RIP Lee Kwan Yew

[alfred russel]

Which shows Singapore being richer than Malaysia, China, and India even at the start. Still, impressive growth, no doubt.

It was roughly even with malaysia which at the time was third world.

[DGuller]

Which shows Singapore being richer than Malaysia, China, and India even at the start. Still, impressive growth, no doubt.

It was roughly even with malaysia which at the time was third world.

It was actually closer to twice as high as Malaysia's, though you can't see it clearly on Zanza's graph (because linear scale makes growth look more impressive, interpretability be damned).

[Queequeg]

I'd much rather live in a society with property rights, rule of law and government monopoly on violence than one with just political liberties, TBH.  It's not even close.  Give me 1870s Prussia/Germany over 1870s Deadwood any day of the week.

I'll take Deadwood. And I see no reason we can't both have what we want.

Well enjoy having your throat slit by Al Swearengen.  I'll be drinking Riesling with Max Weber in Heidelberg. 

[Razgovory]

I'd much rather live in a society with property rights, rule of law and government monopoly on violence than one with just political liberties, TBH.  It's not even close.  Give me 1870s Prussia/Germany over 1870s Deadwood any day of the week.

I'll take Deadwood. And I see no reason we can't both have what we want.

Go to to Detroit and get involved in the Drug business.  That's pretty close to the mining business in Deadwood in terms and profitability and survivorship.

[MadImmortalMan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WvPpdo9b9E

Interview on Charlie Rose.

[Martinus]

Another issue with the Singapore model apart from its acceptance of authoritarianism is its tolerance of massive wealth inequality.  This could also be a function of the lack of democracy.

We all know how well American democracy has dealt with that particular problem.

[Martinus]

I wouldn't mind living in a "soft" authoritarian state with economic opportunities.... provided I still have my Western passport of course.   

Another issue with the Singapore model apart from its acceptance of authoritarianism is its tolerance of massive wealth inequality.  This could also be a function of the lack of democracy.

I find Singapore's kind of authoritarianism super easy to live with.  I can't chew gum.  Big deal.  Can't criticise the government.  Not going to do that anyway.  Public humiliation for people who litter.  That's good, actually. 

As for massive wealth inequality, that happens everywhere in the world, especially in wealthy financial hubs.  They do have welfare institutions in place, the most famous being cheap public housing for like 80-90% of the population.

I don't think most straight men would have a problem with patriarchal authoritarianism on a personal level. It's different if you are a single woman or gay.

For example, you still get jailed in Singapore for gay sex.

[Eddie Teach]

I don't think most straight men would have a problem with patriarchal authoritarianism on a personal level. It's different if you are a single woman or gay.

Are you saying chewing gum makes you gay? 

[Monoriu]

I don't think most straight men would have a problem with patriarchal authoritarianism on a personal level. It's different if you are a single woman or gay.

For example, you still get jailed in Singapore for gay sex.

No idea about Singapore and gays.  What's the issue with single women in Singapore? 

[jimmy olsen]

I'd much rather live in a society with property rights, rule of law and government monopoly on violence than one with just political liberties, TBH.  It's not even close.  Give me 1870s Prussia/Germany over 1870s Deadwood any day of the week.

I'll take Deadwood. And I see no reason we can't both have what we want.

Well enjoy having your throat slit by Al Swearengen.  I'll be drinking Riesling with Max Weber in Heidelberg.

Germany in 1870 wasn't all that oppressive. Your analogy would make more sense if you used Czarist Russia.

[Eddie Teach]

You're analogy

[Martinus]

I don't think most straight men would have a problem with patriarchal authoritarianism on a personal level. It's different if you are a single woman or gay.

For example, you still get jailed in Singapore for gay sex.

No idea about Singapore and gays.  What's the issue with single women in Singapore? 

Google it.

[Martinus]

You're analogy

That's pretty offensive.

[Martinus]

By the way, isn't it reassuring that Tim teaches English?

[Eddie Teach]

Well, he does know a lot of synonyms for "bad".