they will take care major issue, unemployment only less than 5% small matterOriginally posted by PRP:The parliament is now debating President's address.What the presdent said is probably prepared by the PM.The PM leads the govt and not the president.Why can't the govt be more truthful?
The MPs wouldn't debate this topic.We can debate it in this forum.Perhaps there won't be a debate because there is no objection to my viewpoint.
I agree.Originally posted by sgsentinel:They should have a "live" meet the people session instead. Hear it from the people on the ground, answer their questions. Do they have the guts to do that ? Whats goes on in the parliament is just a show. Why waste time watching.
If autocracy wants to have its way all the way, it is only logical that it should hold its own and not use the president to do the good speeches in parliament.Originally posted by PRP:PM's statement was read by, his excellency, the Presdient.Shouldn't PM read his statement himself?Surely the President can prepare his own speech to address the Parliament.
hahah they can call me a quitter but they are not getting a single cent out of my hardearnt money to pay themselves 1 million per year . Why ? Because I live and work overseas.Originally posted by lwflee:Heh! Some of you are suggesting that there be an open question time where the public is able to question ministers directly.
I doubt our ministers have the ability, talent and wit to be able to survive such a grilling without resorting to the "We know Best" and "Oh - Watch it, you're approaching an OOB marker there!" argument. Hell, they might even resort to name calling! "Quitters" anyone?
Simply put, i think their abilities as statesmen is suspect; and i think they know their limitations too.
Originally posted by PRP:LKY like Doc M has a cloud of adversaries behind them, they have friends, influence and commands respect but they also have a truck load of international enemies that does not like them and will go against them in policy makings. So nothing changed, but at least we have a more gentle international image, and hey, Malaysia and Singapore's relationship got better. Maybe after retirement, they often meet up for la kopi.
From LKY to GCT to LHL,presidents addressed the parliamtnet with speeches prepared by the govt.[b]No change!Perhaps LKY should continue be the PM.After all,he is still around.[/b]
Its onli a show.Originally posted by Ito_^:LKY like Doc M has a cloud of adversaries behind them, they have friends, influence and commands respect but they also have a truck load of international enemies that does not like them and will go against them in policy makings. So nothing changed, but at least we have a more gentle international image, and hey, Malaysia and Singapore's relationship got better. Maybe after retirement, they often meet up for la kopi.![]()