Presidential Election 2011

[MMM]

Any views on the round table discussion. I think TCB and TT obviously still stands out.

[raysusan]

TKL want 2 Million.

TT and TCB wants the salary after review commitee.

If lowest paid civil servant = 1k a month = 12k a year = 480k a year.

'What is a fair salary for the President?'
http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110817-294799.html

what u guys think?

[Angelight]

Will they broadcast the round table discussion on TV? or have I miss it?

[3Boys]

raysusan:

TKL want 2 Million.

TT and TCB wants the salary after review commitee.

If lowest paid civil servant = 1k a month = 12k a year = 480k a year.

'What is a fair salary for the President?'
http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110817-294799.html

what u guys think?

I think $1-2M is a fair figure, perhaps at the lower end.

[raysusan]

Angelight:

Will they broadcast the round table discussion on TV? or have I miss it?

u can view online

[MMM]

Angelight:

Will they broadcast the round table discussion on TV? or have I miss it?

Saw it on razortv.
http://www.straitstimes.com/

[Angelight]

What abt TJS? He wants to donate all to charity?

raysusan:

TKL want 2 Million.
TT and TCB wants the salary after review commitee.

If lowest paid civil servant = 1k a month = 12k a year = 480k a year.

'What is a fair salary for the President?'
http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110817-294799.html

what u guys think?

[Busymom]

Angelight:

What abt TJS? He wants to donate all to charity?

raysusan:

TKL want 2 Million.
TT and TCB wants the salary after review commitee.

If lowest paid civil servant = 1k a month = 12k a year = 480k a year.

'What is a fair salary for the President?'
http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110817-294799.html

what u guys think?

Do we have a say which charity they would be donating to???

Otherwise, what's the point? :scratchhead:

Better for the review committee to just cut the salary.

[Strparent]

MMM:

Any views on the round table discussion. I think TCB and TT obviously still stands out.

yes MMM, I agree. TCB and TT did well in this discussion. It showed TCB was not afraid to speak out where necessary, while at the same time, knows exactly where the boundaries lie. I especially like the way, he challenges TKL and TT on their views.

TT only seemed impressive because many answers seemed to be prepared. For those impromptu questions, he harp about the same answers about his expertise on world economies.

TJS was a bit disappointing though he speaks well on certain issues.

and TKL divert too much outside the President's duties.

What was very interesting to me, at the end, when they were asked what they would do next, if they did not win.
TKL - continue to be the voice of the people in his personal capacity, which he has been doing the past few years
TCB - continue his medical profession, and his community work to help the less fortunate
TJS - to carry on his public limelight ambitions, and to champion the people's rights
and finally, surprise surprise, TT, the siam and taiji answer - I would prefer to wait till AFTER the results before I decide what to do...DUHHHH.
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/news/68120.html#link_9084_videoListPage_68120

obviously not prepared for this question, LOL..............or does he think it is a sure-win :nailbite:

[Busymom]

3Boys:

1amber:

If they are called populist it is still ok provided they sincerely look after the welfare of the people of Singapore.

Almost by definition, populist policies, as touted by the politicians who support them, aim to \"sincerely look after the welfare of the people\", but at what long term cost?

It scares me to h... when people start saying that populist policies are ok, its a sure sign of decline for a country.

Check out Greece.

Nope, not ok, not in my book.

This is a no no for many like you... but how many think like that? For those who like the idea of a welfare state (or an increasing degree of it), well... it isn't too bad, is it? Don't have to study so hard and work so hard (can have a childhood and work-life balance), need not worry about retirement or medical cost... For them, why think so long term? It's not like they are going to be the one to pay off the debts. It's the future generation!