A Govt that's out of Touch

[makapaaa]

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A govt that increases taxes to "help the poor"
A govt that puts foreigners ahead of its citizens
A govt that allows public service companies (transport, electricity...etc) to raise prices without regulation even though they are making millions in profit
A govt that keeps raising fares even when its people cannot afford it
A govt that does not listen to its people
A govt that is elite and uncaring
A govt that gives $1 in rebates and takes away $5
A govt that simply throws money at problems to try to solve them
A govt that does not see the suffering of its citizens
A govt that steals the life savings of its citizens for investment
A govt that makes the people pay for its mistakes
A govt that blames the people for its mistakes
A govt that calls its people complacent when they were the ones at fault
A govt that pays itself millions of dollars in salary when their citizens go hungry
A govt that refuses to allow the old to retire
A govt that threatens its citizens if they do not receive more salary
A govt that makes up laws and rules at its whim and fancy
A govt that makes it hard for its citizens to take their withdraw life-savings
A govt that would make its citizens suffer for the sake of international recognition
A govt that denies freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom of its citizens
A govt that is out of touch with the common man
Why would you vote for this govt?
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[DIVISION1]

The government of Singapore makes decisions which are not always popular but with good intention at heart. Since the challenges are always changing there is a learning curve involved. Not everything is always done with the most optimal results, but quick rectification of problems at hand is a strong feature of the PAP. When the party of mortgaging into the future of grandchildren in other countries end, the path taken by Singapore will be proven the right choice.

 

[jdi813]

spot on bro ... like some one said before ... singapore feels more and more like a place to work not a place to stay ... and they keep wondering why so many people are leaving

 

[myjohnson]

Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball, Snowball...................................................................................

Squealer, Squealer, Squealer, Squealer, Squealer, Squealer, Squealer, Squealer, .............

Readers, please 'google' Animal Farm by George Orwell if you had not read the book before.

 

[makapaaa]

The government of Singapore makes decisions which are not always popular but with good intention at heart. Since the challenges are always changing there is a learning curve involved. Not everything is always done with the most optimal results, but quick rectification of problems at hand is a strong feature of the PAP. When the party of mortgaging into the future of grandchildren in other countries end, the path taken by Singapore will be proven the right choice.

Why dun u ask Sporns how big their pigeonhole mortgage is? And do tell us the billions in in your owners' punting losses.

 

[1sickpuppy]

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A govt that increases taxes to "help the poor"
A govt that puts foreigners ahead of its citizens
A govt that allows public service companies (transport, electricity...etc) to raise prices without regulation even though they are making millions in profit
A govt that keeps raising fares even when its people cannot afford it
A govt that does not listen to its people
A govt that is elite and uncaring
A govt that gives $1 in rebates and takes away $5
A govt that simply throws money at problems to try to solve them
A govt that does not see the suffering of its citizens
A govt that steals the life savings of its citizens for investment
A govt that makes the people pay for its mistakes
A govt that blames the people for its mistakes
A govt that calls its people complacent when they were the ones at fault
A govt that pays itself millions of dollars in salary when their citizens go hungry
A govt that refuses to allow the old to retire
A govt that threatens its citizens if they do not receive more salary
A govt that makes up laws and rules at its whim and fancy
A govt that makes it hard for its citizens to take their withdraw life-savings
A govt that would make its citizens suffer for the sake of international recognition
A govt that denies freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom of its citizens
A govt that is out of touch with the common man
Why would you vote for this govt?
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Well I think it all boils down to 1 thing Kiasulism. Most sinkies I know would rather work and serve a demon they know rather than an angle they don't.

 

[eeoror88]

Aiyah ... stop whing and pining lah .... if got viable Opposition then come and say lah ....

 

[tonychat]

If the govt is out of touch, it means the sinkies are out of touch, as that is what they voted for. The equation fits.

 

[angie II]

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[halsey02]

You forgot to add:

A govt that blame the people for being complacent, whne a TERRORIST under theri dentention escapes.

A govt that blame the people for being hygenic, lack social graces, when people have died eating at at temporary food market.

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[Conan the Barbarian]

The Goverment is voted in by the people. They are not
complaining. In fact, I am not complaining too, because
its easier to profit from stupid people than smart people.

So lets make hay while sun is still shining. Lets give the people what they want instead of our vision of what a society should be.

 

[Porfirio Rubirosa]

Hey nice one bro...I use to be a big fan of H&O...can we have "private eyes" as an encore please

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[angie II]

Hey nice one bro...I use to be a big fan of H&O...can we have "private eyes" as an encore please

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Hall and Oates - Private Eyes

PAP
Theyre watching you
They see your every move
PAP
Theyre watching you
PAP
Theyre watching you watching you watching you watching you...
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[jw5]

You forgot to add:

A govt that blame the people for being complacent, whne a TERRORIST under theri dentention escapes.

A govt that blame the people for being hygenic, lack social graces, when people have died eating at at temporary food market.

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Let's show them how out of touch with the vote.
But I suspect that most Singkies will show how in touch they are. Bloody fools!

 

[veritastruth]

The government of Singapore makes decisions which are not always popular but with good intention at heart. Since the challenges are always changing there is a learning curve involved. Not everything is always done with the most optimal results, but quick rectification of problems at hand is a strong feature of the PAP. When the party of mortgaging into the future of grandchildren in other countries end, the path taken by Singapore will be proven the right choice.

Intention is not sufficient, especially when the policy is not well thought through by bureaucrats and self serving politicians who do not have the slightest clue or concern for the intended recipients. This is not to mention the substandard implement of ill conceived policies ... so screw the PAP and their professed good "intentions" for starters. As for the "reactification" (if there is such a word)... , it is basically cover backside most of the time, rather than any magic gesture that could possibly right things wronged. So screw the PAP their "good intent" again (and again .. and again).

PAP is ruining the country. Period

 

[yellow_people]

Aiyah ... stop whing and pining lah .... if got viable Opposition then come and say lah ....

This is what Sinkies are good for whining and whingeing endlessly long after the cows have come home and died of old age. Truly pathetic. Viable opposition or not makes no difference.

 

[char_jig_kar]

govt out of touch, if the people still clear mind, still okay.

govt out of touch, but then the people think the govt is clean and efficient, world class govt. how?? ang zua kuan?

 

[makapaaa]

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<HR style="COLOR: #989898; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #989898" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Singapore's World Records
On this small island lives the 30 best-paid politicians in the world, comments a blogger. MySingaporeNews.
Apr 3, 2009
As the economic crisis worsens and thousands are being retrenched, the huge salaries of Singapore's political leaders have come under the spotlight not only here - but overseas.
With G20 leaders gathering in London to work out solutions to the global crisis, the Times compiled a list of "the 10 best-paid politicians in the world" - naturally with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong taking the top spot.
The story was picked up by The Australia, which also works out their salaries when ranked against population.
Mr Lee earns S$3.76 million (US$2.47 million) a year, excluding bonuses, allowances, pensions, etc which add on a significant bit.
This is about 54 cents per head of population. In second position was his counterpart from New Zealand at 9 cents. The rest of the world are all down there, below even the lowest-ranking minister in Singapore.
But Singaporean blogger redbean's "My Singapore News" carries a calculation from its reader, Green Peas, expanding on the UK and Australian reports.
It pointed out that the world's 30 best-paid politicians (a definition that will include ministers, elected president, etc) are all from Singapore.
Here's what the blogger says:
The TOP 30 highest paid politicians in the world are all from Singapore:
1. Elected President SR Nathan - S$3.9 million.
2. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong - S$3.8 million.
3. Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew - S$3.5 million.
4. Senior Minister Goh Chok Thong - S$3.5 million.
5. Senior Minister Prof Jayakumar - S$3.2 million.
6. DPM & Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng - S$2.9 million.
7. DPM & Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean - $2.9 million
8. Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo - S$2.8 million.
9. National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan - S$2.7 million.
10. PMO Miniser Lim Boon Heng - S$2.7 million.
11. Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang - S$2.7 million.
12. PMO Minister Lim Swee Say - S$2.6 million.
13. Environment Minister & Muslim Affairs Minister Dr Yaccob Ibrahim - S$2.6 million.
14. Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan - S$2.6 million.
15. Finance Minister S Tharman - S$2.6 million.
16. Education Minister & 2nd Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen - S$2.6 million.
17. Community Development Youth and Sports Minister - Dr Vivian Balakrishnan - S$2.5 million.
18. Transport Minister & 2nd Minister for Foreign Affairs Raymond Lim Siang Kiat - S$2.5 million.
19. Law Minister & 2nd Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam - S$2.4 million.
20. Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong - S$2.2 million.
21. PMO Minister Lim Hwee Hwa - S$2.2 million.
22. Acting ICA Minister - Lui Tuck Yew - S$2.0 million.
23 to 30 = Senior Ministers of State and Ministers of State - each getting between S$1.8 million to S$1.5 million.
Note: 1. The above pay does not include MP allowances, pensions and other sources of income such as Directorship, Chairmnship, Advisory, Consultancy, etc to Gov-linked and gov-related organisations or foreign MNCs such as Citigroup, etc.
2. Though it is based on an estimate, the data cannot be far off the official salary scales.
The above was posted in redbeanforum by Green Peas.
(London Times report: http://timesbusiness.typepad.com/mon...the-world.html)

 

[dupersuper]

i used to think bad policies is because they are out of touch.

i realised since that its because they don't give a fxxk.
thats right, they just don't give a fxxk.

year in year out, bo chap, kiasi singaporeans keep on voting them in, so why they bother to win our vote?
and they also know even if they get kicked out (close to impossible in current situation) they already multi-millionaire (at least 10 mil) so why bother?

 

[miosux]

The government of Singapore makes decisions which are not always popular but with good intention at heart. Since the challenges are always changing there is a learning curve involved. Not everything is always done with the most optimal results, but quick rectification of problems at hand is a strong feature of the PAP. When the party of mortgaging into the future of grandchildren in other countries end, the path taken by Singapore will be proven the right choice.

the problem is that government decisions are often made by a bunch of out-of-touch-with-reality scholars who are only good at zhi shang tan ping only. 90% of scholars have no real world life experiences and lack empathy with the common folks.