Comments on: A challenge for the future: Democratising the Lee Kuan Yew model of governance? http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/ Political Commentaries on Singapore Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:10:29 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: dimetriv http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/comment-page-1/#comment-1388 dimetriv Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:29:06 +0000 http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/#comment-1388 <p>hi i one of those being monitored or in a way " tortured " ostracised and harrassed by the system by the PAP boys</p> <p>my named is mr pang any wanted to share by sms to 8355 3074 or email avideiok@gmail.com</p> hi i one of those being monitored or in a way ” tortured ” ostracised and harrassed by the system by the PAP boys

my named is mr pang any wanted to share by sms to 8355 3074 or email avideiok@gmail.com

]]> By: Jason Ong http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Jason Ong Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:40:19 +0000 http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/#comment-815 <p>whether in the future there will be a new breed of 'opposition'to take on the authoritatarium and capitalism goverment, will not resulted in a peaceful scenerio, chances of opposition suffers. History will be repeated. The end of any goverment is when the gap of wealth widen and the poors are being deprived of rights, that when the mass will start to revolt. And it is always the cases of the children of the ruling party going about with an dominant attitude and oppressing the mass because of their upbringing of getting whatever they want. And we won't live to see it happen nor wish to see it....Anywhere Thank you Catherine for your foresight which there is only a few like you has the courage to put fore your view that concerns the future generation,the rest is up to them..you has done a graet deal.</p> whether in the future there will be a new breed of ‘opposition’to take on the authoritatarium and capitalism goverment, will not resulted in a peaceful scenerio, chances of opposition suffers. History will be repeated. The end of any goverment is when the gap of wealth widen and the poors are being deprived of rights, that when the mass will start to revolt. And it is always the cases of the children of the ruling party going about with an dominant attitude and oppressing the mass because of their upbringing of getting whatever they want. And we won’t live to see it happen nor wish to see it….Anywhere Thank you Catherine for your foresight which there is only a few like you has the courage to put fore your view that concerns the future generation,the rest is up to them..you has done a graet deal.

]]> By: Johnny Lau http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/comment-page-1/#comment-446 Johnny Lau Wed, 28 May 2008 03:18:59 +0000 http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/#comment-446 <p>Catherine</p> <p>I just want to add that I wish there were more Singaporeans like you who dare speak on the lack of political liberty in Singapore.</p> <p>Thank you for your brave words and realistic commentaries :)</p> Catherine

I just want to add that I wish there were more Singaporeans like you who dare speak on the lack of political liberty in Singapore.

Thank you for your brave words and realistic commentaries :)

]]> By: Johnny Lau http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/comment-page-1/#comment-444 Johnny Lau Wed, 28 May 2008 03:13:10 +0000 http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/#comment-444 <p>I have lived here long enough to understand that PAP has no wish to give up its powers. And it is upon this basis that Lee Kuan Yew and his son rule.</p> <p>No matter how the debate rattle, the simple truth is any opposition that is seen as a threat PAP will use lawsuits to instill fear on opposition politicians.</p> <p>I was very pro-PAP in my younger days, you know how easy a young chap gets convinced by PAP propagandas and peer influences. I was even a sports organiser for my Community Center.</p> <p>I gave up my strong and seemingly unshakable stand for PAP only recently because I am beginning to see the real light of things happening here. I dont like what I am seeing and experiencing as an ordinary financially struggling elder Singaporean.</p> I have lived here long enough to understand that PAP has no wish to give up its powers. And it is upon this basis that Lee Kuan Yew and his son rule.

No matter how the debate rattle, the simple truth is any opposition that is seen as a threat PAP will use lawsuits to instill fear on opposition politicians.

I was very pro-PAP in my younger days, you know how easy a young chap gets convinced by PAP propagandas and peer influences. I was even a sports organiser for my Community Center.

I gave up my strong and seemingly unshakable stand for PAP only recently because I am beginning to see the real light of things happening here. I dont like what I am seeing and experiencing as an ordinary financially struggling elder Singaporean.

]]> By: NgKW http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/comment-page-1/#comment-415 NgKW Wed, 14 May 2008 10:29:35 +0000 http://catherinelim.sg/2008/02/23/a-challenge-for-the-future-democratising-the-lee-kuan-yew-model-of-governance/#comment-415 <p>Catherine,</p> <p>First of all, I am neither a loyalist of PAP nor a fan of yours.</p> <p>I found your comment was presented so conveniently, that inconveniently I still would like to share with you my thoughts. If you would post your best ever art work or writing, none will believe that it will be an immortality art piece, which is free of imperfection and flaws. It is always easy and convenience to criticize other's work, but not being able to volunteer yourself to solve the problem.</p> <p>Deng Xiao Ping, the China paramount leader once said:" It does not matter whether it is a black cat or white cat, it will be a good cat only if it can catch a mouse.” Since you have so many opinions and ideas about improving our Singapore's political system, prison cell management etc, why don't you come forward to offer yourself in front of the electorates to show that you are the saviour, capable and be willing to save them from the traumas and authoritarian. If you don't, either you sense you are incapable or unwilling. Please keep your mouth shut. Don't behave like an Indian chief, echoing the ideology (Democratic) from the west, but not being able to comprehensively compromise and balance off its pros and cons and thus give us a better life.</p> <p>Cat, Cat, tell me are you a good cat? Can you help us (Singaporean) to catch a mouse to prove that you are a good cat?</p> <p>For being an author of many books, we can not disagree that you have a great command of the English language, but when I read your politically motivated article, it is so hollow and only makes you seem like a 16 year old school girl earnestly seeking an eternal love, and unfortunately, mistakenly reckoned that love can supplement your hunger for a piece of bread</p> <p>Good bye, Cat.. a black cat or a white cat?</p> Catherine,

First of all, I am neither a loyalist of PAP nor a fan of yours.

I found your comment was presented so conveniently, that inconveniently I still would like to share with you my thoughts. If you would post your best ever art work or writing, none will believe that it will be an immortality art piece, which is free of imperfection and flaws. It is always easy and convenience to criticize other’s work, but not being able to volunteer yourself to solve the problem.

Deng Xiao Ping, the China paramount leader once said:” It does not matter whether it is a black cat or white cat, it will be a good cat only if it can catch a mouse.” Since you have so many opinions and ideas about improving our Singapore’s political system, prison cell management etc, why don’t you come forward to offer yourself in front of the electorates to show that you are the saviour, capable and be willing to save them from the traumas and authoritarian. If you don’t, either you sense you are incapable or unwilling. Please keep your mouth shut. Don’t behave like an Indian chief, echoing the ideology (Democratic) from the west, but not being able to comprehensively compromise and balance off its pros and cons and thus give us a better life.

Cat, Cat, tell me are you a good cat? Can you help us (Singaporean) to catch a mouse to prove that you are a good cat?

For being an author of many books, we can not disagree that you have a great command of the English language, but when I read your politically motivated article, it is so hollow and only makes you seem like a 16 year old school girl earnestly seeking an eternal love, and unfortunately, mistakenly reckoned that love can supplement your hunger for a piece of bread

Good bye, Cat.. a black cat or a white cat?

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