How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Friday, November 28, 2008

Changing tastes...

I find it convenient to browse through advertisements in websites just to see what is available for sale and at what price, while fantasizing about tastefully designed houses and certain cars that I fancy.

Believe me, I am actually attracted to small cozy places where nobody would take a second look at, yet it serves what I have in mind – items placed at convenient spots and not having to displace them because of cleaners or wife’s displeasure. I think this has to do with advancing age.

Instead of luxurious or sporty cars (not that I can afford them, heavy maintenance comes to mind) a simple Getz or Myvi seems so practical for getting in and out of, especially with my stiff neck.
If I were to imagine what type of wife I need now, it would be a caring wife with devotion and with likely immobility in the future, what I have in mind is someone like maid or nurse who would care for people like it is her second nature.

I was taken aback when told of this rich relative who said that if he were to be sent to an old folks home, he would rather commit suicide! Somehow, I could not help thinking he was hinting to his wife, but she did not appear to have taken it.

Anyway, I seem to write what comes to mind and it all started from these pictures sent by Bayi:

Tokyo's limited living space




Land in Tokyo is a much prized possession, and as such, people have to pay a pretty penny to purchase some. A situation that means even the most meagre amount of land is likely to be built upon, making monolith-like lodgings a must.
Which, while small, do get some amount of sun, have a certain sense of style, and conveniently boast of just enough space for a suitably sized car.

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