I don't know how accurate The Economist is above but as I've observed before, the ease in which I managed to purchase a new flat, compared to the horror stories of peers in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
I went to the PAP rally to support the Health Minister at Woodlands Stadium, Sembawang GRC. To a certain extent, this huge displeasure over the ruling party may be a good wake-up call. Come to the ground, don't be complacent that just because you have solid policies, the populace will soon realise it. Human touch, explain to us in layman terms how your policies can work. Everybody love a gracious government. Learn to say "sorry" when a mistake is made, and "thank you" when we've done well. I always believe that the PAP has the best men; upright and honest, but too busy with state affairs to be sensitive to its people. Perhaps what they really lack is a better public relations manager. That said, please do not degenerate into a government that puts up populists policies. That would be the last thing I would want from the PAP. Do the right things, not do things right.
Youths are also so much more engaged now. They see themselves having a role to play in pushing the country forward and have so pride being Singaporeans and believe they can play a part in making this place better. That's a good thing. It was only 10 years ago when we were struggling with the Singaporean identity. We're still searching for it now but it's a good start. I take pride in seeing my peers swelling with patriotism.
The downside however, and what worries me most, is how social media has managed to hoodwink its users into "sheeps", following its most vocal and popular players. Doing what's cool and avoiding what's not. Even the most apathetic and bimbotic friends on my Facebook suddenly become experts in Singapore politics and have a thing or two to teach the PAP about governance. Worshiping opposition leaders like heroes, not aware of the silly mistakes some have committed in the past.
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