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Coffeeshop Chit Chat - The PAP English Aristocracy</TD><TD id=msgunetc noWrap align=right> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=msgtable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="96%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=msg vAlign=top><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgbfr1 width="1%"> </TD><TD><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=msghead vAlign=top><TD class=msgF width="1%" noWrap align=right>From: </TD><TD class=msgFname width="68%" noWrap>kojakbt89 <NOBR></NOBR> </TD><TD class=msgDate width="30%" noWrap align=right>Nov-19 7:17 pm </TD></TR><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgT height=20 width="1%" noWrap align=right>To: </TD><TD class=msgTname width="68%" noWrap>ALL <NOBR></NOBR></TD><TD class=msgNum noWrap align=right> (1 of 1) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgleft rowSpan=4 width="1%"> </TD><TD class=wintiny noWrap align=right>41370.1 </TD></TR><TR><TD height=8></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgtxt>The PAP English Aristocracy
November 20th, 2010 |
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As of November 2010, the global integration policy of the ruling PAP (People’s Action Party) regime created much frustration among Singapore citizens. I shall explain the situation based on our British colonial background, the kingdom of England.
In 1066, William, the French Duke of Normandy invaded England. After becoming King William I, he began the Normanization of England. The Normans took over control of the aristocracy, bureaucracy and the Catholic clergy.
The PAP regime blurring of the distinction between existing locals and foreigners was based on the English experience. Political intermarriages meant King William I was able to claim the English throne based on family background even though he was a foreigner. He also remained Duke of Normandy. Therefore, he was both an English sovereign and an administrative vassal of the King of France.
The blurring continued among King William I’s descendants. King Edward I (1239-1307, reign 1272-1307) claimed the overlordship of Scotland. From 1337 to 1453, English kings actively sought to gain the throne of France. In 1603, the Scottish King James VI of Scotland was crowned as King James I of England. The political situation was that a man could rule over 2 separate nations.
The PAP regime’s attitude on the marginalization of existing locals was similar to England. The Normanization led to a great increase in the usage of French and Latin languages. The local Anglo-Saxon were the descendants of old Germanic Saxon immigrants who came to England between the years 500 and 800. Old Germanic English was pushed aside.
The difference was unlike the PAP regime, King William I did not exhort the peasantry to integrate with supposedly foreign talent. There was no slogan of claiming everyone was an immigrant. The peasants simply had to accept Norman rule. This was a small consolation to the marginalized Singaporeans. At least Singapore was not a total PAP absolute monarchy.
Life for the peasantry was miserable. They paid various taxes and performed labour services (similar to National Service) to their privileged feudal lords. The Church told them to obey the king or face divine punishment. The usage of French and Latin meant most of them knew nothing about what was going on within the government and the clergy.
Similarly, pro-PAP grassroots leaders were shocked at the idea that their children or grandchildren were thinking of ending PAP dominance. They saw this thinking as the equivalent of high treason. These leaders actively supported massive immigration after 1990 so as to gain more potential PAP supporters. In 2009, a $10 million integration fund was set up to encourage local acceptance of massive immigration.
Over the years, the Saxons did integrate with Normans. Due to poor health and short lifespan, Saxons who did not integrate disappeared. From 1500 onwards, an English identity independent of France became distinct. This was partly due to loss of English lands in France. In addition, the English language was completely transformed with a large vocabulary of French and Latin words.
Modern day British historians were critical of the English feudal system. However, on the whole, they viewed Norman rule as positive as this led to Britain to becoming a world power. The poor Saxon peasants were forgotten. The PAP regime understood this. Those who lost out in Singapore could simply emigrate or die. The PAP regime would continue its dream as a global hub.
Marginalized Singaporean voters are already equivalent to the poor peasants. Do they wish to fade away and wait for death? They should understand this situation and vote wisely in the upcoming election.
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Grey Hippo
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Reference
Albert C. Baugh, Thomas Cable A history of the English language London Routledge, 1993.
National Library Call Number English 420.9 BAU
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As of November 2010, the global integration policy of the ruling PAP (People’s Action Party) regime created much frustration among Singapore citizens. I shall explain the situation based on our British colonial background, the kingdom of England.
In 1066, William, the French Duke of Normandy invaded England. After becoming King William I, he began the Normanization of England. The Normans took over control of the aristocracy, bureaucracy and the Catholic clergy.
The PAP regime blurring of the distinction between existing locals and foreigners was based on the English experience. Political intermarriages meant King William I was able to claim the English throne based on family background even though he was a foreigner. He also remained Duke of Normandy. Therefore, he was both an English sovereign and an administrative vassal of the King of France.
The blurring continued among King William I’s descendants. King Edward I (1239-1307, reign 1272-1307) claimed the overlordship of Scotland. From 1337 to 1453, English kings actively sought to gain the throne of France. In 1603, the Scottish King James VI of Scotland was crowned as King James I of England. The political situation was that a man could rule over 2 separate nations.
The PAP regime’s attitude on the marginalization of existing locals was similar to England. The Normanization led to a great increase in the usage of French and Latin languages. The local Anglo-Saxon were the descendants of old Germanic Saxon immigrants who came to England between the years 500 and 800. Old Germanic English was pushed aside.
The difference was unlike the PAP regime, King William I did not exhort the peasantry to integrate with supposedly foreign talent. There was no slogan of claiming everyone was an immigrant. The peasants simply had to accept Norman rule. This was a small consolation to the marginalized Singaporeans. At least Singapore was not a total PAP absolute monarchy.
Life for the peasantry was miserable. They paid various taxes and performed labour services (similar to National Service) to their privileged feudal lords. The Church told them to obey the king or face divine punishment. The usage of French and Latin meant most of them knew nothing about what was going on within the government and the clergy.
Similarly, pro-PAP grassroots leaders were shocked at the idea that their children or grandchildren were thinking of ending PAP dominance. They saw this thinking as the equivalent of high treason. These leaders actively supported massive immigration after 1990 so as to gain more potential PAP supporters. In 2009, a $10 million integration fund was set up to encourage local acceptance of massive immigration.
Over the years, the Saxons did integrate with Normans. Due to poor health and short lifespan, Saxons who did not integrate disappeared. From 1500 onwards, an English identity independent of France became distinct. This was partly due to loss of English lands in France. In addition, the English language was completely transformed with a large vocabulary of French and Latin words.
Modern day British historians were critical of the English feudal system. However, on the whole, they viewed Norman rule as positive as this led to Britain to becoming a world power. The poor Saxon peasants were forgotten. The PAP regime understood this. Those who lost out in Singapore could simply emigrate or die. The PAP regime would continue its dream as a global hub.
Marginalized Singaporean voters are already equivalent to the poor peasants. Do they wish to fade away and wait for death? They should understand this situation and vote wisely in the upcoming election.
.
Grey Hippo
.
Reference
Albert C. Baugh, Thomas Cable A history of the English language London Routledge, 1993.
National Library Call Number English 420.9 BAU
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