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Lee Kuan Yew Dies

Postby Xiansai » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:24 pm

Lee Kuan Yew, one of the premier political figures of the 20th century, the father of modern Singapore and advocate of "Asian Values", has died today aged 91:

Lee Kuan Yew, the statesman who transformed Singapore from a small port city into a wealthy global hub, has died at the age of 91.

Mr Lee served as the city-state's prime minister for 31 years, and continued to work in government until 2011.

Highly respected as the architect of Singapore's prosperity, Mr Lee was also criticised for his iron grip on power.

Under him freedom of speech was tightly restricted and political opponents were targeted by the courts.

The announcement was made "with deep sorrow" by the press secretary of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Lee's son.

"The prime minister is deeply grieved to announce the passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the founding prime minister of Singapore," his office said in a statement.


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Postby United Russian Soviet States » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:27 pm

I wonder how Bunkeranlage reacted.
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Postby Diopolis » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:28 pm

Unfortunate. He was a great leader.
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Postby Geilinor » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:29 pm

He was authoritarian and restricted the freedom of speech and assembly, but also did many great things.
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Postby Alyakia » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:32 pm

isn't this the guy that based his ideas on criminal justice around his times living under japanese occupation
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Postby Sebastianbourg » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:36 pm

He was an absolutely fantastic leader; despite his authoritarianism I greatly admired him and will continue to do so.
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Postby King Stannis Baratheon » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:39 pm

Singapore shall bend the knee or I will destroy them. Nevertheless, Lee Kuan Yew is truly a remarkable man for how he lead Singapore to becoming one of the most economically prosperous states in the world. May he find solace in the arms of the Lord of Light.
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Postby Meryuma » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:39 pm

IIRC he was an authoritarian dick.
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Postby King Stannis Baratheon » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:39 pm

Meryuma wrote:IIRC he was an authoritarian dick.

'Authoritarian dicks' are necessary.
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Postby Diopolis » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:40 pm

King Stannis Baratheon wrote:Singapore shall bend the knee or I will destroy them. Nevertheless, Lee Kuan Yew is truly a remarkable man for how he lead Singapore to becoming one of the most economically prosperous states in the world. May he find solace in the arms of the Lord of Light.

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Postby Geilinor » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:40 pm

Meryuma wrote:IIRC he was an authoritarian dick.

He was, but Singapore is in a much better position today than it was in 1965.
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Postby Alyakia » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:40 pm

King Stannis Baratheon wrote:
Meryuma wrote:IIRC he was an authoritarian dick.

'Authoritarian dicks' are necessary.


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Postby King Stannis Baratheon » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:41 pm

Alyakia wrote:
King Stannis Baratheon wrote:'Authoritarian dicks' are necessary.


standard boilerplate bullshit used to defend basically every dictator ever

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Postby Geilinor » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:42 pm

Alyakia wrote:
King Stannis Baratheon wrote:'Authoritarian dicks' are necessary.


standard boilerplate bullshit used to defend basically every dictator ever

That doesn't make every one of his actions bad.
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Postby Diopolis » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:43 pm

Alyakia wrote:
King Stannis Baratheon wrote:'Authoritarian dicks' are necessary.


standard boilerplate bullshit used to defend basically every dictator ever

Doesn't make it wrong.
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Postby The Transcaucasian Democratic Republic » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:52 pm

He was authoritarian but his at least some of his Asian values should be made universal.
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Postby Quintium » Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:57 pm

He was a good man who cared about his country and worked to make it strong. He knew that wealth is primarily the result of order and having a population with the right values. He succeeded in doing what he wanted to do in life, and for that I salute him.
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Postby The Martial State » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:45 pm

A heroic statesman who made Singapore the great place it is today. May we all be blessed with such a leader. I am actually on the verge of tears. This is a sad day for such a man to have left us. The world actually feels less without him. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Singapore.

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Postby Thiersia » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:47 pm

Lee Kuan Yew was a truly exemplary statesman who contributed immeasurably to Singapore's status as one of the safest, stablest, most prosperous places in the world and fought resolutely against the communist plague. He was a legendary figure and one of the 20th century's greatest heroes. His death is a cause of mourning for all humans.
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Postby The Martial State » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:49 pm

Alyakia wrote:
King Stannis Baratheon wrote:'Authoritarian dicks' are necessary.


standard boilerplate bullshit used to defend basically every dictator ever

There is absolutely nothing wrong with freedom-minded dictators. If only we had more of them.
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Postby Bunkeranlage » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:54 pm

Say what you want about him, but there is no doubt that he did what was thought impossible, and contributed an indescribable amount to the nation.

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Postby Insaeldor » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:57 pm

I can't say I agree with everything he did but he did many a great things for his nation and helped bring it to the forefront of economic prosperity in Asia.

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Postby Outer Sparta » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:57 pm

Regarding to his prosperity to Singapore and his iron fist reign, wouldn't Singapore be a Compulsory Consumerist State? Sprawling economy, some bans, and a dictatorship? Just trying to mix nation states in.
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Postby Bunkeranlage » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:58 pm

Meryuma wrote:IIRC he was an authoritarian dick.


Not the best time to say things like that.
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Postby Sebastianbourg » Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:00 pm

Outer Sparta wrote:Regarding to his prosperity to Singapore and his iron fist reign, wouldn't Singapore be a Compulsory Consumerist State? Sprawling economy, some bans, and a dictatorship? Just trying to mix nation states in.

Or maybe a Fathers Knows Best State.
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