tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post7561465953577114911..comments2023-10-09T13:33:24.033-07:00Comments on Aussie Pete: WE LOVE SINGAPORE - For The RecordAussie Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04893185575367843149noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-90065963528944012942013-01-08T05:41:14.558-08:002013-01-08T05:41:14.558-08:00Hey Pete,
I am really sorry that our island has...Hey Pete,<br /><br /> I am really sorry that our island has become so xenophobic when as a port city we have done do much better for decades and even centuries before. As a locally bred Singaporean, I welcome you so please do not feel put down by what you read. There are many of us who are still Singaporean in the sense that we are a port city people with very open minds. Anytime you need a pint to know that there are folks who are happy to see you here, feel free to call though I have no idea how to leave you a contact here. RegardsKenny Pngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-66452128917666524492012-05-29T00:15:21.468-07:002012-05-29T00:15:21.468-07:00Thanks so much for the supporting words, anon - xe...Thanks so much for the supporting words, anon - xenophobia exists everywhere in all countries, and can sometimes be hurtful (even with tough skin)... I'm a firm believer that one good person can far outway the actions or comments of a group of not so nice people :) cheers!Aussie Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893185575367843149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-11769648529794208752012-05-27T22:21:32.954-07:002012-05-27T22:21:32.954-07:00That's not very fair. It is true we do get a l...That's not very fair. It is true we do get a large number of foreigners who refuse to integrate with the mainstream Singaporean culture. We also have entire underclasses of Pinoys and Banglas who are well exploited in our system almost on the levels of slavery. We have our flaws too, like it or not.<br /><br />Here we have an Australian who successfully integrated himself into our way of life and is proud of having done so. He pays his taxes, and contributes to the society and economy too. It is certainly not polite to heap out abuse against someone who has shown appreciation for our culture and way of life and is willing to adapt.<br /><br />We shouldn't forget, Australia tends to be the biggest destination for our students who go abroad too. Most have had pleasant experiences and the Aussies have always been hospitable. It would be hypocritical for us to be xenophobic now wouldn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-58558801395080192222012-02-23T23:45:09.869-08:002012-02-23T23:45:09.869-08:00Hi Pete
It's not you, buddy, that the people ...Hi Pete<br /><br />It's not you, buddy, that the people here are upset with. Being a PR, you've got the chance to enjoy the benefits that our government freely offers migrating foreigners.<br /><br />The people are upset with the government for all the failures in planning that they've committed over the last decade or more, but still pretend they are the best and only government that takes care of the citizens, whilst in reality only the government coffers and ministers salaries have actually boomed. The rich are getting richer, and the middle class have not improved in the last 10-15years. <br /><br />Now with the overcrowding caused by the import of foreigners like yourself (remember, we don't blame you for coming and enjoying the freebies), but the poor planning that has not at the same time improved the transport, housing or employment to cater for the increase. <br /><br />Yet the government acts like it's the fault of the people for being uncomfortable with the overcrowding. <br /><br />Currently, the population stands at 40% of foreigners. And this does not include the newly minted citizens. The number could be closer to 50% only of local bred Singaporeans.<br /><br />Tell me, Pete, in your HDB flat - if suddenly, HDB shoves in an equal number of strangers to live with you, and you have no say whether to accept or reject them, and had to clothe, feed them and look after their security, at your own expense, how would you feel?<br /><br />If you feel good about it, please let me know, 'cos I no longer have a house, and wouldn't mind a free abode for my family of 4, for an indeterminable amount of time.<br /><br />A Singaporean (please don't call us trolls in our own country)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-84881249282398443742011-12-13T08:47:08.491-08:002011-12-13T08:47:08.491-08:00Hey Shane - thanks for dropping by :)
Amanda - a...Hey Shane - thanks for dropping by :)<br /><br />Amanda - also thanks to you and the very kind words... yes, everyone is so very different - I think it's that diversity that makes the world such an awesome place! :pAussie Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893185575367843149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-76233010956771542182011-12-13T08:29:58.103-08:002011-12-13T08:29:58.103-08:00some of those feelings seem familiar to me, but li...some of those feelings seem familiar to me, but life goes on and people from around the world are all so different, and chances to find friends are very good if you love socialising and you are a good person.. and I'm sure you are, from the way you write :)Amanda Silverhttp://www.silverjewelry.asianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-58627137206061821652011-12-13T02:27:19.878-08:002011-12-13T02:27:19.878-08:00Well written, good to see i'm not the only oth...Well written, good to see i'm not the only other Australian expat been influenced by life in Singapore and got into their craze of writing blogs, started out to inform family back home but ended up getting into it more..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929382003068232956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-66394624480557636122011-12-05T23:27:02.084-08:002011-12-05T23:27:02.084-08:00Aussie Pete
Absolutely understand where you are c...Aussie Pete<br /><br />Absolutely understand where you are coming from.<br /><br />Unfortunately in whichever city or country, there will always be people who can see the speck in other people's eyes while being unable to see the log on their own.<br /><br />Have a good week and weekend ahead. <br />God bless in all your endeavours<br /> <br />RegardWangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-33626714198198344772011-12-05T22:05:20.048-08:002011-12-05T22:05:20.048-08:00Thanks Andy!
And thanks 'anonymous' - bee...Thanks Andy!<br /><br />And thanks 'anonymous' - been a while since I've laughed so much... "cockies", "pommie bastards" - I don't think I've heard people use terms like that since my grandparents back in the 70s!! ;)<br /><br />there is so much to love in sg - where to start? The beautiful people who are our neighbours, the food, the shopping, the safety, the education, the 'slow' pace in the local community on weekends, hanging out drinking kopi and chatting, the absolutely beautiful nature reserves like the parklands at riverside park...?? Where to start and stop? So many reasons to love this georgeous country, my friend. Cheers!Aussie Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893185575367843149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-7337660115184204032011-12-05T21:28:57.873-08:002011-12-05T21:28:57.873-08:00"We have become PRs because we love Singapore..."We have become PRs because we love Singapore"<br />Oh yeah, and what exactly do you like about it? <br />I studied in Perth for 2 years, thanks to the generosity of the Australian government who provided free tertiary education. I supported myself by working summers in the wheat bins, and enjoyed the hospitality of the "cockies" in the farming areas. Except for the "pommie bastards", the city folk were just as nice. No need to worry about healthcare, even though I was only on student visa. We bought an ancient VW lovebug for $50, it was passed down from student to student. Couldn't imagine 2 million people in a state the size of Texas. No wonder many of my friends stayed back after graduation. I came home because my parents were getting on in age. I'll go back in a hurry if an employment opportunity comes up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-16303807603648450922011-12-05T06:26:40.366-08:002011-12-05T06:26:40.366-08:00Just move on with your life Pete. You have a happy...Just move on with your life Pete. You have a happy family and do not let others disturb your lifestyle.<br /><br />In Singapore, some people eat- finish-too-free-then-gossip. <br />So what if you decide to move on after a few years, it is your choice to make.<br /><br />Do not even bother to reply to them (baiting). Let your sincerity come through your actions.--andy--https://www.blogger.com/profile/00589704770792117451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-8877769268180864462011-12-04T21:13:25.857-08:002011-12-04T21:13:25.857-08:00Hey buddy! Thanks for the support! I'm usually...Hey buddy! Thanks for the support! I'm usually a little tougher than to worry about this, but the number of places the posts appeared yesterday just floored me - really made me feel down... Not so much coz of the few who perpetuated it, but more so that other many good people who don't know me might believe what they read.<br /><br />Hopefully now I've got it off my chest, I can just move on and hopefully forget the last couple of days of cyber-bullying ;)<br /><br />cheers!Aussie Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893185575367843149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734902152162231132.post-66251855148172799662011-12-04T19:51:24.411-08:002011-12-04T19:51:24.411-08:00Pete, very well written.
It's sad to see that ...Pete, very well written.<br />It's sad to see that for some people, whatever you do just isn't enough, they always see you as an 'intruder'. For those people, there'll always be the "us" and the "them", no matter what. Luckily we both know that they aren't in the majority, most Singaporeans are quite open minded and tolerant.<br /><br />I think you're the perfect example of someone who comes to Singapore and settles down here. Those who know you better (and I don't even want to claim that I do know you well enough, but I can see it as well) can testify that you're not someone who wants to get the most out of Singapore without returning anything, but who really contributes a lot!Renehttp://www.modery.netnoreply@blogger.com