I would like to share this video which i estimate took place after 1981 (video mentioned about PAP losing election in Anson to JBJ) but to me this conversation holds great significance. MM Lee spoke with eloquence and depth as he took on questions from the Foreign press who cast doubts on Singapore. A superb mind in action at age 57-58. The key for Singapore is to continue to convince foreign investors that we are politically stable, attractive to invest and skilled workforce. We must always be ahead of competition.
Video 1
MM Lee meet Foreign Press 30 years ago Part 1
Video 2
MM Lee meet Foreign Press 30 years ago Part 2
"Everyday is a challenge and Everyday is a problem to be solved" MM Lee in Hard Truth.
Give it another 25 years or 50 years, whatever happened now will not be significant to our children or grandchildren. Look at the forum article posted today by a chap, in summary says "thank you PAP, yes u did good but so what, let's move on and don't lecture me". Its interesting to watch how a government of envy is so hated by 40% of the population and jeered when they fumbled. Its a weird phenomenon.
Video 2
MM Lee meet Foreign Press 30 years ago Part 2
"Everyday is a challenge and Everyday is a problem to be solved" MM Lee in Hard Truth.
Give it another 25 years or 50 years, whatever happened now will not be significant to our children or grandchildren. Look at the forum article posted today by a chap, in summary says "thank you PAP, yes u did good but so what, let's move on and don't lecture me". Its interesting to watch how a government of envy is so hated by 40% of the population and jeered when they fumbled. Its a weird phenomenon.
Yes, what he said can be dampening and doesn't sounds good hence i guess some ranks are not looking at the quality and merits of his argument. What he said 30 years ago and Hard Truth bare stark similarity. He is still as concerned as with the well being of Spore. He has always said that if a plausible alternative emerge and takes over PAP, so be it. He also said that if PAP become corrupt, it will be voted out too. Why nobody praise him for saying this?
He wants to ensure Spore succeed and run by quality man. Transition plan is always on his mind. He also said that he never need to go knuckle duster with Low TK and Chiam because they are not duds. To MM, he has already hand over power in 1990 and his finger is not on the pulse (e.g. walk the ground). At 87, he is not out to prove anything more. He is still useful to the cabinet for his database (Brain) and his overseas network, hence is just an advisor. It is the responsibility of the PM and Ministers to run the country. He tells it as it is and there's really no need to second guess him. I have observed MM very closely all these years. His speeches, his memoirs, SPH's interview via Hard Truth and the CD. I believe him.
In his words, he had to speak candidly in Hard Truth otherwise he will not be adding value. We should look at his ideas and viewpoint objectively. I am sad that we're not able to download all his knowledge for analysis. Each day passes by is wasted.
I don't think my view matters much to MM Lee. As he said, even he himself will be determined by researchers who do PHDs on him, doesn't want to be remembered as statesman (he thinks anyone who think of himself as a statesman needs to see a psychiatrist) and wants the government to demolish his residence instead of preserving it when he is gone. He is a very unique person.
He is influential and has shaped my thinking.
I don't think my view matters much to MM Lee. As he said, even he himself will be determined by researchers who do PHDs on him, doesn't want to be remembered as statesman (he thinks anyone who think of himself as a statesman needs to see a psychiatrist) and wants the government to demolish his residence instead of preserving it when he is gone. He is a very unique person.
He is influential and has shaped my thinking.
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