[Sentinel]

I read the article and what is surprising is apparently Barack and Michelle Obama are the most admired people by Singaporeans. I do not understand why!?!?

I mean Barack Obama generally has a wholesome image and makes positive speeches to everyone including Singapore, pretty much anything that he say is politically correct and hard to find fault. Other than a state dinner he hosted for LHL, I don't think there was much interaction between him and Singapore personally.

Politically, he seems to be an average leader with hits and misses. Domestically as usual the Dems love him and the Reps hate him which is pretty much what happens to most US presidents. I can understand he has a favorable image among Singaporeans, but most admired person in the world? What's up with Singaporeans?

As for Michelle Obama that's even more bizarre. Other than maintaining a good public image as a black female and former first lady and engaging in all the usual good causes expected of all first ladies, why on earth do Singaporeans think she's the most admired female? What exactly did she do that benefited Singaporeans?

The answer to your question can be summed up in one word: Hypocrites!