Originally posted by Georgetan884:got war usa come to help us but if i am not wrong paid money - where got free
ahahha, got war involvement, USA benefit the most, not really USA but is the bank that benefits.
How does a politician stay in power for 50 years ?
With the idealistic and lofty objective of a - PAP self-renewal plan, it enabled LKY to stay in power, while his colleagues in the Old Guard were retired, or simply made irrelevant and moved out of office by re-drawing the electoral boundary lines that erased the constituencies.
Many in the PAP old guard had resented being moved out so early in their political career and made redundant in retirement.
Some of the old guards like Dr Goh Keng Swee was allowed to act as a consultant adviser to the Communist PRC Government, while Lim Kim San was elevated to be a President Council advisor.
To prevent Toh Chin Chye from becoming an independent candidate, he was made a Deputy Prime Minister before being eased out of office.
These old guards were the only PAP members who were prepared to face down the ideas of LKY, and have a good debate on policies before these were tabled for parliamentary debates.
With the passing of the Old Guards, and after more then 20 years since Goh Chok Tong's taking over from the political reins, it seems that LKY still have ambitions to continue to be in the Cabinet in one way or another - to continue "guiding" the reins.
like it or not, the ability to hold power for 50 years and still going strong, there is only one word to praise them. "Bravo"
It is not easy to hold power for 50 years…in fact, most politicians lose their power in less than 5 years.
You have to keep on wiping out your opponents and instill fear into the population and brainwash them that your rule is good, so they won't rebel.
It is the politicians who live the longest and stay in power will soon think that they are invincible - beyond reproach - and that is when absolute power gained will corrupt their minds.
It starts with very convincing arguments that the best talent cannot be found unless these talents are enticed into Nation Building Service by market wages.
The first one to benefit will obviously be the ones staying the longest in an occupation that is protected from any competition.
Singapore should have a law that prevent anyone from holding office for more then 10 years.
If Russia has such a law - after turning away from the dictatorial rule of Stalinism, Leninism, and Communism - there must be some good reasons for doing so.
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The Berlin Wall didn't last.
Originally posted by Chew Bakar:The Berlin Wall didn't last.
so can the evil oppressor last till after next election??? wahahaha!
Seems his battery running low
Originally posted by Fantagf:
so can the evil oppressor last till after next election??? wahahaha!Seems his battery running low
Like the Berlin Wall, he will fall and everyone will want a piece of him.
Originally posted by Chew Bakar:Like the Berlin Wall, he will fall and everyone will want a piece of him.
Not me. Don't know if there is any virus or not, better not touch. No joke, wonder if there is transferance of spirit, don't want get his bad vibes. eeeeeeeeeeee! yucksssss! hahahaha!
Originally posted by Fantagf:
Not me. Don't know if there is any virus or not, better not touch. No joke, wonder if there is transferance of spirit, don't want get his bad vibes. eeeeeeeeeeee! yucksssss! hahahaha!
can take lor and then sell in eBay lor.
Sure got ppl buy to throw darts.
Originally posted by Chew Bakar:can take lor and then sell in eBay lor.
Sure got ppl buy to throw darts.
eee, u want to touch him ah?
eeee! later you get his bad vibes, then will be suay.
Originally posted by Chew Bakar:The Berlin Wall didn't last.
so is everything, in this world, nothing last, by understanding this concept, you will understand me.
Originally posted by angel7030:yeah..give the man a tiger
yeah..give the tiger a man..
Originally posted by angel7030:Like it or not, you have to salute the man, after all, we got 50 years of peace and harmony, you cannot take that away. He brins prosperity to most, and most important education , without PAP preschool, I could be nothing
yeah..you could be nothing..notice the word could..spells an opportunity cost that you might be greater too...
Originally posted by Singmarine:How abt a scenerio that LKY was never in charge? Say he is contented with his lawyer life…stay out of politics scene…
Who will be in charge then? Do you think u still will be here? Wat will Singapore become?
well..another opportunity cost question..no doubt lky has contributed significantly during his lifetime..that doesnt mean anyone else would surely do worse....
Originally posted by Atobe:
It is the politicians who live the longest and stay in power will soon think that they are invincible - beyond reproach - and that is when absolute power gained will corrupt their minds.
It starts with very convincing arguments that the best talent cannot be found unless these talents are enticed into Nation Building Service by market wages.
The first one to benefit will obviously be the ones staying the longest in an occupation that is protected from any competition.
Singapore should have a law that prevent anyone from holding office for more then 10 years.
If Russia has such a law - after turning away from the dictatorial rule of Stalinism, Leninism, and Communism - there must be some good reasons for doing so.
a double edged sword...a dictator should not rule for too long..but what if its a wise ruler??is it not the fortune of the people if there is such a wise ruler to rule for as long till s/he expires??
Originally posted by domonkassyu:a double edged sword...a dictator should not rule for too long..but what if its a wise ruler??is it not the fortune of the people if there is such a wise ruler to rule for as long till s/he expires??
Originally posted by Miracles&Prophecies:
The Lees are not such rulers and if the ruler is wise he would make way for another wise man to step in. The Lee regimes are womanizer, murderers, cheaters and liars!
In the words of his own ante:
Gary: He said to me at the lift lobby 90% of the exact words - ”Mr Tan,if you walk out of here tomorrow,you might get killed.You might meet with a mysterious accident,you might disappear and nobody will know what happened to you! Mr Tan, some things and people in this country you cannot offend! Some people are above all things! You better make sure you know this! Mr Tan,we can arrange for things to happen to you.You understand or not!”
lol..My point of view is very simple. No one is perfect and i believe that our opinion must be true to ourselves and not claiming ''Mr Lee regimes are are womanizer, murderers, cheaters and liars!'' Pls kindly produce any form of evidence to prove your opinion.
No hard feeling pls.
no, of course no hard feeling,..but you need to have a soft feeling towards these people, they are here just to nag nag around, criticise govt and insult them. Other than that, they can do nothing. On the other hand, if you dun give them the venue to nag and preach, they may go mad and senile, please hv a soft feeling for them. Thank you