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SIngapore - We Won't Be Held Hostage By Malaysia And Indonesia

rodent2005

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The US would be only too happy if Singapore projected its power into the Pacific. It would help the USA increase its presence and influence to counter the increasing Chinese influence here.

The Americans are a bunch of useful idiots by re-electing Obama. China is the only safe haven left against the beast.
 

winnipegjets

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Sinkapore is indefensible. The money spent on SAF is wasteful spending. Paying the US for protection would be cheaper and spare tens of thousand men from hardship.
 

Thick Face Black Heart

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Sinkapore is indefensible. The money spent on SAF is wasteful spending. Paying the US for protection would be cheaper and spare tens of thousand men from hardship.


Not so easy, bro. US naval power is key to our defence yes, but their foreign policy toward the region is inherently volatile. We need a strong deterrent to assure others that we can maintain the peace. The problem with the PAP govt is overspending on non-critical areas and other wasteful use of resources.

Discrimination of NS Men at the workplace and other hardships NS Men face also have to be looked into. The govt appears not to care at all. These people lose jobs, sacrifice family time, even lose business deals because of NS liabilities. Have some decency to protect their interests.
 

Thick Face Black Heart

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So who do you think will to attack Spore & why :confused:


Still don't get it? No one wants to attack. All they need to show a little muscle. If our military is weak, their show of muscle will cause people to lose confidence. Once sentiment toward SG security has soured, our economy will go downhill.
 

jubilee1919

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So who do you think will to attack Spore & why :confused:
Why do you lock your doors and windows of your house and keep your valuables safe? Why do we need to have a police force? This is the most ridiculous question anyone can ask me, why any country wish to attack a Singapore that has no defence whatsoever. Are you serious?
 

jubilee1919

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To further add, why do you think our neighbours, even tiny Brunei are arming themselves and maintaining a regular army? Who would want to attack them?
 

johnny333

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Why do you lock your doors and windows of your house and keep your valuables safe? Why do we need to have a police force? This is the most ridiculous question anyone can ask me, why any country wish to attack a Singapore that has no defence whatsoever. Are you serious?


It is a very valid question because the PAP is spending billions & billions, more than any of our poor 3rd world neighbours.

If you say that they are they are a threat just because Spore is undefended, you are not considering the realities in this region. Spore has many treaties e.g. ASEAN, SEATO, ....

Spore is a buffer between Malaysia & Indonesia. If any of these countries were to invade Spore, what do you think the other country will do:confused:

Another valid question is why would anyone want to bother invading Spore:confused: There's no oil, no hinterland, no water, zip, nada. It's just an overcrowded island with millions of foreigners from places like Indonesia & Malaysia. Since they are already in Spore, why would they want to invade Spore:confused:

The majority in Spore is chinese whereas our neighbours are muslim. Do you really think they want to absorb more troublesome chinese into their population :confused:
 
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johnny333

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Not so easy, bro. US naval power is key to our defence yes, but their foreign policy toward the region is inherently volatile. We need a strong deterrent to assure others that we can maintain the peace. The problem with the PAP govt is overspending on non-critical areas and other wasteful use of resources.

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No one is asking that we strip Spore of all it's defences. It's just that too much is being spent & plenty of $$ is being spent to spy on & harass it's citizens.

I don't see why we need a mercenary force in Spore just to protect certain people
 

johnny333

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Still don't get it? No one wants to attack. All they need to show a little muscle. If our military is weak, their show of muscle will cause people to lose confidence. Once sentiment toward SG security has soured, our economy will go downhill.

We already have millions of potential troublemakers in Spore. Many have probably received military training e.g. in the PRC army
For all we know they could be sleepers among them & can form any future fifth column.
 

jubilee1919

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It is a very valid question because the PAP is spending billions & billions, more than any of our poor 3rd world neighbours.

If you say that they are they are a threat just because Spore is undefended, you are not considering the realities in this region. Spore has many treaties e.g. ASEAN, SEATO, ....

What treaty? Defence? If we need military aid they will come? If they need military aid, can we say sorry, we don't have anything to offer?

Spore is a buffer between Malaysia & Indonesia. If any of these countries were to invade Spore, what do you think the other country will do:confused:

What do you think they will do? I don't know, do you?

Another valid question is why would anyone want to bother invading Spore:confused: There's no oil, no hinterland, no water, zip, nada. It's just an overcrowded island with millions of foreigners from places like Indonesia & Malaysia. Since they are already in Spore, why would they want to invade Spore:confused:

Since they are already in Singapore? Maids from Indonesia working in Singapore means they have overtaken the country and now control the nation, so it is not necessary for Indonesia to invade and take control? I cannot understand your logic.

By your reasoning, countries invade another only because of resources? Why did Argentina invade the Falklands? Why would China and Japan quarrel over a small piece of land?

The majority in Spore is chinese whereas our neighbours are muslim. Do you really think they want to absorb more troublesome chinese into their population :confused:

You mean they will not kill the citizens? So how do you explain the countless invasions of foreign countries in the past where the citizens are of different culture and nationalities? Why would Russia invade Afghanistan or Argentina the Falklands?
 

jubilee1919

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No one is asking that we strip Spore of all it's defences. It's just that too much is being spent & plenty of $$ is being spent to spy on & harass it's citizens.

I don't see why we need a mercenary force in Spore just to protect certain people

The Gurkha is there to protect the elites from usurpers from within their ranks and from their own people who may want to rise against them.
 

johnny333

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What treaty? Defence? If we need military aid they will come? If they need military aid, can we say sorry, we don't have anything to offer?

Countries will act because of Self interest.

SE Asia is important to US, Aust, Japan, NZ, ....
They will act to protect their self interests & not out of the goodness of their heart.



What do you think they will do? I don't know, do you?

Spore is a buffer between Malaysia & Indonesia.
Nether side can be certain what the other will do if the other party invades Spore. So this uncertainty will keep them from doing anything rash.

If one side does invade, the other side will counter the move. Such a counter may eve mean that one side may aid in Spore's defence.


Since they are already in Singapore? Maids from Indonesia working in Singapore means they have overtaken the country and now control the nation, so it is not necessary for Indonesia to invade and take control? I cannot understand your logic.

Maids are not the only Indonesians in Spore . There are plenty of wealthy Indonesians in Spore. Haven't you ever wondered who are buying the properties, condos, attending our schools/international schools?

There is plenty of Indonesian money in Spore. Some of it is dirty money that belongs to the elites of indonesia.
Spore also serves as a centre for money laundrying, medical hub, casino hub, etc So it's in the interests of the Indonesian elite to maintain the status quo of Spore

Don't forget about the other nationals in Spore e.g. PRC There is the threat of China getting involved in any dispute.

By your reasoning, countries invade another only because of resources? Why did Argentina invade the Falklands? Why would China and Japan quarrel over a small piece of land?

Those were territorial disputes.
Has Indonesia or Malaysia made any claims to Spore?


You mean they will not kill the citizens? So how do you explain the countless invasions of foreign countries in the past where the citizens are of different culture and nationalities? Why would Russia invade Afghanistan or Argentina the Falklands?

Lots of reasons Territorial disputes, fighting over resources, proxy wars
In the case of Spore we are too small to get involved. If Malaysia wants to re-claim Spore, they are welcome. It will mean that Sporeans can buy cheaper Malaysian property.

I remember LKY saying that Spore cannot survive on it's own. Maybe it's time for Spore to re-join Malaysia
 

zhihau

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I remember LKY saying that Spore cannot survive on it's own. Maybe it's time for Spore to re-join Malaysia

this calls for a propaganda song from Clement Chow as me recalled it: there was a tum... when peepur seh dat Sinkapoor woon mekit... bud we did...
 

johnny333

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this calls for a propaganda song from Clement Chow as me recalled it: there was a tum... when peepur seh dat Sinkapoor woon mekit... bud we did...

Better hold off on that song.

When the last leaf goes it will end the Lee dynasty & probably mark the end of Spore. How can Spore survive without LKY:biggrin:
 

johnny333

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The Gurkha is there to protect the elites from usurpers from within their ranks and from their own people who may want to rise against them.

That's really funny when you think about it :smile:

They are spending billions & billions on defense but they don't trust the citizens who are supposed to use this equipment.:rolleyes:
 
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