[Scythian]

https://youtu.be/7iyjCKPiNLQ

"Still, Singapore was probably the summit’s most glaring — and questionable — omission.

Singapore was disqualified as autocrat.

Washington sees the city-state as a key linchpin in its efforts to promote what it terms “a free and open Indo-Pacific.” As recently as April, the State Department described Singapore as “one of the United States’ strongest bilateral partners in Southeast Asia and [one that] plays an indispensable role in supporting the region’s security and economic framework.” 

Indeed, in 2019 Singapore renewed its access agreement with Washington, giving American military forces access to its facilities until 2035. In particular, U.S. warships not only make frequent visits to Changi Naval Base but also use its facilities for logistic support and resupply.

 Washington’s decision to exclude Singapore is simply inexplicable"

[debono]

https://youtu.be/7iyjCKPiNLQ

"Still, Singapore was probably the summit’s most glaring — and questionable — omission.

Washington sees the city-state as a key linchpin in its efforts to promote what it terms “a free and open Indo-Pacific.” As recently as April, the State Department described Singapore as “one of the United States’ strongest bilateral partners in Southeast Asia and [one that] plays an indispensable role in supporting the region’s security and economic framework.” 

Indeed, in 2019 Singapore renewed its access agreement with Washington, giving American military forces access to its facilities until 2035. In particular, U.S. warships not only make frequent visits to Changi Naval Base but also use its facilities for logistic support and resupply.

 Washington’s decision to exclude Singapore is simply inexplicable"

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

[Tangsen]

SG … sigh … heng har …. later wanna ask me buy US debts

[Instinct]

They probably see LHL as transparent. Hope the handover to Lawrence can be faster so that Sg won't be pass over for too long.

[debono]

They probably see LHL as transparent. Hope the handover to Lawrence can be faster so that Sg won't be pass over for too long.

We really need to know the answer from the horse's mouth...............................

[Scythian]

SG … sigh … heng har …. later wanna ask me buy US debts

Later on, surely, asking Singapore SIA to buy 161 Boeing planes just to beat China's 160 Airbus.

[Scythian]

We really need to know the answer from the horse's mouth...............................

Basing on video, Biden's definition of democracy to include "the rule of law, freedom of speech and freedom of the press"

Democracy against autocrat.

Virtually, he shoved a cucumber into the horse's mouth.

[Basic_Strategy]

Because the US knows full well that SG is not a democracy.

It just presents itself to the world as if it's one.

[Scythian]

Because the US knows full well that SG is not a democracy.

It just presents itself to the world as if it's one.

Wasting his time to invite Singapore leaders.

[*天哥*]

US never see us as democracy at all, if that still holds true of what I understand from an angmoh friend 20 years ago. She told me the real reason why and I will never share the reason here.

[Soulhacker]

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

Not just that, US had always keep one eye closed on red dot higher mortals for decades.

Moi think ish more to do with pinky already taking the wrong side but still want to take AMDK as idiots claiming he never take side.

[Scythian]

.shame on you, Singapore.

Obvious, Americans know very well that Singapore democracy is totally rubbish.

The world's most powerful leader, Biden certainly has reasons not inviting Singapore while invited 110 countries for democracy meeting.

[cheekopekman]

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

They see us no up lah!

[Scythian]

They see us no up lah!

Biden's interview speaks itself about Singapore's democracy.

https://youtu.be/7iyjCKPiNLQ

https://youtu.be/iL2804zIgAE

[Scythian]

.
Would Law Minister Shanmugan like to invite President Biden for a debate US unfair treatment?

US discrimination against small country.

[Scythian]

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

How come our Parliament isn't aware others views about Singapore?

Why there's no effort to improve?

[Sticw]

Why invite Singapore when it's already in the pocket and at beck and call??

[debono]

How come our Parliament isn't aware others views about Singapore?

Why there's no effort to improve?

Our Parliament is fully aware of it's position as a democratic country, but because it is a 'one man' rule that had hindered view of full democracy.........it is such a shame.......

[Scythian]

They see us no up lah!

Mockery

[Instinct]

They may think that Singapore is not a democracy. 😂

[Oyk]

Because the US knows full well that SG is not a democracy.

It just presents itself to the world as if it's one.

You were in jail during the last ten GEs?

[Oyk]

Because the US knows full well that SG is not a democracy.

It just presents itself to the world as if it's one.

You were in jail during the last ten GEs?

[webinarian]

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

I think so. 

It's not an omission. It is an intentional exclusion.

.

[[[ForeverAlone]]]

I still remember this Shanmugam YAYA say Trump when Trump is the President.

and who knows Trump coming to SG.

this Shanmugam MIA , as everyone welcome trump come SG for the submit which he meet Kim of NK.

[webinarian]

But Biden invited Saudi to attend.

.

[cheekopekman]

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

They may think that Singapore is not a democracy. 😂

Maybe because our Government also friend China lah!

[Gemstar]

I do agree with you, but I suspect US may not see us as totally democratic......................

Not only US, many other countries knew very well what is going on in our grounds. It is too obvious. Hv to accept facts and truths. Sometimes, I felt shameful been a Singaporean.

[debono]

Not only US, many other countries knew very well what is going on in our grounds. It is too obvious. Hv to accept facts and truths. Sometimes, I felt shameful been a Singaporean.

Our gov. may pretend and make Singapore looks like a democratic society, but those that are living here knows better.  There are two reasons why Biden did not invite Singapore to the summit, one is that we are not fully democratic.  Two we are too friendly with China, which makes the US jittery.....................

[Gemstar]

Our gov. may pretend and make Singapore looks like a democratic society, but those that are living here knows better.  There are two reasons why Biden did not invite Singapore to the summit, one is that we are not fully democratic.  Two we are too friendly with China, which makes the US jittery.....................

The main reason shd be we are not really democratic. As for been friendly with China, US is not that 小气. Bearing in mind that it is a Democratic Summit, and this hv an in-depth meaning. That is why I felt shameful because it is a big blow to all citizens.

[cheekopekman]

Our gov. may pretend and make Singapore looks like a democratic society, but those that are living here knows better.  There are two reasons why Biden did not invite Singapore to the summit, one is that we are not fully democratic.  Two we are too friendly with China, which makes the US jittery.....................

What can a small red dot do leh?   Just like peesai (nose shit) in people's eyes leh!