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LKY Memoirs
I want to read LKY’s memoirs. I have a copy. I’m going to start reading, and share my notes as I go. 1. Suddenly, Independence The book The Singapore Story is 680 pages long, with 43 chapters. The first chapter is “Suddenly, Independence.” LKY chose to describe the separation as a divorce, talking about Malay-Muslim […]
LKY
LKY Hard Truths quotes What if LKY was born in the 1990s? “Well you know I get a lot of demonstrations in Singapore, my students are quite a rambunctious and spirited lot – and I think they OUGHT to be, otherwise I think there’s very little future for Singapore. It’s a young community and the […]
Chee Soon Juan
I watched the video of CSJ’s family, and then his CCK rally speech. It’s really interesting to contrast the two. As a parent, Chee talks about being there for his kids, he talks about spending time together, they play music together, read, go for walks, go swimming. Lots of frugal fun. Very inspiring. Switch to […]
#SexInSmallSpaces
I think every couple should have the opportunity to experience having a home all to themselves, at least for a year or so. If you’re expecting a child before you have a place of your own, then you will never know the joy of being uninterrupted in your own space. That’s a damn shame. In […]
#GE2015 – Lui Tuck Yew stepping down is a wise political move
CNA: Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew will not contest the General Election It’s interesting to pay attention to Lui Tuck Yew stepping down. I believe it was probably the best call for him to make as a PAP member, for the sake of the party. Here’s why. First of all, public sentiment is a real […]
Lee Kuan Yew quotes from Hard Truths
(Visa: I’ve been reading LKY’s ‘Hard Truths.’ Here are some quotes that have caught my attention and interest as I’ve been reading.) On his persuasive powers: “I can speak to the people over the blather of the media. In a way, I’m like a local Ronald Reagan.” On the unpredictability of the future: “I’ve lived […]
So what’s PM Lee Hsien Loong like in person?
2014 UPDATE: This post is getting lots of shares again, for some reason or another. It’s a little embarrassing– I was so excited at the time, and my writing was so clunky! But I’m leaving it as it is. – Before anything else, I want to start by clearly stating that I am not […]
What would Lee Kuan Yew be like if he were born in 1990?
I often feel like we don’t explore Lee Kuan Yew’s personality enough. His swag. He used to smoke, drink and hang out with lawyers, criminals, academics and communists. His white-washed political persona is far less interesting. He was once a visionary, entrepreneur and hustler extrodinaire. I read a fantastic article once by someone who said […]