40th national birthday - does it mean anything to you?

[reachme2003]

every reason to be proudly standing tall? one needs a balanced view of life. one can't possibly mention the good things only and ignore the not-so-good things, right? there are two sides to a coin.

Guys,

You are enjoying one the highest living standard of living in the world.

Singapore is one of the cleanest and safest countries in the world.

Singapore has one of the highest educated population in the world.

Your kids and your grand kids would enjoy equal opportunities to go to the best uni in Singapore if they have the abilities.

Singapore is now home to many professionals and talents from different parts of the world.

You have every reason to be proudly standing tall.

 

[Sion]

every reason to be proudly standing tall? one needs a balanced view of life. one can't possibly mention the good things only and ignore the not-so-good things, right? there are two sides to a coin.

Perhaps you are standing too close to Singapore to see its near perfection?

 

[Zerstorer]

As usual, some fail to separate their sentiments for their country with their misgivings of the ruling party.

 

[Aton]

every reason to be proudly standing tall? one needs a balanced view of life. one can't possibly mention the good things only and ignore the not-so-good things, right? there are two sides to a coin.

is it bcos we were taught to only see 1 side?:bsmilie: or our view are obscured when standing on one side?

though I'm only 1/3 as old as Singapore, i can see the rapid changes of my country with my eyes and i'm loving it:thumbsup:

 

[StreetShooter]

I love Singapore!

 

[detrop]

that means the world is not getting younger. still, happy bday singapore (in advance). i wont b here on the date. ;p

 

[mich_2103]

our 40th national birthday, i feel it is rousing nationalistic ground sentiments in preparation for general election. nothing more.

National Day is just another day for me to rot at home... :angel:

Regards,
-Midge-

 

[sinlg]

I think National Day is great. Holiday man.

In regards to all the other things? ..er...er... oh..

All I can say is freedom is not free. security is not free. Nothing is free.

Some people mistaken standard of living vs cost of living! kekeke

Hey.. what am I mumbling here....I think I dont give a damn about National Day after all! kekeke

 

[Spectrum]

I think National Day is great. Holiday man.

In regards to all the other things? ..er...er... oh..

All I can say is freedom is not free. security is not free. Nothing is free.

Some people mistaken standard of living vs cost of living! kekeke

Hey.. what am I mumbling here....I think I dont give a damn about National Day after all! kekeke

My life is not free too!:bsmilie: If any of you guys been through more than 40 years or so, you will definitely know what's the changes have been made in terms of ruling, economy, improvements, competitions & so on....
Anyway, I recall looking the Singapore map displayed in the old HDB building when I was there. Our country only left about 55% of landspace. Imagine another 40 years from now!
Sad huh?:sweat:

 

[reachme2003]

i am one of them.

55% of landspace left? care to clarify?

My life is not free too!:bsmilie: If any of you guys been through more than 40 years or so, you will definitely know what's the changes have been made in terms of ruling, economy, improvements, competitions & so on....
Anyway, I recall looking the Singapore map displayed in the old HDB building when I was there. Our country only left about 55% of landspace. Imagine another 40 years from now!
Sad huh?:sweat:

 

[jsbn]

As usual, some fail to separate their sentiments for their country with their misgivings of the ruling party.

Unfortunate I must say.

Blind hatred for 'tyranny' (as publicised and demonised by dubious characters) had blinded the fact that country != political party

 

[Hommie]

As usual, some fail to separate their sentiments for their country with their misgivings of the ruling party.

Hard to separate them when they encompass everything in Singapore. In the mouth of Judge Dread, 'I AM THE LAW!'. In this case, ruling party is the country itself. That is in-separable....... ;p

 

[YoungPAP]

We have a good life the last 40 years since the P@P come into power. We may be just a little red dot surrounded by Muslims nations once determined to squash our newly independent country, but we have overcome all adversities to become a symbol of success and prosperity. This is all due to the farsighted leadership of Mentor Minister Lee and his teams of dedicated ministers.

Let's celebrate our 40th birthday in honour of MM Lee for this maybe his last years with us.

our 40th national birthday, i feel it is rousing nationalistic ground sentiments in preparation for general election. nothing more.

 

[jopel]

Proud to be a Singaporean lor.
also hope to give a speech on this 40th ann about photography and photoshop lor
want to come and support or not har

 

[igpenguin]

http://www.mrbrown.com/blog/2005/08/one_singapore_m.html

Express what Singapore means to you in pics.

 

[igpenguin]

and what people have been shooting:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/onesingaporeminute/

 

[reachme2003]

hooray! hooray! the truth is spoken.

Hard to separate them when they encompass everything in Singapore. In the mouth of Judge Dread, 'I AM THE LAW!'. In this case, ruling party is the country itself. That is in-separable....... ;p

 

[reachme2003]

is this year's national day theme to honour MM Lee? i do not remember reading about this at all.

We have a good life the last 40 years since the P@P come into power. We may be just a little red dot surrounded by Muslims nations once determined to squash our newly independent country, but we have overcome all adversities to become a symbol of success and prosperity. This is all due to the farsighted leadership of Mentor Minister Lee and his teams of dedicated ministers.

Let's celebrate our 40th birthday in honour of MM Lee for this maybe his last years with us.

 

[Jango]

Just look at B&S. Is this really that country badly run?

For many things that I wish could be better, there are alot more things that I am grateful for to be living in Singapore.

 

[dkw]

Just look at B&S. Is this really that country badly run?

For many things that I wish could be better, there are alot more things that I am grateful for to be living in Singapore.

Exactly. For all the whiners, please suggest a country you would really prefer to live in other than Singapore. Myanmar? the Philippines? China? Australia? US? Sweden? Others? Please tell us why you think life for you would be better there.

If you can't bring yourself to love the country you belong to maybe you should take a look at yourself first before blaming the leaders.