Kishore Mahbubani argues American democracy is failing its people in favour of big business 7/8

[@ArunachalamUdayan-py4of]

In the true sense, USA never had ever been a democracy! It has always been an oligarchy and plutocracy!

[@NormarlinaTaib]

As confirmed by President Biden

[@cryptorenegade1406]

248 years of slavery is not democracy

[@mistman5640]

Kishore is on something. America was never a democracy but always an empire.

[@TacticalMayo]

No it isn't. Just tankies say that.

[@drugrixhspaz9982]

lol this comment shows your stupidity

[@accountantthe3394]

​@@TacticalMayoI'm sure UNC's Ceo would beg to differ. Cope 😊

[@TacticalMayo]

@@accountantthe3394 actually coping's what we're not going to do. What we're going to do is go to Taiwan. 😉

[@accountantthe3394]

@TacticalMayo Oh you're very welcome to Taiwan, better prepare your bodybag for what comes next though ;)

[@normantan7796]

Democracy my foot, it's gangsterism in both parties. There should be 10 parties to contest not 2 mafia , who ever the voters choose is no different.

[@walterwu164]

Absolutely! North Korea, Iran, China are the best and the most democratic countries in the world. There is no gangsterism since there is not contest.

[@franko1904]

Americans, like Trump, are good at what Singaporeans will call "Talk Cock Sing Song, Sie Beh Gao Sian". Americans "Kenna Kan" by Trump and the rich, will still happily sing "Halleluja".

[@chrisfernandes3353]

I found out about Kishore Mahbubani because I had subscribed to the Lee Kwan Yew school of public policy KZbin channel. Kishore's peers were giving him an homage as the pioneering dean of the school, and Kishore mentioned one of his books was available for public access. I immediately downloaded the PDF, and was stunned by his insight on past and upcoming global politics. It should be known that Kishore once wrote a scathing op-ed on LKY, likening him to a dictator. LKY met Kishore, and after fierce debates the two became confidants. Kishore Mahbubani is a gem, and for someone from the banana republic of Goa, India Singaporean visionary governance is almost alien

[@Butterfly_daydreams]

Any idea why he sucks up so hard to China, but not India?

[@VickyYadav-qj6kv]

Lee was capitalist, people use call him autocratic Nd Dictator like they call Modi. Who introduced Socialism in our country go read don't make sweeping statement.

[@chrisfernandes3353]

@VickyYadav-qj6kv whatever, India is dead weight to Goa. #CorruptionIsMyBirthrightAndIShallHaveIt 🇮🇳

[@mjmf1430]

USA is at once a plutocracy and a kakistocracy, the latter is a country governed by the least competent or suitable citizens of a state.

[@ringuanung1876]

What about USA 🇺🇸 a champion of democracy is conducting Coup in Syria, Bangladesh 🇧🇩, invade Iraq 🇮🇶 , etc.?..😂

[@walterwu164]

Would you give up your citizenship and migrate to Syria, Bangladesh and Iraq?

[@pefsgk5092]

​@@walterwu164Your point is totally irrelevant to the statement above.

[@Kratos321-i8r]

​@@walterwu164I would not migrate to the degenerate west but when it conducts a coup and removes a socialist democratic leader in my country? what choice do i got but to migrate the degenerate immoral sex hungry west?

[@accountantthe3394]

​@@walterwu164If 🇺🇸 stops engineering regime changes and coups there? Sure! 😀

[@cryptorenegade1406]

​@@walterwu164why not?

[@Darkmatter321]

I live in a subdivision in Manila. There are 2 Home Owner's Associations. They are always fighting and trying to persuade us to support one or the other. Although we pay our HOA dues on time, our street is now completely dark. Trash got collected today after 2 weeks. Streets are dirty without any one cleaning them for long periods of time. And when we ask them why, they say it's the other HOA's fault. Isn't this exactly how the US politics work??

[@anthonychuan7279]

America's elite politicians says - let them eat cake.

[@Dihorse371]

America has only 1 political party, just 2 marketing campaigns. GOP & Dem are one & the same. Both are filled with right-wing neoliberal candidates with 95% of the same policies compete to see who can get more billionaire donors to be anointed CEO/commander-in-chief of the empire. Agnotology is the study of wilful acts to spread confusion and deceit. One tactic: "Balancing Act - seemingly two opposing views".

[@sweelim5473]

BRILLIANT speech by Kishore👍👍👍

[@skanthaadsigns]

Democracy was just a Drama front….

[@walterwu164]

Communism is the best. North Korean, China are the best countries to migrate to. No need to vote, no drama front....

[@cryptorenegade1406]

Many people also don't vote here in the west, they've given up

[@liteo57]

A major problem with the American political system is the amount of funding required for campaigning. I often joke that each administration is only effective during the 1st 2 years of each term, the remaining 2.years of each term is dedicated to raising funds for the campaigning for the next election. And because of this fact, cnadidates fall prey to lobbyists, the wealthy. Once you accept the funding, whether you win or not, you are obligated to assist these companies and individuals, ignoring the interest of the majority!

[@twells138]

a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of GDP., and determining the next government is serious business and requires function because it is worth it. We spend 10X that on advertising for consumer products. The whining about how much we spend on elections do not understand scale, and especially scale in the US>

[@Ilaab1995]

When one looks at surveys that evaluate democracies on an international scale, one finds the US always raking close to the bottom. I have seen the US ranked number 28 and I have seen it ranked number 36 (next to Israel). However, the US always invokes fighting for democracy when it goes to war, see Ukraine where the US is supporting a neo-fascist regime while claiming to be supporting Ukraine's freedom and democracy.

[@raymondtay9442]

As a Russian analyst once said - the US preaching democracy is like a mistress of a brothel teaching morality to schoolgirls.

[@ninaslifejourney]

Excellent insight but two goons sitting at the back should not be allowed inside such a serious debate.

[@kimhoongloh6417]

Logically & succinctly well argued.

[@larrysherk]

Well put ! We are not a democracy but an oligarchic police state.

[@duinay3]

I love that he called our elections a "ritual" - I'd like to call it a "waste of time " 😂

[@yongchoonfong1940]

He dared to challenge US failings 😊

[@KwisatzHaderach01]

Not a big thing. These academics can say anything about the US. Im not sure if they can say the same thing to Beijing.

[@gohwhatsing1521]

The tax structure in America is destroying the middle class which is critical for a vibrant democracy.

[@phillipfoo4305]

Terms such as democracy, socialism, communism & especially “freedom”are widely misused these days for geopolitical purposes.. America isn’t a true democracy nor practices “freedom” that it constantly touts & preaches to others as evidenced from the widespread discrimination & disenfranchisement against its own citizens particularly the minorities which are structural & institutionalized for example.. it’s become a dysfunctional state.. they have stricter traffic laws than gun laws for example. Likewise China isn’t a true socialist/communist state.. it’s the leadership of the countries & vested interests that set the tone & narrative against the other in line with their intentions. We can either rise together and accelerate progress for humanity or waste resources & more importantly time, confronting each other whilst stunting essential progress in fields that require urgency in addressing.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

To me, China is a more effective democracy. Although the country is governed by one party, the ruling apparatus is subject to regular elections and the potential leaders have to prove themselves and climb the power hierarchy. Voting is restricted to cadre members and these are the insiders who know the working behind the scene. This eliminates the power of one-man-one-vote system which is easily manipulated by social media. If we compare Xi Jinping v Donald Trump, the former strives for the common prosperity while the latter is concerned with enriching himself and his rich friends. A one-party system like China’s communist system limits the power struggle within the party but allows long term planning for progress. A two-party system like USA’s or UK’s will see a regular government change so that politicians are forced to be short-sighted and make plans only for the next 4-5 years.

[@Cuhsidy]

a true democracy does not care about minorities, America is failing because they prioritise too much on the minorities rather than the majority.

[@micosanopatrick6550]

Yes, they are fraudulently misused in particular cases. However just do research and investigate an issue before arriving to the unreasonable less well thought but more argumentive conclusions😮

[@walterwu164]

@@CalvinK-the_old_fogey I believe you do not fully understand the Chinese Communist government. Common prosperity is just another nice term for communism.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

@@walterwu164 you have been fooled by western media to blindly adopt simplistic narrative of communism bad, democracy good as if life is in shades of black and white only. Consequently, you are stuck with George Orwell’s Animal Farm type of Communism mindset. Since Deng Xiaoping era, China has uplifted their people and the result of ‘common prosperity’ is plain to see. However, please don’t take my words for it, do your own research about conditions in China. Better still, visit China.

[@jamesteh829]

Well said, Prof Khishore of Singapore 🇸🇬. He is awesome and speaks truthfully. The other shall be Prof. Jeff and Prof. Wolff ❤❤❤

[@walterwu164]

Prof Kshisore, Jeffrey Sach and Wolff are spokesperson for the Chinese Communist government. Please do not confuse opinions with truthfulness.

[@VickyYadav-qj6kv]

People who don't have food, water, cloths r not thinking about democracy or of this shit. I don't support Communism nor flawed Democracy who is making people more suffer... I believe in a Right government with capitalism+ targeted welfarism....who stand for there own interest.Not like imposing so called democracy by US nd also toppling government.

[@Aditya-hn8jj]

China: one party system . Usa : 2 party system. No third option..no collation govt.

[@mistman5640]

@@Aditya-hn8jj USA has two parties but 1 establishment, or 1 aristocracy. The Election of Trump and Musk changes all of that. There is a new establishment and an old one.

[@Andy-P]

I​@@mistman5640It has changed...... could change again

[@MrEL28]

And the sad truth is in China's one-party system, if the people are too pissed off, they'll overthrow the CCCP. But in the US, if one party does a piss-poor job, they'll just vote the other party into power regardless of whether it can do the job better than the other party.

[@PhiloSurfer]

USA: One uni-party. One party, but with 2 brand names - two cheeks of the same backside (courtesy George Galloway).

[@Qiushishuo]

Actually China has multiple parties, they can negotiate with CCP in each level of government and some of members are high ranking officers in Chinese government.

[@mechislander]

Democracy is not failing. *_The_* *_US_* is failing. Two different things.

[@seeyian]

what about the EU so many homeless?

[@pr0newbie]

It is failing. Look at western countries. Democracy that we see today is a relatively new 20th century implementation.

[@dennisluk8833]

Non-restricted freedom allows the President to pardon his son, good friends and the criminals who put in large sum of support

[@mikewilson2332]

what about trump ? you left out the biggest crook and baddest con man on planet earth !

[@yhyau235]

Message is clear, focus on substance over form.

[@kathri1006]

Access to free health care, education, living free of fear of crime, access to affordable housing and food/ clean water, these are the basic human rights. Any political system needs to be judged on how successful it in deliveri g these to its people and nothig else. The rest is mechanics of delivery, different in different societies. Giving countries this freedom to choose its system it a form of democtratic thinking, of ideas.

[@h-kesh5043]

It is interesting, a small proportion of a country's population gaining more than the bottom. Not only that, but, the bottom having a smaller share of the country's wealth over time, sounds very much like what the collective west scorns about dictatorial countries. It seems like in some countries, the dictator has a proverbial "public face" and countries that essentially run as a plutocracy have a hidden dictatorial face - but with a facade of a democracy..... Not sure which one is worse....

[@twells138]

NO, its a misuse of statistics. Ail economic strata in the US have had standards of living continuously moving up. People like to focus on relative gains between the upper part and lower part, without actually looking at what the number mean. It's like complaining about the other diners in the restaurant who had twelve orders of crab cakes when you yourself have a whole plate.

[@pr0newbie]

@@twells138 No, why do you think Trump has been successful with his rhetoric?

[@rwksasc]

The U.S. cannot allow all to be lifted up. The U.S. criticized China when China attempted ‘shared prodperity’.

[@KwisatzHaderach01]

Shared prosperity? Like in South China Sea?

[@urimtefiki226]

With plundering of my invention the oligarchs have multiplied their wealth and have not paid one dollar to me, they did not give me one normal salary to support my family. All my suffing is a curse for them, they stole my invention I will take them their soul, we will see who will triumph in this world.

[@daning9764]

👍👍👍

[@PepsiCola-f1d]

Kishore ❤❤❤❤

[@nirmalanarayan6688]

Mr Mahbunani, sorry for getting his name spelt incorrectly.

[@teeteetuu94]

??? He is Mr Mahbubani. That's his name.

[@johnmichna8732]

Quite the speech

[@Glumclam]

It’s not failing we never had a democracy.

[@patrickkhaw2547]

In the US, parties change but policies remain the same. In China, the party remains the same but the policies change to meet changing circumstances and challenges.

[@KwisatzHaderach01]

Well if that so, why American covid recovery is much more dynamic than China?

[@whatzupdudes7]

Kick out the 2 disrespectful goons. They are great examples why democracy is failing 😂 not paying attention to this master piece by Mr Kishore

[@acmkamos]

Says a guy from singapore which is the epitome of freedom and democracy

[@PhiloSurfer]

What exactly does Kishore says that you find unconvincing? I am not an Olympic swimming champ, but I can see that those who have purple faces after the swim in the Paris Olympics are on dope.

[@bridgeroad9758]

Excellent insight

[@urimtefiki226]

I know you want to be rich, invent something and do whatever you want with your invention. Not only stealing but I was interrogated like a was in police station and insulted my pride, totally schizophrenic people.

[@DBENTLEY369ig]

The bigger issue is the pursuit of women's equity and wanting to a HOLY ROMAN force

[@gyadre]

In China women cannot be a leader or manager. See the Chinese leaders and polit bureau members since the founding of the PRC in 1949. All are Men. China mix of communism with Confucianism has resulted in huge gender discrimination.

[@entertainmentjoke2871]

CHINA is to be blamed. -USA logic

[@KwisatzHaderach01]

Not even a word of him mention China yet you bring this up. Americans rent free in your head

[@rajfc]

I don’t always agree with Kishore but he is spot on here

[@roro-v3z]

the guy in background has attention span of a sparrow 😂

[@seeyian]

American democracy?why are there so many laws? "suka suka" implement laws without debates?

[@malgudidays3311]

Bye, bye miss American pie, drove my Chevy to the Levy but the levy was dry...

[@lv9657]

Let ot fall only after that you realised your problems.

[@DBENTLEY369ig]

I hear you it was like you are watching the text BIGBANG INSTANT APPEARING CIVILIZATION by POWHATAN

[@brianliew5901]

If Kishore keeps irritating Uncle Sam with his speeches, he might find himself in the company of Huawei as a national security threat. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pdmeq4332]

Yep

[@neil9381]

Sir indian democracy?

[@AlgoNudger]

FYI. There's no west or east for elite ... today, all they want is your data, rights, privacy, and freedom. 😂

[@ReveredWizardBob]

Money runs the world unfortunately we're a slave to a bunch of paper notes and numbers on a screen...

[@charmaine8512]

Asia is napping and not aware what the Anglo Saxon governments are upto.

[@zacharycohen9985]

@@ReveredWizardBob so we are ruled by money, which is governed by greed, which is a essentially human nature

[@TacticalMayo]

We would never accept number two.

[@betafish2990]

Then be in no. 3 or 4 or 78. 😂😂😂

[@TacticalMayo]

@@betafish2990 how about Armageddon?

[@blinkkkkk4890]

In some years you have to accept whether you like it or not.its the truth.

[@TacticalMayo]

@@betafish2990 remember that is what we 🇺🇸 will choose

[@peanut0brain]

Be #1 bully

[@Jojo_KokoUK]

Thats why US Gov BAN TIKTOK.....Security threat to the Oligarchy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gyadre]

So many Chinese social media are allowed in US and Western democratic countries. But CHINA doesn't allow any foreign social media service and free press in China. So stop the crap about TOKTOK BAN. Hate people promoting NIMYBYISM.

[@wf645]

@@gyadre firstly, FB was used as a platform for XinJiang terrorist to communicate and coordinate terrorist attacks in XinJiang. FB and Google did not want to abide by local laws to have their server place in China etc Hence they withdrew from China. Similarly, Tiktok had placed their server and abides by US law ... go figure ! Tik tok was ban cuz they tore down the veil and showed the US / West and Israel's facism ! esp the destruction of Gaza by Israel !

[@liongjiahwong5478]

No you are wrong.. daylight robbery, the Biden Administration plans to delete TikTok and sell it to Americans not the Chinese. This is stealing TikTok Technologies with RnD. Very sad !

[@urimtefiki226]

YOU MUST RESPECT THE WISDOM. I do not care what kind of system you live or you like, one think is of the uppermost important which is MUST for everyone living in this planet. One inventor is much more important than all oligarchs of the world, they are just nothing for the genius, I see them as rats.

[@angteckhuat8209]

Amazing that at his age, he doesn't need reading glasses LOL

[@CHRISdiary77264]

Yes

[@kynismos]

Probably had cataract treatment and his lenses replaced.

[@ajaybabucherukuri1813]

Why Oxford union not conducting debates on its own countries present awful extreme leftism. Clean you country before you preach somebody else's.

[@DBENTLEY369ig]

Planet is a fail-safe with perpetual balances between spirits humanity. You know UNIVERSAL STUDIOS?? University 1st taught itself and should reteach true meaning of Mayan Calendar. Meaning of Derek

[@DBENTLEY369ig]

America is 30 years behind in green energy production because wind turbines halfass design. Same with TeslaMotors halfass design 4 wheels return productions into a 2nd battery no charging stations or cord

[@rashidbagewadi1006]

And failing superpower.

[@NormarlinaTaib]

Will u meet Donald Trump so that he can clear the mess in America itself .....rather than buying Greenland

[@bertrandrussell3422]

tiktok and zuckerberg says hi from 2025.1

[@ImSaneperson]

Guy looks like george soros

[@HDK2024]

Democracy will succeed only when 1. The asset/savings of individual dissolve to Null(zero), as soon as the death of person. Make sure assets/money doesn't transfer from parents to kids 2. Bring equality in all sectors health, education, voting right modification etc

[@Freespeech1947]

That’s communism - and that philosophy has never worked for the many - just for the few. It drains people of ambition, drive , striving for self improvement. These attributes are in very short supply anyway.

[@commonsense2826]

😂 can sell esky’s to eskimos !!!

[@RR_reunificationRights]

votes dopes senators, senators doped nation.

[@Hujjathullah-fz7qh]

I am no fan of Kishore, but the last few sentences he professed here are gems not just to admire but to treasure. Still, as a Singaporean he should first realise that there is no social "equality" and there is only debatable freedoms within even Singapore itself BEFORE going on to nit-pick on the US in these regards ! By the way, the U.K. is a good theatre to extoll that even minority Indians can intellectually dominate at the Oxford Union, no less ! But then, is this a better advocacy of the democratic ideal in a equally hollow constitutional setting ? 😅 🎉

[@keffinsg]

The debate motion is not on Singapore.

[@parnamsaini4751]

Really??

[@zacharycohen9985]

As a born and raised American having worked in Singapore for decades, and have now returned to my native Brooklyn I would encourage you to try living and working in the US as middle class to better juxtapose living in Singapore as middle class. Understanding the nuances of social equality and freedoms in Singapore, it's important to acknowledge the significant strides the country has made in areas such as housing, healthcare, and education. While certain freedoms may be restricted in pursuit of stability and economic growth, many Singaporeans appreciate these trade-offs for the relative safety and prosperity they experience. Comparing these aspects to the United States involves different historical, cultural, and political contexts. The U.S. champions democratic ideals but grapples with inequality and political polarization, whereas Singapore navigates its unique governance model to balance growth and stability. Highlighting the intellectual achievements of minority Indians at the Oxford Union serves to underscore the value of diversity and intellectual prowess in various settings. However, it doesn't necessarily equate to a complete reflection of democratic principles or the effectiveness of various governance models. Both the U.S. and Singapore have distinct approaches and challenges, making it essential to consider the broader contexts when discussing their respective merits and shortcomings.

[@kitkat253]

There is almost certainly a very understandable explanation for the small decline in the average life number, which is that the US population has doubled past 70 years, and most came from a lower socio economic background. Surprising a veritable genius like Mahbubani, upon whose every syllable uttered, millions gawk and gape in total wonder, did not examine this aspect. It's also the case that human greed has reasserted itself to wild proportions, a fire out of control, and the US, being the place where rewards are the highest, is most prominently impacted. When remuneration began to be bonus based, the hitherto system vanished overnight, and annual take home, including stock options, now touch 100 millions each for many. Trump, who gave a huge tax break last time to the rich, has been reelected by the non rich, who presumably don't understand any of this, and modern society is utterly fascinated by audio/video systems, so the talking, moving image is now truth. As to democracy, probably the Scandinavian nations are the only ones closer to attempting to distribute its benefits to the maximum number. Lastly, these goals are targets towards which the human race moves, in fits and starts. Given the choice I would always choose the failing systems of the west, not the US, though, rather than, say, China,(despite the most wondrous and admirable achievements they have produced past 40 years), for whom as many know Mahbubani is the most fervent acolyte, bar none, and presumably is, handsomely rewarded by that country. Perhaps he may wish to go and live there. Sadly, uneven societies are not going anywhere. As to suffering populations, of course the billions under dictatorships, are, on a level of suffering, altogether on a different plane to that in the US.

[@GoutamDAS-ls1wb]

One cause of the disparity is the loss of jobs due to offshoring.

[@ChinnayyaPillaiThanasekaran]

Pro china and American guy.

[@jakebob8116]

Truth hurts

[@ChinnayyaPillaiThanasekaran]

That's his opinion. He has been preaching china all his life, that doesn't think people must accept it as gospel truth.

[@mrj475]

His been bribed by China

[@donaldjoseph3903]

Kishore is both right and wrong. There are 2 sides to a coin. Same for China, or any country for that matter.😊

[@garyleow70]

Life expectancy declining could be due to health issues associated with overindulging in consumption of unhealthy food that only rich America could afford?

[@mrmanny1]

Why is a non American debating this lol.😅😅😅

[@Chew81]

And you have no problems with Americans poking their bloody noses at everyone else?

[@LIBRAcantalk]

Well indians are smarter than native people LOL

[@CHRISdiary77264]

Because America 🇺🇸 don't accept they are failing democracy in thier country

[@freemanol]

why not? it's obvious as an outside observer. americans can't see their own predicament within their own bubble

[@hokonglim]

Simple answer: USA impacted us all countries geopolitically and economically...

[@alanho4432]

Mahbubani didn’t like to say that there are more legal and illegal immigrants just want to work and live in the United States of Democracy than what democracy he was muttering. I rather listen to those immigrants than from him.

[@keffinsg]

They are there for Dollars, not Democracy.

[@walterwu164]

The amazing thing about American democracy is its ability to self-correct from time to time when the system seems not working. All democratic and capitalist countries favour big businesses including Singapore. The Prof is generalising that the Amercian democracy is failing its people as American is not as homogenous as he assumed to be. American is made of united states.

[@wf645]

Despite federal policies, however United States does NOT mean its Homogenous ! as each state is governed locally by the respective Governors. If federal does really govern, that will mean, a swift control and extinguishing of the current LA fire disaster ... compare that to the swift and organized action of China to Tibet's earthquake ... the comparison is stark ! The so call "self correct" of the US system does not mean its good for the system. Simply put, the ROTI Prata policies of each party and sitting president would mean policy shit every 5 to 10 years and hence geopolitics risks to the world etc. Which result in the Oligarchs that are really leading and influencing the policies of US, through their legalised bribery of contribution to election campaigns and lobbying ..

[@phongy45]

how??, usa is still very rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@colinchia5318]

Kishor,look at ourself.tell whatever you have spoken to the PAPs.

[@EasternKalogeros]

What talking you darling... Do you care to elaborate??

[@PP-vf1kx]

… a question for Kishore … would you rather USA or China take the lead in world affairs? 🤨

[@user-ggyy34wsk575]

The answer is none 😂

[@comchadelalora]

What a waste of time. Politics is a thing from the Greek and Roman era. Nowadays, executives, professionals who actually do things and obtain results. Not useless debates about "democracy" like we licensing world in which we have all the time to debate... Waste of time.

[@DBENTLEY369ig]

Jesus's bible stories are true however God is a boldface lie of elders of Original Clan (white lies) The 7s??? The bible stories repetition is how 7 became a lucky #

[@gyadre]

Kishore will bever talk about democracy in China but democracy in the most demcractic country in the world ie, United States. He is a hypicrite to the core.

[@davidlai6385]

You missed the whole premise of the speech. Read the details please.

[@cyansadventures]

China doesn't use democracy as an excuse to invade or sanction other countries. China has lifted over half its population out of poverty and raised incomes fourfold in the past 4 decades. What has the US done? Sky-rocketing drug addiction, crumbling infrastructure, more mass shootings per year than days, trillions spent on wars benefitting only the MIC. Not even a comparison.

[@nobodysfool-c7y]

He doesn't talk about democracy in China because China is NOT a democracy. What confuses you? Get some sleep.

[@franko1904]

Americans, like Trump, are good at what Singaporeans will call "Talk Cock Sing Song, Sie Beh Gao Sian". Americans "Kenna Kan" by Trump and the rich, will still happily sing "Halleluja".

[@atul3009]

China is not democratic, so why we need to talk about that

[@walterwu164]

Singapore democracy is also failing its people as the opposition parties had 40% of the peoples' votes but only have 10% of the parliamentary seats to represent them. In other words, the ruling party had only 60% of the votes but dominated 90% of the parliament.

[@wf645]

40% of the votes DOES not mean 40% of the parliament seat. You do know the parliament seat goes to the MP in the constituents that won right ? ruling party though 60% of votes but they won most of the constituents 51% is a win, hence the seat for that constituent goes to the winning party duh ... Similarly in US, Trump winning the election does not mean that the senate or house is controlled by him/Republican. The senate / house representative have to fight for their seat each term too ...

[@senjan8782]

Trump brings back the greatness of America. MAGA !!!

[@franko1904]

Americans, like Trump, are good at what Singaporeans will call "Talk Cock Sing Song, Sie Beh Gao Sian". Americans "Kenna Kan" by Trump and the rich, will still happily sing "Halleluja".

[@krishnagondhea7428]

Let’s see. No guarantee

[@hindustanimusic8447]

Look at democratic British economy which is struggling. Even India is doing better. America will remain a beacon of hope and prosperity.

[@krishnagondhea7428]

Struggling? We have a left wing horrid government in power.

[@fern8580]

Kishore not understand that we prefer to give "piloting" to an entrepreneur rather than to a bureaucrat civil servant... Normal, as a civil servant Kishore has always prospered on the backs of private companies.

[@PepsiCola-f1d]

Kishore ❤❤❤❤

[@Andy-P]

Kishore the CCP spokesman

[@cyansadventures]

Visit China, see what they have done for their people, and go and look hard for those "atrocities". You might become a CCP spokesperson yet.

[@Gamla123]

The solution is Trump!

[@aruna.p6654]

Kishore is a Singaporean. His country is ruled by the same PAP government since independence in 1963. What democracy does Kishore know ❓❓❓

[@yongkangwong5917]

Your point being?

[@Dihorse371]

US has only 1 political party, just 2 marketing campaigns. GOP & Dem are one & the same. Both are filled with right-wing neoliberal candidates with 95% of the same policies compete to see who can get more billionaire donors to be anointed CEO/commander-in-chief of the empire.

[@mrj475]

He is so funny while Singapore is a dictator country, he should not talk and lecture others 🤣

[@yongkangwong5917]

Lol maybe. Just curious what is your definition of “dictator”

[@franko1904]

Americans, like Trump, are good at what Singaporeans will call "Talk Cock Sing Song, Sie Beh Gao Sian". Americans "Kenna Kan" by Trump and the rich, will still happily sing "Halleluja".

[@1995Prayag]

Indian Democracy is failing its people too

[@johnsnow2911]

He is a Chinese in the guise of Indian

[@MdFirdausAlam-x8m]

He is a Singaporean citizen with Sindhi heritage.

[@aadilansari5997]

Singapore the democratic dictatorship is giving lecture to USA😂😂😂. Singapore is a uni oarty state with PAP ruling there from forever , with 82 MPs in a house of 85 MPs.

[@CHRISdiary77264]

You converted muslim don't know then stay silent 🔕😶

[@goonhoongtatt1883]

Because Singapore doesn't pretend to be some kind of protector or beacon of democracy like the US does.

[@WilliamLionCity]

82 MPs in a house of 85 MPs? How many decades ago was that?

[@amberjewelkoh7023]

Speaking as a born and bred singaporean, i have no problem with that. No gun shooting, no drug abuse, no homelessness here. So all good, keep your liberal democracy.

[@keffinsg]

Yes, they are reelected every 5 years by a population that approves of their performance.