THE POLITICS AND SCIENCE OF MODERN GOVERNMENTS (OR, HOW TO CONTROL THE CITIZENS' MINDS -- THROUGH THE USE OF MODERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY))

OF ORBITING

COMMUNICATIONS

SATELLITES, TRAVELLING

RADIO SIGNALS AND WAVES,

RESPONDING

BRAIN ELECTRICAL IMPULSES,

OPERATING

WIRELESS SURVEILLANCE

TECHNOLOGIES, RELAYING

ELECTRONIC IMAGES AND

VOICES, AND A HOPELESSLY

BRAINWASHED SOCIETY!

Mistakenly but perhaps inevitably, relativity became confused with relativism .... No one was more distressed than Einstein by this public misapprehension.

-- PAUL JOHNSON, "A Relativistic World"
MODERN TIMES: The World from the Twenties to the Nineties
(Revised Edition) [New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991]


Electric charge is an inherent property of matter.

Electronic inter-communication, inter-connecting and inter-linking human beings over a distance, is made possible by the use of communications satellites orbiting above the earth -- relaying (receiving and transmitting) radio signals or waves or beams to and from and among their points or locations on earth, with the help of ground stations on earth (electrical installations).

Such radio and television communications systems carry and relay radio and television signals (electronic images and voices; or electronic pictures and sounds) through space by radio waves.

Modern governments can control our citizens' brains -- with their electrical impulses -- with the transmission and reception of such electric radio signals, which affect and influence our mental activities: our consciousness; our sensations; our thoughts; our speeches; our memories; our emotions; our character; our behaviour; and our skills.

Used by modern governments against detainees (political or criminal), such telecommunication technology and surveillance techniques, based on communications satellite systems, and using some, or a combination or all of these electronic systems, devices and instruments (such as radio, handphone, broadcasting and telecasting), can be employed as the basis for brainwashing (IN OFTEN IRRATIONAL AND BRUTISH WAYS) troublesome, unruly, disruptive and other targetted citizens -- by isolating them, by (personally) humiliating them, by disorientating them, by (systematically) indoctrinating them, and by (alternately ) punishing and rewarding these victims, whose individual wills are subjected to such political manipulation, generally without their knowledge, and against their wishes.

PERSONAL COMMENTARY:

For more than 36 long years now, the Singapore Government has been trying to brainwash me. It is against my wishes indeed -- and hence I'm unhappy and unwilling to be such a victim. It is also done without my knowledge -- and hence I "can't tell pork from veal"! I have, for too long, been working, playing and living poorly in the dark. But I will tell you this -- positively: I will not let myself be subjected to any such political manipulation any further by Singaporean politicos!

I'm going to dig out the crucial identities and personal particulars of ALL those men (and, especially, women) who are -- and have been -- behind the (main) scene taking place on the front stage -- from their secret hide-outs at the backstage (controllong and influencing the events of my life -- as well as my ideas and my personality, since when they first came into the picture of my life -- from, yes, to repeat, way back when?).

All those wasted, lost and missing years ago -- and I was totally in the dark ("couldn't tell pork from veal," truly!)! And only now do I have any recourse to set things right and in the proper order of my values, principles and rights!

Yes, I'm turning to myself for help! I'm my own best source of help! (Who can really aid me, in any way?) I understand my own needs, goals, values, principles, views and rights better than anyone else! And what do I know about this small country and its people? That it is divided by such differences as race, religion, sect, clan, language, dialect, sectarianism and fanaticism! And that it requires a ruler who knows economics and the scienceof administration!

I know best my own manly abilities and virtues -- such as courage, confidence, resourcefulness, self-understanding, ambition, and my indomitable spirit and strong desire for attaining achievement as a dissenting modernist working-class writer!

I wish Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are in charge or control! They are at least more accessible to a writer and intellectual like me! Yes, more mature and wiser enough to perform their tasks and roles -- in productive unison and harmonious synchronisation -- oh! that's the way! [Not in the way of those childish, boyish, girlish, playful and infantile -- but extremely cruel "human beings" who didn't -- and still don't -- know what is RESPECT and PRIVACY (especially for a thinking Senior Citizen like me)!]

Yes, these controllers are HYPOCRITES! Hypocrisy is the greatest crime of all! It is the cause of so much human sufferings, miseries, anger, pain, hurt, sorrow, bitterness, misfortunes, destruction (of the self and of others) and even death! (Hey, Tan Hong Huat, you're full of it! Do you know what it means to have harmony, beauty, originality, independence, individuality, neatness, democracy, liberty, opportunity, honesty, truthfulness, and unyielding hope? Yes, for those determined to live, play and work well? Do they have them -- as much as I do? By, and through, sheer resistance and persistence!) And by what kind of power -- and what kind of leaders -- are we going to be ruled? Traditional? Religious? Racial? Economic? Military? Or the great ELITE? (who has acquired the ideology and the techniques and, and above all, the VERNACULAR of modern Western politics!).

First Statement On My Intention Now:

I declare that I prefer to remain as I am now -- admittedly at a financial and logistical disadvantage -- rather than to sell myself to the fucking PAP Singapore -- especially when it is at its most egregious moment!! I just want to fight for my self-respect and to defend my own privacy and rights! (Especially at home in my own house!) That's all I've got to say!

To paraphrase Neil Young:

The first thing you people have to understand about me is that no one -- not even any "leader" from the PAP Government or The Establishment -- tells me what to do! Never! It's just NOT going to work! I'm not going to listen, simple as that! What I'm saying is that I don't give a damn! Never have! Never will! And I do what I do, and I always have done! It's all I can do! I can't do anything else! If that means fighting against the Establishment over every article or book every time I write, then that's the way it's gotta be! It doesn't really bother me! You can't stand still! You don't stop, ever! If you stop, you're dead! And I'm not ready for that!

So I keep writing! And I don't care what people think! I just want to keep writing! I want to keep my mind sharp, my heart sensitive, my body alive, and my senses alert. Hey, that's my work! Working well! And to live well? My aim of living well has a criterion -- of genuine value! And to play well? Happiness, for me, must lie --always! -- in the present (as an achievement!).

Second Statement On My Intention Now:

I'm struggling as an independent, freedom-loving and thinking individualist against the collective spirit of a whole society (as determined by the elitist Establishment) -- sadly fettered by modern organizations, modern unreflectiveness and modern popular passions. (Are you listening to me, and receiving this new truth of mine -- my precious thoughts -- with a positive and respectful responsiveness?)

I've supposedly or allegedly "dangerous" thoughts about our social and political system and they are worried and fearful that I'll "infect" all these square holes and strait-laced roses (and yet still many others who're all too compromised by the system -- yes, to the hilt!) with my civilised "discontents" -- that's the position of someone who has been, for too long and inexplicably -- to yours truly, considered (i) a round peg in a square hole; and (ii) a horny thorn among the strait-laced roses (in the female comunity of the Estabnlishment)!

To paraphrase all those romantic singers and lyricists:

I'm a man who will fight for the honour of those square holes and strait-laced roses -- for the glory of LOVE! Ha! Ha! Ha! [Well, those Ladies in Red are certainly more desirable -- surely more honorable and gloriously memorable -- than those Ladies of the Night, who were -- at least and in reality and in actual practice -- AT (and BY) my side, and with whom I'd penetrative sexual intercourse in such a fitting manner! -- ah yes!, those wonderful Asian (especially and most recently, Chinese) Beauties that I've been patronizing for so long now!]

On U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama and the New Changing World

Hope of Every Citizen of the World:

Progressive U.S. Domestic and Foreign Policies

U.S. President George Bush is, by common consent, the worst president in the history of the American Presidency. And his presidency has, to me at least, lasted too long. It had been a long campaign for both the two major political parties in the Unites States. U.S. Senator John McCain had tried hard to win the American voters over to his side. But now, there is a new begining, at this early stage in the 21st Century, for the United States and the world : racism, class-based politics and unilateralism have been happily defeated in the U.S. for the first time!

It was a momentous occasion in the U.S. for many proud, loyal and confident Americans of diverse political beliefs. With their different respective definitions and, understandably, often mutually opposing concepts, of "democracy", Americans are totally free to cast their votes, absolutely unhindered, for any candidate that they choose to support. On Election Day (4.11.2008), the glory and magnificence of American democracy was eagerly observed by leaders and citizens from all over the world. Not unexpectedly, there was to be no surprise for the carefully and intelligently observing followers of the latest news reports provided by the media on the General Election -- based on results of initial polls.

It turned into a historical victory for democracy -- and for Senator Barack Obama -- on the next day (5.11.2008), when the final results were known and announced to the whole world. Yes, Mr Obama is the first Afro-American Democrat to be voted by millions and millions of Americans (from both sides of the political divide) into power in the U.S.! (Thanks, Americans! God bless America!)

As the most important and influential new/next man in the White House, President-elect Barack Obama, a progressive/liberal political leader, will be gracefully and peacefully inaugurated at noon on a bright day on 20.1.09 -- as the 44th President of the United States of America!

People, not only in America, but also all over the world, are full of positive feelings and high expectations after Mr Obama's break-through victory -- and also, just as important, after the high gains made by the Democrats in the U.S. Senate.

President-elect Barack Obama is wise, charismatic, strong, thoughtful and -- for the first time in a long, long while -- genuinely full of goodwill towards all men and women, regardless of nationality, race, language, religion, gender and other related or key differences among humankind.
In particular, Mr. Barack Obama's working-class-hero background inspires many people. All it takes is for someone like Obama -- a leader whom many Americans has placed their trust in -- to enhance their life and to improve their lives.

But after the euphoria is over, a sharp sense of reality will set in: the U.S. economy is still in a mess -- a sad conservative legacy from the current leader George Bush. The date 5.11.2008 may be a time for U.S. citizens to remember -- as a time for substantial and real change (especially in the continuing struggle for human rights) -- but no political system (not even the well-established and highly-influential one in the U.S.) can change and improve the life and lifestyle of the voters (both inside the U.S. and in the entire world) in an effective, innovative and creative way -- unless there are leaders who inspire hope with their progressive policies, domestically and in foreign relations.

There will first be a transition period of 77 days (11 weeks) for U.S. President George Bush to graciously and smoothly (and perhaps gratefully?) hand over the American leadership to his new/next successor Barack Obama -- a period in which many fine points of political contentions and contentiousness will be expectedly thrashed out and discussed seriously at the highest level of political discourse. For instance, they should help each other to find a hopefully conclusive and, perhaps, possibly -- idealistically? -- non-violent solution to the difficult problem of getting out of Iraq and, instead, of staying on in Afghanistan -- in the continuing fight against genuine and real -- and not manufactured or concocted -- terrorism (conducted by, especially, religious extremists)!

And when President-elect Barack Obama eventually assumes the official role as the leader, not only of the U.S. but also of the world, he would still have to face the problems posed by threats to fundamental freedoms and rights belonging to citizens in the U.S. and to all those helpless victimized people all over the world. Mr Obama, with all his undeniable qualities, skills, experiences and knowledge, will still need a lot of luck to prove his ability as an effective, responsible and competent (especially economically) leader of the U.S. -- the Mother of Democracy.

Mr Obama, from my personal perspective and understanding of current political and economic issues, must be emphatically pro-freedom, pro-equality, pro-creativity, pro-inspiration and, most important of all, decidedly and decisively anti-dishonesty!

In foreign policies, as an Afro-American, he would be expectedly pro-Africa. And Africans need such a man, human being and American political leader like him!

Martin Luther King, Jr., the great Afro-American leader and intense champion of human and civil rights, was a perseverant political activist who dared to dream openly and publicly -- of freedom, equality and peace for all mankind. But he was not the only one then -- and he inspired the only one among Afro-Americans now who can effect political change, creatively and innovatively, in the U.S. (and in other democracies of the world).

May future President Obama intelligently and carefully delegate his authority and power to those among his subordinates and supporters -- the senators and congressmen, the appointed officials and paid civil servants, and other lower-ranking officers who are inspired and motivated enough by Obama's leadership qualities -- so that they can serve as strong bridges to link up strongly all the people of the world, beyond the constraints of blood ties, racial origins, country of residence, political or religious beliefs -- and be they winners or losers in the game of life -- and allow them, freely, autonomously and independently, to journey, each and everyone of them, in his or her own way, on his or her respective path, to the common destination of FREEDOM, GROWTH and PEACE for ALL!

There are many amongst us in this world who cry out -- openly and actively, or silently and privately (in this conflict-laden world of postmodernism and globalization, and of human greed and ineptitude displayed by covert surveillance authorities in governments all over the world) -- and this is not a secret at all! -- against the oppression, suppression and repression by many so-called realistic, pragmatic, Machiavellian and, surprisingly (!), "democratic" governments and regimes in the world.

Let us then dare to change -- by first dreaming! Now!

Book Publishers and Governmental Surveillance

The PAP Government's Denial of

My Rights -- As A Citizen and

Writer --

To Publish Serious and Quality

Essays

(to be Collected in Printed Books)

Due To

the Timid and Subservient

Local Publishers


Readers of my previous blog entry will be surprised by this latest new post, as I have last indicated that it might be quite sometime before I will resume active blogging activities in this particular website. Well, I am back too soon! -- unfortunately for the chief reason that I'm suffering from state interventions into my attempt to write, and to have my writings published in book form by hopefully brave publishers in the local print media industry.

Indeed, I have failed miserably! The surveillance web, spun by the PAP authorities, has ensured that I will never be successful as a writer in the print media (which is easier for the PAP to control by intimidation and harassment and threats than the electronic media).

I have already come to terms with the reality that we are all under constant surveillance. But I can't get used to the idea that I am somehow a PRIME SUSPECT for subversion in the oppositionist camp of critics and dissidents! Am I still required to demonstrate my political innocence? My identity is known to the authorities: they know, to enlighten my readers, my shopping preferences, health status, marital status, financial situation, date of birth, gender, age, monthly income, race, the locations of my many (past and present) residences, physical characteristics, family background, handphone number, level of education, profession, magazine preferences, utility consumption, responsiveness to money-making opportunities, constituency, size and brand of clothes worn, habits, lifestyle preferences, hobbies, religious affiliations, home-ownership, mortgate payments, mode of transport, responsiveness to direct female solicitations, contributions to political, religious and charitable groups, electronic products ownership, pet ownership, interests, book preferences, music preferences, and, lastly, heterosexual orientation/preference.

The PAP Government's determination to build a surveillance state behind the backs of singaporeans is becoming increasingly sinister! It is a measure of ministerial arrogance! The PAP Government is trying to end the presumption of innocence. What am I guilty of? Political subversion? What kind of major changes is the government clearly determined to enforce -- in the relationship between the citizen and the state?

Is this an example of twisted priorities? (Or are we looking at something far more worrying?) Do they not realise that heightened and sustained surveillance increases mistrust in any society? It places the delicate social contract between individuals and the state under the pressures, intrusions and disapprovals of our government's surveillance systems.

What are the costs of all these surveillance schemes, efforts, techniques, technologies, methods, systems, measures, plans, etc.? Will I be correctly, accurately and fairly identified, as a writer with a liberated, liberal and libertarian outlook? If not, will such wrong, inaccurate and unfair identification lead to my loss of RIGHTS as a man, human being, citizen and writer? Or even, to Fraudulent and False Arrest by the police enforcers of the "just" laws?

There will be a huge disruption in the day-to-day running of my life -- until this matter concerning my attempt to write on socio-political issues in Singapore and to have such writings published locally -- is resolved conclusively by the (surveillance) authorities!

Postmodern Politics

Postmodernists maintain that society is incoherent and that no single perspective can grasp the complexity and fluidity of current conditions.

Society, to them, has fragmented into so many conflicting knowledges, identities, needs, and views--it is not possible or desirable to see the human race as "one big fmily"!

This situation arises out of the fact that socieites arebecoming multi-cultural and our lifestyles are becoming cosmopolitan. It also means that there is no agreement about what is worth believing (or knowing) any more! That social conditions are in a frightening state of disrepair! Postmodernists--some of them--see it as far more constructive to push the fragmentation as far as it will go--and use it to your advantage!

diversity and disagreement are part of political discourse. To generate new ideas and experiences, postmodernists--many of them, yes!--propose that we should activitate the differences between people and between the cultural spaces they inhabit.

Possibilities for creativity are contained in this activation. (It also contains the potential for violent conflict; some postmodern thinkers would rather see violence than flabby tolerance. But it is our responsibility to ensure that the activation will only encourage possibilities for creativity--and nothing violent, conflicting, flabby or tolerant!)

Truth, Reality and History: Errors, Fraudulences, And the Faked Identities of the Controlled Citizens

Governmental Control & Manipulation of My Family --

With the Use of Modern Surveillance Technologies

Brief Particulars of My Violated Family:

1. Grandpa's Place of Rest: Mandai Columbarium, Row 117, Niche No. 364.
2. Grandma's Name: Chong Ah Yan (1874--1971).
3. Father's Name: Chua Cheng Chin (8.8.1914--25.3.2000); NRIC No: 0241340Z; Place of Rest: Mandai Columbarium, Blk C, Row 217, Niche No. 183.
4. Mother's Name: Tan Ah Keow (14.4.1915--11.9.2002); NRIC No: 0254903D; Place of Rest: Mandai Columbarium, Blk C, Row 317, Niche No. 130.
5. Siblings from mother's second marriage (to my father--also his second marriage), which brought me into this world on 30.7.1953: Helen Chua Chwee Lian; Don Chua Tiong Seah; Derrick Chua Seng Seah.
6. Siblings from mother's first marriage: Tan Kim Kee; Tan Thian Hock; Chua Kim Lian; Tan Tian Ong.
7. Siblings from father's first marriage: Joseph Chua Thee Siah; Lilian Chua Guet Lian; Michael Chua Peng Siah.
8. Siblings from father's third marriage: Nessie Chua Chwee (Hong) Lian; Francis Chua Lam Siah; John Chua Guan Seah; Jeffrey Chua Thiam Seah; Irene Chua Lay Lian; Janet Chua Mui Lian; Cindy Chua Kwee Lian.

NOTES:

Chua Chwee Lian (Helen):

Helen, born on 21 September 1948, is my elder sister, who will soon be 60 years old in September 2008. She is a housewife with two sons--the younger one (Kelvin Set Zhi Wei, NRIC No: 8801772B) is currently serving National Service and the older one (Benny Set Chern Loong, NRIC No: 7629814I) is working in a private firm (and going to be married to a Chinese girl in September 2008). Helen likes to tour other countries and must have visited so many countries by now. (She would happily show us her photographs taken during those trips overseas upon her return.) She helps me in a big way financially every month.

Chua Kim Lian (Ah Leng):

Ah Leng, as we normally call her, is one of my elder half-sisters (from my mother's first marriage to my long-deceased step-father). She likes to play mahjong, swim every morning, and visit other countries every now and then with her friends. She was divorced from her husband, Ng Kian Hock, a long time ago and had two married daughters with him--one of whom, Patricia Ng En Bee, is presently living with her. Patricia lives with her husband, Kane Chen Kin Meng, a cinematographer, and their two children (Keby and Celestine), in a HDB apartment in Choa Chu Kang. Her elder sister, Linda Ng En Hoon, is married to Soh Eng Seng and they have three children--Kelvin, Christopher and Kristy. Ah Leng would often boil Chinese medicinal herbs for me to drink whenever we met at my brother Derrick's house--to help control my high blood pressure. She also helps me financially every month.

Chua Tiong Seah (Don):

Don (email: doncai18@yahoo.com.sg), born on 18 July 1955, is my brother, two years younger than me. He is now self-employed, baking organic bread at home almost daily and selling them to various shops, people and organisations in order to supplement his family income. He is married to Choong Mi Mi and they have three school-going children (Cai Yiming, Cai Wenrong and Cai ChengYue). Don is very concerned about his health and fitness (which is very good) and he maintains it by not only ensuring that he exercises regularly but also knowing how to control his eating habits. He helps me financially every month.

Chua Seng Seah (Derrick):

Derrick is my brother, four years younger than me. He is working as an electrician. He is married to Chan Oi Lin and has a son, Mervyn, in school now. Derrick is a very responsible family-man who gave up smoking and heavy betting on lottery so that he could have enough money to help with the household expenses. But he still drives a van even though it is costly to do so--chiefly, because of the convenience of having one's own private means of transport and secondly, because he really enjoys driving. He had given his expensive hi-fi stereo sound system to me many years ago, when I moved out of his house to live on my own in a purchased flat. He helps me financially every month.