Singapore's democratic processes are a bonsai version of the real thing, meaning that what passes for democracy is constrained, pruned, stunted, and mainly for show.
Tag: Singapore
Excerpts from “Anti-colonialism. . .Operation Coldstore”
Operation Coldstore, on 3 February 1963, decapitated Singapore’s progressive left-wing movement. By the time its leaders were released from detention, the PAP had cemented its grip on power and closed down any space for political opposition.
As One United People (Part 1)
Part 1 of a post on Singapore's political situation, and a solution. Based on "Liberalizing Electoral Outcomes in Competitive Authoritarian Regimes," by professors Marc Morjé Howard and Philip G. Roessler.
As One United People (Part 2)
Part 2 of a post on Singapore's political situation, and a solution. Based on "Liberalizing Electoral Outcomes in Competitive Authoritarian Regimes," by professors Marc Morjé Howard and Philip G. Roessler.
(Censored–Sort Of) Singapore Crime Fiction
On crime author Jake Needham's Singapore-based fiction being unavailable in Singapore, and how you can help.
Rule of Law not to be found in Singapore
Dictators [use] the power of a corrupted and compliant judiciary to cloak with legitimacy the regime's need to lock up, torture, or drive out any who dare oppose them.
