Fenriswolf posted...
I find it hilarious for you to cry about the CCP then defend PAP which sees itself as a "benevolent dictatorship".
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/08/lee-kuan-yew-blake-masters-the-new-right/
lydiaquayle posted...
Funny thing is that most Singaporean Chinese likely hate the CCP more than Americans do. After all much of Singapore's foundation was literally built by rich and upper class Chinese people who fled the country and took their money with them.
Trust me, the PAP is much better than the CCP could ever be. There is much more freedom here, although you cant badmouth the government anywhere, but thats a small price to pay for peace and freedom.
Sure, Singapore is a democracy and a benevolent dictatorship at the same time, but the key word is benevolent. The government isnt selfish and has done much for the citizens of our country. The fact that men, women and children can walk around in the middle of the night or after midnight without the fear of getting raped, killed, shot or robbed makes me grateful for the government. I am also grateful to the opposition parties for keeping the PAP in check. No 996 work culture (where you work for 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week like in China) and no silly social credit system too.
Also, the ultra-wealthy here are usually those who have built their wealth ever since earlier generations from the early twentieth century. Theyre very different from the Chinese of mainland China that you see today.