This is a work-in-progress. What is an election? An election is a formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office. Public office can mean many different things. In Singapore we elect Members of Parliament, that’s it. And we elect our President. That’s it. (In the US, for example, they […]
Consider the kind of person who’d want to join the Opposition. First of all, it means you’ll be picking a fight with a ruling party that is beloved by the majority of the population. It’s a tough fight that you’re almost surely going to lose. Why would you do that? Here are some of the […]
I think every couple should have the opportunity to experience having a home all to themselves, at least for a year or so. If you’re expecting a child before you have a place of your own, then you will never know the joy of being uninterrupted in your own space. That’s a damn shame. In […]
My biggest takeaway from watching all the rallies and reading up about all the political parties… is that our representative democracy, as it currently stands, is incredibly outdated. It simply doesn’t make sense that in 2015 you should have to depend on specific individuals (or worse, GROUPS of individuals) to represent you and ALL your […]
CNA: Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew will not contest the General Election It’s interesting to pay attention to Lui Tuck Yew stepping down. I believe it was probably the best call for him to make as a PAP member, for the sake of the party. Here’s why. First of all, public sentiment is a real […]
In the past couple of years, I’ve met a few MPs (and the PM, too, through some odd luck) and I am quite convinced of their good intentions and magnanimous spirit. I will dare to say this- person to person, I do believe that there are people in government who genuinely do care. I can’t […]
(Visa: I’ve been reading LKY’s ‘Hard Truths.’ Here are some quotes that have caught my attention and interest as I’ve been reading.) On his persuasive powers: “I can speak to the people over the blather of the media. In a way, I’m like a local Ronald Reagan.” On the unpredictability of the future: “I’ve lived […]
2014 UPDATE: This post is getting lots of shares again, for some reason or another. It’s a little embarrassing– I was so excited at the time, and my writing was so clunky! But I’m leaving it as it is. – Before anything else, I want to start by clearly stating that I am not […]
I often feel like we don’t explore Lee Kuan Yew’s personality enough. His swag. He used to smoke, drink and hang out with lawyers, criminals, academics and communists. His white-washed political persona is far less interesting. He was once a visionary, entrepreneur and hustler extrodinaire. I read a fantastic article once by someone who said […]
(2012) – 1 – In a strange way, I sometimes feel that the PAP, our former liberators, have turned into our oppressors- much like the pigs in Animal Farm, or pretty much every other regime that overstays its welcome. “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” […]