1st they take your jobs, next they want to change yr lives

last SG · 2007-01-14T08:55:27+00:00

Go ask government lor . About 10 years ago , I remember arguing with an MP over this issue in a forum. My argument was against the rationale for keeping for...

pearlie27 SG

Singapore govt’s dollar-and-cent style has made Sg not only unattractive to foreigners to want to sink their roots here but also to locals to raise their next generation!

ShutterBug SG

10 years ago, I used to believe in PAP. But as the years passed, I found it increasingly difficult to believe in them.

To date, I think I hate them....

will4 SG

This is the reason 800 Sporean migrated to other countries each year. It is so funny to read report 5 room HDB flat is empty until need to be converted to

smaller flat

charlize SG

I think you share the same sentiment as like a growing number of Singaporeans.

To think that only maybe 10 years back, the party enjoyed a reasonable amount of support from the people.

Slowly but surely the support is eroding and at an increasing rate for the past few years.

But the irony I would think is that the catalyst for change will not come from Singaporeans but from the new immigrants and/or within the party itself.

And it will happen suddenly. Laughing

(human) SG

Do you know why is this so? It is harder for people to support that kind of price of a 5 room flat this days. Why? Because the price of the house increased until a level where by typical salary can be hardly to subtain it.

vito_corleone SG

thats my whole point: a strong military with picture perfect strategies might not work. Laughing if the most powerful nation on earth could be tied down by guerilla forces, do you think singapore would stand a chance if we were to launch a strike against our neighbours?

ShutterBug SG

Ya bro., I have this exact same notion!

Because the foreigners coming here and for those who eventually (& foolishly) becomes citizens, will be very vocal - much more expressive than orginal locals, and you can bet your last dollars the most vocal ones are PRCs!

They have more KPKB skills than us!

sgdiehard SG

Looking at your previous postings, I can say that except for this NS issue, I agree with you on most of your postings on FT.

While we feel the same on some issues, our reactions are different.

NS to me is a must for Singapore, FT policies can be changed, but I can't imagine abolishing NS. It is a norm now that those who are employed will face job security problem when we reach 40, those in countries without FT policies also face the same problem, blame it on globalization, the profit driven MNC.....as for me, I already gave up loyalty for any company, I work to stay employed until I find my way for making a living in the long term.

As for girls like that Wee (something), I wouldn't be bothered much. There are many parents who could only produce but are unable to give proper upbringing to their children. There are many girls out there, and I don't need my sons to marry "elites".

Coquitlam SG

Well I do agree that NS is a must....so let those who are keen to stay on and those who are keen to come here, let em all serve...as for me and the other 800...mind you, our numbers will grow larger every year...and then we will move out of here with our families and children and wish Sillypore all the best...

No regrets and no looking back....if Sillypore does not want to change or changes too slowly...I don't deny there is change but its too slow....Good luck then....Adios Smile

We will still work hard in our adopted overseas land....

Smile

sgdiehard SG

Any regrets or looking back would be too late once you make your move, and you bet your ass you would need to work hard wherever you go, unless you have a lot to bring from here. Anyway, no venture no gain, I wish you and all like you all the best when you leave. Smile

Singapore, with its limited land size (nothing we can do about), will have to change. Many already complained changes are too much too fast, but there are still people like you thinking the changes are too slow. I guess its a matter of who benefit from the changes. Finally all singaporean should benefit from all the changes, sooner or later, one way or another. There will always be those who can't wait, won't wait, don't want to wait.....but will the number grow every year? will it be significant to force some changes? I don't think so.

av98m SG

And I say it will happen very soon after lau lee croaks. Laughing

fymk SG

It is a norm only if you accept it as that.

All countries have FT-like policies but they don't call it FT - they call it skilled. Their people still sit on top of the foreigners . Globalisation is there but overused as an excuse to invite foreigners . I see other countries doing well with their own sitting on top of foreigners.

The minister is paid a million to come up with the great policy of inviting foreigners with this merry go round the bush rationale . First they said that Singaporeans don't have enough global experience. When you have people who have enough global experience, Singaporeans are suddenly not willing to accept lower wages. When you have Singaporeans who are not willing to accept lower wages , FINALLY ACCEPTING LOWER WAGES , they say Singaporeans are not willing to reskill . When you have Singaporeans who reskill , they say that Singaporeans are not willing to accept lower wages.

But never mind ....they just invite foreigners to sit on top and pay them better plus call them foreign talents . Then when you point out that part - you get diversion therapy again - suddenly the foreign talent is this guy who accepts lower wages and willing to do a dirty job which no Singaporean want to do.

Good right? Diversional Therapy. That is what Singapore pays the ministers for. Good old Diversional Therapy .....when psychologists are charging so cheaply for compared to the amount Singaporeans have to pay.

charlize SG

Hanor, hanor.

Always say Singaporeans CMI.

Haiz. Laughing

fymk SG

Another example of Diversional Therapy is that of Singaporeans who went overseas to make it. They said they CMI in Singapore therefore are quitters. Then when unemployment is bad in Singapore, they say that Singaporeans should go out of their comfort zone....that one is a winner . Who would accept anyone who cannot make it in their own country?

Damn nice eh? Merry Go Round the Mulberry Bush , the Mulberry Bush... *sings*

PoRen SG

Ministers are highly-paid to safeguard we Singaporeans' interests, not sell it.

PoRen SG

There are already Malaysians who are Singapore PRs as well being called up for National Service on the Malaysian side as well as Singapore side. How do we resolve this?
If there is a war, whose side should those with dual-nationality fight for?

bila_prem SG

If foreigners fight for Singapore, i think we don’t need reservists anymore since we have enough manpower to support military strength. Since when foreigners are loyal. They take our jobs then once they gain experience,then they move ahead to european countries or USA for a better future. Singapore has silly rules and very high standard of living whreas in Europe or US, houses,cars and other stuff are affordable. Singapore is only a temporary home.

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