tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post3620133838454800614..comments2024-03-27T20:17:30.597+08:00Comments on Growing your tree of prosperity: National Day Rant : No one is out to ruin your Singaporean Dream, lah !Christopher Ng Wai Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15534057160494859977noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-4028231169481014102010-08-14T10:41:53.778+08:002010-08-14T10:41:53.778+08:00Melbourne,
Be objective. Based on what I recall, ...Melbourne,<br /><br />Be objective. Based on what I recall, our Singapore passports are welcome almost everywhere. <br /><br />One of the countries that respects Singapore is Australia who welcomes our students and workers with open arms. Otherwise, how can we explain the number of Singaporeans who are merrily living the Singapore dream in Ozzie land ?<br /><br />Foreigners are investing tons of money in Singapore. Rich people are coming here to gamble and build up private banking accounts. Our passport has immense value. No visa required to enter Japan.<br /><br />If this is disrespect, then that is what every country should aim for - the disrespect and scorn of human rights movements and bleeding heart liberals.Christopher Ng Wai Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534057160494859977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-69094178256115856162010-08-14T08:33:35.959+08:002010-08-14T08:33:35.959+08:00Hello Mr Ng,
You really don't get it, do you?...Hello Mr Ng,<br /><br />You really don't get it, do you? <br /><br />I totally agree. Singapore isn't obligated to change. That's absolutely true. <br /><br />It's a sovereign state and can run itself anyway it sees fit. That goes for North Korea too.<br /><br />However you don't seem to understand the concept of international norms, why they exist, or how this concept relates to the level of respect foreigners have for you. <br /><br />Let me assure you everyone else is laughing at this island. I know I am.<br /><br />Nice black-and-white world view you have, Mr Ng. People who deviate are liberals. Liberals are punks who mess around with other people's dreams. I'm an investor, Mr Ng. Hardly anywhere near being liberal.<br /><br />Enjoy not changing anything, Mr Ng. Being ignored is good - less competition for me. I've got no money in this game; it's no skin off my back.<br /><br />Seeya.Melbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885456004457911565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-55051666818293509252010-08-12T21:30:29.650+08:002010-08-12T21:30:29.650+08:00Melbourne,
Well I don't think the reader shou...Melbourne,<br /><br />Well I don't think the reader should accept Singapore if he does'nt want to. The reader can even try to change things and try to impose their liberal world-view on millions of working and tax-paying Singaporeans.<br /><br />My point is that Singapore is'nt obligated to change. Singaporeans are'nt obligated to pay higher taxes to meet some self-righteous liberal's view on equality and pay lazy people a stipend. Singaporean business men who are cash strapped don't have to support that idea that some punk deserve minimum wages. <br /><br />So by all means, dream all you want. Start messing around with the dreams of millions of largely conservative Singaporeans with mouths to feed, who appreciate hard work and low taxes, you'll be lucky to be ignored.<br /><br />Come to think of it, it's about time Mel Gibson heads home...Christopher Ng Wai Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534057160494859977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-39445582558411670832010-08-12T00:25:59.499+08:002010-08-12T00:25:59.499+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885456004457911565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-49409351265459028242010-08-12T00:24:52.822+08:002010-08-12T00:24:52.822+08:00Sorry Mr Ng,
You don't seem to understand wha...Sorry Mr Ng,<br /><br />You don't seem to understand what Kitana was upset about.<br /><br />She wasn't griping that Singapore did not help her realize her dreams.<br /><br />She was upset that Singapore society was not inclusive enough, not mature enough, to accept that she had different dreams, and to allow her the freedom to pursue them BY HERSELF. <br /><br />Therein lies the (subtle but huge) difference, between pushing a worldview and not excluding those of others. <br /><br />She was actually feeling sad for Singaporean society, because no one really wants to leave.<br /><br />It's about not alienating fellow citizens who happen to think differently, Mr Ng. Making them feel that they belong, that they are Singaporeans too. I'm sorry, but your article didn't seem to convey that message. <br /><br />You sound like someone who holds a very black-and-white worldview. I hope I am wrong.<br /><br />So if I've paraphrased you correctly...<br /><br />What you're saying is, tough luck if you have different dreams, accept that this society is like that and doesn't have to change whatsoever notwithstanding you are a part of it; but even though you'll have to ensure all sorts of societal pressures and be mocked relentlessly, you're a sad person if you choose not to put up with the deficiencies of Singaporean society.<br /><br />Would that sound about right, Mr Ng?<br /><br />We live in a day and age where people are empowered. People have choices now which they exercise.<br /><br />BTW no need for the Hanson cheap shot. That's news from the previous century. Everyone's favorite redhead has gone back to Britain. Australia was apparently too multicultural and inclusive for her =).Melbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885456004457911565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-74369403975521851032010-08-11T23:03:29.677+08:002010-08-11T23:03:29.677+08:00Thanks Inspired !
And I must say that it was your...Thanks Inspired !<br /><br />And I must say that it was your retro posting of Kitara's posting that got me started.Christopher Ng Wai Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534057160494859977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-81304455795783510262010-08-11T14:09:34.237+08:002010-08-11T14:09:34.237+08:00Thank you for sharing your blog.
Read with interes...Thank you for sharing your blog.<br />Read with interest your comments about ACS,RI and Chinese High. Am encouraged by your desire to achieve financial independence by 40 years.<br />Although I went to the said school, I can't say much for myself, except that I'm out-of-work, aimless and wasting my life away.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518664126269302033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478547.post-1245298465776952592010-08-11T13:44:00.950+08:002010-08-11T13:44:00.950+08:00haha mr ng.
glad to see you write something.
how...haha mr ng.<br /><br />glad to see you write something.<br /><br />how are you doing sirutwthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077151002330545906noreply@blogger.com