Checks and balances in politics and the tragedy of GRC
The 2011 elections in Singapore has been an education for me. It demonstrates the power of the democratic process and importance of checks and balances in any kind of organization. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Singapore is like a Hollywood movie; it looks perfect. 9% GDP growth, 1.9% unemployment,...
The GE 2011 Political Demise of Lee Kuan Yew: A Supreme Irony
One of the greatest surprises of GE 2011 was the people’s unequivocal rejection of the PAP style of government. But none could have imagined that the biggest casualty would be Lee Kuan Yew, one of the founders of the PAP, Singapore’s first prime minister and subsequently, de facto Chief despite holding only an advisory role...
A measure of fairplay and decency
As the TPL storm continues to brew, I want to make it clear that I have nothing against Tin Pei Ling. She can be just anyone’s daughter for that matter. I have tried not to get involved in this issue as it just doesn’t look good making her the scapegoat for the venting of anger and frustration of something much larger. The...
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