Recent Coffeeshop topics, CPF-Annuities

http://freedom-for-man.blogspot.com/2007/09/letter-to-today.html
http://freedom-for-man.blogspot.com/2007/09/cpf-lies.html

One of the better entries i've seen detailing what actually happens in the two most talked about coffeeshop topics: Annuities, and also about changes to our CPF.

Guys, stop saying bo bian! Ever wondered why and how this word gets uttered so often?
Whenever the govt implements something that's unfavourable to us, or we think its ridiculous, we say bo bian, suck thumb.

That's a passively stupid attitude if you ask me.
However, that also happens to be my attitude for a long time. I'll say this is part of what makes us Uniquely Singaporean as well.

There IS a choice. Its right there in front of you. And its just waiting for you to reach out to her.

Oh, and not to mention what happens 3-4 years down the line of course.

I don't even want to say 'what next', because i'm afraid. There hasn't been anything positive so far, and even if there is, its because of the greater 'bad'.

Deep down, i'm still waiting to see how GST helps the 'poor'. And also why, when our economy is in its 'golden peak', is our employer CPF contribution not raised back to 20%.