ChatGPT answers: "How would the PAP lose a General Election in Singapore?"

Oct 1, 2023 (first drafted)

ChatGPT answer:

The People's Action Party (PAP) has been the dominant political party in Singapore since the country gained independence in 1965. However, like any political party, there are several factors and scenarios that could lead to the PAP losing a general election in Singapore. Here are some key factors that could contribute to such an outcome:

Economic Downturn: A significant economic downturn or recession could lead to voter dissatisfaction with the PAP, as they have long been associated with Singapore's economic success. If the economy falters, voters may be more inclined to consider alternative parties.

The prospect for China

 Video: Why China will NOT be the next Japan (Rise of Asia):

Video argues that China is NOT facing the "lost decades" of Japan in the 1990s

Chapters: 

0:00 China Will Not Become Like Japan 

1:15 Modern-Day China is Not 1990 Japan 

2:50 Aging Population: A Ticking Timebomb? 

5:49 The Truth Behind the Fall of Japan 

10:07 Conclusion

[Addendum 11/6/20025: China's coming collapse.] 

Why the passionate support at Opposition Rallies don't translate into election victory for the Opposition

WP Rally (26/4/2025) Temasek JC

Opposition rallies during election (GE) campaigning tends to draw large crowds (video above). 

The PAP wins! Again. Ho-hum.

GE2025 results

6 May 2025

The question Singaporeans are asking is, "will the PAP ever lose control of Singapore?"

The PAP has had over 60 years of learning how to "hold onto power". Rightfully, and with (what some might call), "questionable" tactics and strategy.

Thoughts about GE 2025 before Cooling Off Day

In GE 2011, I was rooting for more opposition. Though I did not vote for the opposition. Because the opposition candidate standing in my ward, was kinda meh. WP was not in my ward.

GE2025 - Here we go again!

 

It is often quoted that a young person who is not a liberal (or progressive) has no heart. And an older person who is not a conservative, has no head (brains). 

The Singapore version of this, if one exists is that a young voter who is not pro-opposition (or anti-PAP) has no heart. And an old voter who is not pro-PAP has no head.

CPF HDB PAP - How Using CPF "money" to buy Homes is Addictive and Wrong

[Drafted Feb 2024]

Convenient Lies, Inconvenient Truths: Opinions Regarding Sensitive Issues - C.L.I.T.O.R.S.I.

It is not the policies you disagree with that are evidence that you are being controlled. It is the policies and practices you embrace wholeheartedly. And love!

So... property prices are rising and people are complaining and so the govt should listen to these people, and do something to lower property prices, right?

Sorry to disappoint you but, no.

Ok, you say. Maybe not ALL property prices, but million dollar HDB flats doesn't make sense right? The govt should at least control the prices of HDB flats right? Especially resale flats right?

No. 

HDB has build around 1 million flats and sold these flats to Singaporeans. HOWEVER, there are people who are thinking of buying a flat and they are facing high prices. Let's say there are 50,000 of these people - young couples looking for their first home. If the govt makes policy that limits the price of resale flats, 1 million home owners and their families will be made poorer. But 50,000 new home buyers will be happier. What do you think will happen at the next election?