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My friend criticized industry minister Chan for trying to teach businessmen how to expand their business overseas, when he did not have any experience in running a company. He also criticized the appointment of two army generals to run the SMRT and NOL without any industry experience. They did a poor job. I told him that Louis... 

Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh lamented recently that Singapore is a First World country with Third World citizens. Instead of pointing his fingers at the PAP-Government for fueling the lack of civic-mindedness that citizens of an advanced country should have, he accused Singaporeans of being selfish and unkind. Other establishment... 

I asked the question - should a govt be responsive to the wishes of the people? The initial response - 83% certainly, 17% impossible. Surely 100% should agree with this motherhood statement? Why did 17% said that it is impossible? Well, the 17% probably realize that it is difficult to determine the wishes of the people. In any...