What sort of system are we living under?
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I believe this is actually happening.
Why I choose to ignore this troubling fact for so long is because I have a job, and house nothing else really matters
- not even this.
Now that I am more mellowed, seen so many things happening, politically, those ignored facts start to make more sense than ever before.
Watch this video which I just found 20 minutes ago in Google Video search and see if you agree with it -
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6851872996369964280&q=singapore&pl=true .
I strongly believe our system is very similiar to communism, albeit soft communism. -
His prophetic concerns about the Authority moving in to clamp down on internet activities is going to happen soon.
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Originally posted by miongisback:
Basic needs first...a job, a house and relatively comfortable life..
I believe this is actually happening.
Why I choose to ignore this troubling fact for so long is because I have a job, and house nothing else really matters
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The government has done quite well satisfying the material needs of most Singaporeans. The rising tide of opposition is related to the fact that some strata of society feel they have lost out. But the Opposition cannot win unless they can convince Singaporeans they can do better running the economy...
Which is why I am surpised we haven't seen more economists and successful entrepreneurs among the Opposition Party candidates... -
It's the same old thing; everything is under control. Anything that they deem is negative or sheds negative light on them, is regarded damaging.
It's like, they are blindfolded us, covered our ears from hearing anyone else but themselves. I mean, don't we have brains enough to decide who's really doing a good job? And who can bring potential harm to us all?
It's high time, they let us off their leashes! -
my answer to your question.... it's an authoritarian system. Just look at how the govt is run, the policies made, and media ownership.
and it saddens me to see many singaporeans deluded into thinking we are a democracy.... hehe... even the Chinese laugh at us for that delusion... -
Yeah, laughed at alright.Originally posted by KittynMeow:my answer to your question.... it's an authoritarian system. Just look at how the govt is run, the policies made, and media ownership.
and it saddens me to see many singaporeans deluded into thinking we are a democracy.... hehe... even the Chinese laugh at us for that delusion...
Say "Sit!" and we sit. Say "Play dead!", and we lie down. Just like dogs on leashes!
We can't even comment, remark, or complain to one another on the Internet!!!
What the crap! -
so true... and so sad.... it just makes me wonder... while singaporeans gripe a lot, how many are willing to put their personal needs / wants at risk and vote for the opposition... i mean with the elections coming up... just how many are willing to step out of this "leashed dog" comfort zone to act??Originally posted by ShutterBug:Yeah, laughed at alright.
Say "Sit!" and we sit. Say "Play dead!", and we lie down. Just like dogs on leashes!
We can't even comment, remark, or complain to one another on the Internet!!!
What the crap! -
If its so true, dont be sad - fight for your rights or at least put pressure on our government to change their old fashion way of controlling the population.
The ways of the old socialist is outdated and totally irrelevant in today's globalised context.
Singaporeans are better travelled and very knowledge based. The internet has opened their eyes to many of Singapore's whitewashed political issues. Pretending or using mass psychology no longer works!
It will be a major mistake for the Emperor to continue thinking he can still use the carrot and sword to rule his Kingdom. -
whip whip whip 
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Unlike in Bangkok, many of us here have got way too much commitments and liabilities to try and defy or outrightly oppose our government. Hence, a sure bet is that a lot of us are just shutting up, for the sake of commitments to family, property, and career.
Literally, we have no rights to expressing our opinions in any form of media.
Does such circumstances make people loyal to Singapore??? -
This is exactly what I am sad about because singaporeans are way too comfortable in the current life they have, with the commitments they have, that they are unwilling to step out and fight for their rights or put any pressure on the govt!Originally posted by miongisback:If its so true, dont be sad - fight for your rights or at least put pressure on our government to change their old fashion way of controlling the population.
The ways of the old socialist is outdated and totally irrelevant in today's globalised context.
Singaporeans are better travelled and very knowledge based. The internet has opened their eyes to many of Singapore's whitewashed political issues. Pretending or using mass psychology no longer works!
It will be a major mistake for the Emperor to continue thinking he can still use the carrot and sword to rule his Kingdom.
Take the coming elections for example... I may be willing to fight for more opposition representation in govt by casting a vote for the opposition party but how many others are there? Probability is very low and chances are very slim. This is the scenario that I'm sad about... ! -
Yeah, I'll be voting for the opposition if I have a chance... My area always walk over one... sianz.Originally posted by KittynMeow:so true... and so sad.... it just makes me wonder... while singaporeans gripe a lot, how many are willing to put their personal needs / wants at risk and vote for the opposition... i mean with the elections coming up... just how many are willing to step out of this "leashed dog" comfort zone to act?? -
Originally posted by miongisback:
It is not similar, but many times worst than that !
I believe this is actually happening.
Why I choose to ignore this troubling fact for so long is because I have a job, and house nothing else really matters
- not even this.
Now that I am more mellowed, seen so many things happening, politically, those ignored facts start to make more sense than ever before.
Watch this video which I just found 20 minutes ago in Google Video search and see if you agree with it -
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6851872996369964280&q=singapore&pl=true .
[b]I strongly believe our system is very similiar to communism, albeit soft communism.[/b]
Just like the Iraqi's under Saddam Hussien !