Comments on: Will a “Fajar generation” emerge in Singapore ever again?

By: PeterL

PeterL — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:52:46 +0000

Fajar or no Fajar that is the past lets look into the future we are a little REDDOT waiting to be swallowed by a sea of green.Even Moa’s RedGuard with their little Redbook and grey uniform is a thing of the past.Today China and its people dress in Prada suits with diamond watches not yak diamond mind you and drink Top French vintage wine.What is wrong with US?? we are not faring badly because we did this before them.So GET REAL MAN live and let live if you find this little REDDOT suffocating then you still have a little REDBOOK to leave with USA,CANADA,AUSTRALIA and the whole world waiting to receive you.

By: soonglin

soonglin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:08:27 +0000

Correction – the remark that we were ruled by the White Man but now by Men in White attributed to Dr Poh Soo Kai was actually was made by a member from the floor, P. Seelan

By: UD

UD — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:14:47 +0000

Apathy rule. Money is king. It is a pity that our political martyrs go unrecognised by the people, but it is that same ingratitude that dissuades many from taking up the mantle for the people. For true change, a lone man can be a symbol and leader, but he still needs the support of the people.

Never gonna happen here.

By: What the Hell

What the Hell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:40:23 +0000

From the look of things, I do not see in the immediate future nor the next two generations for a sizeable group of brave people to rise up and take on the elitist PAP self-enriching mini-warlords.

My only hope is for either Malaysia or Indonesia to invade and over-run the tiny island. This is the only way for the suffering Singaporeans to be liberated. At least being part of a bigger country, there is more room to run around.

By: Sith

Sith — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:37:50 +0000

Well, perhaps some time in the future, a new liberal and more people oriented government may really open the pandora box by looking in the past “strayed behavior” of the PAP and by then, history would be judged on how actually LKY had led his town but he won’t be around to sue anyone anymore…

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:29:57 +0000

Naw. Slow change is better.

Give freedoms now and the country will be destroyed. Ok, maybe that’s too much, but it will be for the worse, through sheer ham-handedness, ignorance and political apathy.

Establish freedom of press. Different opinions create a more politically aware society.

Encourage children to speak up and give their opinions more in school, instead of making their opinion seem invalid or worthless. Get them while they’re young I say.

We have a high population density, which means when the new, outspoken generation grows up, there will be rapid exchanging of ideas, which benefits society. Coupled with strong anti-racism laws and education, we can ensure that we can maintain stability.

Give it 20-30 years while slowly giving more freedom along the way and we’ll start seeing some very positive change. Maybe we might become one of the most innovative economies in the region because of that.

By: george

george — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:55:31 +0000

abolish ISA, establish truth commissions to look into other PAP political crimes

http://fashionablefacistdictator.wordpress.com/

By: cy

cy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:46:52 +0000

actually, what we need is not another fajar generation but for ppl to realise that politics matters are not irrelevant to their lives, e.g.GST, housing policies,CPF. Then, they will be interested in debating on policies but w/o going overboard like name-calling,etc.

ppl often will only question policies when their lives are personally affected. that’s normal. we can’t expect everyone to be an expert in all policies, that’s why we need a government, think tanks,civil societies.

The problem only arise when ppl don’t realise their interests are being slowly eroded like frogs in slowly boiling water. Thus, media plays an important part in educating ppl on this matter.

i leave you with a famous quote

First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a communist;
Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist;
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist;
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew;
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak out for me.

By: Tan Yeong Hong

Tan Yeong Hong — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:43:59 +0000

It won’t emerge again.

Neuroscience brain implants pawns all.

Nazi Dictatorship has taken over.