Not many of you idiots know that LHL is conversant in Russian
Now guess why he learn Russian in the first place
Russia is so far away from Sinkiepoor

(12-02-2023, 12:16 AM)grotesqueness Wrote: [ -> ]cause at the time
gay can hide in siberia
At that time, lky n kgc thought that Soviet union may beat US in race to be no. 1. Knowing how kiasu they were, it is a hedge.... best to learn both for future PM pinky.
It was his father's choice.
Young, LHL didn't know it was Russian
(12-02-2023, 07:19 AM)RichDad Wrote: [ -> ]At that time, lky n kgc thought that Soviet union may beat US in race to be no. 1. Knowing how kiasu they were, it is a hedge.... best to learn both for future PM pinky.
Today, PM Lee imposed sanction on Russia
so, obviously, the hedge was a wrong bet
(12-02-2023, 08:29 AM)Scythian Wrote: [ -> ]Today, PM Lee imposed sanction on Russia
so, obviously, the hedge was a wrong bet
How can LKY be so off the mark?
OB
He grew up at a time when US and Russia are superpowers.
Normal to learn Russian since he is made to be crown prince since day 1.
(12-02-2023, 11:12 AM)ArielCasper Wrote: [ -> ]He grew up at a time when US and Russia are superpowers.
Normal to learn Russian since he is made to be crown prince since day 1.
LKY should let LHL to learn Hindi instead..
Hindi is a better choice
(12-02-2023, 12:06 PM)Scythian Wrote: [ -> ]LKY should let LHL to learn Hindi instead..
Hindi is a better choice
This one easier, shake head.
(12-02-2023, 08:29 AM)Scythian Wrote: [ -> ]Today, PM Lee imposed sanction on Russia
so, obviously, the hedge was a wrong bet
The hedge was a wrong bet..............fortunately he is also conversant in English for USA..............
