STEP DOWN AS A LIVING LEGACY or CONTINUE IN POWER?

euphratis SG

I think that it is time someone should step down & live a life of living legacy then to continue in office. Yes he is still can contribute here & there. He talks & people still respect & listen but he doesn't have to stay in office. People still respect him due to his achievements.

He can still contribute as a consultant. Advising the younger on the side line. Living out his legacy that he has built for himself. He should not hold on. By letting go I think he would be more respected than by holding on.

By holding on...would people think other wise? History will tell.

pearlie27 SG

He thinks he is doing that – contributing here and there. But others think otherwise, think he is contributing everywhere.

euphratis SG

Yes, obviously everywhere...but don't u think he would gain more respect if he steps down & not interfere too much?

anonymouscoward SG

foreigner doesn't care if he's the SM, MM or just an old man. Some respect him, some don't.

his official appointment only affects Singaporeans and there's nothing anyone here can do about it.

LazerLordz SG

The mark of a great statesman is that he steps down officially when he should.

Advice can be dished out behind the scenes. Rolling Eyes

BillyBong SG

He IS giving advise behind the scenes....to his son no less.

Of course, after MM, what's the next title they intend to bestow upon his majesty?

anonymouscoward SG

HM? His Majesty? Laughing

mhcampboy SG

EM= Exalted Minister??... Rolling Eyes

LazerLordz SG

May the Farce be with us..

vito_corleone SG

Senior Minister Mentor Laughing

king108 SG

I respect our MM. To think that he worked so hard for singapore so many years. I think we had to agree that he is good. Without him, Singapore could not have been today. And only and sortly him can do it.

I only hope that he can stay on forever.

Devil1976 SG

As always stated by them... Things should change along with time...

Humans are such ironic creatures... Often doesn't practise what they preach...

claudetnt SG

Its all about loosing "face" or at least his perception of it! After all these years of being number No. 1 in Singapore he just cannot settle to be an ordinary citizen. I guess its all about the fear!

I have great respect for MM and his contribution to Singapore but his staying on in power is giving me second thoughts.

If only he can emulate Nelson Mandela by stepping aside or retiring from politics his stature will be so much grander.

gr2012 SG

Wah lao...he contributed so much to singapore you know?

Without him, S'pore will not be what it is today!

What is wrong with him being a MM? He is still as wise as ever and his words are good and make sense!

What is wrong with remaining in politics? He is still healthy and able what. And not like it will do you guys any good if he steps down.,

Actually, I honestly dont care.

claudetnt SG

we all need to Let Go, its better to do it now – when he is still at his best than later!

abao SG

its long overdue…

free thinker SG

Come on... This is a rhetorical question.

Ask yourself... Will he ever step down? Look at the political system of Singapore and you will know the answer