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**Peptobismol** · 08-03-2012, 05:21 PM

Scroobal, I read the situation differently.

MoM is potentially going to be hot seat, given the general unhappiness over flood of new immigrants. Public anger will be partially directed at MoM if number of new immigrants continue to increase, which I think will continue to be the case. Hence by putting TCJ in this hot seat, the PM is "risking" TCJ's career. This would normally not be done if the purpose is to line TCJ up for the most important post.

The new MSF is going to be the main body to dole out welfare goodies. This will make Kee Chiu look good in the eyes of public. We can envisage that PAP will be a lot more generous in giving out welfare support in the coming decades. Will not be surprise if in 10 years' time, the new MSF budget runs into billions, matching even that for education.

PS. I have heard murmurs in the Army on TCJ's attitude towards lower beings. If what I heard is true, then I will rather have Kee Chiu in the higher post.

If TCJ is to be risked or sacrificed, why bring him in in the first place. I believe we have to assume all are put there to test their potentials in those areas. TCJ does seem to be given the "harder" responsibilities and CCS, the "softer" tasks. Here "harder" does not mean "more difficult". "Harder" here requires greater technical skill while "softer" needs the human touch.

If being sensitive to the situation of the lower rungs is what is required at the very top, maybe a woman would be a more appropriate choice.

08-03-2012, 05:21 PM	#35
Peptobismol Join Date Oct 2005 Age 58 Posts 4,386 Senior Member	Scroobal, I read the situation differently. MoM is potentially going to be hot seat, given the general unhappiness over flood of new immigrants. Public anger will be partially directed at MoM if number of new immigrants continue to increase, which I think will continue to be the case. Hence by putting TCJ in this hot seat, the PM is "risking" TCJ's career. This would normally not be done if the purpose is to line TCJ up for the most important post. The new MSF is going to be the main body to dole out welfare goodies. This will make Kee Chiu look good in the eyes of public. We can envisage that PAP will be a lot more generous in giving out welfare support in the coming decades. Will not be surprise if in 10 years' time, the new MSF budget runs into billions, matching even that for education. PS. I have heard murmurs in the Army on TCJ's attitude towards lower beings. If what I heard is true, then I will rather have Kee Chiu in the higher post. If TCJ is to be risked or sacrificed, why bring him in in the first place. I believe we have to assume all are put there to test their potentials in those areas. TCJ does seem to be given the "harder" responsibilities and CCS, the "softer" tasks. Here "harder" does not mean "more difficult". "Harder" here requires greater technical skill while "softer" needs the human touch. If being sensitive to the situation of the lower rungs is what is required at the very top, maybe a woman would be a more appropriate choice.
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