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sfcalimari posted...

Ah yes you guys went from being unable to afford housing or a car to being unable to afford housing or a car. And in only 30 years! So amazing.

There's a reason other countries don't want to emulate an overpriced boring island where fun is outlawed.

Its true that housing and cars are very expensive here due to a lack of space, but most people here already have homes in the first place. There are currently about 530 homeless people in Singapore, significantly less compared to other countries, and they are taken care of by the government.

Cars are a luxury item and and not a necessity, because public transport is cheap and efficient.

Saving, investing and insurance, along with our regular jobs are all managed by the government and banks, so we still can afford housing and cars with good financial planning.

Fun isnt outlawed. Just drugs, guns for civilians, and chewing gum. You still get to have a fun time with alcohol, nightlife, hobby gatherings, concerts etc. Its nowhere near as scary here as the media in other countries paint it to be.

Speaking of changing systems, Singapore has moved from an authoritarian system to giving more opportunities for the opposition to speak their mind, and members of opposition parties have been getting more seats in the parliament after recent elections.