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  • Very much so. Basics are covered by Medicare but that’s about it. Work plans cover a few things but there is a tight annual cap which erodes fast if something happens.

    Social housing, infrastructure, public transportation etc. are next level good.

    The one thing that still surprises me on a daily basis is the “aunties” and “uncles” working their butts off for little money until the day they die. They call it the pioneer spirit.

  • But Singapore Slings....it's not all bad.

    Some might say, its slings and roundabouts.

    Sorry.

  • Is it still socially quite conservative, with overwhelming support for government authority on the basis of them "knowing best" and keeping things nice for the people (clean, low street crime etc)? I used to have family there but always found it weirdly stifling to visit.

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