tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post5238855684340135704..comments2024-03-28T21:39:05.175+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: Downtime in ArizonaDavid Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-40628806653680190322014-01-03T23:06:07.876+08:002014-01-03T23:06:07.876+08:00I agree, the population forecast is surely subject...I agree, the population forecast is surely subject to revision. I am not the same guy, just pointing out.<br /><br />In the run up to GE 2011, PM Lee in his web chat said: "We are not planning to make a 6+ million population. Not trying to get there. Dont worry."<br /><br />In Jan 2013, the population white paper with the 6.9m figure was released.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-67693675543969110802014-01-02T00:29:10.867+08:002014-01-02T00:29:10.867+08:00The population white paper is a postulation and wo...The population white paper is a postulation and work in progress. It will be refined time and again and concurrently run with other projects. And anon 5.32pm, get your facts right on the population of PRs: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v7cGQpZYg-c/URzkZoFM7pI/AAAAAAAABQw/D0OwUhDuAfc/s1600/ST+30+Jan+2013+Population+Data.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-68793551773780554272014-01-02T00:15:53.900+08:002014-01-02T00:15:53.900+08:00Economic growth rates tend to be higher than gover...Economic growth rates tend to be higher than government forecasts. Anything wrong for 3%-4% ? That is still high and good for a developed country. Immigration levels are tightly controlled. Singapore is a country made up of immigrants. Many of them will leave and many will call Singapore home. This is the new global environment - economically competitive. This is unlike Malaysia where rampant breeding in the uncompetitive segment of the population will ultimately cause the country's downfall. Get your popcorns people. Petronas cannot last forever. Also, another year of cuts for the Malaysian military. Subsidies? One thing at time purlease...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-15076624784835971332014-01-01T17:32:58.315+08:002014-01-01T17:32:58.315+08:00In that case, it shows that investors don't ag...In that case, it shows that investors don't agree with you that Malaysia is an unsound investment. Also, thanks for inflating Singapore's 2014 growth to "4-5%".<br /><br />channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mti-raises-s-pore-2013/894488.html<br /><br />By your logic, I count myself fortunate that I have a Singapore passport, like so many PRCs, Indians, Filipinos... and Malaysians. Allow me to express my heartfelt thanks for your ongoing commitment to my military protection, on behalf of the foreign community.<br /><br />Your growth is foreigner fuelled. By 2030 and beyond, with the world's lowest fertility rate, there will be few native Singaporeans left to enjoy this growth, not that living in a pigeonhole, as a minority (40% TOTAL citizens by 2030) on a crowded island is enjoyable.<br /><br />As for your calling for war, let us hope for peace. We can revisit the war talk if your government actually embarks on the war path. Like Malaysians, Singaporeans are peace loving people who will not answer the call for a war of aggression, especially if there are so few native Singaporeans left to pay the cost but not reap the benefits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-37183757239314363362014-01-01T12:38:00.103+08:002014-01-01T12:38:00.103+08:00I meant comparing apples to oranges. Thanks.I meant comparing apples to oranges. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-76647670163723346032014-01-01T12:36:23.110+08:002014-01-01T12:36:23.110+08:00Ermm, comparing to oranges. Singapore is a develop...Ermm, comparing to oranges. Singapore is a developed country. Malaysia is developing. Developed countries grow between 1-3% plus usually on average. Singapore is expected to grow 4-5% next year and that is very fast for a developed country. To be frank, Malaysias growth is fuelled by investors, many of whom are Singaporeans. Domestically, Malaysias is a mess. Without Petronas, she will default. Malaysia has little money to play around with. As far as developing countries go, Malaysia is amongst the slowest. Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Philippines are faster. These are the countries you should be matching up against. Not Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, etc. Singapore is in a different league. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-62436078504982399422013-12-31T20:33:20.075+08:002013-12-31T20:33:20.075+08:00Speaking of which, Malaysia's economy is forec...Speaking of which, Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow faster than Singapore's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-28545918624397736102013-12-31T19:37:35.325+08:002013-12-31T19:37:35.325+08:00...which will cause more harm to than good to a de......which will cause more harm to than good to a decaying Malaysia..lost jobs..income. Any savvy investor will move money out when there's no money to be made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-48903831682419371382013-12-31T18:01:36.107+08:002013-12-31T18:01:36.107+08:00Beware then, properties in third world countries c...Beware then, properties in third world countries can be repossessed "at the stroke of a pen" (quote LKY). How many properties do you own, good sir? ;)<br /><br />Talking about jingoistic Singaporean sentiments...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-66916668035613426332013-12-31T17:33:55.353+08:002013-12-31T17:33:55.353+08:00Invade My for what!?? They are already destroying ...Invade My for what!?? They are already destroying their country by themselves and doing a good job. We just watch the show and grab our popcorns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-77681761969908580432013-12-31T17:21:32.740+08:002013-12-31T17:21:32.740+08:00Urmmm no....we are actually buying property in thi...Urmmm no....we are actually buying property in third world places like Malaysia so that we can rent them out or sell them at high prices later. In so doing, we increase the income disparity in your country and accompanying discontent. We will own you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-63273822202708909012013-12-31T15:37:12.495+08:002013-12-31T15:37:12.495+08:00Yeah, sounds legit. PAP sends NSFs overseas to giv...Yeah, sounds legit. PAP sends NSFs overseas to give them a free holiday, not because there is no space in Singapore to train.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-38007396220380044132013-12-31T11:32:28.431+08:002013-12-31T11:32:28.431+08:00Right, that is why our Minister are willing to dep...Right, that is why our Minister are willing to deploy NSF men overseas, so that they have a chance to go overseas, free of charge...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-48947017582668252692013-12-30T00:07:49.895+08:002013-12-30T00:07:49.895+08:00Hahaha. Everyday bitch about invading Malaysia. Do...Hahaha. Everyday bitch about invading Malaysia. Do you think your PM wants to spend your money to invade Malaysia and give you the land? <br /><br />No, he rather keep Singapore small so he can sell, no, lease your HDB flat to you at the appropriate price of his liking. You syok here, but in reality you are his bitch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-51589726137170687792013-12-29T20:09:00.310+08:002013-12-29T20:09:00.310+08:00Err...even overseas deployment has recreation time...Err...even overseas deployment has recreation time for relaxation. Duh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-39632808666267481642013-12-29T20:07:14.250+08:002013-12-29T20:07:14.250+08:00Not too worry. The Malaysians bring even their wiv...Not too worry. The Malaysians bring even their wives and children on overseas official visits. All paid for by their wealthy government running into deficit next year, yet again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-18281426967083755472013-12-29T11:37:33.472+08:002013-12-29T11:37:33.472+08:00The kind of hypocrisy as shown by 9.12am is really...The kind of hypocrisy as shown by 9.12am is really amusing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-4679783610151979722013-12-28T11:39:18.425+08:002013-12-28T11:39:18.425+08:00They are still workers, working people working a j...They are still workers, working people working a job. How much do you think their pay is? How much would you slash it to? If someone works hard, would you stop them?<br /><br />The important thing is they don't make a living by oppressing you, do they? They don't hand out passports or point cameras at you, do they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-26066374154986763932013-12-28T09:12:08.404+08:002013-12-28T09:12:08.404+08:00Right...honest....
first thing to do is to go sho...Right...honest....<br /><br />first thing to do is to go shopping...with their nice pay check...<br /><br />Look at the Iranian Air Force personnel...first to run when there are troubles with the Shah...<br /><br />The most pamper servicemen in Singapore..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-90239246845597489282013-12-27T14:16:42.712+08:002013-12-27T14:16:42.712+08:00Hey asshole, I know you hate rich people. But you ...Hey asshole, I know you hate rich people. But you should distinguish between those who work hard for their wealth and those who rig the whole system to grow their wealth at everybody's expense!<br /><br />BTW most RSAF personnel are hardworking and are not considered rich!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-84137704628021473372013-12-26T14:07:52.610+08:002013-12-26T14:07:52.610+08:00The problem with a lot of these think tanks is tha...The problem with a lot of these think tanks is that they are non profit and funded by companies and organizations with vested interests. This can more than not result in skewed analysis. More importantly, they are not in the know of a lot of technical details and abilities which only key air force and defence officials, pilots and engineers have access to and are bound not to reveal to the public. That South Korea made a u-turn on the F-35 is a case in point. That Singapore's Mindef justifies its inherent capabilities is another. Detractors like to post such reports as the gospel truth. Also, planes from communist countries do not get similar attention because they are good but because their media is controlled. It us a lot worse than it looks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-72323844502406610192013-12-24T16:39:54.621+08:002013-12-24T16:39:54.621+08:00I was fortunate to be in Tucson several years ago ...I was fortunate to be in Tucson several years ago and managed to visit Pima Air & Space. Wasn't able to visit the Titan and Desert Boneyard due to only having a free afternoon. Most memorable was seeing the SR-71, X-15 and the Norden bombsight.<br /><br />I was near Cambridge and spend one full day at Duxford, still insufficient time to cover everything I hope to see! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-47015894694082558602013-12-24T15:11:27.070+08:002013-12-24T15:11:27.070+08:00Watch the video in which RAND Corporation disputes...Watch the video in which RAND Corporation disputes the Joint Strike Fighter assessment:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27qdB1D0s9M<br /><br />http://www.stopthef35.com/rand-corp-f35-cant-turn-cant-climb-cant-run/<br /><br />http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/The-F-35s-Air-to-Air-Capability-Controversy-05089/<br /><br />The report practically condemned the JSF F-35 program as a useless piece of equipment that cannot face the challenges of current aircraft and known future aircraft developments coming online from China and Russia.<br /><br />Each aircraft will cost US$240 million excluding the engine, electronic hardware, weapon systems, stock of missiles and ammunition, pilot and ground crew training, and spares.<br /><br />While the Australians are having a rethink and internal debate – there is total silence in the mainstream media, and in Parliament.<br /><br />What is in the minds of the big wigs in the Ministry of Defense and the entire PAP Government in committing to this useless and overpriced single-engined aircraft?<br /><br />Singaporeans will have to hold the PAP Government accountable in the use of Singapore’s reserves, especially our CPF savings that the PAP Government continues to hold as ransom to ensure their own political survival, which they have been gerrymandering for the last 54 years.<br /><br />Shame on the PAP Government if it should proceed to commit billions of our money when it refuses to look after the welfare of Singaporeans, who have largely contributed to the largesse that the PAP Government is spending on itself and the toys it needs to continue with its efforts to “manage the perception” that Singapore is a “safe haven”.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Emeritus Singaporean<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-72930711535190499932013-12-24T15:09:12.860+08:002013-12-24T15:09:12.860+08:00Which Singaporean...the rich ones.or those without...Which Singaporean...the rich ones.or those without jobs..<br /><br />Ha Ha..What a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-90906939863090119422013-12-23T17:46:59.669+08:002013-12-23T17:46:59.669+08:00It's an all Singaporean thing. The national pa...It's an all Singaporean thing. The national past time. Natural habit when you have nothing to do on the island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com