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The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thing
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I agree, Agoraphobic.
Discussing the prevalence of (or rather, lack of) public demonstration in Singapore is definitely a complex issue. We cannot simply attribute our current behaviour to a single factor (e,g., restrictive laws, no balls, political/economic illiteracy, etc.), but rather have to look at the issue in terms of our unique landscape and certainly our upbringing as well. After all, I think that if our collective situation was really "tak boleh tahan", the law would have lost its grip on society a long time ago, as with the recent Arab Spring. I'm optimistic that we won't find ourselves in such a state.
With more and more people jumping onto the digital age, maybe forums and social media represent the new "barometer" of public sentiment. Whether an opinion is posted on a discussion board during lunch hour, or if it's written on a protester's placard, it still represents one dissenting view; one lost vote which the government has to work to earn back.
I agree, Agoraphobic.
Discussing the prevalence of (or rather, lack of) public demonstration in Singapore is definitely a complex issue. We cannot simply attribute our current behaviour to a single factor (e,g., restrictive laws, no balls, political/economic illiteracy, etc.), but rather have to look at the issue in terms of our unique landscape and certainly our upbringing as well. After all, I think that if our collective situation was really "tak boleh tahan", the law would have lost its grip on society a long time ago, as with the recent Arab Spring. I'm optimistic that we won't find ourselves in such a state.
With more and more people jumping onto the digital age, maybe forums and social media represent the new "barometer" of public sentiment. Whether an opinion is posted on a discussion board during lunch hour, or if it's written on a protester's placard, it still represents one dissenting view; one lost vote which the government has to work to earn back.
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Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
You can be sure the lying serpents in power would rationalise this tax as being good for Singapore and Sinkie sheep would internalise their rationale without putting much thought to it. That's Sinkies for you. No matter how the government fucks them, they'll always find a way to rationalise it like a battered wife defending her abusive husband.
You can bet that there will be no protests even if Singaporeans are charged a government tax of $10 for every time they have sex.
You can be sure the lying serpents in power would rationalise this tax as being good for Singapore and Sinkie sheep would internalise their rationale without putting much thought to it. That's Sinkies for you. No matter how the government fucks them, they'll always find a way to rationalise it like a battered wife defending her abusive husband.
Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
lianbeng replies to u, "malaysia boleh, singapore tak boleh lah. sekali kana tangkup."
Except for countries like North Korea and Burma, peaceful protest against the Establishment in public is actually a right for each and every citizen in this modern world. Why are Singaporeans adverse to such an activity is quite a puzzle. Occupy Singapore is a non event while people all over the world gather to protest in their own countries.
Forummers, your worthy views and opinions.:p
lianbeng replies to u, "malaysia boleh, singapore tak boleh lah. sekali kana tangkup."
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Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
Looks like the Stockholm Syndrome.
Looks like the Stockholm Syndrome.
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Ah Beng ah, jui hoo kia si bei hiong. Chin kar si.
lianbeng replies to u, "malaysia boleh, singapore tak boleh lah. sekali kana tangkup."
Ah Beng ah, jui hoo kia si bei hiong. Chin kar si.
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Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
Typical Sinkie rationalisations:
"I would prefer to have more disposable income but CPF helps us to save up $ for retirement."
"I also hate NS but why not think positive? NS builds character and discipline."
"I know the government is rather restrictive on our freedoms but at least we're not like North Korea right?"
Typical Sinkie rationalisations:
"I would prefer to have more disposable income but CPF helps us to save up $ for retirement."
"I also hate NS but why not think positive? NS builds character and discipline."
"I know the government is rather restrictive on our freedoms but at least we're not like North Korea right?"
Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
lianbeng replies leepotism, "boh pian lah ee lang si an nee kuan eh lor."
Ah Beng ah, jui hoo kia si bei hiong. Chin kar si.
lianbeng replies leepotism, "boh pian lah ee lang si an nee kuan eh lor."
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Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
It's as difficult as telling Samsters here to vote for the PAP. Ingrained perceptions take time to change. It takes time and space.
It's as difficult as telling Samsters here to vote for the PAP. Ingrained perceptions take time to change. It takes time and space.
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At the Commonwealth Heads of Govt meeting next week in Perth, there will be large scale protest. Police has already approved the rally.
At the Commonwealth Heads of Govt meeting next week in Perth, there will be large scale protest. Police has already approved the rally.
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Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
Like this single person. He has real courage and a hero. Where is our hero?
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If the PAP rise everything x 3, haha... Singaporeans will grow balls within second!!!
Except for countries like North Korea and Burma, peaceful protest against the Establishment in public is actually a right for each and every citizen in this modern world. Why are Singaporeans adverse to such an activity is quite a puzzle. Occupy Singapore is a non event while people all over the world gather to protest in their own countries.
Forummers, your worthy views and opinions.:p
If the PAP rise everything x 3, haha... Singaporeans will grow balls within second!!!
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As both protesters and police know where to draw the line. Those who stray off the route and those who disturb the peace would be arrested and that is the compact between people and police, a fair and expected agreement.
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I would prefer watching a video of someone who has the moral courage to defend the right for individuals, rich or poor, to protect their hard earned wealth from appropriation. Too bad no banker at the moment has the guts to defend the 1% in mainstream media :(
I would prefer watching a video of someone who has the moral courage to defend the right for individuals, rich or poor, to protect their hard earned wealth from appropriation. Too bad no banker at the moment has the guts to defend the 1% in mainstream media :(
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Re: The difficulty of convincing Sinkies that public protest is not always a bad thin
what's wrong with u morons trying to explain why there is no protest in sg? it doesn't farking matter...u think 10,000 could have made it to raffles place if they wanted to? trains will miraculously break down, as they already frequently do, buses will take hours to arrive and sinkies will just relak at kopitiam watch tv hoping that other sinkies will go...and wanna bet wp will keep these dumb laws if and when they takeover???
what's wrong with u morons trying to explain why there is no protest in sg? it doesn't farking matter...u think 10,000 could have made it to raffles place if they wanted to? trains will miraculously break down, as they already frequently do, buses will take hours to arrive and sinkies will just relak at kopitiam watch tv hoping that other sinkies will go...and wanna bet wp will keep these dumb laws if and when they takeover???
