To build a democratic society. Is it democratic enough?
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I believe most Singaporean young and old know our Singapore's pledge. One of the line which is 'To build a democratic society'. Is it democratic enough? What is ur view?
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no.
but its not that bad too.
dun need to destroy the world.
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Beats me - it seems vague now....
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To build a democratic society means we are not a decmocratic society and therefore we have to build it.
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I am more interested in the following line: "...happiness, prosperity and progress..."
Give me money enuff alreadi
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progress = progressively increasing tax and poverty rates. happiness is happiness for the "elite"Originally posted by oxford mushroom:I am more interested in the following line: "...happiness, prosperity and progress..."
Give me money enuff alreadi -
Quite simply, there can be no true democracy unless the citizens of a country realize that they are sovereign, that they are the main protagonists, and then with wisdom and a strong sense of responsibility take action based on that realization. Democracy cannot be successful in its mission unless the people rouse themselves to become more informed and involved, unless they unite, unless they establish an unshakable force for justice and keep a strict eye on the activities of the powerful.
At a crucial moment it is the strength and courage of ordinary people who have no name or position in society that save the day. The famous, the well-connected, almost always have too much to lose, and they abandon the cause in order to protect themselves.
Singaporeans still have a lot more to do in taking more control of governing Singapore, & not always leave it to the others to help do the 'dirty' job. If not the PAP will always be forever leading us by our noses, & Singaporeans will forever be a 'baby', unable to grow up. -
give you the money?Originally posted by oxford mushroom:I am more interested in the following line: "...happiness, prosperity and progress..."
Give me money enuff alreadi
you taking about the progressive package?
its only left pocket out and right pocket in lah.
Please do not any how spend it.
Its for paying the extra GST and public transport fares that will likely to increase after the election. -
pure democracy will only work when EVERY single person in the country has brains and acts responsibly. i'd rather live under uncle lee than put the country in the hands of a drunk old man who spits and drinks abc beer at a kopitiam.Originally posted by Spirit of Fire:Quite simply, there can be no true democracy unless the citizens of a country realize that they are sovereign, that they are the main protagonists, and then with wisdom and a strong sense of responsibility take action based on that realization. Democracy cannot be successful in its mission unless the people rouse themselves to become more informed and involved, unless they unite, unless they establish an unshakable force for justice and keep a strict eye on the activities of the powerful.
At a crucial moment it is the strength and courage of ordinary people who have no name or position in society that save the day. The famous, the well-connected, almost always have too much to lose, and they abandon the cause in order to protect themselves.
Singaporeans still have a lot more to do in taking more control of governing Singapore, & not always leave it to the others to help do the 'dirty' job. If not the PAP will always be forever leading us by our noses, & Singaporeans will forever be a 'baby', unable to grow up. -
I dont think singaporean care much about democracy or what.
just fulfil our needs and keep the place safe and condusive. i think thats why the ruling party is so strong. you have to give it to them for excellent micro managements and policies.
do we need oppositions to improve our lives? what can they think up of that the massive ruling party cant? -
it depend on what type of democracy u are talking about. Each country practice different variation of democracy.
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Thaksin was elected by the Thais and was told to step down the opposition .. you called that a democratic society? The right given to every singapore citzen to exercise their sacred duty is already a form of democratic society. You can ask for more
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There are certain key fundamentals that a democracy must have. Note: a country can metamorphose from a democracy to a dictatorship. Look at 1930s Nazi Germany. Consider that a "Variation of democracy"??Originally posted by NewAge:it depend on what type of democracy u are talking about. Each country practice different variation of democracy.