Sir,
I understand your optimism and passion. Unfortunately though it
seems it not inline with world realities.Everything you mentioned
would have been perfect in an ideal world,which ours is not.
Signing PMET with India wasn't a good move for Singapore,for
PAP,MNCs,yes. If all the German industries pulled out of SG many
Singaporeans will be jobless. Perhaps it would be interesting for
you to know how many Singaporean companies are working,atleast
known in EU. I have seen tiger balm,nothing else.
MNC"s fund political campaigns usually as shawdows,when the
candidate wins they get favours back. It's how politics wok in most
countries. Most companies have internal departments doing
analysis,tasked with influencing govt policies,accounts in caymann
to transfer money as bribes etc.
Australian economy is in a bad shape especially due to their
currency appreciation and carbon tax. They too have a skilled
migrant program which took many from SEA. No one heard of Iraq as
well before the American wars,publicity doesn't mean a thing.
Singapore can side with any one they choose. There are many
things happening in different levels which are not so obvious to
many. If SG sided with Chinese it would be seen as going against
the Americans(due to Chinese-American not-so subtle hostilities)
which can't be risked for the country.India is non-aligned and
with India they do a lot of
military exchanges(overt and covert) which is not possible with
Chinese. Indian employees are usually docile and well
behaving.Moving out of Asia,strong attachment with USA brings no
real benefits, they won't provide employment or military help.And
as like Japan most likely would establish a base in SG as well.Is
it what you want?
So every action,policy and agreement has a reason behind it
which is well thought of. We can give the credit to policy makers
for having thought of that well.When I was younger I had not-so
amicable feelings to other countries. When you are older and wiser
it seems, everyone is equally good and equally bad,just serving
their own interest in personal,social and national levels.Good
day!
I figure out politics in less than a year. It is really all
about interest, interest and interest. If you are serving my
interest, I will support you. If you are opposing my
interest...you'll know what comes around.
