RadX Moderator August 26, 2015 Author Share August 26, 2015 Asking hard question sounds like the job of opposition MP. Shouldn't she be working in the system to fix the system? Well the last that did ask hard questions retired fr tgis election thru fb... haha ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyng 4th Gear August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Asking hard question sounds like the job of opposition MP. Shouldn't she be working in the system to fix the system? Asking questions, invoking debate on issues is the democratic way. It brings issues to light. It keeps our policy makers on their toes as they need to justify the options they take. It may even offer new perspectives that our gov scholars have thought of but do not dare challenge their incompetent minister bosses. This IS working in the system. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Well the last that did ask hard questions retired fr tgis election thru fb... haha [laugh] There are certain party line to toe. Any hard question should be behind closed door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 26, 2015 Author Share August 26, 2015 Asking questions, invoking debate on issues is the democratic way. It brings issues to light. It keeps our policy makers on their toes as they need to justify the options they take. It may even offer new perspectives that our gov scholars have thought of but do not dare challenge their incompetent minister bosses. This IS working in the system. Agree and shd be the norm than exception 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix0405 5th Gear August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 She is a Member of Parliament. This is a powerful job cause LHL and entire civil service is accountable to us through her. She is supposed to be asking the hard-hitting questions during Parliament sessions. Let me give an example: A 80year old lady recently hospitalised for a lung infection now has a hospital bill she cannot afford and attends TPL's meet the people session, hoping to get a waiver of bill. TPL points her to the medical welfare services and say even secures that waiver. Hooray! But really - the reason why our 80 year old could not pay the bill is because her 50 year old single son was recently retrenched. Sat TPL notes that - and even got job reskilling programme for the son. Hooray! All her RC members pat themselves on the back and - we get a nice and genuine photo op. Hooray! But we should be asking - why was her son retrenched? Why is TPL seeing so many such cases in last few years? The ONLY person who can even make a systems change - is not you or me (keyboard warrior I admit) or her RC members. It s TPL and how doggedly she pursues it by fielding hard hitting questions. So far my perception is only Gerald Giam is on the ball here. For this I give TPL a C+. And RC helpers A- for the enormous work they did to write such letters day in day out. :-) Good argument. Voting for MP not voting for social worker. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Asking questions, invoking debate on issues is the democratic way. It brings issues to light. It keeps our policy makers on their toes as they need to justify the options they take. It may even offer new perspectives that our gov scholars have thought of but do not dare challenge their incompetent minister bosses. This IS working in the system. Actually, the boss is not the minister. It is perm sec Anyway, One don't embarrass one's boss for hiring an incompetent manager. publicly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 26, 2015 Author Share August 26, 2015 Actually, the boss is not the minister. It is perm sec Anyway, One don't embarrass one's boss for hiring an incompetent manager. publicly Yup. Before going to msm...aka ministerial staff mtg, hv to clear pssm first 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlatio Turbocharged August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Singapore got hope.... I am very proud & glad our MCF Bang of Bro....... Erection thread 300+ pages...... Tiko thread only 100+ thread.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 26, 2015 Author Share August 26, 2015 Singapore got hope.... I am very proud & glad our MCF Bang of Bro....... Erection thread 300+ pages...... Tiko thread only 100+ thread.... Wait till ge over then all outlet there.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Singapore got hope.... I am very proud & glad our MCF Bang of Bro....... Erection thread 300+ pages...... Tiko thread only 100+ thread.... Not only that, 300+ and the flames are still pretty controlled! No out-of-control emotions. Kudos to the high quality MCF members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyng 4th Gear August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Why do, for e.g., Ang mohs in the US of A work as construction workers then? Is their pay out of this world? Absolutely not!! But its because it isn't as pathetically low as ours, that's why!! Since when has the gahment implemented minimum wage policies, or audited whether or not workers are being compensated fairly? No they dont. They continue to let the market shape their policies, instead of shaping policies to ensure the market does not screw around with its citizens. All these led to continual supression of wages, which combined with the opening of our doors, thus allowing FTs/FWs to come here and eagerly take up the pathetically low-paying jobs. GDP soared. So? Can eat? Can sleep on it? Can sit on the train? I can go on and on, but you get my drift. I want to sharpen the issue a little. On minimum wage - I understand it was debated in Parliament and the decision has been made. Upon our imperfect democracy, I think we can set it aside for the moment and submit that it is Singapore best interest. (I think Sg sets a minimum wage hybrid - by helping people making $1900 or less with a slew of policies to top their pay, help them buy/rent HDB flats, medical care help) The problem with our pursuit of GDP is really the middle class problem - GDP benefits the rich much much more (GINI) and gov justify the pursuit by using the tax off the rich to subsidie the poor. BUT NOBODY DARED TO FRAME THE ISSUE - WHAT ABOUT US -THE MIDDLE CLASS? We always talk about the minimum wage - but let's be frank - we are mostly the middle class. We are really working our asses off to help the rich and very rich become richer - INCOME INEQUALITY I hope some political party will ignite debate on this issue. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 3 independent candidates Why no HHH photo... Heard she collected the nomination forms also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 26, 2015 Author Share August 26, 2015 Not only that, 300+ and the flames are still pretty controlled! No out-of-control emotions. Kudos to the high quality MCF members! Eh 1st day oni....loooong way lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Not only that, 300+ and the flames are still pretty controlled! No out-of-control emotions. Kudos to the high quality MCF members! Throwing out one high quality post now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 [laugh] There are certain party line to toe. Any hard question should be behind closed door. can toe panty line? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Yeah, heard that she has been working really hard on the ground But to me, this is not enough to get my vote It goes beyond a smile, if you know what I mean I mean caring and being personable is a basic to start with this is politics, serious stuff She behaves like a kiddo with no depth in her speech Sorry if I m being blunt but this is how I view her Hope better candidates can get in and make real contribution to the nation Faints If this happens, only shows 1 thing Politics is not for the faint hearted and she is not suitable Well, she may have goofed and subjected to lots of jokes and meme online with even a FB page delicated to get her out (which had later became a TOC/TRS clone) but based on feedback on her , perhaps she improve a lot? Just like we can't based the quality of the current Hyundai Elantra with it's 1990s counterpart although I do agree the stigma will always be there. Just like Opposition members CSJ. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator August 26, 2015 Author Share August 26, 2015 can toe panty line? Thst panty liner la Well, she may have goofed and subjected to lots of jokes and meme online with even a FB page delicated to get her out (which had later became a TOC/TRS clone) but based on feedback on her , perhaps she improve a lot? Just like we can't based the quality of the current Hyundai Elantra with it's 1990s counterpart although I do agree the stigma will always be there. Just like Opposition members CSJ. Sadly yes thst is why ahpetc is de key issue 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic August 26, 2015 Share August 26, 2015 Haha... Cheers bro! The uber driver sure wun get any votes from cab drivers haha What you talking about? Putting the bugger into parliament with 15k a month salary is the surest way to get him OFF the streets, muhahaha. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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