Well, think of it
No matter the complaints or what. Most pple still hv a roof over their head, got 3 meals a day, etc => the basic job is still done
Originally posted by sirAdrian:
can i ask wat do u want beside food on table and and rook over our head tat would benefit most if not all singaporeans?
Isn't that the basic needs of every 1? Some countries doesn't even have a roof over their heads and food on their table.
Pap is not the only countries tat use economy as a retort, most or infact all countries do this. Once US economy has a slow down, the whole world follow.
Do you mean basic human rights and dignity, justice, equality are irrelevant to the people of Singapore. That the people in Singapore should be content with just having their stomach filled and a bed to lie down?
Originally posted by angel7030:
In a social context, PAP survived base on one important factor. That is the ability to narrow the gap both in term of social status between the rich and poor, this set the condition for stability, equality and their votes.
Don't you know the Gini coefficient in Singapore has been increasing over the years, and is worse than some of the less developed nations???
afraid of change?
Originally posted by gohysteria:
Don't you know the Gini coefficient in Singapore has been increasing over the years, and is worse than some of the less developed nations???
It may hv increased, but the smartness of our govt had managed to prevent it from overly exposed, they managed to let the poor enjoy the rich way of life.
Anyway, me still a Gi na, what is GINI huh??
Originally posted by wonderamazement:afraid of change?
i give you $50 for a $25 watch and you afraid to change me??
Originally posted by eagle:Well, think of it
No matter the complaints or what. Most pple still hv a roof over their head, got 3 meals a day, etc => the basic job is still done
ANd most importantly, very important, a job, a stressful job and long hour job that take your sense of equality away.
Originally posted by gohysteria:
Do you mean basic human rights and dignity, justice, equality are irrelevant to the people of Singapore. That the people in Singapore should be content with just having their stomach filled and a bed to lie down?
Are u saying that the Pap has no human rights, dignity and equality? Wat u want the Pap to do to show all this???
they can do it by standardizing minister's pay to that of the world.... more equal that way.