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I originate from a neighboring country and have many years of first-hand experience living in Singapore and in my country. I observe Singaporeans' sentiments on this general election with interest and put forward my thoughts - food for thought for you perhaps. Singaporeans have lots of genuine issues to be unhappy about. Housing prices too high for newly-weds, high and rising cost of living, high cost of medical care, pressure-cooker education system and working life, high ministerial salaries, arrogant PAP politicians who don't care about the mid and lower income groups, large influx of immigrants, etc. Let me describe some of the electoral issues people in my country are unhappy about. Housing prices too high for newly-weds, high and rising cost of living, high cost of private medical care (public medical care cheap but dubious doctors), high income ministers but dubious sources of wealth, arrogant incumbent party politicians who don't care about the mid and lower income groups, large influx of immigrants (mostly unskilled labourers and many are illegals) And Also High rate of crime, rampant and systemic corruption and abuse of power, state sponsored racism and intolerance, still many people living in poverty, poor public transport in the major cities and non-existent public transport outside major cities, widespread environmental damage, education system that produces poorly skilled graduates unattractive to employers, economy losing out FDI to countries below and above it in the value chain, cash for votes, etc. You can see that people in my country share many of the grouses that Singaporeans have but we have a lot other major grouses that Singaporeans do not have! The PAP is not perfect but they have produced a society that is by and large a good place to live, work and raise a family. It is not surprising large numbers of educated and skilled foreigners, with plenty of choices, choose to move to Singapore. PAP should be recognised for their good work done over the years with your votes. Like all the good and bad inherent in any spouse, the PAP's strengths and weaknesses come as a package. Compared to incumbent parties in neighboring countries, the PAP has far more strengths than weaknesses. Foreigners can appreciate the good in Singapore because life in their countries are worse off. However Singaporeans have taken for granted their security, prosperity, an efficient, clean government and excellent economic and educational opportunities open to all citizens. Singaporeans assume these are a given, something that will naturally be there in Singapore. I beg to differ. Even though past elections have only produced a handful of opposition seats, if enough unhappy people vote for the opposition this time, you might just kick out the ruling party to your surprise. Then in the years to come, only at a time of loss will Singaporeans find out what bliss they had.

Just placed a certain fella on my ignore list and it's wonderful to read a lot less nonsense, BUT still see the joker's name whenever he post (a lot). Should make ignored pole totally invisible

This light metallic blue 630 came to me for a light makeup before the owner's big day. On close inspection, there is only very fine scratches here an there. So I decided not to use anything more abrasive than PO106FF to buff. As this car is to be used more wedding, i decided to go for a combination of M-Seal and Pinnacle Souveran (since my 5050 still not here yet) to see how it will turn out on metallics even though souveran might mute it somewhat. Here's the process: 1) DA with white LC polishing pad and PO106FF 2) 1 layer of CG's M-Seal by hand 3) 2 layer of Pinnacle Souveran by hand I started this ride with the sun shining, but ended with heavy downpour So all I have is indoor shots which to a certain extend, shows up the wetness achieved by the souveran. Enjoy the sexy curves on this babe. She looks good from all angles Some stubborn brake dust that needed a dose of more concentrated all purpose cleaner to remove. see the car pics for the after effects Oooh!! luckily I took the shots indoor, the sun would have blinded me if its taken outdoor kekeke In ur face Side reflections Wet wet bonnet