PM Lee’s Facebook chat draws flood of comments

Honourable Prime Minister.. Actually it is very simple....just bring down the cost of living in our homeland... all will be pacified. People are not interested in politics but their survival and comfort. Our children always come first in our concerns. Hopefully, one of these kids you are engaging through facebook can tell you like kid who told the emperor "but emperor you are not wearing any clothes!".

I'm sure your mother or teacher would have told you the story of the "Emperor who did not wore clothes". Like you, he is advised by frauds on his vanity that the sufferings of his people were neglected. It only took one kid to tell him the truth.

Like the people of that kingdom, we are upset on the future of our children. They too have to give way to foreigners. While you pay for them in our universities, we have to pay for our daughter in a private U and cannot subsidize with our CPF bcos it is a private U....soon their future and work prospects will be displaced by children of foreigners too. God Bless.

Dear PM,

If George Yeo is voted out of Aljunied, no problem. Didn't the PAP brag that many of the new candidates are good enough to be ministers? Appoint one of them as Foreign Minister. Put your new candidates to the test and prove to us that you are not lying. NO ONE is indispensible!

It should not be for PM alone to engage Singaporeans, but more so the MPs. MPs must be the voice of the people, not just the voice of the Government.
Unfortunately, that seems to be the case mostly, because they are beholden to the party, to toe the party line.
Hence, rather than voicing out their own personal opinions, they keep to the safe side and regurgitate whatever PM or the Ministers say. Hence they become Yes Men/Women.
We need Bue Kia Si MPs to debate issues, stand up for Singaporeans, question policies, speak their minds etc.
How many MPs really agree with/are convinced about Govt policies - have PM asked them?
Do they reflect Singaporean's views or are they only keen to push the Govt's views - trying to convince the people instead of listening to them?

“WE ARE SINGAPOREANS” QUIZ

In what way is Singapore “UNIQUELY Singapore”?

ANS (double confirm):
It is the only “democracy” in the world where the ruling party THREATENS the voters that they will REGRET, REPENT, and will be PENALISED (NO lift upgrading, NO emergency lift services) if they don’t vote for the their party (PAP)

I think he's realize it somehow and trying to reach out to us, the younger generation......anyway....having said that...i think yes its a little too late for that.........but thanks for the effort PM......but still...changes have to be made....and its good to have new blood in Parliament for a change.....new blood meaning...new and more opposition party MPs arguing and debating policies made for Singapore.....now that's real democracy.............

Should I sack my current maid?

I need your urgent advice about employing a maid. As a busy mother, I
need someone reliable to help out at home.

My maid is from Profits Agency Pte (PAP) and she has worked for me for a
long time. Her mother worked for my parents and did an excellent job, so
I had faith in her. For several years her performance has been very
good, but recently she has become arrogant and insensitive, and is
making lots of mistakes.

For example:
1) She flooded my kitchen - she told me that the drain pipe has
blocked (she was supposed to clear it once a month but didn't). Then she
assured me that it is very rare (once in 50 yrs) and won't happen again
in the near future. Guess what? It flooded again within a year!

2) She didn't close a window and my terrier dog escaped. I was so
worried cos he is dangerous and could bite lots of people. After the
incident, she didn't apologise and just shrugged her shoulders saying
"What to do, it has happened." Fortunately my neighbor found the dog and
we locked it up again.

3) Without consulting me, she has been bringing in strangers for
my house's maintenance work. She says they charge low wages and keep
costs down, but they eat my food, make a lot of noise and rest on my
bed. I think they even tried to seduce my husband. It stopped feeling
like my home, more like a cheap hotel, and I don't always want to come
back at the end of the day.

4) When she first came to work for me, I instructed her to clean
the different parts of the house at least once a week. But for some time
she has stopped taking care of the bedrooms of PP and H; they are now
dirty and messy. I asked why and she told me that the kids had been
disobedient, so she was neglecting their bedrooms as a punishment (she
has forgotten that she is paid to clean all the rooms).

Even though my maid has worked for me for many years and I value what
she has done in the past, I think she is now getting complacent. Her
attitude is imperious and dismissive. She ignores my comments and
basically treats my feedback as "noise".

I wrote to the agency about her behavior; they assured me that they are the best agency around and all their maids are "Committed to Serve" - but I think it is just rhetoric and I don't see that in her actions. Her salary is much higher than maids in other countries, but the agency say this is to keep her
honest and stop her moving to another employer. They say there is a limited supply of maids, and isn't big enough for more than one good maid agency, so I should not trust their competitors.

I have to decide whether to renew my maid's 5-year employment contract.
When we discussed this she said that she is now part of a team, and if I
want her I must also accept her friends doing part-time work for me. One
friend is very inexperienced, can't do basic tasks or explain what she
intends to do. I suspect that she is actually underage. When
interviewed, she only seemed interested in her days-off and visiting
Universal Studios. When she couldn't answer my questions she stomped her
foot and exclaimed, "I don't know what to say!" But I am still expected
to pay her a high salary.

Now there happens to be a few other maid agencies - Workhard Pte (WP),
New Solutions Pte (NSP), Super Personnel Pte (SPP) and Star Domestica
Pte (SDP) - that offered me some helpers who seem sincere, genuine and
intelligent. They are keen to work, willing to assist me and have a good
attitude. I know that they may take a bit of time to learn how
everything works, but frankly I am inclined to give them a chance.

People say that the devil you know is better than one you don't. But I
feel that I can't tahan my current maid anymore. Do you think I should
sack my current maid and try out a new one?

I believe the chat is mainly criticising the PAP regime rather than well wishes. The young people should not waste their time with a monopolistic regime to satisfy their needs. They should vote for political pluralism into parliament to fight for their needs.

PM LHL: I've seen your mid-day speech, now you try social networking media to reach out directly to Singaporean. Don't you think those ministers surrounding you ought to get spanked since you are the only one working ?

Why so these last min work...?
I remember last time during presidential election, our media will show how friendly our dearest president come out from his white house and join the public for a jog in a park...Now where is he?

Are all these for a show only before election? I do not know..
But i will not be soft hearted when it comes to think of a brighter future for my next generation.
As i am already suffering now, if i make mistake just becoz that i think they have change...I believe that i will really repent for the next 5 years.

Some Singaporeans cannot believe that PAP’s FT, immigration, bread & butter, CPF policies are DELIBERATE. We desperately want to believe that the gahmen will look after its citizens.

Do not be fooled. PAP still believe they did a great job. Hear the PM's words, “…the government has been right more often than wrong. For instance, the intake of foreign workers contributed to the Republic’s 14.5 per cent economic growth last year, and subsequently led to the budget surplus and Grow & Share package.” Hear carefully Singaporeans. PM said that Singapore's 14.5 per cent growth and the Grow & Share monies they gave us are because of the foreign intake. Please wake up Singaporeans!

To PAP, the foreign intake is NOT a mistake, it is a success. They have repeatedly said that “this is something they have to do.” Their strate---- is PRECISELY to turn Singapore into a paradise and playground for the Rich & Powerful.

No miscalculations, they know that in the process, they will inevitably create 4 tiers of citizens. The First-class who will have it all and be served by the other 3 tiers who are urged to keep becoming “better, faster, cheaper”. They bring in “hungrier” FTs precisely so that Singaporeans have no choice but to either be “hungrier” (read "subservient") or be replaced. They said that wages have to be depressed to “remain competitive”. On the other hand, Ministers must be paid well (because Ministers belong to the First-class group).

So, they are right. PAP did not make mistake. They set out precisely to carry out their economic & social strategies and succeeded. Only thing, PAP's strategies are different from Singaporeans’ expectations. Which Singaporean will ever dream that the gahmen’s strategies will turn us into 2nd, 3rd, even 4th class citizens. They also did not explain clearly or consult with citizens. How can they? Which citizen will ever agree to such a strate---- ???

So, with unchecked, absolute POWERS, they change and go ahead with policies, laws, anything and everything without even needing to explain to Singaporeans.

It is our own fault that we place ourselves totally at the mercy of PAP. Even right now, a lot of Singaporeans are literally begging the gahmen, begging PAP “to listen more”. Listen what? PAP executed their strategies well and achieved exactly what theyset out to achieve. Will they change? Of course not! This is their CHOSEN STRATE----.

Please wake up Singaporeans, and don’t be the laughing stock of FTs as well as the world. The only way to stop them now, is to break their two-thirds majority in Parliament. It is this Unchecked Powers which allows them to pass policies and laws without even needing to inform, let along consult, Singaporeans.

On May 7, if we do not seize the final opportunity, there will be no more hope for ALL Singaporeans!

“WE ARE SINGAPOREANS” QUIZ

In what way is Singapore “UNIQUELY Singapore”?

ANS (double confirm):

It is the only country in the world that has 2 categories of senior citizens.

1. PAP senior citizens, i.e. MM, SM whose value goes UP the older they get. (Pay keeps on rising, iron rice bowl)
2. Ordinary Singaporean senior citizens, i.e. everyone else whose value DROPS (Lower pay, lower CPF, unemployment) when they reach 55.

A posting from Hui Er in The Straits Times.

Please allow me to give my take on housing policies in this nation.

I feel very strongly against our housing policies in its present form.

This is because it does nothing except push prices up and it appears more to be a major source of revenue for the government.

For years, our policy makers have been advocating home ownership here.

I have no issue with that. Indeed, families should be encouraged to buy a home, be it HDB or private.

However, our policies, as it stands now, do not just appear to be encouraging home ownership. It is encouraging the people to go for multiple home ownership.

Over the years, this kind of home ownership programme has mothed into prices that have become unsustainable.

If we take away the thousands of foreigners who have poured in the millions, you will understand what I mean by property prices being at unsustainable levels.

If one is to look at it from another perspective, our present housing policy can be seen as one that wants its people to place that Big Bet. A bet that many Singaporeans can ill afford.

As in any investments, there are risks involved.

There have been three recessions in the last 12-13 years (correct me if I am wrong). Many jobs were lost.

There is still a lot of uncertainty in the global market.

What makes this government think Singaporeans would want to make such a big bet on property? And if their investments go wrong, who do you think will be the biggest loser?

Will it be the people, or the government?

Mr Prime Minister

You are a great man. But some of your colleagues are sincerely not up to par, especially MBT. And to nomnate Sim Ann and Kate Spate girl is simply suicidal cause they cant be trusted. I can see thru their faces.

If PAP is really showing concern, it should act 5 year ago and not now where polling day is just 2 day away to win vote!!!

First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.

Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.

Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me.

- Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)

Vote for change else Singaporeans will become the minority in their own country!

I received a PAP pamphlet the size of a mini magazine in my mail. Inside,the first 3 pages make sense. The rest is just propaganda. Singaporeans has already said that we do not want so many foreigners in Singapore, we have nothing against foreigners but tiny Singapore simply cannot sustain so many people and is becoming very uncomfortable for everyone. All they can say is they will SLOW the influx and ensure that new immigrants can speak SOME English. This makes me so angry because we need to stop or even reduce the number of foreigners not SLOW the influx. Also, what the F had they been doing in the past letting in millions of people who speak no English? They only realise that we have Malays and Indians in Singapore whose mother tongue is not Chinese and cannot speak Chinese during election time. Do LHL have any F'king commonsense? My Singapore born Indian/Malay friends who serve NS have problem shopping in the supermarket, they have problem asking the SMRT/SBS staff for directions, and they have problems finding a jobs because employers want Chinese speaking staff to cater to mainland Chinese customers and colleagues. They are IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY. Singapore is becoming so uncomfortable and terrible for child rearing that our fertility will drop further, which is ironic as immigration is supposed to help us handle low fertility. Moreover, by letting in so many people at the same time, we are just planting a demographic time bomb as these new immigrants will also have low fertility once they settled in an affluence nation and 5 millions of us grow old together! Then how, import 20 million people? Who would come then? USELESS PAP GETTING MORE STUPID AND SHORT SIGHTED BY THE DAY.

I won't be surprise to see him crying infront of the crowd tomorrow. They will do whatever necessary to win and to retain their foothold at parliament. "Sorry" mean nothing to him at all. Only those foolish one who still do not learn their lesson will choose to give him another chance.
Too bad ... his simple trick does'nt works on me.

If PM thinks that they made mistakes along the way, shouldn't he see that some of his MPs really should go?
If its for the greater good of Singapore and if he really cares, why is he so worried?
Oppositions are there to work with him, to speak for us, offer alternatives and new perspectives, so it's good for him.

Btw, I think every PM & MP should play Sid Meier's Civilization, good to go back to basics and learn how to balance growth, power, wealth and happiness.

Dear Prime Minister,I knew you tried very hard...your colieague may not....so sorry after so so much effoert be sincere or just an act,we are so sorry.....you can try,just like many citizen do,buy TOTO...

I only want to say... To err is human, mistakes done cannot be undone.. I personally think that harping on the mistake is not that important... PAP is not bad, Just that... other than thinking of GDP growth and such, please also take into consideration our psychological well-being.. I remember seeing a comment: "We have to pinch ourselves at times to remind ourselves (Singaporeans) that yes, We are in SINGAPORE !" Too many foreigners "invading" us. Quantity increasing every other day...

I sincerely hope that no matter who is elected, PLEASE STOP IMPORTING ALL THE FOREIGN "TALENTS" who apparently are NOT TALENTS ! I don't and cannot SEE WHAT TALENT THEY HAVE ! "UNLESS speaking Cheena Mandarin or Fino English is considered a TALENT to Singapore"

Dearest, ministers, I implore you all to stop allowing work permits, student visa to FOREIGNERS ! Especially the PRC and FILIPINO... They should be deported back to their country. They DON'T belong HERE ! Don't tell us that Singaporeans are also immigrants.. Over the years, We are now UNIQUE, We are SINGAPOREANS.