In a big conference like that one, attended by 2000 delegates, there is no chance to ask question least of all another follow-up question.Originally posted by HyperFocal:Perhaps, you & along with all others who attended should re-direct the subject back on track should the word-twisting minister/s side-tracks...
And perhaps you & the others were all too mild and did not pursue the topic and or question/s at hand?
In future, when more than 50% of population are converted citizens from various nations, they'd be the ones who are far more vocal & direct... they shall mint no words before these tyrants...
I believe that's their whole point; overwhelm the real inquisitors with many other trivial inquisitors...Originally posted by robertteh:In a big conference like that one, attended by 2000 delegates, there is no chance to ask question least of all another follow-up question.
I asked the first question "How in the remaking of Singapore would you tackle the rising costs of living affecting all Singaporeans"
The mike was quickly shifted to the next questioner after my question. So it has been a one-way session really with no chance of follow-up to fault his avoidance of the main issues.
Where are the money from the tax payer and CPF goes? It is almost the rainy day soon, time to use the reserves to save the poor.Originally posted by googoomuck:ItÂ’s too late even if Sim Kee Boon can rise from the grave.
Accumulated public over-expenditure over many years could have cause a countryÂ’s public debt to balloon. This problem happens in many countries. Somebody has to pay the debt. Who else is better the tax payers to pay the debt?
Some countries will at the same time cut the expenditure to reduce taxation or even dip into the savings, the foreign reserves. But our MM Lee says foreign reserves are for the rainy days.
The only way to allay the fear of the worried citizens is to open the books for public scrutiny. I mean, what's there to fear? People are willing to forgive if the wrong doers admit their mistakes, even though the mistakes may be terrible.
A very good and timely warning not to over-spend on golden calf self-rewards and 7 wonders.Originally posted by googoomuck:ItÂ’s too late even if Sim Kee Boon can rise from the grave.
Accumulated public over-expenditure over many years could have cause a countryÂ’s public debt to balloon. This problem happens in many countries. Somebody has to pay the debt. Who else is better the tax payers to pay the debt?
Some countries will at the same time cut the expenditure to reduce taxation or even dip into the savings, the foreign reserves. But our MM Lee says foreign reserves are for the rainy days.
The only way to allay the fear of the worried citizens is to open the books for public scrutiny. I mean, what's there to fear? People are willing to forgive if the wrong doers admit their mistakes, even though the mistakes may be terrible.