Why are we still being led by one manÂ’s philosophy?
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By Andrew Loh
Being selective
Take for example, MM LeeÂ’s dismissal of the rankings and reports by international agencies Reporters Without Borders, Amnesty International and Freedom House. Implicit in his dismissal of these reports is that freedom (of speech, press, etc) is not important. It has been the governmentÂ’s stance for as long as anyone can remember.
The contradiction here is that while he dismisses these reports by the agencies mentioned above, he also cites other international agencies’ favourable reports on Singapore – such as Transparency International, The World Economic Forum, PERC and The World Bank – to defend his government’s actions.
He is clearly, using selective data and reports to suit his arguments.
Yearning for something more
Singaporeans, being more educated, better travelled and exposed to the world, yearn for something more – something more than just being the best or among the best in math, science, knowledge, work ethics or having an incorruptible public service.
This yearning is for something which will inspire the human spirit. And no amount of pure economic progress will address this. Economic Re-structuring Shares, Singapore Shares, HDB upgrading, Progress Package, a 1% increase in CPF interest, etc can only do so much. They are only temporary antidotes for economic malaise.
Identity
MM Lee said, “People in Singapore do not equate their political leaders with second-hand car salesmen.” That may be true but he must also realize that Singaporeans are also very cynical about their leaders – especially after the ministers’ salary hike and the recent talk of a compulsory annuity scheme. Singaporeans may not equate their leaders with second-hand car salesmen but maybe they equate them with money-grabbers or mercenaries. Which is worse?
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Since GCT's term in office to the present LHL term - the search for the 'Singapore X-Factor' will continue to be a vain search as long as LKY remains in office.
This search for the 'X-Factor' is similarly urgent as the search for the 'Elixir of Youth and Longevity' by the past Emperors faded into History.
The efforts by GCT and LHL in searching for this 'X-Factor' for the sake of LKY's need to 'rest in peace' - without later turning in his grave in the future - have been a useless endeavor; as the very person to benefit from this search is also the same person preventing the 'X-Factor Elixir' from being found. -
Lee Kuan Yew has done his part for Singapore.
He should depart from the political scene.
Singapore cannot go on the path it took with Lee Kuan Yew since 1959 -- almost 50 years ago.
The current situation of controlled propaganda media, restriction on basic rights on the people, PAP hegemony, no balance of power in Parliament, climate of fear among Singaporeans, political apathy and ignorance, a flawed education system, western influneces in Singapore society must end now.
Please for the sake of the republic, step down now Lee Kuan Yew. -
Seems like LKY talks more than PM Lee, worst still SM goh has no news at all nowadays. What would Singapore be after post LKY era
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some would argue why the world seems bent on the philosophy of the ancient Greeks
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LKY will be around come next GE, he will contest again
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LKY defended himself very well during the last week's IBA conference ..however I would prefer LKY to be more blunt towards those white pri.ck who try to teach us how to run Singapore.
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however I would prefer LKY to be more blunt towards those white pri.ck who try to teach us how to run Singapore.
What are your thoughts on some western influences that the PAP regime under Lee Kuan Yew has brought to Singapore? -
like ?Originally posted by Poh Ah Pak:What are your thoughts on some western influences that the PAP regime under Lee Kuan Yew has brought to Singapore? -
just like the ads where the tennis coach talking to the boy dad. just hear only what you want
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Well , that may be true. In any case it all depends on the MAJORITY.Originally posted by t_a_s:LKY will be around come next GE, he will contest again
As Long as this Majority continues to select him, he will always be selected.
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Originally posted by Rock^Star:
Only stupid people actually believe what the old man says without critical analysis. But then, you see that happening in religious circles day in and day out. The old man is dishonorable and knows he can get away with it because he ensured it through his education ministry. He, through his education ministry, educated the majority to be unthinking naive people so that they swallow whatever he says hook line and sinker without question.... and that makes him really dishonorable (and allows him to take so much public money as salary)
By Andrew Loh
[b]Being selective
Take for example, MM LeeÂ’s dismissal of the rankings and reports by international agencies Reporters Without Borders, Amnesty International and Freedom House. Implicit in his dismissal of these reports is that freedom (of speech, press, etc) is not important. It has been the governmentÂ’s stance for as long as anyone can remember.
The contradiction here is that while he dismisses these reports by the agencies mentioned above, he also cites other international agencies’ favourable reports on Singapore – such as Transparency International, The World Economic Forum, PERC and The World Bank – to defend his government’s actions.
He is clearly, using selective data and reports to suit his arguments.
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Hey whiners, the IBA conference are attended by lawyers from over 120 countries leh...what education ministry? if SG has to balls to challenge magazine like FEER, you think overseas lawyer dont have the balls to challenge LKY?Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:Only stupid people actually believe what the old man says without critical analysis. But then, you see that happening in religious circles day in and day out. The old man is dishonorable and knows he can get away with it because he ensured it through his education ministry. He, through his education ministry, educated the majority to be unthinking naive people so that they swallow whatever he says hook line and sinker without question.... and that makes him really dishonorable (and allows him to take so much public money as salary) -
LKY is relevent only from 1959 to 1990, the cabinet can dont listen to his advice
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In being selective in his use of NGO reports, MM Lee is in fact being no different from most other politicians around the world. I'm not saying it's right, but I'm only saying that we should not be surprised at this kind of "selective amnesia".
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They won't bother, it is not their country. They will only goOriginally posted by Gazelle:Hey whiners, the IBA conference are attended by lawyers from over 120 countries leh...what education ministry? if SG has to balls to challenge magazine like FEER, you think overseas lawyer dont have the balls to challenge LKY?
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The lawsuit against FEER is tried in Spore or other countries? I supposed if it is tried in Spore, the judgement of the result can be easily told.Originally posted by Gazelle:Hey whiners, the IBA conference are attended by lawyers from over 120 countries leh...what education ministry? if SG has to balls to challenge magazine like FEER, you think overseas lawyer dont have the balls to challenge LKY?