Reason Why Singaporeans are Angry

[GoldenPeriod]

no word can describe what has changed. he has to experience it himself.

good luck to him

The grass is always greener on the other side.

For most 1st world residents of developed countries, the best place to live is the country they grew up in, where their friends and family are, where they are familiar with things. Recreating a social network from scratch is an arduous task, and even if you do it well, it's not as good as putting in the same work to improve things in a place where you already have a network. You know the system, the language, the culture, and the places in your home country, all that knowledge disappears when you go abroad. If you are a native, even moving from USA to Canada, or UK to Ireland, or Australia to New Zealand, is quite a big change and significantly disadvantages you in many ways.

Just look at this forum, tons of Ex-Sinkies who have migrated abroad, crowing about their fantastic life but still want to come here and "talk cock" with other fellow sinkies.....Once a Sinkie, Always a Sinkie.

Few places are better off, and those that are, you'll be disadvantaged by not knowing the language/culture in many of them, and having no social or business network, not knowing the system, being away from friends and family etc.

Better to forget grass is greener syndrome, and work on improving your output, skills, networking, and career opportunities at home, whilst living a full life in the vicinity of the people, places, and other things you know.

 

[TracyTan866]

In NZ and Oz, there are better fish to eat. Why eat fish that smell muddy, fishy, etc

The locals only cook fish and chips. But the Greek immigrants make great fish soup.

The Chinese use ginger. Or Salted plum to remove the smell, but there are other methods of making fish taste great.
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But there are other good fish around like Red Emperor, Nyangai

yes, Aus and NZ are blessed with abundance, so no need to eat trouts

 

[jubilee1919]

In NZ and Oz, there are better fish to eat. Why eat fish that smell muddy, fishy, etc

The locals only cook fish and chips. But the Greek immigrants make great fish soup.

The Chinese use ginger. Or Salted plum to remove the smell, but there are other methods of making fish taste great.
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But there are other good fish around like Red Emperor, Nyangai

I was just stating the obvious that New Zealanders are not good in cooking, nothing wrong as it is a fact. I suppose that applies to Ozzies as well. I don't see NZ here, in US or Europe.

 

[TracyTan866]

I am just making fun of the Maoris. They cause a lot of problem there as well. Always fight with the other people -esp their Pacific Islanders neighbors.

I have not stayed at the resort, but my ex partner is from The Southwest.

a SG friend recommended Karri Valley to me when I was driving to Albany from Perth. Nice,cosy resort

 

[TracyTan866]

Right now I am, working here.

Cheers!

did you return from overseas?

 

[jubilee1919]

yes, Aus and NZ are blessed with abundance, so no need to eat trouts

Trout has no plural and neither has salmon and many other species of fish.

 

[Agoraphobic]

Given a choice, my pick will be salt water fish (for eating) in Singapore. However for fresh water fish, those that live in moving water (eg. rivers) are less likely to have a muddy taste (eg. pond). If you come to North America and have a chance to try Walleye (freshwater fish), good chance you'd say it is good tasting.

Cheers!

None of us eat trout. Fresh water fish stink to high heaven. It's all catch and release.

 

[TracyTan866]

The grass is always greener on the other side.

For most 1st world residents, the best place to live is the country they grew up in, where their friends and family are, where they are familiar with things. Recreating a social network from scratch is an arduous task, and even if you do it well, it's not as good as putting in the same work to improve things in a place where you already have a network. You know the system, the language, the culture, and the places in your home country, all that knowledge disappears when you go abroad. If you are a native, even moving from USA to Canada, or UK to Ireland, or Australia to New Zealand, is quite a big change and significantly disadvantages you in many ways.

Just look at this forum, tons of Ex-Sinkies who have migrated abroad, crowing about their fantastic life but still want to come here and "talk cock" with other fellow sinkies.....Once a Sinkie, Always a Sinkie.

Few places are better off, and those that are, you'll be disadvantaged by not knowing the language/culture in many of them, and having no social or business network, not knowing the system, being away from friends and family etc.

Better to forget grass is greener syndrome, and work on improving your output, skills, networking, and career opportunities at home, whilst living a full life in the vicinity of the people, places, and other things you know.

interesting insight. thanks

 

[chonburifc]

did you return from overseas?

Your super dooper one liners is a deadly give away. But do please post more.

 

[winnipegjets]

Singaporeans are angry because they are spoilt brats. They don't appreciate what a good life they have thanks to the PAP.

It is because that they appreciate what they had that they are angry. They are experiencing regression instead of progress.

 

[TracyTan866]

Trout has no plural and neither has salmon and many other species of fish.

Thanks ..

 

[TracyTan866]

It is because that they appreciate what they had that they are angry. They are experiencing regression instead of progress.

indeed Singapore is regressing

 

[Agoraphobic]

My case is kind of "one-kind." Born Singapore, did NS, went to uni in USA, returned after graduate, worked for couple of years, then emigrate to Canada, then back to Sg (on E-pass). Eventually will return to Canada but before that happens, hope to be posted to Vietnam. Don't mind living there for two or three years and explore a little.

Cheers!

did you return from overseas?

 

[TracyTan866]

My case is kind of "one-kind." Born Singapore, did NS, went to uni in USA, returned after graduate, worked for couple of years, then emigrate to Canada, then back to Sg (on E-pass). Eventually will return to Canada but before that happens, hope to be posted to Vietnam. Don't mind living there for two or three years and explore a little.

Cheers!

wow.you are experienced and well travelled. which part of usa did you study at? did you like usa?

 

[Ash007]

This is the exact point I was trying to make. Sinkies are too dumb to search for information. There are many out there, this forum, google, and the link you just provided. Sinkies have been spoonfed for too long that they can't think of anything else but PAP. I always liked to say Singapore is like the Matrix, we are plugged into a reality that some do not realised that we are living in the Matrix.

51% of Singaporeans were denied true information. so the root cause is the pap which concealed information and denied them to Singaporeans

if you have time, I urge you to watch Stephanie's video

 

[Ash007]

Shows that being an FT has more value then being a Singaporean. Now why would anyone want to be a sinkie then?

My case is kind of "one-kind." Born Singapore, did NS, went to uni in USA, returned after graduate, worked for couple of years, then emigrate to Canada, then back to Sg (on E-pass). Eventually will return to Canada but before that happens, hope to be posted to Vietnam. Don't mind living there for two or three years and explore a little.

Cheers!

 

[TracyTan866]

This is the exact point I was trying to make. Sinkies are too dumb to search for information. There are many out there, this forum, google, and the link you just provided. Sinkies have been spoonfed for too long that they can't think of anything else but PAP. I always liked to say Singapore is like the Matrix, we are plugged into a reality that some do not realised that we are living in the Matrix.

I disagree with you. Singaporeans are not dumb. If Singaporeans are dumb, the pap wont be facing so much problems from Singaporeans now.

For 47 years, the pap has used dirty tactics and denied information to Singaporeans. it's the last 3yrs that the pap has lost control of the media and Singaporeans get to know the truth. The light has shown through and Singaporeans know the pap now. The pap is dying.

Just look at the pap slow demise:

1. GE 2011 - 60.1%
2. BE Hougang 38%
3. Presidential Election 35%
4. BE Punggol East 45%

The above show that the pap has lost at least 10% support in 1 year. and the slide continues unabated.

Is this a sign of dumb singaporeans ? or is it a sign that the pap's dirty tactics have worn off and Singaporeans have awakened? I see the latter

 

[TracyTan866]

Shows that being an FT has more value then being a Singaporean. Now why would anyone want to be a sinkie then?

Most Singaporeans know that it is a liability to be a Singaporean in SG. How did Singapore degenerate until this sad situation? Foreigners are favoured and have priority in Singapore. Are the pap ministers mad?

 

[Ash007]

PAP is doing a good job like Sam said. There are a lot of people out there that thinks that way, in spite of all the facts that you have listed. Singaporeans are not dumb, they have chosen a government that they deserve and believe in. It is how democracy works. Unless you can make the argument that Singapore is not a democracy and is more like North Korea then I don't see your point of PAP slow demise. The majority still has its says.

I disagree with you. Singaporeans are not dumb. If Singaporeans are dumb, the pap wont be facing so much problems from Singaporeans now.

For 47 years, the pap has used dirty tactics and denied information to Singaporeans. it's the last 3yrs that the pap has lost control of the media and Singaporeans get to know the truth. The light has shown through and Singaporeans know the pap now. The pap is dying.

Just look at the pap slow demise:

1. GE 2011 - 60.1%
2. BE Hougang 38%
3. Presidential Election 35%
4. BE Punggol East 45%

The above show that the pap has lost at least 10% support in 1 year. and the slide continues unabated.

Is this a sign of dumb singaporeans ? or is it a sign that the pap's dirty tactics have worn off and Singaporeans have awakened? I see the latter

 

[TracyTan866]

PAP is doing a good job like Sam said. There are a lot of people out there that thinks that way, in spite of all the facts that you have listed. Singaporeans are not dumb, they have chosen a government that they deserve and believe in. It is how democracy works. Unless you can make the argument that Singapore is not a democracy and is more like North Korea then I don't see your point of PAP slow demise. The majority still has its says.

Indeed Singaporeans are not dumb. Yes, you will see the real say in the next or two elections. Do you see the swing against the pap?