Matilah Singapura

Hi folks

The national anthem of Singapore is titled "Majulah Singapura". It is in Malay (now known as Bahasa) and when translated means "Prevail" or "Move Forward" or "Succeed Singapore".

"Matilah" which is also in Malay means "death to" or "doomed to die" in English.

However I am of the belief that the autoritarian and dictatorial ruling party of Singapore the PAP will drive this nation to the ground. All its citizens will end up slaves, all private property will end up owned by the state, there'll be no freedom, no private wealth... the culture of death will prevail.

Nonetheless I believe that one has a choice to either wallow in doom and gloom... or choose to be happy and productive without living in denial of possible or probable threats.

I grew up on a diet of libertarianism. I am influenced by and a kindred spirit of inspiring people like Ayn Rand, Ludwig von Mises, Murray Rothbard, Locke, P J O'Rourke, Lysander Spooner, George Reisman among others. Yes, I lean very much toward Objectivism but politically consider myself a Market Anarchist - i.e. no compromise laissez faire capitalism, which means individual rights and the right to private property.

I guess my idea of "Matilah Singapura" is to a degree influenced by Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged". Atlas Shrugged is a novel, and thus an allegory - but it does convey important ideas. Other books I consider important are "Human Action" by Ludwig von Mises and "Man, Economy and State" by Murray Rothbard.

This blog is an on-going treatise on the politics and economics in Singapore, and the ramifications for personal freedoms and individual rights of its citizens.

Feel free to post. I do however exercise my right to private property - this is MY blog (although I am contractually obligated to the terms and conditions set forth by blogger.com), and I am a Sovereign Individual. So ultimately I get to choose what stays here, and what doesn't.

MATILAH SINGAPURA!