this is the games all this years. singaporeans don’t be fool. vote them out

I am 69.

Happy.

I used to work for Bernama and The Star and also used to translate from the Malay Press of Singapore into English for MSD.

Care to join me.

Just email me.

sunnytankengsooi@yahoo.com

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Agent008

I have interacted with many nice Singaporeans who genuinely believe in the system and this belief has been formulated after years of being in the system.

One thing I know for sure, they are not going to suddenly change those beliefs just because a new person point out to them some inconsistencies in the system.

And what gain do they have in changing that belief? Do you think any North Koreans will gain if they suddenly realize they have been fooled about their Dear Leader all along?

All I can say is that, without idealism, you won’t see the invention of lightbulbs, cars, and many of the modern inventions and innovations you see today.

That includes political innovations like universal healthcare, minimum wage, equal benefits etc.

You may not want to venture out of your comfort zone and just want to pass through life without contributing anything to society, but don’t discourage our youths.

Without ideals, mankind will not progress and god forbid, if everyone thinks like you, we’d still be living in the caves.

Why don’t focus upon things that one can do and prosper, and lead a good life, in Singapore?

Try joining the PAP and become a Millionaire Minister, or at least one of their sidekicks and you will get rewarded. NO?

Youth are full of idealism. After you have gone through life for say another 10 or 20 years, getting numerous knocks here and there, facing seemingly unsurmountable problems, then you will come down to earth. You will realise that idealism does not get you anywhere. It is only the practical sides of things, the real applicable solutions that will solve your problems, that will earn you your dollars to buy your food, clothing, house/flat, car, etc. Without money and without power, one simply becomes either just a beggar or a parasite to society.

In this world of highly competitive commerce and international and interpersonal relationships, who really cares about youth idealism? All the old-hands at politics and statesmanship are simply too busy with trying to put their own name on the world map, and history, curving out their legacies, making connections that work for them, accumulating wealth and power, etc.

Do people really work for the good of the world or actually for their own selfish interests? Do politicians work for the country or for their own political party? Seriously think about such questions.

This is the Animal Farm of the dog-eat-dog world of “animals” in human forms. We have the cunning old fox, the ruthless and heinous wolves-in-sheep-skin disguised as an old woman waiting on the sly to eat up the Little Red Ridding Hood, the crocodile waiting like a piece of harmless rock to snap up your whole life’s savings when you make a simple misjudgement in investments, the self-glorifying wicked wizard who meets you in a cul-de-sac and brings then brings out his hatchet and knuckle-duster to do you in good and proper if you were to challenge his authority and dictates. The number and types of animal characters can go on and on.

But the lesson to learn in the Animal Kingdom is this:

DON’T BE AN IGNORANT STUPID PIG!

will come for future rallies/protests if there’s one. :)

Keep fighting the good fight, don’t give up. Your role as a journalist is an important one. You are the front-line against tyranny and oppression and I hope that gives you enough motivation to continue.

Like I tell my colleagues over at SMU’s student-run publication, be independent, and tell the truth like it is, even if its something that’s against me, just do it.

All that matter is the truth and that the general public becomes more informed. Only with public scrutiny can there be reform.

“On the other hand, as long as a journalists stays within the prescribed limits demarcated by our masters, one can arguably still do ( delete “meaningful” here)journalism. The question then remains: HOW MEANINGFUL WOULD IT BE THEN?”

Is there no dignity anymore to be a Sporean? Is this the best for Sporeans – to accept what you are dealt with? Worse, people who are dealt with aces believe in such a system. Incredible!

In the article, Terence Lee points out that there is “evidence that certain bureaucrats are still stuck to their old obsolete ways” is a mild understatement.

To me, the bureacracy is so rotten that maggots have appeared. They are not small maggots, they are big, fat, juicy ones, even has a drunken one (Marbok).

Dignity aside, can people like the Chua sisters and their dealers, the burecrats of such a system progress Spore in a sustainable or long lasting way to be enjoyed and benefitted by all Sporeans?

as for those tyrants, let them to us; we will vote them down to pave way not only for you, but for the country and our future generations.