maintained consistently in Singapore by certain quarters of leadership that to apologise for a mistake is a display of weakness.
Is it true that to admit a mistake is to reflect a weakness on the part of the one who said sorry?
The UK's PM, Boris Johnson, has just apologised to his MPs for a mistake/blunder he should not have made. Here is his full Statement made in Parliament:
"Mr Speaker, I want to apologise. I know that millions of people across this country have made extraordinary sacrifices over the last 18 months.
I know the anguish that they have been through - unable to mourn their relatives, unable to live their lives as they want, or do the things they love.
And I know the rage they feel with me and with the government I lead, when they think that in Downing Street itself the rules are not being properly followed by the people who make the rules.
And though I cannot anticipate the conclusions of the current inquiry, I have learned enough to know there were things we simply did not get right and I must take responsibility.
No 10 is a big department with the garden as an extension of the office - which has been in constant use because of the role of fresh air in stopping the virus.
And when I went into that garden just after six on the 20th of May 2020, to thank groups of staff before going back into my office 25 minutes later to continue working, I believed implicitly that this was a work event.
But, Mr Speaker, with hindsight I should have sent everyone back inside, I should have found some other way to thank them, and I should have recognised that even if it could be said technically to fall within the guidance, there would be millions and millions of people who simply would not see it that way.
People who suffered terribly, people who were forbidden from meeting loved ones at all, inside or outside.
And to them and to this House [of Commons], I offer my heartfelt apologies.
And all I ask is that Sue Gray be allowed to complete her inquiry into that day and several others, so that the full facts can be established. And I will of course come back to this House and make a statement."
In reality, a good leader bound by his conviction to a high standard of morality, ethics, justice and fairness, and his ability to discern right from wrong, is bound to apologise to his people for mistakes, oversights and blunders made by himself, his colleagues or his subordinates. It shows his courage and strength in character. It displays his willingness to take full responsibility.
On the other end, cowards will never apologise or say sorry because they are afraid of making mistakes. They are afraid of being blamed. They are afraid to see themselves in the mirror. Why?
Because they believe that to apologise or say sorry is to admit a mistake, an oversight or a blunder done, and therefore it is a weakness. Perhaps, in their dreams at night, in the dark hours, they are seeing the images of ugly ghosts in themselves?
In truth, to be able to admit a mistake, oversight or blunder and say sorry, is a mark of a great man with great strength and great courage, not a weakness as has been maintained by some cowardly leaders both in the UK and in Singapore.
For a long time, I have been wanting to write about this inability or unwillingness of certain Singapore leaders to apologise to the people for the mistakes and blunders that they have made over the last 55 years or so.
I held it back because it does not reflect well of their legacy (a legacy of cowardice and irresponsibly in leadership), and it is better that it remains that way.
Why correct them when you know that the leopards will not be able to change their spots?
Why now? Think.
A-non-y-mouse.
1/14/2022
COVID-19 VACCINATION: MORE DRACONIAN DECREES ENACTED BY SINGAPORE DICTATORSHIP
Taxi drivers who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Feb 1 will be suspended from their contracts until they are fully vaccinated.
That is the latest of a series of draconian decrees that have been enacted by powerful dictatorial leaders of the Communist Party of Singapore (the CPS aka PAP).
This latest draconian decree, against the Employnent Laws, has just been announced by the Senior Minister of Status for Transport, Amy Khor yesterday (Jan 13).
In years to come, if those who took the emergency use only mRNA pseudo vaccines suffered from serious negative consequences, all these draconian dictators will have to pay retribution.
The masses must store the details in their collective memory for posterity. Class actions should not be spared when the time arises.u
Queen of Hearts
US challenges China's claims in South China Sea VS China challenges the Europeans' claims to USA, Canada, Australia....
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday (Jan 12) laid out its most detailed case yet against Beijing's "unlawful" claims in the South China Sea, rejecting both the geographic and historic bases for its vast, divisive map.
In a 47-page research paper, the State Department's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs said China had no basis under international law for claims that have put Beijing on a collision course with the Philippines, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations. CNA
In a 47-page research paper, the State Department's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs said China had no basis under international law for claims that have put Beijing on a collision course with the Philippines, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations. CNA
Ooohhh, China's claims of South China Sea islands have no basis under international law. Really? What is the basis for the Europeans to claim the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the islands in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean? It is the whole continent of North America and Australia with indigenous people living there. Not no man's land.
China should simply ignore their spurious and mischievous allegation and put up a similar paper to challenge the European Americans, Canadians, Australians and the New Zealanders claims of the land they called the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, etc etc to start with.
The white men's claims to these lands are simply illegal under any provision of international law. Their claims were based on conquest, claims by the use of military power, by massacres and genocides. This is the time to challenge this in the world court, in the UN, to settle the injustice committed against the natives of these lands by the Europeans, including abuses of human rights.
The natives of these lands that they have lost to the European invaders could work with China to fight for the return of their lands. China shall call on the Europeans to cease their unlawful occupation of lands belonging to the indigenous peoples. Time for China to rally the victims of the white curse and defend their rights.
The robbers, murderers and looters should not benefit from their crimes against the indigenous people of the world. The white men are the real thieves of other people's land, and murderers as well. It is the same methodology as they alleging that China is committing genocide when they were the real culprits. People living in glass houses should not throw stones at others.
The international law would not recognise the outrageous claim of American Exceptionalism, that indigenous people were subhumans and the Europeans have the right to seize their lands, subhumans have no rights of ownership of their lands according to their racist Doctrine of Christian Discovery.
Bring the European robbers of native lands to justice.
If ever there was a ‘detention camp’ for Muslims, it would be Guantanamo
Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday called Guantanamo Bay prison "a dark page in the history of human rights" and said if ever there was a "detention camp" for Muslims, it would be the Guantanamo Bay.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by a group of independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council. The statement condemned the continued operation of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility as a site of "unparalleled notoriety" and "a stain on the US Government's commitment to the rule of law," ahead of the 20th anniversary of the facility that falls on Tuesday.
For the past 20 years, the US' scandal of the abuse of Guantanamo prisoners has been repeatedly reported and aroused great outrage from the international community. The US has been pledging to close the prison, but 20 years later, 39 men remain at Guantanamo, of whom only several people have been charged or convicted, said Wang.
In fact, the US operates secret prisons all over the world, and Guantanamo is just the tip of the iceberg, Wang noted, referring to reports that the US set up a large number of secret prisons in Afghanistan and in its ally countries, as well.
The Guantanamo Bay prison and other "black prisons" of the US are a constant reminder of the US' human rights abuses and crimes, said Wang.
The country should immediately close Guantanamo Bay and other secret prisons, stop arbitrary detention and abuse of prisoners and other atrocities, and make an apology and compensation to the victims, he said.
Anonymous
Covid-19: Deadly Omicro Should Not Be Labelled As Mild
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against describing the Omicron variant as mild, saying it is killing people across the world.
Though a few studies have suggested (but dare not confirm) that the Omicron variant is less likely to cause more serious illness than the previous Covid variants, it certainly is not mild. It would be a serious mistake to treat it as mild.
One key factor is certain, though: The record number of people getting infected with Omicron has left numerous healthcare systems across the whole world under severe pressure.
On Monday alone, the US recorded more than one million Covid cases within 24 hours. Across Europe, the number of daily Covid-19 infections have doubled or tripled. The spread of Omicron infections is fast and furious. There is no sign of it decreasing.
WHO said that the number of global cases has increased by 71% in the last week, and in the Americas by 100%. It also indicated that among the severe cases worldwide, 90% were unvaccinated.
"While Omicron does appear to be less severe compared to Delta, especially in those vaccinated, it does not mean it should be categorised as mild," Dr Tedros told a press conference on Thursday.
"Just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising people and it is killing people."
"In fact, the tsunami of cases is so huge and quick, that it is overwhelming health systems around the world."
It is a fact that the Omicron variant is highly contagious (at least 3 to 5 times more contagious than the Delta variant) and can infect people even if they are fully vaccinated, or boosted.
Therefore, do not unduly let your guard down when some people suggest to you that Omicron is mild.
Remain alert, cautious and don't take things for granted. Your own health and lives are in your own hands.
Don't allow any dare-devil, gangho, politically motivated and self-interested minister, CEO or self-appointed "expert" put you off-guard. They are not responsible nor will they take responsibility for anything that they had said that might have influenced your decisions, which may subsequently cause you to suffer irreparable damage to your health, or even cause death.
In the present world of fast money-making, glory hunting, power seeking and hypocrisy, there is no shortage of deception, disinformation, misinformation and outright lies.
Take care.
A-non-y-mouse
Though a few studies have suggested (but dare not confirm) that the Omicron variant is less likely to cause more serious illness than the previous Covid variants, it certainly is not mild. It would be a serious mistake to treat it as mild.
One key factor is certain, though: The record number of people getting infected with Omicron has left numerous healthcare systems across the whole world under severe pressure.
On Monday alone, the US recorded more than one million Covid cases within 24 hours. Across Europe, the number of daily Covid-19 infections have doubled or tripled. The spread of Omicron infections is fast and furious. There is no sign of it decreasing.
WHO said that the number of global cases has increased by 71% in the last week, and in the Americas by 100%. It also indicated that among the severe cases worldwide, 90% were unvaccinated.
"While Omicron does appear to be less severe compared to Delta, especially in those vaccinated, it does not mean it should be categorised as mild," Dr Tedros told a press conference on Thursday.
"Just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising people and it is killing people."
"In fact, the tsunami of cases is so huge and quick, that it is overwhelming health systems around the world."
It is a fact that the Omicron variant is highly contagious (at least 3 to 5 times more contagious than the Delta variant) and can infect people even if they are fully vaccinated, or boosted.
Therefore, do not unduly let your guard down when some people suggest to you that Omicron is mild.
Remain alert, cautious and don't take things for granted. Your own health and lives are in your own hands.
Don't allow any dare-devil, gangho, politically motivated and self-interested minister, CEO or self-appointed "expert" put you off-guard. They are not responsible nor will they take responsibility for anything that they had said that might have influenced your decisions, which may subsequently cause you to suffer irreparable damage to your health, or even cause death.
In the present world of fast money-making, glory hunting, power seeking and hypocrisy, there is no shortage of deception, disinformation, misinformation and outright lies.
Take care.
A-non-y-mouse
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