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1. laybak · 1790806804 · focus · HN ↗

   the Singaporean government is often described as having a "parental" approach. I guess this move would be on brand

   1. vovavili · 1790809717 · focus · HN ↗

      It's also known as being one of the very few countries actually capable of using state capacity to overcome serious social and economic problems. Godspeed.

      1. jb1991 · 1790811593 · focus · HN ↗

         It's also known as being one of the very few first-world countries actually without basic freedoms, like free speech, freedom of the press, etc.

         1. broodbucket · 1790812290 · focus · HN ↗

            Australia doesn't have those either, despite many people assuming we do (including most people who live here).

            1. aprilthird2021 · 1790831752 · focus · HN ↗

               They have much more than Singapore tbh

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