Here’s my favorite plaque in all of Singapore, displayed on the Dalhousie Obelisk:
Nov 29 2008
An Ode to Speakers Corner (mocking the regulation of their public speakers' forum), Ode to Romancing Singapore (mocking the government's natalist campaign), and this cartoon mocking the government's use of security cameras:I've seen lots of political satire on professors' doors in American colleges. But can you i...
Nov 28 2008
Americans often describe Singapore as a "dictatorship." I've occasionally done so myself. After further study, though, I've concluded that this view is simply wrong. Singapore is a democracy in practice as well as theory. Yes, the ruling People's Action Party has 82 out of 84 seats, and has held...
Nov 27 2008
Here's my favorite plaque in all of Singapore, displayed on the Dalhousie Obelisk:Which reminds me: If you're sharing today's meal with a protectionist, remember that the best side dish for a turkey dinner is an oversized helping of economic education. Nothing says "Thanksgiving" like a heated family argument abo...
READER COMMENTS
Ray G
Nov 27 2008 at 3:05pm
Nothing says “Thanksgiving” like a heated family argument about free trade versus protection!
I like that.
There’s no one here to argue with though. I’m the only one who cares and so it turns in to lecturing on my part.
That’s why I’m reading these posts I suppose.
dearieme
Nov 27 2008 at 5:48pm
“Thankstrading” as it were?
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