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大选来了, PAP不得不顺应民情? 运气好的话,还会收到大红包?

  大选来了, PAP不得不顺应民情? 运气好的话,还会收到大红包? 2024年, 人民行动党好像诸事不顺, 从新易通, 英康, 再到身份证登记号码, 一直在反转. 开始推出时,似乎顺顺利利,媒体大声叫好. 最后,却不得不纠正, 道歉.   当然, 反转, 纠正不正是顺水推舟, 顺应民情的表现吗? 大选快要来, 没有必要做出让选民反感的事情. 何况得罪的是多数人,不是少数选民. 多少人搭地铁, 多少人买保险,更加不要说每个人都有的身份证号码. 为了消除民间怨气, 讨好选民, 运气好的话,明年一开年, 政府就会宣布大红包. 一方面刺激消费, 另一方面,选民也开心, 希望大选时获得回报, 增加PAP得票.  政府不止管收钱,更加重要是如何分配钱,红包当然是一个选项.   诸事不顺中, 也看出部长的能力. 如果观察一下,今年和两年前的人民行动党中央执行委员会的名单, 就有一位负责身份证号的女部长不再名单内, 这是不是意味她的能力出现问题, 会不会再度出来竞选?

The Withdrawal of Allianz: A Win for the People or A PAP’s Election Strategy?

  The Withdrawal of Allianz: A Win for the People or  A PAP’s Election Strategy? It looks like a win-win for Singaporeans and the PAP. Perhaps, the PAP understands “Don’t lose big for small things.” (不要因小失大). The PAP is willing to compromise on many small things, like SimplyGo, even the recent NRIC issue.   But when it comes to money matters, GST, BTO, even the public transport fares, they will insist these are the right things to increase. The outcome of the Allianz withdrawal is that no one loses money.   Allianz can find another investment opportunity. NTUC can find new way of doing insurance business. While the PAP can claim credit for protecting Singapore interests.

马斯克的灭绝论 新加坡的现实 千万人口的大梦 我们的心胸有多大?

  马斯克的灭绝论 新加坡的现实 千万人口的大梦 我们的心胸有多大? 世界首富马斯克说,新加坡0.97的生育率,将会把小红点带向灭绝。如果把越来越多不结婚的人群加上,人口替代雪上加霜。对于精算的马斯克,灭绝机会非常之高。灭绝不等于亡国,新加坡精神还可以继续。 这是新加坡的现实。其他发达国家也面对低生育率的问题。PAP很多方面都行,偏偏这个传宗接代解决不了。在东南亚,还是自杀率最高的国家。几代单传,甚至无后代接班,将屡见不鲜。富了,有钱了,却落得如此下场。 但是,我们却有一个梦想:千万人口。哦!不是梦想,是构思、规划。以现代设计构思规划千万人的城市,没有错。问题出在核心新加坡人。在今天6百万人中,不是本地出生,很可能已经接近一半。再加4百万,我们的心,安吗? 啊!我们的心胸有多大?我们的财富,很可能传给外人。而我们又如何保障,获得财富者有着新加坡核心价值。或许,我们也应该构思规划长远的人口问题,进口婴孩,进行10、20年的教育培训,强化核心新加坡价值。相对于短期的、不用投资,直接进口大人。哈!哈!一笑? 哭笑不得?

“Sir, in the event of a serious threat of a freak election, would you do the unthinkable, that is, send in the army?"

  “Sir, in the event of a serious threat of a freak election, would you do the unthinkable, that is, send in the army?"  It is worth listening to what Lee Kuan Yew said and answered in 2009.  It is also equally important we have a capable president designed to prevent bad things from happening.  “Freak election, if there is any, is a one time event and the PAP will be back again.”,  Lee said.   2 years after the unthinkable Question, a GRC was lost in 2011. And then another one in 2020.  Singapore voters must vote without fear, vote for the best candidates, whether PAP or opposition, to form the government.  

Alamak! 还有比拜登愚蠢、失智的总统! 尹锡悦的短命戒严令。

  Alamak!  还有比拜登愚蠢、失智的总统! 尹锡悦的短命戒严令。 前一秒拜登特赦儿子,下一秒尹锡悦宣布军法统治。 不知道底细的人,还以为他们在演双簧,一前一后,让世人大开眼界,政治人物的真正面目,原来如此自私自利、愚蠢、失去理智。 尹锡悦的命运,政治前途可以说已经终结。现在,连他的政党都要他退党。他把整个国家,所属政党都拖下水。我们应该如何形容这样的领袖、政客?无言。检察官出身的人,竟然不懂法律。 短命戒严令是一时的。但是,拜登的特赦令,却是长久的。不过,伤害也是永久的。美国的形象、法制、国际秩序的维护,已经很难取信于人。难怪,选民要换人做,不是对手太好,而是自己太笨。

In Singapore, doing the right thing is called foresight, forward thinking even if it hurts the populations but not in Indonesia.

  In Singapore, doing the right thing is called foresight, forward thinking even if it hurts the populations but not in Indonesia. We increase G S T knowing clearly the cost of living will be affected. This is the right thing to teach Singaporeans to leave no debt for future generations.  An unwelcome decision but a forward thinking, necessary decision.    While in Indonesia, they decided to delay their V A T’s increase.  Maybe they understand the cost of living issue better. The increase was the policy of the previous president, now with the new president comes the delay. Policy can change and new leaders can make the change according to different situations.  With a new prime minister, have you seen the change in Singapore?  Government needs to find nourishment for the people but not offer rich sacrifices after passing.      

《破 。地狱》 疫情后反思人生, 为下一个灾难做准备?

  《破 。地狱》  疫情后反思人生,  为下一个灾难做准备? 逝者要破地狱,活人也需要破地狱。灾难,如新冠疫情,的确需要破一破,让人生走得顺利一点,痛苦少一点。 面对疫情,面对灾难,不同国家,不同人的命运不同。家和国都有本难念的经。同时,国家领袖、政府和家长的应对也不同。《破。地狱》是不是在某一方面也显现不同家庭,不同个人所面对的问题、遭遇、反应。 破地狱的道教仪式,已经成为非物质文化遗产。鲁迅说过,“中国根柢全在道教”, 不论是好是坏,是对是错,了解中国人,离开不道教,更离不开形而上的道家。 李显龙说新加坡人和中国人不同。但是,全球不稳定的环境下,新加坡需要额外努力维持和中国的高价值关系。我们或许有所不同,但是,不能不了解中国。 《破。地狱》引出一些突破,新的方式,新的沟通, 和新的人生反思。疫情让人,看到了什么,又失落了什么?香港尤其不幸,疫情前还发生社会动乱事件。因此,更加需要破地狱,寻求解脱,获得安慰, 《破。地狱》能不能让我们为下一次灾难做出更好的准备?疫情前疫情后,世界已经大大不同,人间地狱层出不断,新的来,旧的没有去,破了一个,另一个又来。 白居易的《自覺二首》:「置心為止水,視身如浮雲。抖擻垢穢衣,度脫生死輪。」

Calling for Change since 2011, Has Lawrence Wong’s PAP really listened?

  Calling for Change since 2011, Has Lawrence Wong’s PAP really listened? George Yeo, after losing in 2011, called for the PAP to change. 13 years later, do you see ‘change’ in the PAP? It is clear that Lee Hsien Loong never listened to the calling and lost another GRC. Now, Lawrence Wong is the new party secretary-general. Do you expect him to make changes? Oh!, perhaps, more vouchers, more taxes, more COEs, more BTOs, more subsidies, but also higher medical insurance premiums, higher new, resale flat prices.        How to build trust? Wong mentioned adapting new needs, and moving to the front rather than staying in the background.  He continued to blame the oppositions, and less confidence, like Lee Hsien Loong, to handle more opposition voices in parliament. Assuming demand for change comes from young voters may be an illusion.  High growth effects and high cost of living are affecting not only the young, but the whole population exce...

黄循财会不会成为海报男孩?选民信任他吗?

  黄循财会不会成为海报男孩?选民信任他吗? 李显龙20年的总理路程,失去了两个集选区。作为过去人民行动党的大选海报男孩,选举期间,到处可见李显龙的海报,但是,还是无法避免集选区的流失。 黄循财将带领行动党,领队竞选即将来临的大选。可能是明年五月、七月,最迟也要在年底进行。这一次,他会不会是行动党的海报男孩?上一次大选,海报男孩并没有赢回选民的信心,即使在有利的冠病疫情期间,在不稳定的时局中,选民并没有接受海报男孩的呼应,给予强大信任。 黄循财认为,整个大环境对于执政党不利,通货膨胀,就业压力,国际局势,地缘政治,导致很多执政党,失去政权,或得票率下降。因此,黄循财和他的团队尽力争取国人信任,例如,通过消费券来降低人们的压力。 事实上, 黄循财忽略一个重点,除了大环境,同时也出现,愚蠢的政客、自私的政客、没有考虑国家利益的政客。 这些政客,缺少远见,自私自利,只想霸占政权,维护既得利益者的好处,让选民只好在烂苹果中,痛苦挣扎。 黄循财如何给自己定位?做一个勇于改变的领袖,还是,继续过去三任总理的路线?不要忘记,行动党是一个有社会主义背景的政党,只是,渐行渐远,从原本的中间偏左,发展到今天的中间偏右。到底行动党如何前进,选民是否会像过去那样,继续买单、给予信任委托?

The PAP’s Game Plan: The Poster Boy Who will be the poster boy for the PAP in the coming GE?

  The PAP’s Game Plan: The Poster Boy Who will be the poster boy for the PAP in the coming GE? Lee Hsien Loong or Lawrence Wong? Coming soon, we will know who will be the secretary-general of the PAP. If Lee retains his post as secretary-general, will he be the poster boy?  Or instead, the new poster boy is Wong, who is the prime minister. If Wong is elected as the new secretary-general, will he be the new poster boy?  Does Wong have the national popularity to be the poster boy? Interesting to see how the party plays the election game!   

黄循财有没有让人改变的感觉? 国人如何看待改变,有必要做出改变吗?

  黄循财有没有让人改变的感觉? 国人如何看待改变,有必要做出改变吗? 【八年前,选民给了特朗普一次改变的机会,让美国再次伟大。结果他连任败选。现在,再一次给他压倒性改变的机会。这说明选民要求 改变的意愿有多高 !】 美国政治哲学家 桑德尔认为,特朗普胜出,是因为选民认为,他会做出改变。选民不满当权者,听不进他们的心声。同时,对于国家、社群渐渐失去归属感。精英和普通人脱钩,有和没有间的距离越拉越大,而民主党却没有给予选民,改变的意念。 拿黄循财和美国选举比较,似乎不适当。因为,李显龙最近在美国,强调新加坡社会和政府,有着高度的信任。新加坡政府时不时的做出调整,改变政策顺应民情。因此,新加坡人不期待改变,只需要修整,调整现有的政策,就可以了。 改变,还是不需要改变?调整、修整、修正、修订,真的能够满足人心吗? 几十年来,新加坡选民认为,不需要改变。而且,在野党也提不出什么好的改变政策。即使有,受到政府支持的媒体也刻意不给予报道。因此,即使想给在野党一个机会,也下不了手。 这是过去的共识,所以,才有信任度高的说法。 到底新加坡人要不要改变?需要不需要改变?这个答案,也许和今年美国总统选举一样。选举前的民调,好像势均力敌;结果却大大不同。选民不表态改变,期待改变,民调却反映不出来。当然,也可能是报喜不报忧。 事实上,新加坡也有要求改变的选民,只是未过半数。如果比较吴作栋和李显龙任期的议员人数,一个先输后赢,一个是越输越多。吴作栋试图改变,寻求瑞士生活,可惜失败。李显龙追求经济,希望亿万富豪越多越好,结果输更加多议席。黄循财到底要调整,还是要改变,选民又如何看他、信任他?

Lee Hsien Loong lost 2 GRCs. How about Lawrence Wong, sooner or later?

  Lee Hsien Loong lost 2 GRCs. How about Lawrence Wong, sooner or later? In the 20 years of Lee Hsien Loong Administration, the PAP lost 2 GRCs.  2011 in Aljunied GRC. 2020 in SengKang GRC.    Lawrence Wong will have his first test in GE 2025.  Wong has acknowledged that the PAP is no longer a dominant party.  So, will he lose another GRC or more? Singaporeans will decide whether losing GRC is at an increasing or decreasing speed.  How soon, faster or slower than Lee Hsien Loong? In the US, Lee claimed that there is high trust between Singapore society and the PAP government.   If this is true, Lawrence Wong may even gain back a GRC rather than losing another GRC.  Lee said Singapore is quite unusual.  Other countries may not easily duplicate the same.  From the economic results and performance, yes. But it is also unusual in its political reforms, GRC, NMP, NCMP, FORMA, constitutional amendments, etc.     ...

似曾相识燕归来, 说谎、骗子、罪犯、破坏者。。。 特朗普如何取得最后胜利? 一人一票让特朗普中选,而非捐款、媒体、经济垄断。

  似曾相识燕归来, 说谎、骗子、罪犯、破坏者。。。 特朗普如何取得最后胜利? 一人一票让特朗普中选,而非捐款、媒体、经济垄断。 特朗普高票中选美国总统,靠的是一人一票的选举人票制度。虽然不是每个美国选民都前往投票,但是,有超过60%的人投票,而特朗普以绝对优势胜选。 这对一向以为,只要控制媒体,霸占主场优势,政治献金多,就能轻易取得胜利的政党,是一个当头一棒。民主党几乎控制所有的美国媒体,捐款遥遥领先对手,也掌控主流经济。过去几十年,美国已经形成蓝大于红的政治格局。而特朗普也不是主流思维的政治人物。 选举通常都会利用候选人的人格,攻击对方,通过控制媒体和网络,大事宣传,抹黑、污名,官司等,都是惯用的手段。那么,特朗普如何突围,取得胜利。当然,一方面是一个老人的斗争。 另一方面,对手做得太烂,候选人犹如草包一样,硬要支持者,投不下,也要投。再加上,政绩不加,国内国外,差强人意。美国人的自信心,自豪感,满足感,样样都没了。因此,只好在两个烂苹果中,选出一个比较满意的,即使这个人有着狂人、骗人、犯罪的记录。疯子好过一个笨蛋?

Think Positively about Trump's second term. The World has changed a lot over the past 8 years.

  Think Positively about Trump's second term. The World has changed a lot over the past 8 years. Not sure about American internal politics. The elites are still fighting each other. And the infrastructure, debt and interest payments, social divide, rich-poor divide are hard to solve.  American politics and society have not changed much over the 8 years. Will it experience revolution-type of change during Trump’s second term?  Not likely.  Even if Elon Musk manages to make the Administration more efficient, the political culture will remain the same.     Outside the USA, the world looks positive despite potential trade war.  In the past 8 years, BRICS’s GDP is now bigger than that of G7. Developing countries will have bigger say in world politics and trade.  American-type economic development is not the only option.   The world has also learned and known a lot about Trump in his first term. It is either the world making the same...

昨日苏维埃,今日美利坚。 精英们与群众脱节,人民失去自信心,老人政治。。

  昨日苏维埃,今日美利坚。 精英们与群众脱节,人民失去自信心,老人政治。。 历史学者弗格森爵士(Naill Feguson)指出,从历史的发展看,今天的美国,有着类似当年苏联衰败解体的特征。这包括老人政治,政治精英不了解人民,而美国人本身越来越失去自信心等。 因为绝望而死亡,在苏联人们酗酒,吸烟,绝望死亡。在美国,同样的情形,吸毒,无家可归,绝望死亡。苏联后期,人均寿命减少。美国也是如此,冠病加上绝望自杀,寿命不增加,反而减少。当普通人在绝望中,精英们没有对策,活在自己的舒服圈。 弗格森也指出,美国媒体、经济、政治捐款都是掌握在精英手中。这些精英多数是民主党人。难怪,美国这次的选举,人们形容是精英和穷人的战争,怪就怪在特朗普竟然是穷人的代表。  弗格森只谈到美国的内部问题,其实,和苏联一样,对于外部的发展,也做出错误的判断。几十年来,美国的外交政策,累积到了拜登身上,就出现各种败象,从阿富汗、乌克兰、中东,再到各种经济、贸易、金融制裁。美国的朋友越来越少,敌人却越来越多。 昨日苏维埃,今日美利坚;明天是谁?其实,在欧洲,我们也看到类似情形,日本有吗?我们有吗?

Hung Parliament? Not likely in Singapore. But it is getting more common now.

  Hung Parliament? Not likely in Singapore. But it is getting more common now. Do not expect a hung parliament in Singapore in the coming GE. The PAP is expected to get less votes, perhaps also less seats.  But it will still hold a comfortable majority.  This year, at least four parliamentary or legislative elections in the world ended in a hung situation. The latest was Japan where the LDP and partner combined lost their simple majority. In India, Modi’s BJP as a single party lost her simple majority. Luckily, with the help of junior partners, Modi claimed victory as he obtained a simple majority.      White in France and Taiwan, one single party had a simple majority.  These two places have presidents but their parliaments are still important institutions for checks and balances. In the 2023 Thai general election, no single party achieved a simple majority.  In the 2022 Malaysia general election, a hung parliament was declared. Both co...

拥车证增加的另一种解读: 讨好选民,还是经济不好?

  拥车证增加的另一种解读: 讨好选民,还是经济不好? 拥车证价格太高,因此需要机制来稳定一下。增加拥车证,提高供应量,当然,有助稳定价格。这个稳定,是稳定在现有的高价位,还是,拉低价格,让中下层爱车人士,也能一圆拥车梦? 市场价格的波动,有时很难掌控。不过,作为庄家,政府是比较容易掌控局面。一般的推理,提高供应量,价格应该下来。选择在明年二月,是不是要为大选作准备?中下层在获得比较便宜的拥车证后,是否会感恩政府,做出正确的决定? 美国总统选举过后,明年的经济会好转吗?为什么选择年头?制造明天会更好?如果,现在就增加拥车证数量,到了年中、年底就失效了。种种迹象显示,明年的经济更加难预测,更加不稳定,不像拥车证,政府可以完全掌控。 明年经济不好,拥车证却增加,考虑到年头的相对乐观,花红、津贴、加薪和新年气氛,人们更加乐意买车。到了年底,很可能就是另一个景观。但是,庄家还是胜利者,年底选举已过,一部分中下层虽然拥车梦达到,但是,负担的现实问题依然在。 小心!

From Dishonorable Son to Unfilial Son, Sadly, Lee Kuan Yew was not able to advise them.

  From Dishonorable Son to Unfilial Son, Sadly, Lee Kuan Yew was not able to advise them.   Lee Kuan Yew was so smart, so was his wife.  Both planned the future of their three children.  Sadly, they are not able to give any advice any more. The so-called dishonrable son is named by his brother and sister. The so-called unfilial son is labelled by non-family members. Singaporeans are divided depending on which side you stand.  One son has been in politics his whole life.  The other is a newbie in politics and has never shown political interest in the past.  But he is the only executor of Lee Kuan Yew’s will.  A will can mean a lot in a Chinese family, especially for a dynasty succession.     The irony is there is no more Lee Kuan Yew and the founding fathers of Singapore.  Who can advise Singapore on the best solution for the “House” and beyond?  Maybe the fate of Singapore will also be affected.  Don’t play ...

李显扬的选择代表什么? 坚定李光耀精神?对体制的反抗?无病呻吟的哀嚎?

  李显扬的选择代表什么? 坚定李光耀精神?对体制的反抗?无病呻吟的哀嚎? 作为李光耀遗属唯一执行人,李显扬坚定的认为,他必须履行李光耀的原则、遗属的精神,把故居拆除。他的坚持,或者固执,似乎是李家的传统。李光耀固执,他的三个孩子也一样固执,坚持自己的理念。 因此,显扬选择作为一个政治难民。他的选择,是不是针对新加坡现有体制的无力反抗?他认为他被打压,无法有效的执行遗属的内容和精神。以西方的民主标准,新加坡是一个半民主半专制半自由的地方,因此,流亡英国,就像以前被政府打压的人一样,得以呼吸自由空气。 新加坡人是否会以,以前政府对待不同意见人士的态度,看显扬。新加坡人已经习惯,目前的政治安排,甚至,有些人会认为他是无病呻吟。李光耀生前,认为显扬擅长金融投资,而显龙则偏向政治。为何一个金融人士,却对政治有那么固执的坚持? 李光耀和先辈们,一直很努力坚持一些原则和精神,如:反贪,态度认真,努力不求回报;新加坡才得以走到今天。李家第二代,却出现两种不同的坚持理念,固执的守护。或许,他们都应该退出,而让新的领导班子,做出最有利于新加坡的决定。

Today’s P A P is different from the past. No more dominant. Today’s Lee family is different from the past. New political refugee.

  Today’s PAP is different from the past. No more dominant. Today’s Lee family is different from the past. New political refugee. Today’s HDB is different from the past. No more cheap. Today’s NTUC Income is different from the past. No more co-operative. Today’s taxtion is different from the past. No more estate duty but GST. Today’s childbirth is different from the past. No more replacement. Today’s medical care is different from the past. Can die but cannot become sick. Today’s wage is different from the past. Bigger and bigger rich-poor gap. Today’s salary for ministers is different from the past. Highest in the world.

来自资深外交官的震惊,和来自年轻一代华文拿A的震惊。

  来自资深外交官的震惊,和来自年轻一代华文拿A的震惊。 不久前,李光耀公共政策学院主办了一个思想交流会,名为“历史末端的中国震惊/惊讶”,意思是说,历史走到今天,中国带给世界,尤其是新加坡什么震惊,或许,也可以说怎样的休克? 看完整个视频,让人震惊的不是主讲人提出的什么震惊故事,而是资深外交官依据西方思维,给出震惊和未来预测让人震惊。这和马凯硕的看法有着本质上的不同。马凯硕的说法,接近李显龙在通商中国论坛的发言。 新加坡有些资深外交官,似乎还活在上个世纪,他们习惯在西方思维逻辑下,考虑东西方关系,虽然看到发展中国家,中国正在发展,但是,却拒绝深入了解例如:西藏问题。就像有位出席者问,为什么中国官员,在外不说英语?主观认为,人家不会说英语。 新加坡的震惊问题,不单是老一辈外交人员欠缺多元多文化思考,连年轻一辈也是如此。他们无形中,自我形成一种脱钩,只想在自己的舒服圈中,过着小确幸的日子。就像一位新闻工作者说,虽然华文拿到A, 但是却无法顺利用华语表达。他还说,这不是他一个人的问题,他的同伴也是如此。 我们谈了这么多通商中国,到头来,如何通?

Inheriting so many controversies, can Lawrence Wong really INDEPENDENTLY solve them?

  Inheriting so many controversies, can Lawrence Wong really INDEPENDENTLY solve them? Like or don’t like, as prime minister, Lawrence Wong has to accept all the controversies, disputes, and unwelcome policies of Lee Hsien Loong.  He also needs to prove to Singaporeans he has an independent mind which will affect his popularity in the coming GE.  Oh! Yes. At least, the government stops the selling of NTUC Income.   How about others: The house in Oxley Road The two white and black houses  The GST issue and cost of living MRT, HDB, CPF, COE, … Immigration, foreign talents, rich and poor gap    Maybe he can use the analogy of MRT breakdown and fares increase are two independent issues. He may blame inequality as a measurement and definition problem.   He can leave the controversies as they are and leave them untouch.  We wait and see his independence and the consequences.  

李光耀故居的摊牌时刻已经到来。 不知鹿死谁手?

  李光耀故居的摊牌时刻已经到来。 不知鹿死谁手?拆还是不拆?大选前决定,还是大选后才决定?李光耀千算万算,还是无法算到需要摊牌决胜负。。。

Family affair or State affair? Family values versus state politics?

  Family affair or State affair? Family values versus state politics? Is the family affair affecting the state affair? Or is the state affair affecting family affairs? Or both affecting each other and cannot be divided clearly. What are family values? What is state politics? Holding a family value till death is a commitment, determination and persuasion. While state politics is different, flows, fluids and uncertainty. When family values and state politics crash, what will the new state leader do and decide?  Maybe the Founders’ Memorial can be the alternative solution?

我问天。。。 家庭的不幸、 悲剧莫过如此。。。

 

Imagine a 10 million population with 90% poor, 9% middle class and 1% super rich. Is this your desired Singapore?

  Imagine a 10 million population with 90% poor, 9% middle class and 1% super rich.  Is this your desired Singapore? Singapore now has more than 6 million people. And it is likely more people will come to Singapore.  Suppose you have a 10 million population, many of them poor, only a few are rich.  Where is the Singapore Core? The rich? We cannot replace ourselves due to the very low birth rate.  Founding fathers, Pioneer and Merdeka generations have built the nation and increased the reserve.  They are Singapore Core with core values in their hearts.  How can a 10 million population ensure the continuation of core values?  Today’s PAP is very different from the old PAP. Today’s and future Singapore will be very different from the old Singapore.  Can Founders’ Memorial really remind and protect the founding values of Singapore?

从前进新加坡,国庆演说,到智慧国二,黄循财试图摆脱李显龙的影子, 能吗?做得到吗?

  从前进新加坡,国庆演说,到智慧国二,黄循财试图摆脱李显龙的影子, 能吗?做得到吗? 新官上任三把火,黄循财很努力的希望塑造自己的形象,与李显龙有些差别,但是,又不能离开人民行动党的原则。黄循财明白,党的机制,毕竟自己不是秘书长,他是靠着执政党的依托才得以上位总理宝座。 因此,黄循财有意无意的利用,例如,改变,再出发,再启动,来树立新形象:关注心理精神,成功的新定义,高级母语课,失业救济等,甚至,智慧国都要出现第二版。黄循财,试图寻求一种平衡,又要新的理念,又要保持旧的方法。这其实就是,一方面顺应年轻选民,另一方面讨好老一辈选民。他想通吃?平衡得了吗? 追根究底,大多数人还是关心,生活费用,通货膨胀,各种开支。黄循财不得不,不停的提到,政府会协助人民度过难关。  但是,用的却是旧方法,津贴,消费券等,他无法做到把低薪人士提升到第一世界水平。 与其说摆脱李显龙的影子,不如说,PAP的影子。在新加坡,PAP的影子无处不在,可以说已经固化。事实上,人们已经习惯了PAP的安排。就好象可负担组屋,我们在公积金局和建屋局之间徘徊,但是,却习惯、坚信组屋价格会继续上涨。而忘记,黄循财的警告,99年后归零。 PAP的影子,PAP的思维、做事方式,深深的影响了新加坡人。难怪,新加坡现在最棘手的问题是,心理健康,精神状态。似乎,我们无意改变现状,无意冲出鸟笼,继续追寻闪电,雷电过后,巨响过后,又回到小人物的心声。

Instead of General, best to send RSM to SMRT. Agree?

  Instead of General, best to send RSM to SMRT. Agree? Instead of sending costly retired generals to SMRT, why don’t we do a mindset change of posting retired Regimental Sergeant Majors to maintain discipline there? Generals do planning work, not dirty work or hard work.   In all cases of train disruption, we need workers, not the generals to repair, restore or rework.  These include grassroots, basic maintenance and engineering work. RSM is part of the fundamental team for SOP procedure and discipline.      We look at the top and neglect the bottom. Does it sound familiar?