Aung San Suu Kyi said it !!!!
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Wobbles when u doing 6WB for ur sunroofless 640? Then u can sell me ur 6WA
wobbles;1036627 said:Yes, unforgivable that these ungrateful peepurs will all bash the garhmen, instead of getting off their fat arses & joining in to make a difference.
Unlike me, no sir. I'm going to be running in 2016.
Running around MacRitchie Reservoir, I mean
Wobbles when u doing 6WB for ur sunroofless 640? Then u can sell me ur 6WA
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as usual like wat the article said..whatever is written sure kenna complain...standard..
COMMENT: Is it possible for Singaporeans to be grateful complainers?
I once heard a story about a man who spent his entire life in an extremely polluted city.
One day, he went on a hiking trip. After hours and hours of climbing, he finally made it to the top of the mountain.
The air on the mountaintop was fresh, crisp and clean.
The man looked confused. He said, “What’s that weird smell?”
The man had become so used to breathing in polluted air that clean air was alien to him.
He didn’t even know what fresh air smelled like, much less how to appreciate it.
As a nation, what have we become used to?
This story made me reflect on how life is a lot about what we’re used to:
As a nation, what have we gotten so used to that it’s become a fact?
The orderly country of Singapore
I, for one, am used to how orderly things are in Singapore.
People queue up.
There’s a process for everything.
People are (generally) law-abiding.
Roads have lane markings. (If you’ve been to developing countries before, you’ll know that this isn’t as common as you might think.)
The habit of unhappiness
But we’re also used to being unhappy.
(Just take a look at the comments section of just about any Yahoo! Singapore article if you don’t believe me.)
Complaining—and the unhappiness that both precedes and accompanies it—is apopular Singaporean pastime. Even if it seems like there’s nothing to complain about, you can bet that we Singaporeans will still be able to pass a negative comment.
Of course, I'm not saying that we shouldn't provide feedback and constructive criticism. Neither should we pretend as if the problems of overcrowding and the high cost of living don’t exist.
But I am saying that unhappiness, just like happiness, is a habit.
In some strange way, maybe we like being unhappy?
How gratitude became uncool
Instead of being habitually unhappy, I propose that we become habitually thankful.
After all, just about every study on happiness shows that gratefulness directly boosts your happiness.
Why is it, then, that we don’t display gratitude more often?
And when did gratitude become uncool?
Nowadays, it seems like anyone who’s thankful for anything that Singapore has to offer must be a “bootlicker” or a “pappy”.
Gratefulness doesn’t mean you’re anti-progress
But isn’t it true that we can be grateful and push for change at the same time?
Isn't it true that we can be grateful but also suggest ways for the government to run the country more effectively?
Just because we’re grateful doesn’t mean that we’re contented to just sit back, relax, and not work hard to improve the situation.
Being grateful is about recognising how blessed we are, so that we can focus even more intensely on building a better future for our families and for Singapore.
In closing…
As a nation, I hope we’ll grow to understand this truth: gratefulness and progress aren’t mutually exclusive.
In fact, if we cultivate a habit of gratitude, Singapore will undoubtedly progress toward becoming a gentler, kinder and happier society.
Do we want to become an angry and bitter people? (Obviously, government policy greatly affects our lives, but it’s our decision if we allow ourselves to be passive participants in our own destiny.)
Or do we want to become a people of gratitude, guts and grit?
The choice is ours. Let’s choose wisely.
as usual like wat the article said..whatever is written sure kenna complain...standard..
COMMENT: Is it possible for Singaporeans to be grateful complainers?
I once heard a story about a man who spent his entire life in an extremely polluted city.
One day, he went on a hiking trip. After hours and hours of climbing, he finally made it to the top of the mountain.
The air on the mountaintop was fresh, crisp and clean.
The man looked confused. He said, “What’s that weird smell?”
The man had become so used to breathing in polluted air that clean air was alien to him.
He didn’t even know what fresh air smelled like, much less how to appreciate it.
As a nation, what have we become used to?
This story made me reflect on how life is a lot about what we’re used to:
- If you’re used to flying first class, you’ll feel annoyed if you’re forced to fly economy class.
- If you’re used to driving, you’ll feel frustrated if you’re forced to take public transportation during peak hour.
- If you’re used to eating plain rice on its own at every meal, you’ll feel excited about eating a gourmet meal at a restaurant.
- If you’re used to working seven days a week, you’ll feel thankful if you only need to work six days a week.
- If you’re used to going on vacation twice a year, you’ll feel upset if you only get to go on one vacation this year.
As a nation, what have we gotten so used to that it’s become a fact?
The orderly country of Singapore
I, for one, am used to how orderly things are in Singapore.
People queue up.
There’s a process for everything.
People are (generally) law-abiding.
Roads have lane markings. (If you’ve been to developing countries before, you’ll know that this isn’t as common as you might think.)
The habit of unhappiness
But we’re also used to being unhappy.
(Just take a look at the comments section of just about any Yahoo! Singapore article if you don’t believe me.)
Complaining—and the unhappiness that both precedes and accompanies it—is apopular Singaporean pastime. Even if it seems like there’s nothing to complain about, you can bet that we Singaporeans will still be able to pass a negative comment.
Of course, I'm not saying that we shouldn't provide feedback and constructive criticism. Neither should we pretend as if the problems of overcrowding and the high cost of living don’t exist.
But I am saying that unhappiness, just like happiness, is a habit.
In some strange way, maybe we like being unhappy?
How gratitude became uncool
Instead of being habitually unhappy, I propose that we become habitually thankful.
After all, just about every study on happiness shows that gratefulness directly boosts your happiness.
Why is it, then, that we don’t display gratitude more often?
And when did gratitude become uncool?
Nowadays, it seems like anyone who’s thankful for anything that Singapore has to offer must be a “bootlicker” or a “pappy”.
Gratefulness doesn’t mean you’re anti-progress
But isn’t it true that we can be grateful and push for change at the same time?
Isn't it true that we can be grateful but also suggest ways for the government to run the country more effectively?
Just because we’re grateful doesn’t mean that we’re contented to just sit back, relax, and not work hard to improve the situation.
Being grateful is about recognising how blessed we are, so that we can focus even more intensely on building a better future for our families and for Singapore.
In closing…
As a nation, I hope we’ll grow to understand this truth: gratefulness and progress aren’t mutually exclusive.
In fact, if we cultivate a habit of gratitude, Singapore will undoubtedly progress toward becoming a gentler, kinder and happier society.
Do we want to become an angry and bitter people? (Obviously, government policy greatly affects our lives, but it’s our decision if we allow ourselves to be passive participants in our own destiny.)
Or do we want to become a people of gratitude, guts and grit?
The choice is ours. Let’s choose wisely.
pengful
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Used to good and stable life in SG does not mean that we cannot stand up and speak out against unfair practices. For people so used to efficiency and orderliness, it is even more important to stand up and reject practices that are eating into the very soul of the people, and let's not talk about fair competition. I reject gerrymandering. I reject parachuting useless people into politics. I reject people who abandoned the spirit of wanting to serve for promise of million-dollar salaries.
Now, rejecting all that does not mean I am complaining. And I do have a choice.
Used to good and stable life in SG does not mean that we cannot stand up and speak out against unfair practices. For people so used to efficiency and orderliness, it is even more important to stand up and reject practices that are eating into the very soul of the people, and let's not talk about fair competition. I reject gerrymandering. I reject parachuting useless people into politics. I reject people who abandoned the spirit of wanting to serve for promise of million-dollar salaries.
Now, rejecting all that does not mean I am complaining. And I do have a choice.
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How come I dun see any of us on the streets protesting like the Taiwanese, HKers, Filipinos and even the PRCs???
Yah u can say no permit, illegal gathering etc,....but the fact remains that if 100k people geared up and take to the streets, u think our puny Mcdonald's delivery police force or fat ass army can do anything about it?
So yes, we all need to stand up...but in the end, we all merely become internet heros and keyboard warriors complaining about govt...which is wat that article is about
I am not pro or anti govt. I am also an internet hero complainer.
How come I dun see any of us on the streets protesting like the Taiwanese, HKers, Filipinos and even the PRCs???
Yah u can say no permit, illegal gathering etc,....but the fact remains that if 100k people geared up and take to the streets, u think our puny Mcdonald's delivery police force or fat ass army can do anything about it?
So yes, we all need to stand up...but in the end, we all merely become internet heros and keyboard warriors complaining about govt...which is wat that article is about
I am not pro or anti govt. I am also an internet hero complainer.
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Red_Bean_Bun
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The tires need to be wider .......
The tires need to be wider .......
wt_know;1036596 said:awesome wheel, no curb rash ...
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"Leadership is not about being popular all the time. Sometimes, leadership means accepting that what you do may be unpopular and may well lose you the next elections. But if you truly believe that what you are doing is good for your country, you must be prepared to lose the next elections."
That's what Aung Sang Suu Kyi said. It can be applied to both ruling party and the opposition.
Sure, we can rant all we want against the ruling party.
But has the opposition done anything other than to win a popularity contest?
If PAP is second best, are we saying WP is better in ruling the country?
"Leadership is not about being popular all the time. Sometimes, leadership means accepting that what you do may be unpopular and may well lose you the next elections. But if you truly believe that what you are doing is good for your country, you must be prepared to lose the next elections."
That's what Aung Sang Suu Kyi said. It can be applied to both ruling party and the opposition.
Sure, we can rant all we want against the ruling party.
But has the opposition done anything other than to win a popularity contest?
If PAP is second best, are we saying WP is better in ruling the country?
Baby1M
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Dont know how to reply so input above in blueMW;1036658 said:How come I dun see any of us on the streets protesting like the Taiwanese, HKers, Filipinos and even the PRCs??? - Hmmm, maybe SGeans cannot waste time, need it to make for money or make ends meet.
Yah u can say no permit, illegal gathering etc,....but the fact remains that if 100k people geared up and take to the streets, u think our puny Mcdonald's delivery police force or fat ass army can do anything about it? - Bulk are conscripts who r fellow citizens, sons, brothers, BF, etc... maybe also among the 100k who took to the streets, that would be very interesting.
So yes, we all need to stand up...but in the end, we all merely become internet heros and keyboard warriors complaining about govt...which is wat that article is about - Makes life more interesting IMHO.I am not pro or anti govt. - I m like Lalang, I flow with the winning side... prettier side also can
Baby1M
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Even if they r 2nd best, no alternative party can claim nor say they r better unless given the opportunity to prove otherwise. Ultimately PAP still the best till proven not... Just IMO.
What can opposition do? Even those elected can do nothing since the entire "ruling members" r PAP... to be fair, they really can only do shit for now. I still remember a dethroned PAP member said "need to tow the line", quite a strong indirect messagekenntona;1036695 said:
Even if they r 2nd best, no alternative party can claim nor say they r better unless given the opportunity to prove otherwise. Ultimately PAP still the best till proven not... Just IMO.
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wobbles
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They (PUB, LTA, Min of Transport, PAP whoever, whatever) will wake up.... when WE wake up.
Sometimes, it serves the powers that be well to be reminded that they are there to serve us, the citizens, not to make our lives any more complicated & confusing & difficult than it already is. Simi OMV, ARF, COE, 130bhp, 1600cc, PARF etc - FIX THE DAMN MRT to allow us not to feel like sardines in a stuffy can, and just watch the roads magically de-congest.
Baby1M;1036737 said:
They (PUB, LTA, Min of Transport, PAP whoever, whatever) will wake up.... when WE wake up.
Sometimes, it serves the powers that be well to be reminded that they are there to serve us, the citizens, not to make our lives any more complicated & confusing & difficult than it already is. Simi OMV, ARF, COE, 130bhp, 1600cc, PARF etc - FIX THE DAMN MRT to allow us not to feel like sardines in a stuffy can, and just watch the roads magically de-congest.
