Accidental Jurist
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's passing. He was Singapore's founding Prime Minister.
I think it is worth listening to his views, in his own words and those of his friends and admirers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMp...
I think it is worth listening to his views, in his own words and those of his friends and admirers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMp...
Revisiting Lee Kuan Yew's view of the world | LKY100 | Asia Future Summit 2023
YouTube video by The Straits Times
www.youtube.com
March 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's passing. He was Singapore's founding Prime Minister.
I think it is worth listening to his views, in his own words and those of his friends and admirers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMp...
I think it is worth listening to his views, in his own words and those of his friends and admirers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMp...
Too often, people say things like "Place X could have been like Singapore" or "Place X could've been the Singapore of the region."
But these same people invariably go on to say the most ignorant or hateful things.
Learn more about Singapore here: youtu.be/XwMnLpfSpgw
But these same people invariably go on to say the most ignorant or hateful things.
Learn more about Singapore here: youtu.be/XwMnLpfSpgw
How Singapore Built a Stable Society
YouTube video by Bloomberg Originals
youtu.be
March 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Too often, people say things like "Place X could have been like Singapore" or "Place X could've been the Singapore of the region."
But these same people invariably go on to say the most ignorant or hateful things.
Learn more about Singapore here: youtu.be/XwMnLpfSpgw
But these same people invariably go on to say the most ignorant or hateful things.
Learn more about Singapore here: youtu.be/XwMnLpfSpgw
Enforced disappearances, systematic use of torture (including sexual violence against male detainees), prolonged detentions of civilians, and "kill not capture" policy enacted against soldiers.
These are crimes against humanity. These are the actions of Russian troops.
These are crimes against humanity. These are the actions of Russian troops.
Russia 'committed crimes against humanity' in Ukraine: UN probe
Russia has committed the crimes against humanity of enforced disappearances and torture in its war in Ukraine -- part of a systematic attack on civilians, a United Nations investigation has concluded.
www.france24.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Enforced disappearances, systematic use of torture (including sexual violence against male detainees), prolonged detentions of civilians, and "kill not capture" policy enacted against soldiers.
These are crimes against humanity. These are the actions of Russian troops.
These are crimes against humanity. These are the actions of Russian troops.
Livestream of Duterte's initial appearance before the International Criminal Court:
www.youtube.com/live/BzdhIS9...
www.youtube.com/live/BzdhIS9...
Initial appearance of suspect Rodrigo Roa Duterte
YouTube video by IntlCriminalCourt
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Livestream of Duterte's initial appearance before the International Criminal Court:
www.youtube.com/live/BzdhIS9...
www.youtube.com/live/BzdhIS9...
A very useful rundown of Duterte's arrest, pursuant to the ICC arrest warrant.
www.rappler.com/newsbreak/ex...
www.rappler.com/newsbreak/ex...
www.rappler.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A very useful rundown of Duterte's arrest, pursuant to the ICC arrest warrant.
www.rappler.com/newsbreak/ex...
www.rappler.com/newsbreak/ex...
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Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh tweeting "ethnics can not be English". Few white headteacher would make sweeping racially exclusive comments.
Her belief every single ethnic minority person identifies as "British not English" is a sincere misperception, but educators could look at the evidence!
Her belief every single ethnic minority person identifies as "British not English" is a sincere misperception, but educators could look at the evidence!
March 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh tweeting "ethnics can not be English". Few white headteacher would make sweeping racially exclusive comments.
Her belief every single ethnic minority person identifies as "British not English" is a sincere misperception, but educators could look at the evidence!
Her belief every single ethnic minority person identifies as "British not English" is a sincere misperception, but educators could look at the evidence!
I'm neither English nor British, so I don't get a say in defining these terms. However, as a Singaporean, I'd like to remind my friends engaging in this debate that implementing policies that foster intercommunal harmony is more important than debating nonmenclature.
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh tweeting "ethnics can not be English". Few white headteacher would make sweeping racially exclusive comments.
Her belief every single ethnic minority person identifies as "British not English" is a sincere misperception, but educators could look at the evidence!
Her belief every single ethnic minority person identifies as "British not English" is a sincere misperception, but educators could look at the evidence!
March 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I'm neither English nor British, so I don't get a say in defining these terms. However, as a Singaporean, I'd like to remind my friends engaging in this debate that implementing policies that foster intercommunal harmony is more important than debating nonmenclature.
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there is a growing list of programs for the disabled they've been attacking and cutting. Of the many things to be alarmed about, this is one of the most alarming. Trump is a big eugenics believer and I can see him looking to shove the disabled aside and out of sight.
developmentally disabled people will no longer be able to see manatees, thanks to Republicans
February 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
there is a growing list of programs for the disabled they've been attacking and cutting. Of the many things to be alarmed about, this is one of the most alarming. Trump is a big eugenics believer and I can see him looking to shove the disabled aside and out of sight.
Indeed. No one ever thought that this has to be spelt out quite this plainly. But in an age where misinformation and disinformation run rampant, it is only right that Grieve and others state this position clearly.
Quite right of course. No lawyer does their client any good if they give “favourable” but inaccurate advice which exposes the client to legal problems later
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Indeed. No one ever thought that this has to be spelt out quite this plainly. But in an age where misinformation and disinformation run rampant, it is only right that Grieve and others state this position clearly.
Everyone knows the impending Election had some impact on the Budget. However, given that inflation is (as a result of everything else being) imported into Singapore, the Gov has little choice but to provide targeted relief, particularly to the middle class, young families, and senior citizens.
Singapore Vows More Cash Handouts as Wong Prepares for Election
Singapore forecast a second year of budget surpluses despite Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiling a long list of handouts, rebates and infrastructure investments ahead of national elections due late...
www.bloomberg.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Everyone knows the impending Election had some impact on the Budget. However, given that inflation is (as a result of everything else being) imported into Singapore, the Gov has little choice but to provide targeted relief, particularly to the middle class, young families, and senior citizens.
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What a joy for @mohusseini.com and I to screen The Path Forward at @weareikar.bsky.social and have deep healing convo with Rabbi @sharonbrous.bsky.social. Thanks to Aziza Hassan for introducing.
February 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
What a joy for @mohusseini.com and I to screen The Path Forward at @weareikar.bsky.social and have deep healing convo with Rabbi @sharonbrous.bsky.social. Thanks to Aziza Hassan for introducing.
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Somewhere over Oregon and headed to Mexico for beach time with the brilliant Ms Larson.
February 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Somewhere over Oregon and headed to Mexico for beach time with the brilliant Ms Larson.
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Something I’ve been working on in my hobby time this year: “Academia: the board game”. You play until one player is promoted to emeritus, or all players burn out and leave academia. Or you can see who survives 4 terms (sorry, ‘productivity cycles’) and tally victory points on your career plan.
February 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Something I’ve been working on in my hobby time this year: “Academia: the board game”. You play until one player is promoted to emeritus, or all players burn out and leave academia. Or you can see who survives 4 terms (sorry, ‘productivity cycles’) and tally victory points on your career plan.
Forgive, but never forget.
How the war shaped me: Remembering the fall of Singapore, 80 years on
YouTube video by The Straits Times
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Forgive, but never forget.
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Nothing further to add.
‘No to ethnic cleansing’: over 350 rabbis sign US ad assailing Trump’s Gaza plan
Jewish creatives and activists also sign New York Times ad after US president’s proposal to ‘take over Gaza’
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Nothing further to add.
Grimes was completely correct to object to her son being put on the spot in that manner.
Thank you for sharing this, @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social.
Thank you for sharing this, @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social.
Good for Grimes. Children are not props.
The mother of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son criticized his inclusion in an Oval Office press conference Tuesday with his father and Donald Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com/grimes-goes-...
The mother of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son criticized his inclusion in an Oval Office press conference Tuesday with his father and Donald Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com/grimes-goes-...
Angry Grimes Knocks Musk for Using Their Son in Live Presser
“He should not be in public like this,” she wrote on X.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Grimes was completely correct to object to her son being put on the spot in that manner.
Thank you for sharing this, @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social.
Thank you for sharing this, @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social.
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Good for Grimes. Children are not props.
The mother of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son criticized his inclusion in an Oval Office press conference Tuesday with his father and Donald Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com/grimes-goes-...
The mother of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son criticized his inclusion in an Oval Office press conference Tuesday with his father and Donald Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com/grimes-goes-...
Angry Grimes Knocks Musk for Using Their Son in Live Presser
“He should not be in public like this,” she wrote on X.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Good for Grimes. Children are not props.
The mother of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son criticized his inclusion in an Oval Office press conference Tuesday with his father and Donald Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com/grimes-goes-...
The mother of Elon Musk’s four-year-old son criticized his inclusion in an Oval Office press conference Tuesday with his father and Donald Trump.
www.thedailybeast.com/grimes-goes-...
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This is the key and what GOP/Trump have done. "Woke" was not an issue or much of a concern until they decided to make it that way. And "Critical Race Theory" before that. They do it ALL THE TIME and we do not. No idea why.
If you're a Democratic lawmaker and you're following opinion-based polls that tell you the public supports the Trump administration, that literally makes you a follower, not a leader.
We need leaders willing to SHAPE public opinion.
We need leaders willing to SHAPE public opinion.
February 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is the key and what GOP/Trump have done. "Woke" was not an issue or much of a concern until they decided to make it that way. And "Critical Race Theory" before that. They do it ALL THE TIME and we do not. No idea why.
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Trump will tell you that his relentless efforts to ban trans athletes from competition are about “protecting” women and girls. But his entire approach to policy making shouts otherwise.
My examination of that:
open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
My examination of that:
open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
On the “protection” of women
Donald Trump, Abuser-in-Chief - Part 3
open.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Trump will tell you that his relentless efforts to ban trans athletes from competition are about “protecting” women and girls. But his entire approach to policy making shouts otherwise.
My examination of that:
open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
My examination of that:
open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
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People who say don't take this seriously are wrong. A man who is sending 30k migrants to Guantanamo, and many more to Salvadorian prisons is MORE than willing to find a place to 'move' Palestinians, even if every Arab state won't.
He and his developer pals stand to make BILLIONS. He's serious.
He and his developer pals stand to make BILLIONS. He's serious.
Trump: "I would own this [Gaza]."
Brett Baeir: "Would the Palestinians have a right to return [to Gaza]?"
Trump: "No, they wouldn't."
Trump plans on committing multiple, and unprecedented, war crimes.
Brett Baeir: "Would the Palestinians have a right to return [to Gaza]?"
Trump: "No, they wouldn't."
Trump plans on committing multiple, and unprecedented, war crimes.
BAIER: Would the Palestinians have the right to return to Gaza?
TRUMP: No, they wouldn't
TRUMP: No, they wouldn't
February 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
People who say don't take this seriously are wrong. A man who is sending 30k migrants to Guantanamo, and many more to Salvadorian prisons is MORE than willing to find a place to 'move' Palestinians, even if every Arab state won't.
He and his developer pals stand to make BILLIONS. He's serious.
He and his developer pals stand to make BILLIONS. He's serious.
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42 years ago today, right-wing extremist Yona Avrushmi murdered activist Emil Grunzweig during a Peace Now demonstration.
If Emil were alive today, he would be marching to end the war and bring every hostage home.
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If Emil were alive today, he would be marching to end the war and bring every hostage home.
🧵👇🏽
February 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
42 years ago today, right-wing extremist Yona Avrushmi murdered activist Emil Grunzweig during a Peace Now demonstration.
If Emil were alive today, he would be marching to end the war and bring every hostage home.
🧵👇🏽
If Emil were alive today, he would be marching to end the war and bring every hostage home.
🧵👇🏽
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Ayala Metzger:
The people of Israel must be united in their demand to shorten this nightmare and bring everyone home as soon as possible! No “educational” responses to Hamas that will lead to more abuse or health deterioration, no punishment, no delays, and no hesitation. 🧵
The people of Israel must be united in their demand to shorten this nightmare and bring everyone home as soon as possible! No “educational” responses to Hamas that will lead to more abuse or health deterioration, no punishment, no delays, and no hesitation. 🧵
February 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Ayala Metzger:
The people of Israel must be united in their demand to shorten this nightmare and bring everyone home as soon as possible! No “educational” responses to Hamas that will lead to more abuse or health deterioration, no punishment, no delays, and no hesitation. 🧵
The people of Israel must be united in their demand to shorten this nightmare and bring everyone home as soon as possible! No “educational” responses to Hamas that will lead to more abuse or health deterioration, no punishment, no delays, and no hesitation. 🧵
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Many have correctly noted that forced transfer/deportation is a war crime & crime against humanity.
On “voluntariness,” it bears emphasizing that the forced nature of transfer can be established where the perpetrators take advantage of a coercive environment that precludes genuine choice.
On “voluntariness,” it bears emphasizing that the forced nature of transfer can be established where the perpetrators take advantage of a coercive environment that precludes genuine choice.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the army to prepare a plan to allow the ‘voluntary departure’ of residents from the Gaza strip, Israeli media reported reut.rs/3WO40qw
Israel's defense minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure, media reports
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the army on Thursday to prepare a plan to allow the "voluntary departure" of residents from the Gaza strip, Israeli media reported.
reut.rs
February 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Many have correctly noted that forced transfer/deportation is a war crime & crime against humanity.
On “voluntariness,” it bears emphasizing that the forced nature of transfer can be established where the perpetrators take advantage of a coercive environment that precludes genuine choice.
On “voluntariness,” it bears emphasizing that the forced nature of transfer can be established where the perpetrators take advantage of a coercive environment that precludes genuine choice.