Tag Archives: SG Elections 2011

Elections 2011: The Elections are over… Now what?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by visa

What now? Where do we go from here? I’m tired of talking about partisan politics, and I’m sure you’re tired of hearing about it- so let’s not go there. I want instead to talk about the sense of community that … Continue reading →

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Elections 2011: Xiaxue, why you so liddat? A serious response to “Vote Wisely”.

Posted on May 5, 2011 by visa

Before I begin- I want this to be very clear- I respect Wendy a lot. She’s accomplished. I see her as a remarkably intelligent person who knows how to get what she wants, and she is admirably straightforward and consistent … Continue reading →

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Elections 2011: Suppose the opposition doesn’t win a single seat.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by visa

Be disappointed. It’s okay to be disappointed, but don’t be upset, and please, don’t do anything rash like migrate in a fit of anger, thinking “My God, Singapore is hopeless.” We’re making progress as a citizenry. We’re making progress even … Continue reading →

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Elections 2011: Blatant arrogance from PAP’s online representative at Holland-Bukit Timah

Posted on May 1, 2011 by visa

This is really quite sickening. PS: Yes, I am an arrogant bastard, too! But I am not a civil servant and do not profess to be, I do not make thousands of dollars a month from your tax money. You … Continue reading →

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Elections 2011: Overseas voting needs to be made less daunting, by Xu Jingyi

Posted on May 1, 2011 by visa

I am writing in to highlight a pressing situation regarding overseas Singaporeans residing in Taiwan unable to cast their vote due to the absence of any overseas polling station in their vicinity. Qualifying deadlines and requirements were also ineffectively conveyed … Continue reading →

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The danger of relying on super-dominant forces such as the PAP

Posted on April 30, 2011 by visa

Super-dominant forces are inherently dangerous. Why did the sub-prime mortgage crisis happen? Why did the US get involved in Iraq? What happened to institutions that were/are “Too Big To Fail”? Why is it always recommended that you diversify your portfolios … Continue reading →

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An open letter to MM Lee: Stop talking about track records, please.

Posted on April 30, 2011 by visa

MM: Aljunied GRC residents will regret choosing the WP VOTERS in Aljunied GRC who choose the Workers’ Party (WP) team will regret it, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew on Friday night. ‘If they choose (the opposition), then I say, … Continue reading →

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Elections 2011: The duties that accompany change, by Dharma Sadasivan

Posted on April 27, 2011 by visa

(Visa: All Emphasise Mine.) “Since the last General Election in 2006, Singaporeans have seen how social media helped a relatively unknown senator become president of the most powerful country in the world. Singaporeans have also watched as Egypt and Libya … Continue reading →

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Elections 2011: Why you should care about the coming General Elections, even if you can’t vote.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by visa

I’m here to tell you why you should care about the coming elections, even if you can’t vote, or feel that your vote doesn’t count. The coming elections are symbolic of something far greater and more profound- the elusive, indefinable … Continue reading →

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Ministerial Pay 2012: The Neglected Truth About Incentives

Posted on April 22, 2011 by visa

There is powerful evidence that we have been completely wrong about the effectiveness of financial incentives and extrinsic motivation. Financial incentives often improve performance. But they can also lead to unethical behavior, fuel turnover and foster envy and discontent. Wharton … Continue reading →

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