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In S'pore, the President's role includes exercising discretionary powers to check the Executive, though these powers can be overridden by Parliament. What kind of check and balance is this? In any case, the past Presidents have been former PAP members, who would not dare to check our Ministers.

A lively democracy flourishes when many different viewpoints and suggestions are heard. When these varied perspectives are discussed thoughtfully and when questions are answered carefully, it can lead to clearer understanding and, in the end, better policies that help everyone. So why is the PAP...

It is because 60% of Sinkies believe that CECAs create new jobs for local PMEs. These new vocations include: PHV/taxi drivers, deliverymen, private tutors, insurance/real estate agents, MLM salespeople, security guards, drone pilots etc.

The word Keling is commonly used within the Malay community to mean an Indian Muslim; nowadays, it is used more to refer to any Indian. Why did Ariffin Sha accuse Gigene of racism?

Desmond Lee has been presenting "dishonest" data about affordable HDB homes w/o being held accountable.

Lee Kuan Yew continued to draw a salary until he reached the age of 90, even after he retired from the post of Prime Minister. He served as a MP until his death in 2015.

The old uncles may take a long look, but I doubt they will be able to remain hard for long.

He is a young graduate so he should be somewhat concerned. I had ex-classmates who were laid off in their 40s who took 2-3 years to get back to a similar position in mid and senior management.

A major reason for the PAP retaining power for 60 years is because our Opposition have imbeciles like Gigene Wong who singlehandedly torpedoed the SDP's election campaign by using a racial slur on her own party colleague.

If Alexis Dang wears short skirts at WP rallies

Alexis Dang always wears pants onstage at rallies for good reason.

Ng Chee Meng became a PAP candidate by virtue of the "parachute" provided by the SM and PM.

When Dr Tan See Leng was CEO and MD of Parkway Holdings and Parkway Pantai Ltd, the company retrenched large numbers of PMEs (especially the older staff) with only their notice period as compensation in spite of the publicly-listed company doing so well. TSL used to take home $11.9 million per...

Gan Kim Yong is an elder at the Chen Li Presbyterian Church; at the age of 66, he should retire from full-time work to serve God.

No check and balance is "generosity" towards those who fear the light of scrutiny.

I witness the aftermath of traffic accidents almost daily on the expressways. There are just way too many impatient, reckless and incompetent drivers/motorcyclists on our roads, distracted by their mobile devices or simply daydreaming.

None of the ministers and MPs are in Parliament to serve the people. They are in the job for the obscene pay and allowances on offer.

Americans got the govt they deserve when they voted Trump. Let this be a lesson to S'poreans when they witness how PAP makes policies that heap hardship on citizens. Vote for a check on the absolute power that has resulted in all the ills we face today.

Power corrupts Absolute power corrupts absolutely A govt that wants absolute power wants to be absolutely corrupt