THE PAST

It all started with a man who has been able to put his thoughts into action. His country has been asked to leave the Malaya Federation. His “pain” is to ensure that he would show the world what he is capable of. He put into motion the re-engineering of a country called Singapore.

He is brilliant, no doubt about it. He capitalized on the human resource as there are no natural resources found on that little red dot. He played on people’s fears. He cajoled them, he built fear in them for not succeeding and he promised them a better tomorrow. Bit by bit the pieces fell into place. Some pieces are tough, and some are not. The people rallied around, hoping for a better future.

Unfortunately, he found a weakness in his fellow countrymen. He realized that as people get a taste of a “better” life, they are willing to forego their principles. So he started building good roads, nice flats, clean streets, crime-free environment and etc. The Economy is used as a backdrop to show the successes in terms of $$$. The emotional blackmail had begun. As with everything in life, it started off step by step.

THE PRESENT

The Singapore today is vibrant, clean and safe. I did not mention “successful” as how do you really measure success when the billions that are accumulated are frittered away investing in foreign lands on projects like Suzhou, Optus, Shin Corp and god knows how many more. The shortfall in the performance of the Govt. is clear for everyone to see. However, the emotional blackmail is now at a very advanced stage.

The people knows the failure of the government, from the Ah Soh in the kopi tiam to the Ah Chek who sells Chye Tow Kway. You could always overhear them saying Cheng Hu this! and Cheng Hu that!. But why do they still vote for them when the elections are called? This is not only restricted to the hawkers, it also plays in the minds of 66.6% of the population. ASK YOURSELF THIS! WHO ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE FOR IF YOUR VOTE IS GOING TO 1) AFFECT YOUR CHILDRENS’ FUTURE 2) AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE ENOUGH MONEY FOR YOUR OWN FUTURE 3) AFFECT THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF YOUR LIFE eq. CLEAN STREETS, EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT, CRIME FREE ETC. You throw out your principles! We have become a “drug addict “of the environment. How often do you hear Singaporeans complaining against many countries they have visited? How often do you hear things like so dirty! so inefficient! so corrupted! All these are exactly what the government wants to hear. If Singaporeans are so proud of these factors, they will never want to change it, and together with it; never change the establishment too.

The current unhappiness over the Increase in Minister’s Salary stems from every citizen’s observation of the hardship that goes on around them. They see old people hardly making ends meet, neighbor’s electricity being cut, etc. The people are now willing to give their two cent’s worth of opinion as I believe many of them are now saying “enough is enough!” The emotional blackmail is still playing in the background; ensuring that they will not over protest.

So you see, the Singapore enigma is very interesting. I believe there are people out there who are following this development over the many years to see the conclusion.

THE FUTURE

It will be for another time and date.

Cheers!

Perhaps this is the reason why so many people refuse to join the PAP.

wow u sound like he plan this for many many years..

if u can find gd talents in the opposition party , then ppl will vote

u register just to post this?

Yep. Needed to get it off my chest.

The brilliance is always about planning far ahead. You mean that LHL becoming the PM is just a coincidence???

C'mon, let's be brilliant as well............................cheers!

this is nothing new if we observe what they done to singapore political scene over the pasy few decades. simply terminating all opposition until the current pathetic scene.

we singaporean created and supported this situation all this few decades and election after election. dont blame them for doing this. blame ourselves who fail to exercise our very rights during every election. buckering at PAP threats at every election, biting their dangling apples.

if you wish to have a real future for yourself and family to live in truely democratic society. the vote is in your hands. it come every 5 years only.!!

Singaporean only have themselves to vote, rather believing PAP's garbage rhetorics than to take chances with the credible albeit inexperience oppositions. Look, last elections, the opposition fielded quite a number of credible candidates, but people still vote for Pay And Pay! Who else can Singaporean blame other than themselves.

The worst offense you guys did in the last elections were:
1. Did not vote for Worker's Party in the whole Adjunied GRC
2. Despised and ridiculed SDP regardless of what they kind of sacrifices they have given to the greater Singapore.
3. Did not vote Worker's Party for Ang Mo Kio GRC

Well, you poor sods in Singapore deserve what you ask for!

Many voters are addicted to the PAP & they will continue to vote for it – it’s just gamblers who are addicted to the jackpot machines & they will continue to go & “vote” for the machines even though they know the result is a loss always

To Both Reyes and Joe Black,

You are very right in your opinions. The fact is that many forumers both here and in SammyBoy kept "complaining" about the government. However, they forgot to realise that they are the ones that gave away their own freedom of choice at every elections. So if you feel that you are blameless, what are you going to do? Blame the government until the next elections where everything is repeated again.

However, the forumers cannot totally be accountable for 66.6% of the population. The Ah Sohs and Ah Cheks do play their part to form that 66.6% and I believe the emotional blackmail which I mentioned earlier in this thread is always in motion to swing the votes............cheers!

Then who you want to lead Singapore?

Loh Thiam Khiang should be our prime minister?

or Chiam See Thong of SDA?

Chee Soon Juan of SDP?

Non-Const Sylvia Lim who happen to get more votes because of the Gomez case?

Porno Man Steve Chia?

Originally posted by HyuugaNeji:

Then who you want to lead Singapore?

Loh Thiam Khiang should be our prime minister?

or Chiam See Thong of SDA?

Chee Soon Juan of SDP?

Non-Const Sylvia Lim who happen to get more votes because of the Gomez case?

Porno Man Steve Chia?

You must be smoking weed if you don't realise there is a lot of people behind the scenes who will step forward.

In any case, the interim goal should be for a two-party coalition government. Singapore cannot afford too many little parties, but a two-party government will provide adequate policy oversight.

Then we can we choose for a better govt?

None at the moment...

Just as you have your way of viewing things, so will there be a thousand-and-one other such ways. This is very subjective and there is unlikely to be a definitive way it is to be viewed.......... So to each his own ma.

I beliebe one reason the PAP is victorious all this while is due to a lack of credible opposition alternatives. Just take a good look at the callibre of the opposition candidates! Most cannot even express themselves properly and clearly and even behave like thugs! Do we want to take a rsk voting for these clowns? I think not....

Originally posted by :

Just as you have your way of viewing things, so will there be a thousand-and-one other such ways. This is very subjective and there is unlikely to be a definitive way it is to be viewed.......... So to each his own ma.

I beliebe one reason the PAP is victorious all this while is due to a lack of credible opposition alternatives. Just take a good look at the callibre of the opposition candidates! Most cannot even express themselves properly and clearly and even behave like thugs! Do we want to take a rsk voting for these clowns? I think not....

Which Election Series are you referring to with your remark - "Most cannot even express themselves properly and clearly and even behave like thugs!" ?

Your final remark - "Do we want to take a risk voting for these clowns?" - simply reveal a meek submission to the constant psychological conditioning of your political values.

There is not only ONE REASON for the PAP's election victories all this while, and it is not entirely due to a lack of credible opposition alternatives.

There are MORE THAN ONE REASON for PAP's election victories - one is its hijacking of all print and broadcast media, and its mean use of it to promote itself while putting all other competitive views in a poor light.

A second reason is its gerrymeandering of election boundaries that attempt to regroup electorates into areas which are seen to be their strongholds, and dilute the strengths of the areas with strong sympathies towards the alternative parties.

A third reason is its political machinery is given exclusive access to political activities 24/7/30/12 throughout the year, and with total immersion into the National Psychic by administering PAP philosophies and pro-PAP values from the neighborhood kindergarten and child care centres, and Community Activities organised by the Community Centres that are operated by the Peoples' Association - which itself are manned by political appointees from the Ruling Party.

Fourth reason is the use of the legal system to stifle and bankrupt anyone who dare to bring up issues that will even put a slight tinge on the character of this government - even fair comment towards anyone in Public Office is not allowed in Singapore.

The irony of it all is that those holding Public Office of Authority will give themselves the unbridled authority to search and raise PRIVATE issues that will place the Private Affairs of a Citizen to full public scrutiny, and done with total impunity.

Fifth reason - with a Judiciary and Public Security System that is based on the non-independent approval and appointment by the Ruling Party, anyone who dare challenge the 48 year status quo will open itself to the full force of a non-independent persecution system.

Sixth reason - the psychological conditioning of a talented population that was able to stand on its own feet to survive during Colonial Rule is now made to depend on the generosity of the POWER OF ONE to dispense good governance as a matter of privilege of Citizenship; and not its obligation to provide it as a matter of Political Responsibility to those who have elected them into Public Office.

The list can continue endlessly, but these few will suffice for the time being.

We should ask ourselves - are Singaporeans an untalented lot of people in reality, as made out by the POWER OF ONE, or is this psychological conditioning purposefully pushed to suit the political agenda of the POO ?

To answer this, you will have to ask yourself - are you as untalented as you have been made out to be ?

Are you a Political Clown without your own political views and values ?

Can you survive without the POWER OF ONE ?

Can the Power of ONE survive without the co-operative submission from you and I as Citizens ?

Originally posted by NeoPet2:

THE PAST

It all started with a man who has been able to put his thoughts into action. His country has been asked to leave the Malaya Federation. His “pain” is to ensure that he would show the world what he is capable of. He put into motion the re-engineering of a country called Singapore.

He is brilliant, no doubt about it. He capitalized on the human resource as there are no natural resources found on that little red dot. He played on people’s fears. He cajoled them, he built fear in them for not succeeding and he promised them a better tomorrow. Bit by bit the pieces fell into place. Some pieces are tough, and some are not. The people rallied around, hoping for a better future.

Unfortunately, he found a weakness in his fellow countrymen. He realized that as people get a taste of a “better” life, they are willing to forego their principles. So he started building good roads, nice flats, clean streets, crime-free environment and etc. The Economy is used as a backdrop to show the successes in terms of $$$. The emotional blackmail had begun. As with everything in life, it started off step by step.

THE PRESENT

The Singapore today is vibrant, clean and safe. I did not mention “successful” as how do you really measure success when the billions that are accumulated are frittered away investing in foreign lands on projects like Suzhou, Optus, Shin Corp and god knows how many more. The shortfall in the performance of the Govt. is clear for everyone to see. However, the emotional blackmail is now at a very advanced stage.

The people knows the failure of the government, from the Ah Soh in the kopi tiam to the Ah Chek who sells Chye Tow Kway. You could always overhear them saying Cheng Hu this! and Cheng Hu that!. But why do they still vote for them when the elections are called? This is not only restricted to the hawkers, it also plays in the minds of 66.6% of the population. ASK YOURSELF THIS! WHO ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE FOR IF YOUR VOTE IS GOING TO 1) AFFECT YOUR CHILDRENS’ FUTURE 2) AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE ENOUGH MONEY FOR YOUR OWN FUTURE 3) AFFECT THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF YOUR LIFE eq. CLEAN STREETS, EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT, CRIME FREE ETC. You throw out your principles! We have become a “drug addict “of the environment. How often do you hear Singaporeans complaining against many countries they have visited? How often do you hear things like so dirty! so inefficient! so corrupted! All these are exactly what the government wants to hear. If Singaporeans are so proud of these factors, they will never want to change it, and together with it; never change the establishment too.

The current unhappiness over the Increase in Minister’s Salary stems from every citizen’s observation of the hardship that goes on around them. They see old people hardly making ends meet, neighbor’s electricity being cut, etc. The people are now willing to give their two cent’s worth of opinion as I believe many of them are now saying “enough is enough!” The emotional blackmail is still playing in the background; ensuring that they will not over protest.

So you see, the Singapore enigma is very interesting. I believe there are people out there who are following this development over the many years to see the conclusion.

THE FUTURE

It will be for another time and date.

Cheers!

Very true. I see hardship all around. I think I saw an old man collecting cans. The other day, I also saw a beggar sia. Even though we have a population of 4.5 million and most people live in comfort, but because I see two people living in "hardship", I assume there is alot of hardship in Singapore. Therefore, the government should not be allowed to stand.

Oh yah, I also remember alot of people in hardships:

1) My friend is not very rich. He save and save his pocket money and still not enough to buy the latest MP3 player. The look on his face you can tell he is in alot of hardship.

2) I know this uncle who is a hawker selling noodles. He used to make about $5000 per month but only $4000 now because the electricity bills, public bus fares, erp, rent all go up. He feels that he cannot sustain his previous lifestyle nor save much money nowadays. Cheng hu lor. Cheng hu is the one causing all the hardships.

3) There is this guy I know, when young that time never study hard. Now only earn about $800 per month as a production worker. Can afford a small HDB flat and have just enough to eat. But cannot go out much or buy many things. Have to scrimp and save. Why? Because Cheng Hu lor. They cause the hardship.

These days, you can go to a bus interchange or MRT station and throw a stone.

Chances are, you will hit a poor/ old/ handicapped person selling tissues and trying to make a living.

Really.

It's true. We cannot blame Cheng Hu if we want to maintain a lifestyle which we cannot afford nor if some of us are too "dumb" to have higher qualifications.

But don't you think they have crossed the line when they constantly think of new and demeaning ways to get more money from the citizens. As with the Ministerial Salary Increase Debate, S'pore's foreign reserves stands at US$210 billion !!!!! A lot of money if you consider a country so small.

Why then do they need to keep increasing MRT/Bus Fares, ERP Charges etc. where it is so frequently used by the masses. Is it really a case of MONEY NO ENOUGH??? Why can't some of our older folks be given an allowance to ensure that they are at least given some peace of mind in their old age. Do you know that everytime they announce some packages/incentives to help the people, it is always flawed. Take for example the incentive to have more children. The money given out is measly, the children funds are tied to your own contribution and they will match dollar for dollar! If you are struggling to maintain your children's expenses, how much can you contribute to the fund, think about it. Now you know why a lot of couple are still reluctant to have children.

Don't just read about all those help schemes as advertised. Get right down to it to find out more; be it for the old people or the young couples having a child or for households earning $800 or less. You will understand when you find the real truth on your own. Else all of us will just only be a smart alec and post all kinds of comments here ..........................................Cheers!

Singaporeans are pathetic & worse than the Chinese in COMMUNIST China. Even the farmers over there dare to protest, & then plus the famous Tiananmen incident. Singaporeans are virtually being ‘tamed’ already. Unless Singaporeans wake up their ideas & not blindly vote for the PAP, our future generations will forever be paying big money to the PAP bloodsuckers.

Originally posted by HyuugaNeji:

Then who you want to lead Singapore?

Loh Thiam Khiang should be our prime minister?

or Chiam See Thong of SDA?

Chee Soon Juan of SDP?

Non-Const Sylvia Lim who happen to get more votes because of the Gomez case?

Porno Man Steve Chia?

yeah i fucking mark for that!

Originally posted by Atobe:

Which Election Series are you referring to with your remark - "Most cannot even express themselves properly and clearly and even behave like thugs!" ?

Your final remark - "Do we want to take a risk voting for these clowns?" - simply reveal a meek submission to the constant psychological conditioning of your political values.

There is not only ONE REASON for the PAP's election victories all this while, and it is not entirely due to a lack of credible opposition alternatives.

There are MORE THAN ONE REASON for PAP's election victories - one is its hijacking of all print and broadcast media, and its mean use of it to promote itself while putting all other competitive views in a poor light.

A second reason is its gerrymeandering of election boundaries that attempt to regroup electorates into areas which are seen to be their strongholds, and dilute the strengths of the areas with strong sympathies towards the alternative parties.

A third reason is its political machinery is given exclusive access to political activities 24/7/30/12 throughout the year, and with total immersion into the National Psychic by administering PAP philosophies and pro-PAP values from the neighborhood kindergarten and child care centres, and Community Activities organised by the Community Centres that are operated by the Peoples' Association - which itself are manned by political appointees from the Ruling Party.

Fourth reason is the use of the legal system to stifle and bankrupt anyone who dare to bring up issues that will even put a slight tinge on the character of this government - even fair comment towards anyone in [b]Public Office is not allowed in Singapore.

The irony of it all is that those holding Public Office of Authority will give themselves the unbridled authority to search and raise PRIVATE issues that will place the Private Affairs of a Citizen to full public scrutiny, and done with total impunity.

Fifth reason - with a Judiciary and Public Security System that is based on the non-independent approval and appointment by the Ruling Party, anyone who dare challenge the 48 year status quo will open itself to the full force of a non-independent persecution system.

Sixth reason - the psychological conditioning of a talented population that was able to stand on its own feet to survive during Colonial Rule is now made to depend on the generosity of the POWER OF ONE to dispense good governance as a matter of privilege of Citizenship; and not its obligation to provide it as a matter of Political Responsibility to those who have elected them into Public Office.

The list can continue endlessly, but these few will suffice for the time being.

We should ask ourselves - are Singaporeans an untalented lot of people in reality, as made out by the POWER OF ONE, or is this psychological conditioning purposefully pushed to suit the political agenda of the POO ?

To answer this, you will have to ask yourself - are you as untalented as you have been made out to be ?

Are you a Political Clown without your own political views and values ?

Can you survive without the POWER OF ONE ?

Can the Power of ONE survive without the co-operative submission from you and I as Citizens ?



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HAIL ATOBE!!!!

WHAT a brilliant and SCORCHING speech!!!!

PAP keeps winning because Singaporeans vote conservatively. PAP have administrative experience in running the country; WP is inexperienced. Singaporeans can see that this is true and, being pragmatic, vote for the party with experience. Better the devil you know.

If you want a change, you have to convince Singaporeans to take a chance with WP.

Originally posted by dracky:

PAP keeps winning because Singaporeans vote conservatively. PAP have administrative experience in running the country; WP is inexperienced. Singaporeans can see that this is true and, being pragmatic, vote for the party with experience. Better the devil you know.

If you want a change, you have to convince Singaporeans to take a chance with WP.

For all the negative impressions I have of PAP, one thing is true - WE, do not yet have a better alternative. Conservative is indeed the right word, because everyone's lifelong achievements are at stake, IF, a voted alternative party is incapable of stoking the furnace of Singapore's economy...all our earnings..down the drain... and it would take decades to rebuild everything again.. or ever...

SO, this is the crux of the matter. People are afraid of losing everything like in buying 4D...

But then again, even if there exists parties who are capable, do you think the ruling party will allow them a chance, to show and tell??? NO! All avenues are road-blocked! So, it's a vicious circle...