What I hate about the current Singapore
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limlim:
But it is their property.. can you prevent them from planting a software bug in the power station..?
The power stations sit on our soil, its not as if the French or Japanese can dismantle them and ship them off.3Boys:
[quote=\"limlim\"]WHY need to sell the power station??
Is the govt so poor that they had to sell critical infrastructures? Rather sell power station than to dig into reserves?
That will go off in times of war.. or terrorist attack.[/quote]I didn't know France and Japan were about to wage war with Singapore.
The refineries on Bukom are owned by Shell, BP and others. I figure we should take them all back then? Who is at the losing end here? If any of those countries were to turn hostile, how difficult would it be to take those facilities back? Might as well say we don't buy our Air Force jets from the US in case they decide to sabotage them. -
limlim:
I wish I could share more here, but when you say \"makes no sense\", you are completely right. Singaporeans say and do many things that make no sense.
why would you spend $ on a piece of useless equipment or medicine you do not intend to eat and solely profit the doctor or hospital just bcoz the money is from medisave?
really makes no sense right? -
3Boys:
U implying we can actually cash out our medisave acct?
I wish I could share more here, but when you say \"makes no sense\", you are completely right. Singaporeans say and do many things that make no sense.limlim:
why would you spend $ on a piece of useless equipment or medicine you do not intend to eat and solely profit the doctor or hospital just bcoz the money is from medisave?
really makes no sense right?
If yes, share leh...
I can only think of cashing it out after dying... :scratchhead: -
3Boys:
Same same for some of the things the govt do.
I wish I could share more here, but when you say \"makes no sense\", you are completely right. Singaporeans say and do many things that make no sense.limlim:
why would you spend $ on a piece of useless equipment or medicine you do not intend to eat and solely profit the doctor or hospital just bcoz the money is from medisave?
really makes no sense right? -
3Boys:
You did not answer the main point in the post.. WHY rather sell assets then to cash out on the reserve?
I didn't know France and Japan were about to wage war with Singapore.
The refineries on Bukom are owned by Shell, BP and others. I figure we should take them all back then? Who is at the losing end here? If any of those countries were to turn hostile, how difficult would it be to take those facilities back? Might as well say we don't buy our Air Force jets from the US in case they decide to sabotage them.
For e.g. if you got $ in the bank, would you rather sell one of the bedroom in your house or cash out the $ in the bank first if it is urgent?
Let's not talk about whether your bedroom occupier will sabo you or not.. or you sell it to someone who looks \"ok\" to you.
WOULD you SELL your bedroom rather than cash out a fraction of the $ sitting in the bank? -
I've been here since 2002...PR now; my wife and daughter are SC (daughter is a dual citizen). I have no complaints here, though the cost of housing and owning a car are extremely high compared to where I grew up in the US, north of New York City. As far as everyday expenses, I find them quite reasonable...food, general merchandise, public transport. Of course, imported brand names...even quite common brands back in the US are very expensive (especially wine
).
On the other hand, I am amazed at the overall quality of life, the booming development everywhere, and the relative quality of judgement and vision of political leaders in general here with regard to maintaining and driving economic growth, sustainable and reasonable development, etc. When I first arrived here, there was no NE or Circle Line MRT, no Esplanade, MBS, RWS, Changi Airport had only Terminals 1 & 2...and Singapore is light-years ahead of all other countries in the region in terms of per capital income, standard of living, low crime, low corruption -- despite its tiny size and lack of its own resources.
I do note a dramatic population increase in the past 10 years...seemingly from mainland China and the Philippines in particular...and not just maids and construction workers either. I do not see this as a particularly negative thing... -
usa-sing-1:
I do note a dramatic population increase in the past 10 years...seemingly from mainland China and the Philippines in particular...and not just maids and construction workers either. I do not see this as a particularly negative thing...
care to share why you do not see this as a particularly negative thing...? -
onemore:
If immigration is controlled to meet the demands of a growing economy, I don't see a particular issue. For example, if foreigners are used to fill low-end jobs or manual labour jobs that most Singaporeans would disdain, or used to fill high-tech, highly specialised positions -- R&D, specific industries, world-renowned leadership, cutting-edge scientists, etc. -- which is not necessarily available locally -- I don't have a problem with that. Likewise for entrepreneurs, local or foreign, who set up legitimate businesses. I don't see a need, however, to specifically import foreign talent in areas where I believe Singapore already has sufficient talent -- such as accountancy, middle management, basic IT functions, etc. (Of course, you will always have some of that as long as Singaporeans marry foreigners who settle here).usa-sing-1:
I do note a dramatic population increase in the past 10 years...seemingly from mainland China and the Philippines in particular...and not just maids and construction workers either. I do not see this as a particularly negative thing...
care to share why you do not see this as a particularly negative thing...? -
usa-sing-1:
Agree with the earlier part.
If immigration is controlled to meet the demands of a growing economy, I don't see a particular issue. For example, if foreigners are used to fill low-end jobs or manual labour jobs that most Singaporeans would disdain, or used to fill high-tech, highly specialised positions -- R&D, specific industries, world-renowned leadership, cutting-edge scientists, etc. -- which is not necessarily available locally -- I don't have a problem with that. Likewise for entrepreneurs, local or foreign, who set up legitimate businesses. I don't see a need, however, to specifically import foreign talent in areas where I believe Singapore already has sufficient talent -- such as accountancy, middle management, basic IT functions, etc. (Of course, you will always have some of that as long as Singaporeans marry foreigners who settle here).
For the part highlighted in blue, PMETs in particular.. it lowers the cost of running business that benefits the rich, and cause wage suppression for the local peasants. -
limlim:
i think usa-sing-1 is no local peasant and therefore this point may not be applicable in his perspective...
Agree with the earlier part.usa-sing-1:
If immigration is controlled to meet the demands of a growing economy, I don't see a particular issue. For example, if foreigners are used to fill low-end jobs or manual labour jobs that most Singaporeans would disdain, or used to fill high-tech, highly specialised positions -- R&D, specific industries, world-renowned leadership, cutting-edge scientists, etc. -- which is not necessarily available locally -- I don't have a problem with that. Likewise for entrepreneurs, local or foreign, who set up legitimate businesses. I don't see a need, however, to specifically import foreign talent in areas where I believe Singapore already has sufficient talent -- such as accountancy, middle management, basic IT functions, etc. (Of course, you will always have some of that as long as Singaporeans marry foreigners who settle here).
For the part highlighted in blue, PMETs in particular.. it lowers the cost of running business that benefits the rich, and cause wage suppression for the local peasants.
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