From an elite's blog:local forums have no right to question?

last SG · 2007-03-25T01:37:46+00:00

I guess the best solution is...If you can't beat them, leave them... I guess we can't stop them from raising their pay and we should not begrudge them.....I...

^tamago^ SG

http://youngpapblog.blogspot.com/2007/03/bill-gatesgeorge-sorosmother-theresa.html

I cant see why some forumers in our local chatrooms are questioning Ministerial pay rises and pegging our Ministers pay to those in other countries. Spore isnt like many other economies like the States, Britain or even Hong Kong where their economies can still remain alive even if their politicians are not making the best decisions. Not only are these economies self sufficient, they have people resources - to the extent where Supply far Exceeds Demand for geniuses at the top.

It takes more than a few good men to make a tiny red dot like Singapore a shining star it is today. Not an easy feat, and is not a task that every man on the street can do. Only the very best in the 4-5million we have, can.

If Ministers at the top stop what their doing; or arent clever enough to devise policies to keep us ahead of the global league, our economy will crumble. Theres no two ways about it. Some one has got to do it and able to do it very well.

A platoon with the acumen of Bill Gates, risk appetite of George Soros and the heart of Mother Theresa, I would think. And the compensation? Priceless. Havent we all heard this all too often, Pay Peanuts Get Monkeys".

With a flourishing economy, Ministerial pay increments will pale in comparison to the prosperities and fortunes Singapore will be able to bring to its people. Because then, the man on their street will get his pay raise too.

Second from left, elaina olivia chong:

NotFromVenus SG

If they , the Ministers want to leave SGP for better pastures and opportunities because other countries are paying them better, Why should the cabinet raise their salaries to keep them?

Does our private companies raise your salary if another company offers better? You are welcomed to leave and seek better prospects.

Why do the ministers keep having the mentality that they are not replaceable?
Cool

kilua SG

"With a flourishing economy, Ministerial pay increments will pale in comparison to the prosperities and fortunes Singapore will be able to bring to its people. Because then, the man on their street will get his pay raise too."

You mean the geniuses have already found a solution to the income gap and would reach Swiss Standard of Living?

I think PAP has embarked on a mission to corporatise the country.

From 200K to 1.4 Million - prevent corruption

from 1.4 Million to ??? To reward the CEO. Maybe such an important position should have options and bonus share. Most of the Ministers would leave the position if their wage demands are not met and serve the Arab countries.

Slipshade SG

The name is YOUNG-PAP. Why am I not surprised that the blogger is speaking in defence for the government?

^tamago^ SG

yeah. since when did our incomes rise as fast as theirs? Rolling Eyes

Gordonator SG

thank you tamago for providing pic and name.

*takes out death note.*

allentyb SG

Rolling Eyes

those young pap....... is really so naive, they never thought of what they mention in their blog, what will the public opinion be like,

so ignorant

i feel like laughing at their blog

kilua SG

I think she does not understand what does a country means.....

The money is funded by the citizens.... The citizens opinions should be consulted. I bet she would say the elections, but which country in the world where winning 37% of the votes would yield only 1 out of 81 seats?

http://www.singapore-elections.com/ge1988/votes.html
http://www.singapore-elections.com/ge1988/seats.html

Even if the opposition wins 40% of the votes it may only yield 1 seats out of 81 seats. What kind of fair election is that?

In the case of Bill Gates or George Soros, They are profit driven and the stake holders are willing pay. Do the Stakeholders- Singaporeans agree or are these policies shaft down the throat?

In the case of PAP, their control over the press, academia, law society,judiciary, the civil organizations and the right to demonstrate has allowed them to raise their pay as they wish. Try that in another country without the control of these... hahaaha

And if we accept her arguments, then Alan Greenspan should be paid a few billions.

^tamago^ SG

read this thread also, more hiong. Laughing

http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=1568892

OO_OO_OO SG

Laughing

shade343 SG

Pay peanuts, get monkeys. Look at how much they paid Bush. And see what kind of dumb policy he devised? Very Happy

kilua SG

What about Bill Clinton? or George Washington, or Winston Churchill or Goh Keng Swee?

shade343 SG

DO you consider Bill clinton to be a role model? I suppose you forgot about the watergate scandal and the Monica lewinsky case.

The only 4 US presidents that was considered excellent was George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. But nobody knows how much they were paid.

kilua SG

During Bill Clinton's term, there were many right polices which made US boom..

You ignored Goh Keng Swee..

hiphop2009 SG

lol, maybe quite high?

shade343 SG

But he committed some lewd acts in the oval office. If he was pai a higher salary, he would have thought twice before doing such an act and bringing shame upon himself and the country.

HOw much was Goh Keng Swee paid?

TYING SG

Pay Peanuts Get Monkeys".

Give pea-like comments, get ignorant pea brainer apes.

Slipshade SG

Watergate Scandal is Richard Nixon, not Bill Clinton. >_>

kilua SG

But he committed some lewd acts in the oval office. If he was pai a higher salary, he would have thought twice before doing such an act and bringing shame upon himself and the country.

hahahhahaa..... dont want to argue with a kid... i got better things to do..

charlize SG

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