I have been a regular follower of Leslie Chew cartoons, exposing the dirty tricks of the government through Demon-cratic Singapore. Every TheRealSingapore and TemasekReviewEmeritus readers and supporters should sign up on his facebook to show him support for standing up to the bullies and master Con artists. I recently dug up a book of a cartoonist called HENG, where the foreward was written by George Yeo and the back cover comments by, non other than Lee Hsien Loong. It just goes to show what a bunch of hypocrites the PAP government is. The following are what they wrote:-
GEORGE YEO'S - Foreward
I have long been Heng's fan. When international publications like the International Herald Tribune and Yazhou Zhoukan started carrying him regularly, I felt so proud that Singapore has produced an international editorial cartoonist. Over ten years ago, through a grassroots leader, Heng sent me a copy of his newly-published compilation of his cartoons. Although he was then my constituent, we did not have an opportunity to meet. until recently, when I went down to the Art House to see a nice exhibition of his works. As I expected from his works, Heng has an unusual ability to look deeper into a situation, into his very essence, and to see the humour or the irony of it. (SO DOES LESLIE CHEW). After the exhibition, we adjourned to the Singapore cricket club across the road for a bak kut the lunch. When he asked if I could write a foreward for his new book, I said, yes, immediately. Through his cartoons, Heng holds a mirror up to us, which is not only funny, it often also points us to aspects of reality which are not obvious. ( SO DID LESLIE CHEW, BUT THEY ARRESTED HIM) I hope Heng will do more political cartoons about Singapore so that we can see ourselves more clearly, sensitive though it may be sometimes. (LESLIE IS DOING IT, BUT YOU ARRESTED HIM WTF). Like Malaysian cartoonist Lat, I know Heng has a deft touch. It is good to be able to laugh at ourselves. (YEAH RIGHT? LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO LESLIE). When he asked if he could do a cartoon of me (as if he needed my permission), I not only agreed but said it would be an honour. (WHAT A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES).
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LEE HSIEN LOONG - Comments on the back cover While foreign policy is a serious matter, serious points can often be made most effectively with a sense of humour. Your work demonstrates this. (SINCE YOU FEEL THIS WAY, WHY CAN"T YOU ACCEPT HOW LESLIE CHEW IS ENLIGHTENING YOU THRU HIS HUMOUR, ON HOW BADLY YOU ARE RUNNING THE COUNTRY).
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In short, it is okay to do cartoons and poking fun at all the leaders in the world, but if it is done about the PAP, it's not alright. I guess the truth is really hurting them. My hats off to Leslie Chew for making themselves realize that they can't hide behind their propaganda newspaper The Shit Times. Leslie, keep up the good work exposing the government of Demon-cratic Singapore's bad policies and evil schemes and educating many Singaporeans in the process. Thank you for doing a great service to Singapore. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Historically, Singaporeans did not stand up for one another. So when lawyers like Francis Seow and JBJ were getting whacked even though they were prosecuted for wrong reasons and unjustly, we just stood by the sideline and watched the show. I too must admit that I am guilty of past indifference. The consequences of such apathy is now evident in the malaise that our democracy is suffering from. JBJ and Chee Soon Juan saw it all coming. Visionaries they were, but we failed them. Going forward, let’s voice our opposition at every opportunity when we encounter injustice and inhumane treatment to our fellow countrymen by the authorities. Because one day, the ones on the receiving end may turn out to be us. The PAP Govt should know that Singaporeans of today are no longer the same herded bunch bullied by LKY in yesteryear. We won't allow Gang Raping Citizens, you bunch of Askholes. ASKHOLES are people who constantly ask your advice, then went ahead and did a total opposite of what you told them. Singaporeans have awakened!
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