Ex-Brit on why Singapore democracy is better than American

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  • @MaxChernov
    @MaxChernov  ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Subscribed?

    • @NEAAFFAIRS
      @NEAAFFAIRS ปีที่แล้ว

      TH-cam should have a popup to tell you that you watch a lot of video in this channel and not subscribed. I THOUGHT I did but didn't 😢

    • @MaxChernov
      @MaxChernov  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@NEAAFFAIRS now yes? :)

    • @NEAAFFAIRS
      @NEAAFFAIRS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaxChernov yes lol

    • @soggyfries123
      @soggyfries123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      already

    • @TampinesResident
      @TampinesResident ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, just subscribed. Thanks for the interviews 👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @wymanspace4173
    @wymanspace4173 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Michael, thank you for staying and believing. Your services is much appreciated.

  • @ragsoh
    @ragsoh ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Mr Gray thank you for your contribution to Singapore. You are a gem. From another Singaporean.

  • @russrichard7114
    @russrichard7114 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    I must admit, Michael’s opinion on Singapore moved me to tears. I realised after watching this clip, how fortunate I am to be a Singaporean and to live in Singapore. It may not be utopia but it is my home.

    • @brabaius162
      @brabaius162 ปีที่แล้ว

      an island of chinese and indian labourers migrants

    • @peterlee6148
      @peterlee6148 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@brabaius162true for many migrant societies too.america and canada came from where? most impt is how far you have come.

    • @brabaius162
      @brabaius162 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterlee6148 just a reminder the generosities of Malays. America and Canada are built on the blood of 20 million red indians.

    • @angeluscorpius
      @angeluscorpius ปีที่แล้ว

      Singapore is the only country in the world that is run this way. If we lose it (to demagogues, idealists, ideologues, and impractical people), we lose Camelot.

    • @aero.l
      @aero.l ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brabaius162 And what's wrong with that?

  • @Robert-e4q8g
    @Robert-e4q8g 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great interview! I first visited Singapore in 1970, fell in love with it, and stayed for six weeks. I have been there many times since, including once for two months in 1975. I agree that I prefer the city as it was then in the 1970s, but it is still a great city and I still love it 54 years after my first visit.

  • @ykchang7171
    @ykchang7171 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    It is a blessing for Singapore to have him settled and contributed to the development of Singapore. Wish him many years of long and happy life living in Singapore.

  • @mkngpauline
    @mkngpauline ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Really appreciate his contributions to S'pore as a citizen. He looks at things in a very S'porean way, not the usual white man view points and perspectives. Kudos to him for being so localised.❤

  • @MebiManga
    @MebiManga ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Michael's speech and the way he carries himself looks to be younger than 78, I was surprised when he mentioned his age. Thank you for the reminder for us to not take Singapore's present standard for granted, and thank you for your service these past few decades.

    • @marsinaresvt
      @marsinaresvt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wealth can do wonders for your health, I suppose.

  • @kc-st
    @kc-st ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Tremendously grateful for your contribution to public service!

  • @MrKevinliow88
    @MrKevinliow88 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Thank you so much Michael for contributing to the growth and prosperity of Singapore.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't contribute shit he a government parasite

  • @daniellim6612
    @daniellim6612 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you, Michael for your contributions to Singapore. We are not perfect, but we all do what we can to build a better future and a better country.

  • @rxotmfrxotmf8208
    @rxotmfrxotmf8208 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I'm very happy that Mike has chosen to make Singapore his home and country. Thank you for standing up for our brand of democracy and way of life. Two thumbs up, Mike!

  • @aclp003
    @aclp003 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Wow! So glad to have him in SG!! Thank you for serving SG for these years too :)) Blessed to have you!

  • @Molloy1951
    @Molloy1951 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of your best interviews, Max. Excellent 🙏🏼

  • @ladyofhalos
    @ladyofhalos ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Michael is a true son of Singapore. Thank you for your contributions to this country, Michael!

  • @bell-xk5dd
    @bell-xk5dd ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love this guy Michael Gray like a brother 😂…he’s a true blue Singaporean, his love for Singapore comes straight from his heart ❤️ 👍

  • @collinsong6728
    @collinsong6728 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Born oversea, but took up singapore citizenship. We need more of you people here. Humble , dignified. Thank you sir for your contribution.

  • @choypengkong
    @choypengkong 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    As a Singaporean I’m glad so many years ago people deciding had the wisdom to grant him citizenship. The long term success of this place depends on having great people like him come and throw their hat into the mix.

  • @ronho883
    @ronho883 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks, Michael, for your contributions to Singapore. You're a good man.

  • @johnwright9372
    @johnwright9372 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Michael Grey makes some very fair points. Political donations are corruption. Long term policies, if well thought out, work better. The challenge for Singapore is making sure honest government lasts.

    • @dirremoire
      @dirremoire ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. Singapore is walking a tightrope. Its political system can easily transform into a full-blown dictatorship if the values of the PAP begin to slip.

    • @buglepong
      @buglepong ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LKY was the last honest politician, so we know where this goes

    • @aero.l
      @aero.l ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@buglepong I would say the current government is pretty honest.

    • @buglepong
      @buglepong ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aero.l singapore leadership is made of smart and disciplined but entrenched bureaucrats. it is hard to tell what they really think. at the very least they appear consistent. however i was not impressed with how they handled the recent global crisis

  • @tinachan7013
    @tinachan7013 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    many born Singaporean complained about the government.. seriously, they probably haven't lived in other countries to appreciate what the government had done for Singapore.

    • @leehyunsong7001
      @leehyunsong7001 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Complaining works in singapore thats why Singaporeans love doing it

  • @lukea.8459
    @lukea.8459 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As an expat living in this country now for 5 years, I love your videos!

  • @yongengkeong6982
    @yongengkeong6982 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Thanks max for sharing. And thanks Michael as he appreciates the good government more than many of the Singaporeans who always complain about PAP.

    • @MargaretLoo-hg1of
      @MargaretLoo-hg1of ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Fully agreed. 👍

    • @andrewsitu3472
      @andrewsitu3472 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The fact is PAP have morphed into the #EnemyOfFreedom ever since Ops Spectrum. Glad we have 2 GRCs in WP hands today.

    • @capricorn839
      @capricorn839 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@andrewsitu3472 So what have they done so far ? To me nothing much

    • @andrewsitu3472
      @andrewsitu3472 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@capricorn839 it's 8 vs 80. How much can they do? Use your brain.

    • @-tutle-
      @-tutle- ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@andrewsitu3472lol use your brain, our money to your WP has not done much things lol.

  • @lilychua7866
    @lilychua7866 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent interview! Thank you for showcasing such a gem in our humble Singapore!

  • @vincentxiao601
    @vincentxiao601 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Michael is such a wholesome personality. Can never get enough of his sound bites.

  • @uwet.8826
    @uwet.8826 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    I have a good French friend who was here as an exchange student 20 years ago. I have to thank him for opening my horizon on what is democracy. I used to be brainwashed by the Western propaganda that Singapore is an authoritarian until he said this to me, "Are you kidding me? Which authoritarian circulates its draft policy changes to seek public views before changing most policies? If this is not democracy, what is?" It was when I realised we are our own master and do what we think is right for ourselves, not try to fit ourselves into the moulds others created for us.

    • @idoit5005
      @idoit5005 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well, there are people who like to watch the world burn, other people’s world that is.

    • @uwet.8826
      @uwet.8826 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobs_1429 or the west legalised the corruptions and thefts when they become problems so that they are no longer corruptions, legally speaking.

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao.there is no seeking public views. If u look at the pattern over the years,they have already decided and these "surveys" are just for show. Most prominent cases in recent years is the trace together device and 377a.

    • @huangec
      @huangec ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@bobs_1429thank you.

    • @gelinrefira
      @gelinrefira ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's funny because that's how China operate. Local governments seek public opinions all the time and they really do change policies based on feedback. Their politicians are only promoted based on their merits and achievements and they have clamp down on corruption for quite a while and succeeding.

  • @embracetheglobe
    @embracetheglobe ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As English is not my native language, I love the subtitles. And what a great interview with this wonderful man 👍🏻

  • @GODLIMIT
    @GODLIMIT ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One word to describe this guy -- likeable. He's the kinda guy you'd like to have a beer with and just yak about anything, which is what Max ended up doing. He's so down-to-earth, knowledgeable and just full of life's wisdom. Both Max and Michael in fact, are great people to have over for dinner or just to chat and have broad-ranging conversations.

    • @darthvader5300
      @darthvader5300 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many Americans who wants to safeguard their HARD EARNED EARNINGS that they have worked their butts off are leaving America for stable nation-state republics and converting their dollars into gold-supported currencies in well governed currencies.

  • @susantan3242
    @susantan3242 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your videos about foreigners living in Singapore n what they think of Singapore. Very interesting. Interesting insights of what foreigners think of Singapore. More videos please! 👍👍👍

  • @tienloo1966
    @tienloo1966 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Wow! Kudos to Michael for being noble on everyday life and your contribution to our society. We need more people like you. Thank you and another great video Max.

  • @riennekoh3901
    @riennekoh3901 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Great interview & very interesting to hear of Michael's experiences. He has done much more social work for Singapore than me, a native S'porean. One of the few Westerners who understands and thinks that S'pore's style of democracy (including a corruption-free and stable government) works much better than Western democracies - and he's absolutely right in pointing out the inadequacies of Western countries, just look at all the domestic social and economic problems Western countries have.

  • @letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo
    @letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    you know max , i really appreciate you asking this important question "what is the meaning of life" and through this channel confirms my finding in my walk in my life, that the meaning of life in truly in the service of others .

  • @rickyloh4791
    @rickyloh4791 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank to another Ang Mo legend who contributed to Singapore. RESPECT for u.😊

  • @thomassaw
    @thomassaw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great episode. Thanks so much for putting this into the world. Thanks Max. Thanks Michael.

  • @leelee12123
    @leelee12123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m not a Singaporean but I enjoyed watching this interview. What a gem he is to Singapore. My respect to him for his contribution to the country.

  • @FriendlyPasserby13
    @FriendlyPasserby13 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    wow this guy is 78? i’d take him for 60 maybe. he certainly does look healthy. thanks for interesting insights into SG vs foreign policies!

    • @koharumi1
      @koharumi1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      60? I would say 70 but then again I am unfamiliar with how Europeans age over the years. Do Europeans look like that at 60?

  • @MrEL28
    @MrEL28 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Michael is more S'porean (in some sense) than many of us. Our lives are richer because of people like him.

  • @user-fb7rf4kr5k
    @user-fb7rf4kr5k ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I traveled a lot and lived in many different countries for decades. Singapore is probably the only country I know where the local people truly care about working together.with one another, regardless of their nationality, to make their country a better place. In most places, you'll face hostile xenophobia, closed-mindedness, and safety concerns. I think foreigners feel safe in Singapore, and that's a testament to the local people who care enough to share their emotional space with other cultures.

    • @blueeyes6192
      @blueeyes6192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      tells me you haven’t travelled much 😂

    • @user-fb7rf4kr5k
      @user-fb7rf4kr5k ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I traveled with your mom.

    • @blueeyes6192
      @blueeyes6192 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-fb7rf4kr5k must be projecting your own mom ? 😆😆

    • @kf510
      @kf510 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@blueeyes6192 don't interrupt your dad when he's talking

    • @blueeyes6192
      @blueeyes6192 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kf510 oh oh you must be mom 😆

  • @loveaodai100
    @loveaodai100 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks to both of you for this for this very interesting clip. I am an American from NYC who moved to Saigon in 1995 where I headed up a small subsidiary unit of a major British conglomerate. I had the good fortune to travel to Singapore many times and find the country perhaps one of the most ideal places on earth. I am retired now but remain in Saigon where I really enjoy life. We still have a lot of the traditional but with more than enough western stuff to keep most people happy. I like the greater stability that you have in Singapore along with the overall sense of proper if not perfect government. We can look at the basic facts for some comparison. For all its complications the US still produces huge wealth but for all its healthcare cost most blown sky high by lobby… the average American lives about one thousand five hundred LESS days than the average Singaporean. And if a day of life has worth what about 1,500!? Here in Vietnam life expectancy is rapidly improving and like Cuba already will likely pass that of the US soon. Here in Saigon and certainly in Singapore I feel totally safe being out in normal places and hours. The weather we have in this part of the world is also so much better than that cycle of long and then short days dreading the shortening days with cold weather so much of the year. And a big bonus for me is that I was able to learn Vietnamese which for any foreigner especially a non asian foreigner has made everyday life so much more fun. The day I met my wife who is from Saigon back in 1976 in NYC was better than winning a mega lottery!

    • @GODLIMIT
      @GODLIMIT ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your wife is a lucky lady to have a husband who after decades of marriage still thinks the way you do. Think about it. You did win in life's lottery at least three times, being born in a safe country like America, finding a second home country you love in Vietnam and meeting your wife. Wish you all the best!

    • @aero.l
      @aero.l ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree with you on everything except for the weather part lol. Seasonal changes in weather would be perfect.

  • @2annec97
    @2annec97 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview - with lots of depth! Thanks for the video!!!

  • @jasonlai7755
    @jasonlai7755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sir for your contributions🙏

  • @douglasstanley5209
    @douglasstanley5209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This episode is a great one. I loved it !

  • @LWC8
    @LWC8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for serving our country despite not being born here. It would have been easy to be a Taker and not a Giver in a country that has much to offer. Appreciate your desire to help and make a difference to our society.

  • @NicWong-m5l
    @NicWong-m5l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A good government is one that takes care of her people. We have so much to be thankful for - From public transport to medical subsidies, to the network of public medical care..world class education system, U-save vouchers, CDC vouchers, low crime rate..what more can we ask for?! We should count our blessings.
    Thank you Michael for pointing out the significance of the policies which shaped this nation over the last decades. Thank you for your contributions!

  • @jasjeanc
    @jasjeanc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview once again!

  • @joeyjoey22
    @joeyjoey22 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an inspiration, so thankful for his contributions to the country he made his new home.

  • @matthew1333
    @matthew1333 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Such a lovely person and story. May god bless you and your family

  • @alexsin4380
    @alexsin4380 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your contribution!

  • @SGDaveWeng
    @SGDaveWeng ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great content 👍💪🏻

  • @gelinrefira
    @gelinrefira ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The measure of civilization of a society is how that society handles the most vulnerable, most down-trodden, most oppressed, most hurt people. Singapore is doing a good job addressing these issues.

    • @HenshinFanatic
      @HenshinFanatic ปีที่แล้ว

      Based Capitalist Singapore.

    • @gelinrefira
      @gelinrefira ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@HenshinFanatic Yea, a capitalist Singapore that does not allow companies to buy public housing. A capitalistic country where the bus and train fare increase has to be debated in parliament.
      Singapore is not as capitalistic as you think it is, and that is the secret to its success.

    • @MincWW
      @MincWW ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HenshinFanaticAnglotake.

    • @aero.l
      @aero.l ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HenshinFanatic Seems like your simple mind is only able to comprehend binary outcomes. I would say Singapore balances capitalism/socialism very well in a space-constraint island. After all it's not the political ideology that matters to ordinary people. It's the policy itself that matters.

  • @save7043
    @save7043 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the reason why Singaporeans need to be grateful. Very good sharing.

  • @petertang2618
    @petertang2618 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wish him good health and a happy life

  • @poonahmei6322
    @poonahmei6322 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A family man. Thanks for contributing to singapore.

  • @masdemon1
    @masdemon1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well Done MaxC.....well balance post. Tks

  • @wmchan44
    @wmchan44 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It is true that PAP chooses its potential MPs based on meritocracy with the necessary proven technical competence and skills.
    However some "bad" characters still slip through....But they are quickly identified and dealt with.
    This is what makes our country's success.

  • @penglim224
    @penglim224 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good government is citizen-centred. Elected repreentatives should not lord over the citizens. Government departments are there to serve the needs of the citizens. Period.
    How many countries have such a government?
    Thank you for this video. Thank you Michael Gray for being an outstanding citizen.

    • @dirremoire
      @dirremoire ปีที่แล้ว

      Very few. Being American, I can attest the well-being of the average citizen here is barely an afterthought for our Federal government. Even State governments are mostly concerned with pet projects and pleasing political supporters rather than the general welfare of its own citizens.

  • @JLDREAMS
    @JLDREAMS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope they continue having debates over MRT fare increases of 5cents etc

  • @limian3599
    @limian3599 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thankfully he is the COMPLETE opposite of Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders. Heart of gold and a true son for Singapore. He hits the nail on every issue mentioned. And you can tell how kind he is towards the more needy.

  • @sarafiansalleh6200
    @sarafiansalleh6200 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I learn a lot about the early developments of Singapore through his latest book, "Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell".
    He gave me an excellent tour of the Freemason Lodge in Singapore too. He really took his time to explain to me on the cultures and rituals. Excellent gentleman, great friend !
    Nice video too !!

  • @nasil9044
    @nasil9044 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview. I truly enjoyed watching this and keep doing these great videos.

  • @edmundwee4483
    @edmundwee4483 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fantastic video and great perspective on Singapore’s unique brand of democracy and governance! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Archer-hg9rw
    @Archer-hg9rw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this show you find some very admirable people, very interesting I might start looking into moving into Singapore after watching your videos 😂

  • @nw-by-n
    @nw-by-n ปีที่แล้ว +22

    London sounds like Seattle. East Asia is so stimulating for a Westerner. The level of dialogue in the SG Parliament is such an immense step above what I hear from American politicians. They get to the point and speak directly. I really like it.

    • @silverchairsg
      @silverchairsg ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Singapore is in Southeast Asia, not East Asia...

    • @MincWW
      @MincWW ปีที่แล้ว

      @@silverchairsgSingapore adapt East Asia way of life, mainly chinese.

  • @stephenlau2127
    @stephenlau2127 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview

  • @williamwong5627
    @williamwong5627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the late 60, a Ford Escort (@$$embled in Singapore Ford factory) cost $5500.
    Coffee 10 cents.

  • @leewn2319
    @leewn2319 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sentosa was previously known as Pulau Belakang Mati.

  • @hejuskiejs3624
    @hejuskiejs3624 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for serving SINGAPORE. Thank you

  • @chrislee5685
    @chrislee5685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such a good interview.

  • @EzekielDeLaCroix
    @EzekielDeLaCroix ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can't compare a tiny little city-state with the complex machinery involved in keeping the unity of larger territories. Control is made of these concessions.

  • @LimJoe
    @LimJoe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Foreigner at birth, true Singaporean at heart

  • @rtjahyadi7868
    @rtjahyadi7868 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I lived in spore for 3 years, the best city to live, very safe, modern, clean, orderly, trustworthy government…except it’s hot 🥵 and humid haha

  • @ivanp9222
    @ivanp9222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never knew in those early days, people had to travel to Terror Club in Sembawang for a swim. That's one of my childhood playground for a 20? or 50? cent afternoon swimming and spicy hot curry puff after. 😅

  • @chinkayeok6117
    @chinkayeok6117 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one very special ex British , now a Singaporean of course. 🎉

  • @Albert_Einstein_not
    @Albert_Einstein_not ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was really super interesting. Looking forward to your next video

  • @gelinrefira
    @gelinrefira ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The fact that they had a parliament debate for two days over fare increase that most people will feel is inconsequential tells us how robust the Singapore system and its democracy really is. Fares on public transport affect the people the most, it cuts directly into their income. It is the lifeblood of a country and city. Fare prices are very consequential and it must be set to minimize the burden on the people while covering its costs and investments. It is not a for profit system and should not be a for profit system, at least not in a way a private company is run to maximize profits, which is exploitative and rent-seeking by its nature.
    This kind of thing is why Singapore works.

  • @LaoGuo-x3p
    @LaoGuo-x3p ปีที่แล้ว

    Talent spotting and evaluation

  • @vieworama8188
    @vieworama8188 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In singapore we have statesmen and stateswomen, the other countries as mentioned by the interviewee have politicians, the calibre are much different, and i am thankful for that.

  • @centuragb
    @centuragb ปีที่แล้ว +27

    He is only European by birth otherwise he has become Asian for all purposes when you understand his outlook on life and his philosophy about society and family.

  • @hookenz
    @hookenz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree that Lobbying is a form of corruption. Yet it's legal in so many countries. I hate it. It makes me appreciate just how well run Singapore is.

  • @mikey6538
    @mikey6538 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    mr max, this is a great interview, and i might say i enjoyed and i hope you enjoyed too doing the interview.. hope there is a 2nd interview. thank you

  • @hsheuw
    @hsheuw ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Max, I hope you can do interview on Dutch individual(s) who knows Meneer Albertus Winsemius inside out. Afterall, he was Mr LKY's trusted advisor 😊.

  • @SolStryker
    @SolStryker ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nations that think one party being in power for so long automatically equals authoritarianism think that way because they cannot fathom the concept of people being consistently competent enough to stay popular on their own merits.

  • @cecilialim2296
    @cecilialim2296 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ❤❤❤❤❤
    Such a humble guy!

  • @alemmat1750
    @alemmat1750 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks very much for such wonderful content

  • @ploooompkin
    @ploooompkin ปีที่แล้ว

    we welcome you sir

  • @superlynnie
    @superlynnie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great Singaporean!

  • @johnkind5981
    @johnkind5981 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I agree fully with him. Lobbying is purely a corruption. Looks at what has been happening in local government, state governments etc in Australia.

  • @mad_max21
    @mad_max21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eating durian do be a good indicator whether you qualify as a Singaporean citizen.

  • @rommeltan5150
    @rommeltan5150 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good job MAX .

  • @mobadog2260
    @mobadog2260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ashamed of myself. This Ang moh contributed more than me.

  • @simone_maya
    @simone_maya ปีที่แล้ว +32

    As we witness the current economic landscape, it's becoming increasingly clear that we're entering a recession. These times can pose significant financial challenges.

    • @BenRovello
      @BenRovello ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Indeed, Recessions have a way of affecting people's financial stability and investment portfolios in profound ways.

    • @xavier_lucas
      @xavier_lucas ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Speaking of financial stability, I've had the privilege of working closely with Monica Mary Strigle, a highly experienced financial advisor. Her expertise has been pivotal in helping me navigate the complexities of economic downturns.

    • @FranciszekPawal
      @FranciszekPawal ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's intriguing, I've been on the lookout for a financial advisor who can provide sound guidance during these uncertain times. Could you elaborate on how Monica Mary Strigle has assisted you?

    • @xavier_lucas
      @xavier_lucas ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Certainly, Monica Mary Strigle provided me with tailored financial strategies that not only protected my investments but also helped optimize them during periods of economic turbulence. Her insights were truly invaluable.

    • @BenRovello
      @BenRovello ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's heartening to hear about professionals like Monica Mary Strigle who can offer expert guidance when it's needed most. I've been contemplating the importance of finding a trusted advisor myself.

  • @wilsonkoh2572
    @wilsonkoh2572 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah i agreed with michael. That why is make singapore a safe country compare to the US..

  • @SandwichDoggy
    @SandwichDoggy ปีที่แล้ว

    I think one important thing a lot of politicians forget is about their position. Being a politician isn't a pathway to becoming rich and powerful. A government's purpose is to act as a body that can lead and direct for the benefit of their country and citizens. A lot of politicians are so drunk with the power they forget that being a government entity is to serve the country and citizens, not themselves.

  • @Mar-ec7et
    @Mar-ec7et ปีที่แล้ว

    A good man, 100%.

  • @allisonbrady1364
    @allisonbrady1364 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    of course, he is rich, no NS, live in sentosa. Singapore has always been a rich man's paradise

  • @RogerFleischer-p3f
    @RogerFleischer-p3f 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Americans generally and especially thouse in government should study and learn from the the extraordinary common sense of Lee Kuan Yew,, the founding leader of modern Singapore. Reading Michale Gray's book would be a good start start, along with a visit to experience some of the reality of Singapore first-hand.

  • @actionong
    @actionong ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sometimes, the lobbyist writes the draft for some legislation. Yet SG is the "undemocratic" one.

  • @sureshramanathan4424
    @sureshramanathan4424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive career👍

  • @jaychow3208
    @jaychow3208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode again Max!

  • @chrislim7615
    @chrislim7615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hip2 hooray:Michael well done,yeah;)