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Remember that WP’s problems are about more than just Noor Deros post image
By Michael Petraeus
Oct 15, 2025

Remember that WP’s problems are about more than just Noor Deros

WP's flirt with identity politics runs much deeper.

Workers’ Party
NTU professor Walid Abdullah criticises Singapore for supporting Gaza peace plan backed by most of the world post image
By Michael Petraeus
Oct 3, 2025

NTU professor Walid Abdullah criticises Singapore for supporting Gaza peace plan backed by most of the world

International Affairs
Politics
Ong Ye Kung gave the Workers’ Party an impossible task post image
By Michael Petraeus
Oct 2, 2025

Ong Ye Kung gave the Workers’ Party an impossible task

People’s Action Party
Politics
Workers’ Party
Judging by his COE proposal, Jamus Lim can't even do populism anymore post image
By Michael Petraeus
Sep 26, 2025

Judging by his COE proposal, Jamus Lim can't even do populism anymore

Workers’ Party
Singapore Opposition
The only thing WP can take credit for is the damage it has done to Singapore post image
By Michael Petraeus
Aug 22, 2024

The only thing WP can take credit for is the damage it has done to Singapore

Every single thing that WP celebrates as its success (even if only partial) puts Singapore's future in jeopardy.

Politics Workers’ Party Singapore Opposition
WP and PSP should keep quiet about HDB lest someone reminds the public about their ideas post image
By Michael Petraeus
Aug 22, 2024

WP and PSP should keep quiet about HDB lest someone reminds the public about their ideas

Proposals made by both parties range from mildly damaging to completely destructive to the HDB system.

Politics Singapore Opposition Workers’ Party Progress Singapore Party
Singapore’s HDB cooling measures hurt more than help. There’s only one way to stabilise prices post image
By Michael Petraeus
Aug 22, 2024

Singapore’s HDB cooling measures hurt more than help. There’s only one way to stabilise prices

Housing
Dear Mr Singh, you forgot about these post image
By Michael Petraeus
Aug 10, 2024

Dear Mr Singh, you forgot about these

Pritam Singh alleged PAP has long benefited from redistricting by EBRC. Let's check his claims against facts and figures.

Politics Singapore Opposition Workers’ Party General Election 2025
Is PAP redrawing the electoral map in its favour? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Aug 8, 2024

Is PAP redrawing the electoral map in its favour?

As GE draws near the ruling party is going to have to fend off more attacks on its integrity.

Politics General Election 2025
It seems Pritam’s days are numbered post image
By Michael Petraeus
Jun 4, 2024

It seems Pritam’s days are numbered

Pritam's incoming trial could seriously shake or even end his political career.

Workers’ Party Singapore Opposition Politics
What has Soh Rui Yong ever done for Singapore? post image
By Michael Petraeus
May 20, 2024

What has Soh Rui Yong ever done for Singapore?

The attention seeking runner is trying to stir controversy again - but is he in a position to preach?

Society People’s Action Party Politics
Dear Economist, who exactly attacks the opposition in Singapore? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Apr 20, 2024

Dear Economist, who exactly attacks the opposition in Singapore?

According to the Economist, Singapore is a hellhole for political opposition, incessantly attacked by the oppressive government. Really?

Media Politics People’s Action Party Singapore Opposition
Pro-Palestinian protesters from Singapore should just move to Malaysia post image
By Michael Petraeus
Apr 16, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters from Singapore should just move to Malaysia

If you don't like Singapore's allegiances you can always change the country for one that sides with terrorists. Just cross the northern border.

Politics International Affairs Society
Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore’s favourite punching bag? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Apr 16, 2024

Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore’s favourite punching bag?

He may not be seen as a leader equal to his father but his influence on Singapore was no less transformative - though few seem to admit it.

People’s Action Party Politics
Why did PAP decide to save Pritam? post image
By Michael Petraeus
Mar 21, 2024

Why did PAP decide to save Pritam?

So, why did PAP decide to save Pritam and amended the constitution, raising the minimum fine that would lead to mandatory disqualification from parliament to $10,000 instead of earlier $2000? Wouldn't it be better to leave it as it was, to increase the chances of him losing

Workers’ Party People’s Action Party Politics
Leong Mun Wai’s resignation proves that POFMA is respected even by the opposition post image
By Michael Petraeus
Feb 25, 2024

Leong Mun Wai’s resignation proves that POFMA is respected even by the opposition

Remember the uproar when POFMA was introduced in 2019? The government was assaulting the freedom of expression! The law would be used to silence its critics! How do ministers dare to decide what the truth is! Fast forward 5 years and even the local opposition respects the law so much

Singapore Opposition Politics Progress Singapore Party POFMA
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