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	<title>Comments on: Only 11 cases of successful Public Assistance (PA) applicants from July 2008 to December 2009</title>
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		<title>By: lee hsien tau</title>
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		<dc:creator>lee hsien tau</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is a big wayang by the Foreigner&#039;s Action Party.

All the social workers and medical social workers affiliated and approved and employed by MCYS all know that PA and all the non-NGO help schemes are various pieces of the wayang to give the needy the run-around.

But, anybody ever ask why Old Fart gives himself and his cronies very generous pensions, whilst telling his minions they cannot develop the crutch mentality?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a big wayang by the Foreigner&#8217;s Action Party.</p>
<p>All the social workers and medical social workers affiliated and approved and employed by MCYS all know that PA and all the non-NGO help schemes are various pieces of the wayang to give the needy the run-around.</p>
<p>But, anybody ever ask why Old Fart gives himself and his cronies very generous pensions, whilst telling his minions they cannot develop the crutch mentality?</p>
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		<title>By: CitizenReddot</title>
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		<dc:creator>CitizenReddot</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>100%SingaporeanSenior&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;

 you are definitely from the generation of 59-65.What is needed to convince this mostly elderly group and their fellow citizens of that generation is that the fear factor no longer exists and the HEROS of yesteryears are mostly dead and gone.What is in place today is a heartless group who only reward the ELITES that was created through their BLOOD,SWEAT &amp; TEARS.

At the TWILIGHT of their lives,these Sam Sui Pors,Road gangs that lay the cables under hot sun,Night soil carriers and HDB cleaners are left to fend for themselves.

Should they be given after their arse are pried to see how many hair is there for PA which is a mere $360 with no free medical &amp; transport, what the FUCK can they do but to collect cans,cardboards and paper to eke out a living to SURVIVE and these are the very same people that HEED the call for the FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL by their leaders. 

Those not in that state but living from hand to mouth with their little CPF savings locked up are also surviving with monthly payouts of $300+- have no choice but to carry on working as cleaners,toilet attendants etc,etc to survive.

You will be surprised that many in the latter speaks English &amp; mandarin, moderately educated as is the case of the 59-65 generation but are ashame to do so because of the pathetic situation that they are in.

Sit them down for a conversation and you will hear stories which will break your heart but proud and dignified right to the end without begging or seeking PA assistance knowing the humiliating and arrogance they have to face in order to get that FUCKING miserly $360.What the FUCK can you do with $360 i.e. $1.00 FUCKING DOLLAR A DAY as compared to the MINISTERS $5,000.00 PER DAY.

IF all the FUCKING Ministers contribute $1000 per day and all the rest of GOVT.overpaid ELITES contribute $100 per day,the HARDSHIP &amp; SUFFERINGS of this 59-65 GENERATION will be lighten by 50% and we are talking of BASIC NEEDS not Dancing,wining in class restaurants and paying $$$$$$$$$$$$ for 2nd,3rd homes and counting CPF every month gleefully with a stupid grin on National TV.

WELFARE? what WELFARE? these are the PEOPLE yes PEOPLE,Singaporeans that gave their everything to make Singapore tick and being discarded and replaced today by new MIGRANTS who are enjoying their BLOOD,SWEAT &amp; TEARS.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>100%SingaporeanSenior&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p>
<p> you are definitely from the generation of 59-65.What is needed to convince this mostly elderly group and their fellow citizens of that generation is that the fear factor no longer exists and the HEROS of yesteryears are mostly dead and gone.What is in place today is a heartless group who only reward the ELITES that was created through their BLOOD,SWEAT &amp; TEARS.</p>
<p>At the TWILIGHT of their lives,these Sam Sui Pors,Road gangs that lay the cables under hot sun,Night soil carriers and HDB cleaners are left to fend for themselves.</p>
<p>Should they be given after their arse are pried to see how many hair is there for PA which is a mere $360 with no free medical &amp; transport, what the FUCK can they do but to collect cans,cardboards and paper to eke out a living to SURVIVE and these are the very same people that HEED the call for the FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL by their leaders. </p>
<p>Those not in that state but living from hand to mouth with their little CPF savings locked up are also surviving with monthly payouts of $300+- have no choice but to carry on working as cleaners,toilet attendants etc,etc to survive.</p>
<p>You will be surprised that many in the latter speaks English &amp; mandarin, moderately educated as is the case of the 59-65 generation but are ashame to do so because of the pathetic situation that they are in.</p>
<p>Sit them down for a conversation and you will hear stories which will break your heart but proud and dignified right to the end without begging or seeking PA assistance knowing the humiliating and arrogance they have to face in order to get that FUCKING miserly $360.What the FUCK can you do with $360 i.e. $1.00 FUCKING DOLLAR A DAY as compared to the MINISTERS $5,000.00 PER DAY.</p>
<p>IF all the FUCKING Ministers contribute $1000 per day and all the rest of GOVT.overpaid ELITES contribute $100 per day,the HARDSHIP &amp; SUFFERINGS of this 59-65 GENERATION will be lighten by 50% and we are talking of BASIC NEEDS not Dancing,wining in class restaurants and paying $$$$$$$$$$$$ for 2nd,3rd homes and counting CPF every month gleefully with a stupid grin on National TV.</p>
<p>WELFARE? what WELFARE? these are the PEOPLE yes PEOPLE,Singaporeans that gave their everything to make Singapore tick and being discarded and replaced today by new MIGRANTS who are enjoying their BLOOD,SWEAT &amp; TEARS.</p>
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		<title>By: Hopefull</title>
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		<dc:creator>Hopefull</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>15 years ago, I did a mini survey with friends,family and relatives, asking them if they believed that our government can be corrupted. Not a single person said yes. I tried this again recently, asking the same group the same question. I was surprised when the answer was still the same. However there was one glaring factor. 15 years, they believed that our politicians were honest men with great integrity and honour willing to serve the nation. Today the answer was still yes but they believed these men have no need to be corrupt as they are obcenely paid and that the system has legalised corruption and has put in all the safeguards to protect themselves in the name of law. So legalised corruption prevents corruption</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>15 years ago, I did a mini survey with friends,family and relatives, asking them if they believed that our government can be corrupted. Not a single person said yes. I tried this again recently, asking the same group the same question. I was surprised when the answer was still the same. However there was one glaring factor. 15 years, they believed that our politicians were honest men with great integrity and honour willing to serve the nation. Today the answer was still yes but they believed these men have no need to be corrupt as they are obcenely paid and that the system has legalised corruption and has put in all the safeguards to protect themselves in the name of law. So legalised corruption prevents corruption</p>
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		<title>By: CitizenReddot</title>
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		<dc:creator>CitizenReddot</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Admin&gt;&gt;&gt; anything wrong with my Pak Kor story???</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Admin&gt;&gt;&gt; anything wrong with my Pak Kor story???</p>
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		<title>By: CitizenReddot</title>
		<link>http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/03/18/only-11-cases-of-successful-pa-applicants-from-july-2008-to-december-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-95323</link>
		<dc:creator>CitizenReddot</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>100%SingaporeanSenior&gt;&gt;&gt; Sir, can you verify this story for TR or anyone to record it to be highlighted for all to see on U-tube or any political Blog?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>100%SingaporeanSenior&gt;&gt;&gt; Sir, can you verify this story for TR or anyone to record it to be highlighted for all to see on U-tube or any political Blog?</p>
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		<title>By: CitizenReddot</title>
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		<dc:creator>CitizenReddot</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Anonymous&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Here&#039;s the story of the 8 side dollar coin.

During the early boom years of Singapore&#039;s economy the chief soothsayer was a certain top monk in Kong Men Sua to whom the leader seek for advise.

Leader: venerable sir,now that we are having a booming economy,how do we sustain this miracle?

Soothsayer: do you know and believe in the &quot;Pak Kor&quot;( 8 sided symbol )

Leader: I seek you for advise whenever I travel to make sure the plane will not crash and I seek you on how to run my country,how can I not believe what you say.

Soothsayer: Ok,Ok, you have done well so far.In order for Singapore to sustain its economic well being,every home must have a &quot;Pak Kor&quot;

Leader: Sir, how can?we have muslims christians, hindus and others that don&#039;t believe in &quot;Pak Kor&quot; and I must as their leader show impartiality and maintain peace &amp; harmony in order for all of us to live in prosperity.

Soothsayer: Ok,Ok,a light bulb just pop into my head and here is what you must do.Replace the one dollar note which is the most commonly used in every household with a one dollar coin design in the &quot;Pak Kor&quot; symbol and you will be assured that every house will have a &quot;Pak Kor&quot; in their home.

See, now you know why we sustain our prosperity for so long and the leader must stay and be the new master Soothsayer as the previous one has gone to Nirvana.The soothsayer is a man of Wisdom,Charity and Kindness one with the Elements the Leader???  

With the dollar losing its purchasing value currently,don&#039;t be surprise if a new 3 or 5 dollar eight side coin is mint to replace the dollar coin.The number 2 and 4 is not auspicious.

Ha!ha!ha! how about that anonymous and Elfred? sometimes we have to laugh at ourselves in order not go mad and jump.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anonymous&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Here&#8217;s the story of the 8 side dollar coin.</p>
<p>During the early boom years of Singapore&#8217;s economy the chief soothsayer was a certain top monk in Kong Men Sua to whom the leader seek for advise.</p>
<p>Leader: venerable sir,now that we are having a booming economy,how do we sustain this miracle?</p>
<p>Soothsayer: do you know and believe in the &#8220;Pak Kor&#8221;( 8 sided symbol )</p>
<p>Leader: I seek you for advise whenever I travel to make sure the plane will not crash and I seek you on how to run my country,how can I not believe what you say.</p>
<p>Soothsayer: Ok,Ok, you have done well so far.In order for Singapore to sustain its economic well being,every home must have a &#8220;Pak Kor&#8221;</p>
<p>Leader: Sir, how can?we have muslims christians, hindus and others that don&#8217;t believe in &#8220;Pak Kor&#8221; and I must as their leader show impartiality and maintain peace &amp; harmony in order for all of us to live in prosperity.</p>
<p>Soothsayer: Ok,Ok,a light bulb just pop into my head and here is what you must do.Replace the one dollar note which is the most commonly used in every household with a one dollar coin design in the &#8220;Pak Kor&#8221; symbol and you will be assured that every house will have a &#8220;Pak Kor&#8221; in their home.</p>
<p>See, now you know why we sustain our prosperity for so long and the leader must stay and be the new master Soothsayer as the previous one has gone to Nirvana.The soothsayer is a man of Wisdom,Charity and Kindness one with the Elements the Leader???  </p>
<p>With the dollar losing its purchasing value currently,don&#8217;t be surprise if a new 3 or 5 dollar eight side coin is mint to replace the dollar coin.The number 2 and 4 is not auspicious.</p>
<p>Ha!ha!ha! how about that anonymous and Elfred? sometimes we have to laugh at ourselves in order not go mad and jump.</p>
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		<title>By: 100%SingaporeanSenior</title>
		<link>http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/03/18/only-11-cases-of-successful-pa-applicants-from-july-2008-to-december-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-95303</link>
		<dc:creator>100%SingaporeanSenior</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>These poor elderly are isolated by the ban of dialects in the media. The current younger generation do not speak dialects.
Appeal for limited dialect programs was always turned down on ground of hurting the promotion of &quot;mother&quot; tongue - Mandarin.
What do these poor elderly get for toiling in the pioneering years of Singapore as Samsui women? Forgotten in dingy dark common corridor-ed rental flats in Chinatown, collecting empty drink cans and paper cartons for income! And when they are sick, they receive subsidized care and this means seeing different doctors each time at restructured hospitals, long queues as doctors seeing subsidized patients are usually the younger doctors such as medical officers who are overloaded with patients to see while the consultants see less paying patients! These younger doctors often do not speak dialects! Worse nowadays they get to see foreign doctors and foreign nurses!!
So much for struggling hoping to have a good life and a living hell from an uncaring government of the poor and out!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These poor elderly are isolated by the ban of dialects in the media. The current younger generation do not speak dialects.<br />
Appeal for limited dialect programs was always turned down on ground of hurting the promotion of &#8220;mother&#8221; tongue &#8211; Mandarin.<br />
What do these poor elderly get for toiling in the pioneering years of Singapore as Samsui women? Forgotten in dingy dark common corridor-ed rental flats in Chinatown, collecting empty drink cans and paper cartons for income! And when they are sick, they receive subsidized care and this means seeing different doctors each time at restructured hospitals, long queues as doctors seeing subsidized patients are usually the younger doctors such as medical officers who are overloaded with patients to see while the consultants see less paying patients! These younger doctors often do not speak dialects! Worse nowadays they get to see foreign doctors and foreign nurses!!<br />
So much for struggling hoping to have a good life and a living hell from an uncaring government of the poor and out!</p>
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		<title>By: 100%SingaporeanSenior</title>
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		<dc:creator>100%SingaporeanSenior</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The poor elderly are treated with a utter condescending attitude by the Government. Even though they are able-bodied, they are forced to live in a crampy ONE-room rental flats with a flatmate. Such squeeze of personal space results in many squabblings and seeking help from MP at Meet-the-MP sessions! Why don&#039;t these MPs feedback such cases in parliament! Give these well elderly some dignity of granting them their OWN space in a ONE-ROOM flat and stop citing &quot;It is good for you to live in pair so that you can look after each other!&quot;.
I think once Michael Palmer, a MP, visited such poor estate and he expressed he was shocked to see such poverty exists in Singapore!
This is disconnect between our MPs and the people!!

Being paid millions, they only SEE the grassroot once a week at Meet-the-People, then they drive home to their big bungalows in exclusive estates!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The poor elderly are treated with a utter condescending attitude by the Government. Even though they are able-bodied, they are forced to live in a crampy ONE-room rental flats with a flatmate. Such squeeze of personal space results in many squabblings and seeking help from MP at Meet-the-MP sessions! Why don&#8217;t these MPs feedback such cases in parliament! Give these well elderly some dignity of granting them their OWN space in a ONE-ROOM flat and stop citing &#8220;It is good for you to live in pair so that you can look after each other!&#8221;.<br />
I think once Michael Palmer, a MP, visited such poor estate and he expressed he was shocked to see such poverty exists in Singapore!<br />
This is disconnect between our MPs and the people!!</p>
<p>Being paid millions, they only SEE the grassroot once a week at Meet-the-People, then they drive home to their big bungalows in exclusive estates!!</p>
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		<title>By: 100%SingaporeanSenior</title>
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		<dc:creator>100%SingaporeanSenior</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>2 REAL cases
1) Indian Singaporean widow in his 80s, living with a flatmate in a one-room rental flat, applied for PA. He was rejected because he &quot;still has a daughter&quot;. CDC repeatedly rejectd his application on this ground even though he declared that he was estranged from his daughter who was a single mother struggling to bring up a child! In the end, this Indian Singapore, a PIONEER!of Singapore, received aids from religious organisations!

2) A Chinese lady in her 80s, who also lives in a one-room rental flat with a flatmate. She was on PA but being frugal and receiving help in kinds such as grocery, she managed to save money from her PA. During a renewal check, a CDC worker pried into her bank account and found the balance beyond 2K! The PA was immediately terminated!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2 REAL cases<br />
1) Indian Singaporean widow in his 80s, living with a flatmate in a one-room rental flat, applied for PA. He was rejected because he &#8220;still has a daughter&#8221;. CDC repeatedly rejectd his application on this ground even though he declared that he was estranged from his daughter who was a single mother struggling to bring up a child! In the end, this Indian Singapore, a PIONEER!of Singapore, received aids from religious organisations!</p>
<p>2) A Chinese lady in her 80s, who also lives in a one-room rental flat with a flatmate. She was on PA but being frugal and receiving help in kinds such as grocery, she managed to save money from her PA. During a renewal check, a CDC worker pried into her bank account and found the balance beyond 2K! The PA was immediately terminated!!</p>
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		<title>By: Very Concerned Citizen</title>
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		<dc:creator>Very Concerned Citizen</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>*Gasp* The PAP is right. There are no poor people in Singapore!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>*Gasp* The PAP is right. There are no poor people in Singapore!</p>
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