the anti-PAP syndrome

there is this syndrome that I firmly believe exist in Singapore and only in Singaporeans.
It is known as the anti-PAP syndrome.

What are the symptons of this syndrome? not in any order, usually shown through 2 or more symptons as listed below.

hatred of all PAP politicians
vehement and stinging criticism of the PAP, both online and offline
deep [...]

The cult of personality

A cult of personality arises when a country’s leader uses mass media to create a heroic public image through unquestioning flattery and praise. Cults of personality are often found in dictatorships.
A cult of personality is similar to general hero worship, except that it is created specifically for political leaders. However, the term may be applied [...]

what will you defend?

i really don’t understand this competition for Total Defence Day.

why does the government need to know what will its own citizens defend?
why does the government need its citizens to make videos about what they will defend?

On the same note, what is NEXUS doing in a democratic nation?
I visited the Nexus website, and this is what [...]

The perils of nostalgia and gratefulness

As 2008 is drawing to a close, it is always easy to reflect on perfect hindsight the events that happened, and what should have been done. What is difficult is not to fall into the trap of over-reflection, given that the line of nostalgia and forward-thinking is really thin.
Let me quantify this entry by saying [...]

a peculiar incident

After suffering 4 breakdowns within the first year of opening, the most serious breakdown of the self-proclaimed iconic Singapore Flyer  yesterday was described as merely “peculiar”.
according to dictionary.com, peculiar- different from the usual or normal
A total of 173 passengers were aboard the wheel when a small electrical fire caused the stoppage, said Steven Yeo, [...]

why the ministers talk down to us

I have clear evidence why our ministers talk to us as if we are idiots. Just look at comments such as this.
Who put up this giant banner? Police alerted after banner with escaped JI detainee’s face on it hung at Toa Payoh
Mr K Nagandran, 39, who is unemployed, said: ‘If you put up his poster, [...]

trainees need new ranks to become motivated.

SAF introduces new Specialist Cadet rank for trainees
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is introducing a new Specialist Cadet rank for soldiers. There is also a revised allowance increase of at least S$20, which means that cadets will now enjoy a monthly allowance of S$490.
At a special parade held at the School of Infantry Specialists [...]

singaporeans agreeing with Transport Minister!

Who said Mr Raymond Lim was wrong? WHO? I personally caught one Singaporean in National TV nodding in agreement when Mr Lim said the transport fares are not linked to oil prices, which proves that what Minister said is always correct. Like the forever old adage, our government is always right. When you disagree, you [...]

humble leaders – mutually exclusive?

‘A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worse when they despise him … but of a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, “We did it ourselves”. ‘ attributed to Lao-Tzu
In Singapore today, how [...]

Transport Minister gunning to be Finance Minister?

Today, I saw shades of Mah Bow Tan in Raymond Lim, Transport Minister. Like Mah Bow Tan who introduced everyone’s favourite congestion tool ERP in the past, he holds the portfolio of Transport Minister and goes one step further. He proposes a hike in GST in exchange for free transport! Mah Bow Tan implemented ERP [...]