What do you hope to see 2 to 3 GEs later?

[richardg]

I am quite satisfied with what PAP has done since 1965.
Its the last 5 to 10 years I dont like.
So for me, if PAP can be changed to rectify the wrong policies
esp lack of control of "Foreign Talents".
Think they let in too many and questionable quality.
If this can be changed think status quo ie. dominant PAP is fine for me.
2 cents

[jwhtan]

For me, it is the last 15 to 20 years that I take issue with. I have not really seen real wages increase since 1990s. Just more competition from foreigners to make us more competitive (in the words of the govt) or depress our wages (in the words of the commoners).

In fact, if I take the graduate mothers scheme as the beginning of my discontent with their policies, then it'll be more than 20 years.

Up till early, mid 80s from independence, I think they've done a real good job.

Originally Posted by koijunior

I don't agree with your analogy. Government is not our parents. We don't own the government anything. And we ( the citizens or voters ) shouldn't be treated like a 'child' in the eyes of the government. We are thinking adults. If the government or the ruling party cannot perform or meet our expectations , out he goes.

Many people feared that two parties system will have the problem of perpetual conflicts, and thereby bringing down the entire running efficiency of the country. Such fears have been over-magnified or exaggerated esp. by the Men In White. They always like to implement policies with only interests in their mind. Efficiency sometimes doesn't necessary mean good, if the thing is done without much thought for the people in general.

If the garment can't perform, I would rather the alternatives to take over everything rather that half-half.

Many people not only fear but also see what two parties system can do to a country. Blue/Green and Red/Yellow are typical example of a 2 parties system. No need to magnifiy, when something happened. There are hot news everyday.

Every party will fight for their own POV and make policies favourable to them. If they strongly feels strongly against 1 particular policy, they will vote against it. Both MIW and alternatives will do the same. Agreed that the garment should listen more to the ground sentiment before implementing any policy especially those unpopular ones. One day, if the alternatives took over, I also wish that they could do the same...

[Guppies Onli]

I dun see in what ways it benefit us now with members of the Familee and a bunch of YES Men ruling the country.
Dun forget that our country size and population is small compare to other countries. So when comparing with other countries, you have to take that in consideration. Try putting our MIW in other countries, see if they can perform, provided they can last a month or two.

[Aris]

Originally Posted by jwhtan

For me, it is the last 15 to 20 years that I take issue with. I have not really seen real wages increase since 1990s. Just more competition from foreigners to make us more competitive (in the words of the govt) or depress our wages (in the words of the commoners).

In fact, if I take the graduate mothers scheme as the beginning of my discontent with their policies, then it'll be more than 20 years.

Up till early, mid 80s from independence, I think they've done a real good job.

I guess you meant when Goh Chok Tong took over as the 2nd PM when things started going downhill. I recall COE was at it's highest when the price shot up to $76,000.00 in 1995. Even so, many could afford it but in 1998 the Asian Economic Crisis happened. The floodgates to the immigration policy was opened when he took over and hundreds of university scholarships were given out to foreigners during his watch.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goh_Chok_Tong

"He also served as the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from 28 November 1990 to 12 August 2004, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore."

[Huaikong]

Originally Posted by Freshman

what color u want??
red green orange black or purple?

for me... simi color except white...

u wan all blue meh?

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by CBTG

But there are so many countries got 2 parties in a country don proven can make a country progress. Eg. Japan, Taiwan, US. Can u enlighten which country progress in 2 big party in a country?? I believe one party either opp or ruling lead a country better. Like at home if u and yrs wife make different move, yrs child would be at loss liao. Make sure one monkey hold one steering wheel but not more than one. End up the ship crash. Who suffer?

agree with your view.. there's too many example out there//.. UK.. Aust.. Tawan.. USA..