PQ, Political Quotes

Everyone loves a good quote, once in a while. So here's a few to cause some indigestion to your pathetic cynical life.

Let's begin in chronological order...

"The PAP believe in the freedom of the press which means objective reporting and the accurate dissemination of news. But what do we find in the Straits Times? When the SPA (Singapore People's Alliance) or the Liberal Socialists hold a rally and there are 600 people present they say 4,000 but, when thousands attend a PAP rally, they do not give the real figures."

Yong Nyuk Lin, PAP leader
during 1959 general election campaign

What about the recent 5th Singapore Forum on Politics held recently in NUS?

"...as long as Singapore’s leaders do not pay heed to the fundamental needs of the human spirit, they can never be called wise, only clever, and as long as the nation they lead is admired only for its material achievements, it can never be called great, only successful."

Dr. Catherine Lim, local writer


"It would be very sad if we were Singaporeans who have lived all our lives here to build a Singapore and retire in a Singapore we cannot recognize and in a Singapore with no Singaporeans."

Kevin Tan, A/P on S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

I thought the recent PS2249 reading I did on Meritocracy and Elitism in Singapore was pretty good.

"Governance in Singapore is precariously built upon faith in good and wise men, rather than good and wise institution."

Kenneth Paul Tan, A/P NUS Political Science Dept

Ah... Everyone has something to say about the 2008 Budget.

"Sir, I want to live in a country that cares for its people first and foremost, not a country that prioritises GDP growth for its own sake. I want to see a nation where Singaporeans are valued for everything that we are, not just the economic contribution we can make. I want to grow old in a state that places a higher premium on helping citizens, than on ensuring that there is no wastage. I want to be part of a generous society that helps its most vulnerable members, instead of counting the pennies and tightening the purse strings."

Siew Kum Hong, NMP

Lastly, the recent escape of suspected JI terrorist.

"Two, where are the footages of security cameras? There are cameras mounted in all prison facilities precisely to prevent such situations. The Whitley Detention Centre is no exception. If the Elections Department has a CCTV camera and can produce video footages, surely Mr Wong can now produce footage of the moments that led to the detainee's escape."

Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of Singapore Democratic Party