reddressman SG Fidel Castro , ex-ruler of Cuba, was a dictator, a communist leader and a human rights violator. He imprisoned anyone who defied and tortured them to death. Without trial. He is in his 80's. He even encouraged his citizens to leave / migrate, legally or illegally, when many were not happy with his rule or the country was too tough to live in. He was born to a business man of a plantation who was also an immigrant. He studied law in university and got embroiled in student politics. He led a revolution and took power. He destroyed his political opponents and dissidents who were imprisoned without trial. He was feared by most of the international community then. He ruled for 40 years with an Iron hand. He controlled the entire Media. He controlled the entire economy and lives of all cubans. He is the President of Cuba and He made his brother the Vice-President. He was listed in Forbes as one of the richest man. He is still in political office even though he has transferred power to his kin. He was raised a Roman Catholic as a child but doesn't practice as one. He still looks healthy even recently as he appeared on TV. Which dictator like him? I saw a documentary on SCV on his life and found it quite interesting so I share here lor. Dicatators. There are many.
hloc SG Between Castro or the LEE family...... I prefer the LEE The very fact that we have internet connection at all, and is now 'b*tching' about Govt policy is the prove of which is better...... I also sleep well each night..... knowing ISD not SOOO Free to visit me. But of course we could do better.... hehehe
eagle SG Originally posted by hloc: Between Castro or the LEE family...... I prefer the LEE [b]The very fact that we have internet connection at all, and is now 'b*tching' about Govt policy is the prove of which is better...... I also sleep well each night..... knowing ISD not SOOO Free to visit me. But of course we could do better.... hehehe [/b] Very true... Although we complained so much about the government, about how much they can be better, we have to agree there's definitely worse ones out there... I can forsee the fact that sooner or later, we will be bitching in the internet while being on the streets due to [email protected]
urbanmonkey SG well-said...i was about to say the same thing too...hope there's no 3rd gen lee in the next PM line-up
will4 SG I read PM Lee is busy searching for a successor cause Spore cannot have a PM more than seventy years old.
eagle SG so we will only see a new successor about 3 elections more edit: The above statement applies only if PAP remained in power...
will4 SG Juding from the election last year, the ruling party is going to face tough challenges such as more voices questioning some policies n rising immigtration among the locals.
eagle SG Question the number of people related to the Lee family holding high posts: http://www.yeocheowtong.com/Salaries.html#Relatives%20of%20senior%20government But I'm not sure how accurate this website is...[/list]
reddressman SG Aiyoyo , of course they will remain in power for eternaty wan lah. Got world record salary of course can hire the best of the best champion wan waht. Biggest companies like GE also can hire the best champions and that is why they best wan. simple logic. So, what if....what if another brand wins and apply the same logic....???? .... I wonder.???? another GE? So, GE no worry wan, whoever CEO, as long as it is the best champion GE still champion? Is the logic like that? I cannot tell . I not a talent.
reyes SG when we compare with the worse one, we def. are better off. but compare to the better ones, we arent there yet. if you compare singapore to dictatorship rule, then we ought to be sad and worry for the future. as no dynasty can rule foreover. in most times, corruption will seep in.
t_a_s SG whoever run singapore is the same whether Lee or not Lee, they control everything, GRC, press, ......... change medicine but no change soup, the chinese proverb say
walesa SG Originally posted by hloc: Between Castro or the LEE family...... I prefer the LEE [b]The very fact that we have internet connection at all, and is now 'b*tching' about Govt policy is the prove of which is better...... I also sleep well each night..... knowing ISD not SOOO Free to visit me. But of course we could do better.... hehehe [/b]If the ISD isn't "SOOO Free" to visit you, doesn't that simply mean this regime isn't all that safe after all? After all, police states are supposed to be the safest places on earth. Maybe those who crave security above all else might want to consider emigrating to DPRK.
sgdiehard SG What stoopid logic is that? ISD these days are all very free, kiao ka jia liao bi, because few people are crossing the OB lines, except for some religious fanatic. With you around this place is not more dangerous, without you this place is just as safe as before. dare to cross the OB line and you will find ISD at your door tonight! you've been to cuba or DPRK? you think you are safe there?
