"Those who are too smart to engage in Politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber."
How true, looking at the Singapore context. Just look at the new cohort of adult boys and girls, a bunch of airy headed but dumb newbies, stealing into Parliament through the backdoor, standing on stage making even dumber speeches, and when those childish speeches are made in Parliament, even LKY lost patience and walked out.
The Great ancient Greek Philosopher,
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"Those who are too smart to engage in Politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber."
How true, looking at the Singapore context. Just look at the new cohort of adult boys and girls, a bunch of airy headed but dumb newbies, stealing into Parliament through the backdoor, standing on stage making even dumber speeches, and when those childish speeches are made in Parliament, even LKY lost patience and walked out.