Comments on: The best is yet to be for Singapore http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/ Alternative proposals for a better Singapore Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:20:50 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Asking Chiam to step down? Only voters should decide | geraldgiam.sg http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 Asking Chiam to step down? Only voters should decide | geraldgiam.sg Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:35:44 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-1419 [...] a standing ovation by over 1,120 guests at the ACS Founders’ Day dinner in March 2008. Click here to read my comment about ACS’ guest-of-honour invitation to Mr Chiam.) (No Ratings Yet) [...] [...] a standing ovation by over 1,120 guests at the ACS Founders’ Day dinner in March 2008. Click here to read my comment about ACS’ guest-of-honour invitation to Mr Chiam.) (No Ratings Yet) [...]

]]> By: Gerald http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-765 Gerald Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:15:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-765 I fully agree with you Dr Huang. But I don't think it was for wont of trying. Opposition parties are notoriously difficult to lead, because I think they tend to attract lots of ambitious, anti-authority people. (Of course I'm not saying all oppo people are like that.)<br/><br/>Potong Pasir could have been absorbed into a GRC long ago. It is by far the smallest SMC. THe fact that it still remains indicates that the PAP thinks there is some value in having a non-confrontational oppo guy in parliament to buttress their legitimacy. I don't think they want Chiam to go any more than the rest of us do. I fully agree with you Dr Huang. But I don’t think it was for wont of trying. Opposition parties are notoriously difficult to lead, because I think they tend to attract lots of ambitious, anti-authority people. (Of course I’m not saying all oppo people are like that.)

Potong Pasir could have been absorbed into a GRC long ago. It is by far the smallest SMC. THe fact that it still remains indicates that the PAP thinks there is some value in having a non-confrontational oppo guy in parliament to buttress their legitimacy. I don’t think they want Chiam to go any more than the rest of us do.

]]> By: nofearSingapore http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-764 nofearSingapore Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:41:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-764 Hi<br/>Having said all the good things about Chiam, his main failings would be preparing a successor for his party.<br/>Truth be told, once he steps down ( eg ill health etc), Potong Pasir is a gift back to the PAP. They then make it part of a GRC , then change its name and within a decade nobody remembers PP or even Chiam.<br/>What you think?<br/>Dr.Huang Hi
Having said all the good things about Chiam, his main failings would be preparing a successor for his party.
Truth be told, once he steps down ( eg ill health etc), Potong Pasir is a gift back to the PAP. They then make it part of a GRC , then change its name and within a decade nobody remembers PP or even Chiam.
What you think?
Dr.Huang

]]> By: Ken http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Ken Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:24:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-763 Have to correct James on this one - I don't think Chiam is actually in the government; my understanding is that he is an MP, but that doesn't make him a member of the government. <br/>I have to say, having spent 12 years in ACS schools, that this is one thing that actually makes me proud of being an Old Boy. True, true - we have produced many independent thinkers, and Chiam is probably one of the most admirable of them. Have to correct James on this one – I don’t think Chiam is actually in the government; my understanding is that he is an MP, but that doesn’t make him a member of the government.
I have to say, having spent 12 years in ACS schools, that this is one thing that actually makes me proud of being an Old Boy. True, true – we have produced many independent thinkers, and Chiam is probably one of the most admirable of them.

]]> By: Gerald http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-762 Gerald Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:26:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-762 Yes it was reported in ST that Chiam had a mild stroke and was warded in hospital. I hope he gets well soon.<br/><br/>The Youtube clip was shot in Jurong West, if i understood the Chinese right. Yes it was reported in ST that Chiam had a mild stroke and was warded in hospital. I hope he gets well soon.

The Youtube clip was shot in Jurong West, if i understood the Chinese right.

]]> By: Anonymous http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Anonymous Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:50:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-761 Hi Gerald,<br/><br/>1) I read in a post in the Sammiboy forum that Mr Chiam See Tong suffered from a stroke. Is that true?<br/><br/>I remember snickering each time I hear him speak... that was when I was much younger. These days, I have tremendous respect for him. It is never easy to stand and fight alone.<br/><br/>2) On a separate note, this family lives in the void deck:<br/><br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApREm0fXxeM<br/><br/>And I don't think they are from the Potong Pasir or Hougang wards. Would be nice to hear your thoughts on this.<br/><br/>Regards,<br/>An Old Friend Hi Gerald,

1) I read in a post in the Sammiboy forum that Mr Chiam See Tong suffered from a stroke. Is that true?

I remember snickering each time I hear him speak… that was when I was much younger. These days, I have tremendous respect for him. It is never easy to stand and fight alone.

2) On a separate note, this family lives in the void deck:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApREm0fXxeM

And I don’t think they are from the Potong Pasir or Hougang wards. Would be nice to hear your thoughts on this.

Regards,
An Old Friend

]]> By: nofearSingapore http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-760 nofearSingapore Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:57:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-760 Hi Gerald:<br/><br/>Thanks for highlighting this.<br/><br/>I am proud of ACS ( always have).<br/><br/>The Best is Yet to Be ( for Singapore's future)<br/><br/>Dr.Huang Hi Gerald:

Thanks for highlighting this.

I am proud of ACS ( always have).

The Best is Yet to Be ( for Singapore’s future)

Dr.Huang

]]> By: Anonymous http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Anonymous Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-759 ACS deserves praise for honouring its' old boy who have done well in life, regardless of their political identity, kudos! ACS deserves praise for honouring its’ old boy who have done well in life, regardless of their political identity, kudos!

]]> By: James http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-758 James Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:22:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-758 happy founders' day! thought i join the blogosphere and do a bit of posting and commenting. it's nice to know that Mr Chiam was the GOH for the dinner. It is also nice to know that there are a number of ACS boys in the PAP-dominant government. happy founders’ day! thought i join the blogosphere and do a bit of posting and commenting. it’s nice to know that Mr Chiam was the GOH for the dinner. It is also nice to know that there are a number of ACS boys in the PAP-dominant government.

]]> By: Kevin http://geraldgiam.sg/2008/02/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/comment-page-1/#comment-757 Kevin Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:29:00 +0000 http://geraldgiam.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/the-best-is-yet-to-be-for-singapore/#comment-757 Chiam has always been well-loved amongst our quarter. <br/><br/>I think he's always the most popular guest at Founders' Day dinner every year, except that they made him the official GOH this time. <br/><br/>The Best is Yet to Be Chiam has always been well-loved amongst our quarter.

I think he’s always the most popular guest at Founders’ Day dinner every year, except that they made him the official GOH this time.

The Best is Yet to Be

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