Why People Leave SG

last SG · 2007-06-14T17:01:59+00:00

Later our 3 resident stooges will come in to dispute everything, they will claim they have authority over all the relevant issues.

fymk SG

HAHAH I don't really care about him. A guy who thinks the a 0.something percent ownership of a gold coast property and a second hand audi makes him an elite, amuses me to no extent.

Gazelle SG

If you cant beat them to not doing it... then join them lor... Very Happy

soul_rage SG

so funny fymk, he doesn't understand that he started all the fights, insulting everyone needlessly.

Let's just ignore him, every thread he gets into becomes corrupted and tainted, and littered with useless and needless replies.

soul_rage SG

I think he is just going to go into hiding after my response, but I will do it anyway just for the fun of seeing him run with his tail between his legs

"Protectionism is the economic policy of restraining trade between nations, through methods such as high tariffs on imported goods, restrictive quotas, a variety of restrictive government regulations designed to discourage imports, and anti-dumping laws in an attempt to protect domestic industries in a particular nation from foreign take-over or competition. This is closely aligned with anti-globalization, and contrasts with free trade, where no artificial barriers to entry are instituted"

In the issue of the new US law, I see it as a protectionism policy. They are putting up restrictive govt regulations designed to discourage blatant importing of foreigners, and in a way protects US citizens from such non-beneficial importing.

Protectionism refers to businesses, but in this sense, it a protection to their citizens, so its pretty much similar.

Of coz, no one will ever admit it is a form of protectionism since everyone's talking about free trade nowadays

soul_rage SG

Gazelle's Claims:

Govt (includes opposition party members) = PAP

Protectionism is for morons. Smart people don't use Protectionism. Therefore US = stupid, since US has introduced a law to protect their people.

Deprivation of facilities (thru the use of HDB upgrading in elections) to old people is a carrot, not a threat

The PAP is morally correct in depriving facilities to taxpayers in Hougang and Potong Pasir

fymk SG

He amuses me with the stupidity of his posts. I like laughing at them.

You see his psyche is this way - his ego is bigger therefore he should be better than the rest of us. Now he talks because his job is secure but time will come when his employer decides that he is a burden ....BAM different talk.

Coquitlam SG

Just stating what I think...and I do not need to use my brains....its so plain obvious....like I said....I'm not against those who stay behind...likewise, I have the freedom to choose where I want to go and also to encourage others to do the same

Coquitlam SG

No point arguing your case soul_rage...bottomline is Sillypore will go downhill....why should we even waste our time telling others that MIW is Sillypore....we all can see what's going on here, if they want to stay, let them stay..its their choice...they have a right....our focus here should be giving reasons why many people including me have left and possibly help them leave this overcrowded place as well...Agree?

Coquitlam SG

Yup fymk.....soul_rage is right....that silly fella is so downright stupid....he has sort of become the joke of the town....let him stay on in Sillypore and let him see what's coming to him....we should instead focus on why we left and help others do the same....we can't stop him from staying here...neither can he stop us from helping others leave...if he wants the entire island to himself, he can have it....like I said...self employed people like us have much more foresight than a mere employeeeee like him

rane SG

well, gazelle has a one track mind, what to do!!! Perhaps should perform operation on the brain to insert some chips in there so as to rectify the fault - one track mind! ha ha ha Rolling Eyes Mr. Green Laughing !

Gazelle SG

Originally posted by soul_rage:

I think he is just going to go into hiding after my response, but I will do it anyway just for the fun of seeing him run with his tail between his legs

"Protectionism is the economic policy of restraining trade between nations, through methods such as high tariffs on imported goods, restrictive quotas, [b]a variety of restrictive government regulations designed to discourage imports, and anti-dumping laws in an attempt to protect domestic industries in a particular nation from foreign take-over or competition. This is closely aligned with anti-globalization, and contrasts with free trade, where no artificial barriers to entry are instituted"

In the issue of the new US law, I see it as a protectionism policy. They are putting up restrictive govt regulations designed to discourage blatant importing of foreigners, and in a way protects US citizens from such non-beneficial importing.

Protectionism refers to businesses, but in this sense, it a protection to their citizens, so its pretty much similar.

Of coz, no one will ever admit it is a form of protectionism since everyone's talking about free trade nowadays[/b]

And how do you explain about the Singapore IRs which you claim is an example of protectionism? Mr. Green

Gazelle SG

Can you back up what you said or are you just shooting blanks again?

Coquitlam SG

Join the club rane.....at least there are soul_rage and fmyk as well

Jontst78 SG

tsk tsk, why the obessesion with nitpicking and fault finding? We are here to discuss why people are leaving SG for seemingly greener pastures aren't we? Live and let live Gazelle. A friendly word of advice though, try not to make a habit of talking down to people, will do you alot of good. Smile

jianfish9 SG

I hope I can leave SG in future. If got overseas work/attachment in my job next time, I’ll be first to volunteer.

Gazelle SG

Originally posted by fymk:

You will be second class in Australia with this type of thinking.

I don't care what class I am in Australia as long as I have my home, some social security and a good quality of life. Have you not heard? Money makes everyone colorblind.

And I notice someone went to paste up taxes of Australia and Singapore ( most will know who). Well want to talk taxes?

Singapore income tax alot of things you cannot claim. Have to pay road tax, property tax .

Australian income tax- I claim everything in the name of work and study- my phone bill, my internet bill , price I paid for my laptop , my stationary my electrical bill ( for running a home office) , my laundry allowance, my insurance, my education allowance ( that is why I am perpetually studying) , my textbooks, ....hrm what else...oh ya even my leather bag which acts as a brief case - can claim with receipt - CLAIM!

Oh ya Australia don't impose property tax on your principal residence.

Originally posted by Gazelle:
Is this the reason why such welfare system will never work in Asia?

fymk, I think you might have miss my post saying that you and your attitute towards australia welfare system is the reason why such welfare system will not work in Singapore.

I wonder how long you can continue "claiming" without getting yourself into trouble... do you expect to be drawing gross pay of $3k per month for the rest of your life and continue to pay for your post grad education so that you can continue "CLAIMing" your shopping expenses?

Coquitlam SG

You can even leave Sillypore now, depending on your age, work experience and education....go, give it a try

rane SG

hmm, gahmen will be sad - gahmen will not be sad??? May be they think, go lor, we have increasing numbers of FTs coming!! Mr. Green

Gazelle SG

I am talking to a self proclaimed Singapore top notch talent, who doesnt belong to the middle income group. Talkin down? Mr. Green

Jontst78 SG

Isn't it a totaly different paradigm of Taxation from over here in Singapore? Fymk already said that all the claims go thru an accountant, which makes sure that nothing that is not allowed to be claimed, is not claimed. So how is that false or illegal claiming? How is it illegal, just because SG taxs law don't allow for such claims, and local culture deems it a cheating? As long as Aussie law and culture allows it, how is it illegal?

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