Goh CT praise LHL; self praise = no praise?
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Lots of people do it. Hawkers do. Chefs do. Artists do. Singers do. Damn, even politicians (some) do. Do what? They let others judge their work. No chef worth his salt will praise his own food; he lets an esteemed food critic do that. No artist praises his own scultpre; he lets a renowned art critic do that. But not SingaporeÂ’s PeoplesÂ’ Action Party.
As reported in http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/296334/1/.html Senior Minister Goh CT said “In my view, the PM (LHL) was being very brave in tackling the issues raised during the National Day Rally. These issues of ageing, the deferment of the draw down age of CPF from 62 to 65, are very sensitive and unpopular issues. Very few prime ministers in the world would address issues that are way beyond (their) political (lives) because it doesn’t benefit (them) in any way. But this is not the way Singapore operates. It is not the way which Lee Kuan Yew operated, not the way which I operated, and very happily it is not the way which Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong operates.”
As you can see, itÂ’s not just one sychophantic colleague praising another, but SM Goh also praises himself. Sometimes, itÂ’s possible to be so full-of-it that you canÂ’t see the s h i t stuck to your body, isnÂ’t it?
Singapore needs a change, but who doesn't know that? -
bravo yipee bravo
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Originally posted by blueheeler:
Only those left unappreciated will have to praise their own works, as no one else can support their acts.
Lots of people do it. Hawkers do. Chefs do. Artists do. Singers do. Damn, even politicians (some) do. Do what? They let others judge their work. No chef worth his salt will praise his own food; he lets an esteemed food critic do that. No artist praises his own scultpre; he lets a renowned art critic do that. But not SingaporeÂ’s PeoplesÂ’ Action Party.
As reported in http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/296334/1/.html Senior Minister Goh CT said “In my view, the PM (LHL) was being very brave in tackling the issues raised during the National Day Rally. These issues of ageing, the deferment of the draw down age of CPF from 62 to 65, are very sensitive and unpopular issues. Very few prime ministers in the world would address issues that are way beyond (their) political (lives) because it doesn’t benefit (them) in any way. But this is not the way Singapore operates. It is not the way which Lee Kuan Yew operated, not the way which I operated, and very happily it is not the way which Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong operates.”
As you can see, itÂ’s not just one sychophantic colleague praising another, but SM Goh also praises himself. Sometimes, itÂ’s possible to be so full-of-it that you canÂ’t see the s h i t stuck to your body, isnÂ’t it?
Singapore needs a change, but who doesn't know that?
For SM GCT to suddenly appear to come to the defense of PM LHL,seems to be a sign that the strawpolls taken have reflected a serious dip in the popularity ratings for LHL after his speech at the National Day Rally.
The issues of ageing has been writings on the wall since the 1980s - and earlier, unless GCT is claiming that LKY and himself has neglected this issue during their own terms as PM ?
More then 20 years have passed, the issue of the ageing population and CPF remained to bug Singaporean politics, and the CPF continue to be tinkered around to prevent Singaporean Aged to realise their own savings.
Meanwhile, the Government will continue to increase prices that affect the costs of living, making the present costs to be the highest in 12 years; negating even the best efforts to preserve the CPF values in the low interest paid to existing balances.
Is GCT comparing the Singapore PM to the other Third World Prime Ministers who will not dare to handle such hot issues, as it is obvious that in the Third World countries the Political Leadership are busy finding ways how to milk the political system to their own benefit.
Very few Prime Ministers in the World has to handle such a hot potato as these are non-issues in other countries in the First World, as the Government has a program to look after their Citizens from cradle to grave - [Scandinavian and Nordic Countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland; EU Countries especially Switzerland].
Clearly, SM GCT has forgotten the efforts of PM Blair of UK - and his earlier predecessors - in reforming the British Welfare System, as well as the leadership of the USA, France and Germany ?
Clearly, GCT had attempted to blow his trumpet to a small audience in this small room - some of whom is unfamiliar with better sounding music other than what is allowed for them to hear. -
talk about it only right?
its not like he solved the problems. -
I just have a curious question.
The WP cycling event was not approved.
Not that I am a supporter or non-supporter, as voter, I just curious to know more about singapore politics.
I understand a lot of things WP need get approval, even like press conference, am i right? So, to me many things they want to do is not easily approved.
Now, GCT's words of praise is telecast to the whole nation. Many many telecasts with speeches from many many ministers every / other day.
How come WP not doing that?
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How come WP did not attempt to do that?
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How come WP cannot do that, if this is indeed the case?
Lets based on justice and equality and progress for our nation. please. -
Correct wat, must angkat angkat. If not next round pay rise left out how.
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Imagine, if your boss fart, pungent also must say nice.
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wayangOriginally posted by carrotsoup:Correct wat, must angkat angkat. If not next round pay rise left out how. -
Originally posted by carrotsoup:Imagine, if your boss fart, pungent also must say nice.