Why are the elites always looking down on ordinary Singaporeans?
Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh lamented recently that Singapore is a First World country with Third World citizens. Instead of pointing his fingers at the PAP-Government for fueling the lack of civic-mindedness that citizens of an advanced country should have, he accused Singaporeans of being selfish and unkind. Other establishment...
Be responsive to the wishes of the people
I asked the question - should a govt be responsive to the wishes of the people? The initial response - 83% certainly, 17% impossible. Surely 100% should agree with this motherhood statement? Why did 17% said that it is impossible? Well, the 17% probably realize that it is difficult to determine the wishes of the people. In any...
Background to Trump’s appeal to China on Bidens
Trump had suggested on Thursday that the Chinese authorities could help dig up dirt on Mr Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s business dealings in China. Trump is already facing a very rapidly escalating political crisis because of an impeachment inquiry. The impeachment inquiry focuses on a whistleblower’s claim that the president...
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