tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post5507835840198534390..comments2024-03-28T21:39:05.175+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: Civilians in the line of fire: Civil military relations and the Singapore Armed ForcesDavid Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-91458755989588631282014-02-19T23:43:18.060+08:002014-02-19T23:43:18.060+08:00Continuing,
Think about it, if what you say is c...Continuing, <br /><br />Think about it, if what you say is correct, then Palestinians, Chechens, Kurds, Timorese, Mujahideen and dozens of other insurgent movements would have given up the fight long ago. These movements' ideals are nationalist, religious or both. And despite incompetent governments, overwhelming odds -think pitiful supplies, harsh climates and little food that you can scarcely imagine- or both, they have fought for decades with no shortage of will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-58696101937761216262014-02-19T23:34:36.325+08:002014-02-19T23:34:36.325+08:00"Urmm....Mr Lee is a recognized global states..."Urmm....Mr Lee is a recognized global statesman. Dr M is a kampong hero. See the difference?"<br /><br />Mahathir inherited a much more primitive hinterland and brought it up to not as high a level as Singapore, within half the time LKY was in power. Whereas LKY inherited the most developed city in East Asia at the time of Singapore's independence. <br /><br />12:27 AM:<br /><br />A people can hate their government while loving their country, they will do the best to defend it, considering the invaders' race and religion differ from their own. It is the same with Singapore.<br /><br />Yes, a strategy of trading space for time will lose the credibility of the population. But if the other choice is, as you put it, to lose to Singapore's strength in conventional battle, it is the least bad alternative. And as you say, Singapore's military superiority is so great that there is no point to starting a war at all.<br /><br />On a higher level, why is it that so many Malaysians are not outraged at the state of their country, their government? It is because they share responsibility for making, tolerating, depending on it a little too much. This is the government they have put in power, this is the armed forces the government has put in place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-28516862395408985072014-02-03T00:27:21.208+08:002014-02-03T00:27:21.208+08:00Leaving your population undefended as a strategic ...Leaving your population undefended as a strategic burden for the enemy is good military tactics but bad political strategy. The generals will appreciate how it slows down the enemy and forces him to devote forces to CMR, but the political leadership will hate how destroys the credibility of the government. The government demonstrates right out that it is unable to defend the people and is willing to leave them to the mercy of the enemy to act as a speed bump. If this is really what the Malaysian generals have planned, I wonder if they have cleared it with those upstairs. Even if this tactic wins the war, it is likely to lose the peace.<br /><br />I am sure that we have threatened to blare this point full blast through every possible media outlet in the event the Malaysians try to use this tactic -- the threat may deter their political leadership. As soon as we cross the border, if the Malaysians melt away and refuse to give battle to us (so we can employ our technology to the fullest), we will just say right out that their government has failed as the protector of their people and make sure that every single Malaysians hears and knows this. We will claim that the generals and politicians have callously abandoned the people to the enemy to save their own hides. No bomb we could drop could hurt their political leadership more than that. <br /><br />So I am a little sceptical that this would happen. I am sure they might try this in extremis, but it is a double-edged sword.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-83088060383565693882014-01-22T18:26:12.131+08:002014-01-22T18:26:12.131+08:00Sorry bro. Im not people like you. Try another? Sorry bro. Im not people like you. Try another? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-42998907507662774422014-01-22T17:44:02.003+08:002014-01-22T17:44:02.003+08:00At least he has a wife. Do you?At least he has a wife. Do you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-35699507438183836552014-01-22T09:45:13.415+08:002014-01-22T09:45:13.415+08:00^ Rosmah like shopping in sg mah...gd hubbies list...^ Rosmah like shopping in sg mah...gd hubbies listen to wifeys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-179042923675576772014-01-21T23:20:00.129+08:002014-01-21T23:20:00.129+08:00His son is not warlike like you. He might increase...His son is not warlike like you. He might increase military cooperation between the two countries. Ties have been improving the further the two pass into history. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-81872962552484428452014-01-21T21:48:57.376+08:002014-01-21T21:48:57.376+08:00Urmm....Mr Lee is a recognized global statesman. D...Urmm....Mr Lee is a recognized global statesman. Dr M is a kampong hero. See the difference? Mind your words Malaysian!<br /><br />Sgreans might disagree with some of his policy. But both opposition and PAPers give him credit for bringing Sg to wear it is today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-22348645927402885562014-01-21T18:46:22.430+08:002014-01-21T18:46:22.430+08:00To Anon Jan 21, 2014, 5.26 PM. I also read the new...To Anon Jan 21, 2014, 5.26 PM. I also read the news everyday. Waiting for Mahathir to say a few snarky words at your idol's passing.<br /><br />That one no need to wait so long. And it won't only be Malaysians who are happy. Many Singaporeans too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-26649831831216615202014-01-21T18:40:39.925+08:002014-01-21T18:40:39.925+08:00To Anon Jan 21, 1.47pm, several examples were prov...To Anon Jan 21, 1.47pm, several examples were provided in another post. It is clear that the Malaysian press and politicians and defence publications routinely demonizes Singapore as the enemy. We will therefore respond in kind. Change your conduct and we will respond in kind as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-67429274014094585262014-01-21T17:26:41.284+08:002014-01-21T17:26:41.284+08:00Why angry le? I read malaysian news with popcorn t...Why angry le? I read malaysian news with popcorn tub in hand everyday. HeheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-34498130293169624352014-01-21T16:47:34.098+08:002014-01-21T16:47:34.098+08:00Yup, lets see if you die an angry old man waiting ...Yup, lets see if you die an angry old man waiting for it to happen. There's no need to discuss further because we are waiting for your prophecy to materialise.<br /><br />You can fantasise about the invisible Sg hand in Malaysia all you like (forgetting every foreign venture must have local ownership) or some Hitlerite war of aggression like you said two days ago. <br /><br />Life goes on here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-63731351545415206622014-01-21T15:55:12.941+08:002014-01-21T15:55:12.941+08:00Sometimes internal troubles and confusion is more ...Sometimes internal troubles and confusion is more than enough to bring down a country or let it float about aimlessly. No need for invasion. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-29013649363546702652014-01-21T15:43:49.359+08:002014-01-21T15:43:49.359+08:00Well, it is already quite bad. So, hey. Hope thing...Well, it is already quite bad. So, hey. Hope things get better yea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-43865747663181228002014-01-21T13:47:36.974+08:002014-01-21T13:47:36.974+08:00Thanks for the claim not backed up, ah seng. Pleas...Thanks for the claim not backed up, ah seng. Please go ahead and tell your imaginary friends.<br /><br />Many countries around the globe are more corrupt, poor, racist, incompetent than Malaysia. Yet they are not collapsing or being militarily or economically invaded by their neighbours. <br /><br />If you think this will happen to Malaysia in your lifetime, we'll see. We can have a waiting game.<br /><br />David @ January 19, 2014 at 11:09 PM<br /><br />Thank you for giving the due consideration. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-51642765969272308432014-01-21T12:40:22.067+08:002014-01-21T12:40:22.067+08:00After reading about malaysian publications on sing...After reading about malaysian publications on singapore, i am just floored by the jealousy, ill will, misconception, racism ans war mongering. And these are official talk. i am telling all my friends about this. Malaysia is not a good neighbour. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-54317516637928199332014-01-21T08:05:33.119+08:002014-01-21T08:05:33.119+08:00you can vote for whichever political party, except...you can vote for whichever political party, except umno !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-74795325809754340722014-01-20T23:13:58.286+08:002014-01-20T23:13:58.286+08:00Wah, you put Malaysia ahead of all your other poli...Wah, you put Malaysia ahead of all your other political priorities in Singapore. Salute.<br /><br />Not that I question you, but which party will express such an aim for you to vote?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-24074865957522126722014-01-20T22:08:02.325+08:002014-01-20T22:08:02.325+08:00Relax. I can't imagine anything Malaysia has d...Relax. I can't imagine anything Malaysia has done to be responsible for the hardships in our life. Like what someone above said, hostility and war is a political exercise<br />-----------------<br />Right. Malaysian leaders and publications have said a lot of things to harm ties - jingoistic and downright hostile. This is inexcusable. Younger Singaporeans will not tolerate this. The next political party which reduces our closeness with Malaysia gets my vote. Time to put Malaysia in its rightful place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-82821753154581893332014-01-20T21:48:57.850+08:002014-01-20T21:48:57.850+08:00The only side which has been blatantly untruthful ...The only side which has been blatantly untruthful is Malaysia. Remember the scenic mountains behind Pedra Branca. Fancy a Malaysian poster casting aspersions on a foreign govt when his own govt is full of lying ingrates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-70811790722657769392014-01-20T21:27:01.572+08:002014-01-20T21:27:01.572+08:00Anon 4:29PM
Questioning and disbelieving for the ...Anon 4:29PM<br /><br />Questioning and disbelieving for the sake of questioning and disbelieving does not a clever man make...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-97140032287937382014-01-20T21:24:42.247+08:002014-01-20T21:24:42.247+08:00Anon 4:29PM.
That's a real great attitude to...Anon 4:29PM. <br /><br />That's a real great attitude to take. Despite all the documents produced and formal documentation provided by the Sg gov on the water dispute, it is now o' so fashionable to question everything that is from your own government. Way to go on the 5 pillars of defence. Our country so needs more of your type. The wannabe critical thinkers who are no more than unreasonable detractors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-87214783752376827982014-01-20T18:39:39.942+08:002014-01-20T18:39:39.942+08:00No need war la. Be smart. Buy their already corrup...No need war la. Be smart. Buy their already corrupted leaders. As a businessman, i can honestly say malaysian leaders are for sale. Haha. Long live the one eyed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-35160579880337569242014-01-20T16:29:10.826+08:002014-01-20T16:29:10.826+08:00Anon 11:18 AM,
Relax. I can't imagine anythin...Anon 11:18 AM,<br /><br />Relax. I can't imagine anything Malaysia has done to be responsible for the hardships in our life. Like what someone above said, hostility and war is a political exercise. We should question and examine the interests behind teaching us to imagine an enemy in the name of patriotism. Is it to tell us we cannot have diverse opinions just because we are a small country? Is everything we read in the ST about the 1990s water price disputes true? Does questioning things really lead to our being invaded? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-2826569261522877472014-01-20T12:13:48.330+08:002014-01-20T12:13:48.330+08:00the main point is that nobody can predict when tho...the main point is that nobody can predict when those powers-that-be in putrajaya would start acting crazy (again) towards its neighbour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com