Flash and Circle
While I was searching for logos and pictures of The Flash (the superhero) I stumbled upon this : flash and circle .
I thought it was interesting that the PAP's logo was modified from the logo of the British Union of Fascists (BUF)!
In the Wikipedia entry it is stated the Lee Kuan Yew was an acquaintance of Sir Oswald Mosley. I wonder how true this is.
I wonder why Lee Kuan Yew decided to use the logo of the BUF as inspiration for his own party logo? Any possibility that it was because he agreed with fascism?
I didn't dare post this during the elections period because it could potentially be misinterpreted as an attempt to influence voters or something.
Anyone know more about this logo and its history?
posted by Dr Oz bloke @ 12:55 AM
13 Comments:
Walio,
There you go again.
"sigh"
Can't you just concentrate on roots, monkey parts, herbs, philosophy, needles etc.?
But I'll give it to ya.
You've got balls.
Hee Hee.
Looka like the weight of your balls may be heavier than the weight of your brain!
LMBBO!
So do you have anything to share that can shed some light to my question?
What has this got to do with my balls? Please refrain from making such references. Some people might be offended.
It's just a question and I'm hoping somebody knows more.
I remember reading something about how LKY learnt about politics in the UK. Eg the socialist movements etc. But I don't particularly recall Mosley and Fascism. Not too sure. I guess it might be a good idea to borrow LKY's book and read it again.
Today's front page Straight Times caught my attention with the headline:
"PAP picks up 81% of votes casted overseas."
The results are telling. It means that those working overseas, whilst exposed to liberal ideas and mores still perceived the ruling party as a fit party to govern Singapore. I was not surprised with the results because they must have compared what we have here with what they had overseas and they were convinced that life in Singapore is generally better despite and inspite of the perceived flaws. It is only the empty vessels that travels overseas on short stints, mostly on holidays, that makes the most noise because they are ignorant of the life of the ordinary folks there. Singaporeans who live overseas understand that there is running and clean water on the turn of the tap, low crime rates, good and affordable health care, a responsive and approachable government, a secure and healthy environment to bring up the younger generation.
Long live the PAP. Long live Singapore!
By the way, I have all my idol's books. Let me go to my study and read it up to give you a response. No need for you to borrow or buy the book. Whatever it is, it is water under the bridge. What we are more interested in is the here and now and what future our forebears have in this place we call home.
To me it is MORE interesting to know what percentage of eligible overseas voters actually turned up to vote.
Remember that this system of overseas voting is NOT compulsory.
Hence the ones who did vote are definitely people who are patriotic and care about Singapore.
What about those who didn't bother to register? I have a friend in Sydney who didn't bother to vote. She said it doesn't concern her anymore cos she's not coming back to Singapore.
So what you say is partially correct. We must acknowledge that there are a lot of (as GCT would say) "quitters" overseas who can't be bothered with Singapore as well.
In any case I wonder what the overseas voters based their vote on. In politics, people who are happy usually vote the incumbent.
We could also read it that the overseas voters were mainly happy people. And that a bigger percentage of the people overseas were happy people compared to that in Singapore.
What do you think the voters overseas are happy about that singaporeans aren't?
It's exposure man.
The people who are locked in here are generally the less informed, less experienced and don't know that the grass over there is ALWAYS not better.
Your friend in Sydney are the true quitters. They don't know their roots. We should pity them instead of lauding them. My friends in Canada, the US, Australia and Hong Kong are the true sons of the soil. They have moved, emigrated but in their heart of hearts, Singapore is truly home. When they disembark from their plane at Changi, they are home. And they make it a point to be abreast of what's happening here. Also, they come HOME at least once a year to renew friendships and forge stronger ties with this tiny red dot. When I meet a true quitter overseas, I never ever treat them as compatriots. They lost my vote!
I didn't laud my friend who said she didn't bother to vote. In fact I was pretty miffed by her apathy. I mean she is still Singaporean! Her brothers and mother had given up their citizenships but she didn't. So she should at least bother about Singapore GE right?
I agree. It's the exposure. And I have said before that one of the reason I wanted to move abroad was for exposure. Something different. Experience it, compare it.
On the other hand I think we should respect everyone. One Singaporean who has migrated to Australia told me that he always gets Singaporeans telling him Singapore is the best place on earth. Well no problem with that. But the problem is when these people start telling him that he was so stupid to go to Australia and all.
I mean why do we have to do that? Everyone has their opinions and preferences. Respect it.
I don't go telling people in Singapore that they are stupid to stay in Singapore. But I do think we have to be realistic and acknowledge that Singapore is not perfect.
In the same way I would not put down anyone who has gone abroad, liked what they have experienced and decided to settle down there.
Don't forget that if our forefathers had listened to the Chinese government all those years back, the majority of Singaporeans would not be here today.
Ok.
We agree:
1. To each his own and everyone should respect each other's choices without resorting to name calling.
2. No place on earth is perfect. For that matter, no system of government is perfect. Under every system, there will be losers and gainers. Like stock and shares. If you make money, there will be someone who loses. It is not a zero sum game. Not a win win for everyone. The only blame then falls on each individual's inability to control the circumstances to rise up amongst the multitudes.
I don't agree with you about our forefathers coming to Nanyang because they had a choice. They had no choices. It's either take the leaky boat out of China or starve or be caught in the crossfire between the communists or the nationalists (feudal warlords). Take your pick but the smarter ones head straight for the docks and cajole, bribe or steal their way here. I don't know about you but I bless the day that my forefather thought enough was enough and bailed out. The situation is now totally different and is not analoguous. You don't need to go if you don't want to and your heart is here. The grass over the other side may appear green but look under the veneer and you see that you are really not getting such a good deal after all. I know. I've stayed in places as diverse as Shanghai, Vancouver, Perth, Sydney and San Francisco. To those who wants the experience of living abroad. I say go. You will come back more appreciative of what this government has done for us. Yes, what they have done should not be harped ad nausem but the fact still remains that had the government been managed by an asshole like Lim Yew Hock, you, your family, including mine could have been what Timor Leste is now.
Good day.
I'm off to the good life here.
Cheers to more good years.
Uncle oz, how much do you know about your forefathers?
He knows more about Hawaii Five O and Steve "Book 'em" Mcgarett.
Hee Hee Ha Ha
Hi flatfeet,
Well I know that my great-grandfather (my father's mother's father) was a Chinese physician.
They used to have a chinese herbal medicine shop when they were in Singapore.
I guess I'm returning to my roots in some ways :wink:
Oz, my great grand father (father's father's father) is a feng shui master. Heh. My dad also took it up as a learning hobby and gradually set up as part of de bizness for over 20yrs.
If you scrutinise the eligibility criteria for overseas voting, you will realize that the bulk of those voters would be civil servants posted overseas. Singaporeans who are long term residents overseas will not be able to vote from overseas because it is likely that they will not be able to satisfy the 2 years residence in Singapore in the last 5 years. They only make exceptions for civil servants and members of the SAF. Hence, no one should be surprised why this group voted overwhelmingly for the PAP.
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