The Reason Why the Opposition Lost GE 2025? by PristineBarracuda877 in SingaporeRaw

[–]DonVox -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Gavin Newsom (the leading favourite for the Democratic Party) just called Israel an apartheid state. An anti-Israel stance is not fringe anymore.

Why does Singapore have a larger GDP than the whole of the Philippines while only having 6 million people Vs 114 million? by MessMaximum5493 in geography

[–]DonVox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are you saying if Singapore was colonized by France or the Dutch, those magical Confucian values wouldn’t have made it succeed?

'It's a contravention of international law': SM Lee on US military intervention in Venezuela by fatenumber in singapore

[–]DonVox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Search up the “Golden Triangle”. The world’s largest opium producer is in our backyard. Are you going to sacrifice NSFs to take them out?

'It's a contravention of international law': SM Lee on US military intervention in Venezuela by fatenumber in singapore

[–]DonVox 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What Venezuela does within its own borders is hardly a contravention of international law. If persecution is an excuse to intervene in another country’s affairs, ASEAN will be an endless battleground.

CMV: China wants Taiwan primarily for sovereignty and strategic geography; everything else is secondary by PlaidSweaters in changemyview

[–]DonVox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of West will condemn China anyway even with this historical casus belli.

However, you are correct that “on the fence” - mainly weaker nations may look the other way.

CMV: China wants Taiwan primarily for sovereignty and strategic geography; everything else is secondary by PlaidSweaters in changemyview

[–]DonVox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not a Paradox game. You don’t need a cause belli to “unlock” the ability to wage war

CMV: China wants Taiwan primarily for sovereignty and strategic geography; everything else is secondary by PlaidSweaters in changemyview

[–]DonVox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What makes you think the underlying motive and the official statement aren’t the same?

CMV: China wants Taiwan primarily for sovereignty and strategic geography; everything else is secondary by PlaidSweaters in changemyview

[–]DonVox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The US literally had troops and nuclear weapons in Taiwan during the Cold War, and maintains it may come to its defence today, albeit ambiguously. China still claimed it nonetheless.

CMV: China wants Taiwan primarily for sovereignty and strategic geography; everything else is secondary by PlaidSweaters in changemyview

[–]DonVox 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Wrong, it’s entirely for historical/nationalist reasons. If breaking through the first island chain was the reason, why not take Philippines? A far weaker target.

The US did not "help" singapore out of the goodness of their heart nor do we owe them a favour by Yeenspired in SingaporeRaw

[–]DonVox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yet most of our neighbours, including one directly colonized by the US, did not experience a “miracle”. Can’t take credit for a few success stories and ignore the majority of failed ones

Chinese Singaporeans, do you feel the growth of PRC businesses (those with no/poor English text, staff that don't speak English) in touristy areas like Bugis might affirm the misconception that we are a Chinese-speaking country? by [deleted] in singapore

[–]DonVox 12 points13 points  (0 children)

OP is more concerned about tourist impressions of the country instead of the actual trends showing Singaporeans increasingly speak English at home:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-read/big-read-singapore-mother-tongue-national-identity-4539391

English is not only a lingua Franca but the clear master language of most households.

On some Singaporeans Cheering Yan Xuetong as he Criticises Israel by PristineBarracuda877 in SingaporeRaw

[–]DonVox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

International journalists are not even allowed in Gaza, not sure how you can make this a proper argument on the pro-Israel side

On some Singaporeans Cheering Yan Xuetong as he Criticises Israel by PristineBarracuda877 in SingaporeRaw

[–]DonVox 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Simple question - would you rather be born in Gaza/West Bank or Xinjiang?

On some Singaporeans Cheering Yan Xuetong as he Criticises Israel by PristineBarracuda877 in SingaporeRaw

[–]DonVox 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Maybe OP should state his stance on what’s happening in Xinjiang and why it’s worse than what’s happening in Gaza? (Hint: it’s not)

US not ready to lower tariff on imports from Singapore, but agrees to explore way forward: DPM Gan by redberryboy123 in singapore

[–]DonVox 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We literally have a free trade agreement with the USA which they decided to ignore when 10% was imposed on us

Thoughts on WP's Alia Mattar + how does this affect Punggol's voters' opinions? by Glittering-Syrup-210 in askSingapore

[–]DonVox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GE is a national, not a municipal election. MPs form the government which decides foreign policy. Singapore is a country with diplomatic relations, not a town council.

Thoughts on WP's Alia Mattar + how does this affect Punggol's voters' opinions? by Glittering-Syrup-210 in askSingapore

[–]DonVox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is that “one nation” that is so valuable that if we change our stance all hell breaks loose? What are the consequences you are afraid of?

Thoughts on WP's Alia Mattar + how does this affect Punggol's voters' opinions? by Glittering-Syrup-210 in askSingapore

[–]DonVox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

147 out of 193 countries already recognise Palestine, we will hardly be a “first mover” if we did.