Comments by "John Smith" (@John_Smith_86) on "VICE Asia" channel.

  1. I think the lawyer Ravi is in the wrong. He himself admits that the legal cases he takes tend to be the hopeless sort, and yet he deems it unjust that the State fines him for filing trivial motions. Sounds to me that that is exactly what he is doing, since the motions of merit would have long since been filed by the previous lawyers. So, if he is exactly guilty of what the court system say he is doing, what is the issue?
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  2. Kinda your fault, really. You chose to go to Korea without prior research. Unless it was very long ago, a quick Google search would have informed you of your upcoming unpleasant experience.
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  3. The TJC non-profit is such a waste of resources. Campaigning against the death penalty in a country with hyper majority support for it is clearly going to be a failure, you are simply wasting resources. It likely won't even sway public sentiment as a lesser goal
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  4. That comment including Amazon and Facebook is incorrect. The American economy is so massive that even the largest single company in the world is a significant but not overwhelming % of it. South Korea on the other hand, has a serious issue and should consider outright dismantling these chaebols.
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  5. "Doesn't seem like a reasonable take on this racial issue. For literally thousands of years, it has been the accepted notion in China that these Blacks are inferior. In the absence of a sharp external environmental force, this cultural norm will almost certainly remain. You simply have to accept it for what it is, if you choose to be within China."
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  6. Man, you are lucky as hell. The more typical name that would be applied to you within China is Black Ghost (literal translation). Black Pearl is incredibly nice.
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  7. And her point that the root cause is socio-economic issues is silly in the 2nd richest country on the planet. If you are still poor despite living in Singapore, actual poor and not merely lower middle class, then one should ponder upon oneself. (exception for our elderly citizens who reached adulthood prior to 1973)
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  8. @SorryLankan That is not the issue. The issue is that he states that the court is punishing him and implies it is unfair, while at the same time admitting that he likely does engage in such conduct. That is like complaining a sunny day is hot. No shit.
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  9. ​ @yingyang2405  Because under the rules (of the US and Singapore court systems), the lawyer is not permitted to ***knowingly*** file motions that he himself knows is of no legal merit, and ties up court resources. This is not isolated to the Singapore legal system only. Other countries punish such behaviour as well. The typical punishment is a fine though, no prison time.
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  10. Sadly, we dropped to rank 2 recently.
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  11. Listening to her one-sided account exclusively and without any NUS rebuttal, I condemn her and find her fully at fault for any discomfort she felt from the investigation (excluding the broken promise not to call the cops, which should not have been made if this is true). My comment is restricted to this part only. NUS has done poorly on many of the earlier initial cases, I am just victim blaming her and her specifically.
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  12.  @kalista7695  Huh? Is Jeremy that guy that hassled her? I explicitly said that it is not about her sexual assault case. It is about her bullshit entitlement complex towards the police.
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  13. What nonsense. The entire Earth would be devoid of living conscious humans. Except maybe the mentally disabled.
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  14. To be fair though, Nicole's grandfather was right. She really doesn't look that good, and can't afford to be that picky. Speaking as a man of Chinese racial heritage, within the context of our cultural and racial norms. His observation, while unkind, was fairly factual. Given that she sounds a bit neutral on marriage, she should bear this in mind
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  15.  @yingyang2405  So since you agree that the lawyer is indeed filing such motions of no legal merit, then it makes sense that the Court punishes him, correct? Because it is against the rules to do this.
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  16.  @yingyang2405  It is good to punish lawyers who file motions that they themselves know are of no merit. Since it wastes resources.
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  17. ​ @yingyang2405  No no no. This isn't about politics either. You can oppose them, no issue. This is about you personally as a human being, about how you behave poorly. Hence, I am encouraging you to become a better person, to mentor you to uplift yourself. :)
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  18.  @mshoney9301  No... The very fact that you cannot understand that is a sign of your poor thinking. Actually, I think you have convinced me that you are not faking it. After all, the mainstream new media frequently reports on such extremists on both the left and the right. I think you sincerely cannot see an alternative to your particular way of thinking. Anything outside that is forbidden.
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  19.  @KD-sz7fq  They are not operating within the government-designated districts
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  20. This doesn't apply to that Indian who became a citizen and served in the army. But a lot of the complaints featured were discrimination against foreigners, whether from India or China. I mean, doesn't it make sense to discriminate against poor foreigners who are migrant workers? All else being equal, a landlord would logically prefer a wealthier renter, right? As for the outright racists, well..., not ideal, but it is their property and in Singapore, property rights are extremely extremely strong in this aspect
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  21. Oh, and those born disabled
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  22. Disagree. No respect is necessary. Specially when the students are going against school policies. You can do as you wish, after you graduate
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  23.  @yingyang2405  Correct, so because he is similarly a true believer, he files such motions of no legal merit. And therefore, the Court punishes him. We are not the only country that punishes such wilful acts.
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  24.  @yingyang2405  So you want lawyers to waste Court resources?
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  25.  @mshoney9301  Nah, people are entitled to be rude, subject to the consequences. And when the entire society chooses to be rude to you, there is little you can do. Don't go where you are unwelcomed
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  26.  @mshoney9301  And? We both expressed logical consistent positions based on our values. People have different values. You are the one missing the point in understanding this, not me. I consider the fault to be hers, due to her negligence
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  27.  @mshoney9301  I am aware I won't convince you. But anyway, she should really visit my home country Singapore instead. Unlike South Korea, the colour that matters to us is the colour of your money. We welcome foreigners with money, that is one of the more distinctive traits about our market-oriented economy
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  28.  @mshoney9301  Yea, as I said, I already gave up on you being a logical person, so it was more free text form. You people are crazy. Tsk tsk.
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  29.  @MayaMaya-tj7kw  Your skin is naturally whiter, but turns darker with the infusion of UV exposure.
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  30.  @sepirophswife1072  It is ok if you are offended.
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  31.  @sepirophswife1072  I understand you are offended. That is ok.
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  32. "For literally thousands of years, it has been the accepted notion in China that these Blacks are inferior. In the absence of a sharp external environmental force, this cultural norm will almost certainly remain. You simply have to accept it for what it is, if you choose to be within China."
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  33. Yea, that makes sense. The Chinese discriminate against people perceived as poor in a very very blatant way
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  34.  @phadenswandemil4345  Not if her expectations are to such an outrageous extent. I become so offended that I think she herself is a bad person.
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  35. Yea, but the Government is not denying you an education. You yourself choose to drop out, because it is so uncomfortable for you Your discomfort and mental health are not important to the Government, and they obviously will retain their standardised policies rather than allow you special treatment. The expectation is that everybody falls in line The teachers shouldn't go out of their way to hassle the kids though. Only when it is due to school policies
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  36. These Chinese people move for work, but it is separate from the racial notion that the Chinese race remains as the supreme race.
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  37. They are both. They are a human being, and a warning to others.
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  38. That Chinese lady is not being entirely honest. Yes, she may have chosen to remain single. But under Chinese culture, she is deemed too inferior for marriage due to her tattoos and lifestyle. Mainstream men will not marry her
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  39.  @yingyang2405  No no no. I am not arguing about the status of criminal law in my earlier post. I am explaining that the immature way that you lashed out after losing the argument on legal motions of no merit is not good. That you should be more well behaved and mature. Are you very young and still in school?
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  40.  @mshoney9301  You didn't understood that. So I would consider that missing the point.
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  41.  @mshoney9301  You didn't understand that we are simply coming from different viewpoints, which was why you thought I missed the point. When in reality, you missed this understanding.
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  42.  @mshoney9301  Are you trying for a Woke award or something? Because this is the internet, so that is kinda silly
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  43. ​ @mshoney9301  No, that is absolutely and literally not what I am asking. And you know very well that that is not. Basically, yea. I think you are faking it and just want a silly "Woke on Internet" award. So childish. Thought you were a proper person initially TLDR: Research your vacation spots before going, to have a pleasant experience
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  44.  @mshoney9301  I have been clear and direct in my communications. I expressed victim blaming, in that her conduct led to her unpleasant vacation (factual) and that she the victim bears blame in this (subjective opinion). I have been so blunt and direct, that your supposed misunderstanding can likely only be you faking it or you yourself are delusional.
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  45.  @mshoney9301  I suspect you of attempting to win Woke points, because I suspect you of faking it. If you simply expressed disagreement with my victim blaming and supported a more inclusive society, that is entirely acceptable. Faking it is not, in my eyes.
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  46.  @mshoney9301  I am fortunate in having had access to a science-oriented quality education. My college even had a required module in critical thinking specifically, aside from the normal engineering modules. I shudder at you people, both on the left and the right.
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  47.  @goldbluetears  Yes, yes. And so?
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  48.  @yaemiko9280  Go away
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  49. Er... in your case, you should try to have lighter skin, it is literally healthier if you are tanning due to excessive UV exposure as you said.
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  50. Yea, no shit. Of cos the discipline mistress herself will conform to the birth cert name. Only to be expected, right?
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  51. Yea, but the thing is that they are agreeable to the racism to begin with. Their deflection was most likely out of courtesy to you.
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  52. Well... good source of supplementary income
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  53.  @sidewinder3422  Yes, but that is not what he said
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  54. Nah. There is a hyper majority of supporters amongst its population. It is somewhat similar to the slavery issue in the US. Most comments will be against it. It is that partisan
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  55. Dude, 10 pounds. That is way too fat. You are not being reasonable. Physical beauty is a legitimate job requirement for acting, one of the few legitimate such job requirements.
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  56. Easy come, easy go. When it is your time to go, then go
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  57. Er... Africa is not exactly in a position to refuse.
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  58. Presumably people disagree with the position taken by the video
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  59. The first 2 tiers are acceptable, i.e. Whites and Chinese. Bottom tier of blacks are rejected. That is how the racial structure is assigned.
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  60. Presumably because they seek special treatment in the school. And the school doesn't give a crap about their opinions, and instead expect them to fall in line and obey. Which I think is quite natural
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  61.  @Traumatised311  Yes, random chance does indeed play a part in life. Nonetheless, making good decisions is good.
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  62. Send them to the hospital for therapy instead? To improve their emotional and mental stability
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  63.  @mshoney9301  Yes, you are
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  64.  @mshoney9301  I disagree that victim blaming sucks. She had it coming.
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  65.  @mshoney9301  Er... victim blaming equals racism? Sigh. And here I thought you were making somewhat of a good faith effort. Guess you are just another childish extremist. (In my culture, we often victim blame robbery victims as having it coming too. You are either delusional or very unaware of other cultures)
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  66.  @goldbluetears  Nah. We don't give a shit about what you think. It is not exactly as if Africans have the power to coerce significant change
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  67.  @goldbluetears  Yes, there is quite a bit of trade. But it isn't exactly on terms as equals. Realistically, Africa has negligible influence and power. The outside world can do as it wishes
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  68.  @motolomalatse8641  Sure, that is indeed a view that many people enjoy holding. But you and I know that while enjoyable, it is not true.
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  69. @Morgen Into what? Somebody unable to think logically? If you go to a hyper racist country, you will encounter racism.
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  70.  @Bono-nm5qx  Hmm. You are just a idiot. No getting around that
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  71.  @Bono-nm5qx  Nah. I was just mirroring your nonsense comment, that is all.
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  72.  @Bbyluvusa  Nah, I enjoy being so. Why else would I behave so?
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  73.  @coriolisky  What foolishness. If you stick your head into a lion's mouth, you should entirely expect something. The ability to judge and anticipate a situation is a human skill. People are entitled to be rude, this is a basic human right. It is a separate issue from mutual cooperation by consenting adults. It is a pity that you lack the ability to understand such a distinction.
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  74.  @coriolisky  People are allowed to be not nice to others. This is a fundamental human right of existence. You do not have the power to force others to be nice to you, nor should you.
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  75.  @amer_767ab8  The difference between the two parties is that the Koreans were on their homeland, whereas she is an intruder. Therefore, I fault her for her misconduct while am accepting of the Koreans.
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  77. Downvoted. I agree with the medical content and the people interviewed, with one major exception. The dance teacher is factually overweight (based on the available footage), and she herself acknowledges the shortfall. You shouldn't be too thin, but you shouldn't be too fat either. Speaking as a fat dude. I mean, come on, where is reality here on that fat dance teacher?
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  78. Hmm. Have you considered the statistics aspect where brown men are generally not admitted into NUS to begin with? If there are no brown men, how the hell can there be brown rapists? Like, dude... ...
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  79. That is because you don't attend funerals of high ranking officials. Their funerals do in fact cover their service to the country
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  80. She doesn't look that good. Speaking as a man of Chinese racial heritage, within the context of our cultural and racial norms. Not sure if you are being insincere or just have a very different perspective
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  81. Well, you really shouldn't be proud.
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  82. Doesn't seem like a reasonable take on this racial issue. For literally thousands of years, it has been the accepted notion in China that these Blacks are inferior. In the absence of a sharp external environmental force, this cultural norm will almost certainly remain. You simply have to accept it for what it is, if you choose to be within China.
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  83. As for those Chinese women who select Black partners, it is natural and normal that their countrymen are highly hostile to them. Someone who so sharply steps out of their societal and cultural norms are to be suspected, in such a collectivist culture.
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  84. ​ @sepirophswife1072  Correct, that is because within the Chinese cultural context, Whites are seen as being of quality, whereas Blacks are seen as an inferior people. Therefore, what is acceptable for one race to do is unacceptable for another race to do, in the eyes of these Chinese people. Wrong, that is what I am explaining. This discrimination against dark colouration existed prior to modern contact with the western world. It was from ancient times.
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  85. ​ @sepirophswife1072  The Holocaust was rather unusual though. It was literally a unique event in human history. Correct. The Ukrainians should accept that the Russians want their land. And either they hand it over meekly, or they fight. Nah. If the discrimination is for a logical valid reason, then you should be calm and accepting of it. If you are a Black and the employer is not allowed to ask if you went to prison, then logically he should suspect you. This is how statistical discrimination works. You use mathematics to make better decisions.
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  86.  @sepirophswife1072  Some people are more racist, some people are less racist. Some people are more easily offended, some are less easily offended. We all have our personal views and thoughts.
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  87. ​ @sepirophswife1072  I am explaining that racism can be because of good and valid reasons. Racism need not be simply because of pure hatred. It can be to improve economic efficiency, to improve your own personal lives, to reduce the chances of a bad tenant, a employee who will steal from you. Statistical discrimination allows you to lead a better life. Don't you want to lead a better life?
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  88.  @sepirophswife1072  I disagree. The discrimination against Blacks are for good and valid reasons, and not "weird". We wanna make money and be rich. Discrimination against Blacks is part of that
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  89. ​ @sepirophswife1072  It may or may not be offensive. But it is ok to offend Black people. Sure, if one day Chinese tourists become polite, then we should assume that Chinese tourists are polite. And if one day Black people are high in SES and income, then we should assume that Black people are high in SES and income. If reality changes, our opinions should change. But for now, let's discriminate against Black people.
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  90.  @sepirophswife1072  Understood
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  91. No, obviously that is not uniform enough. You don't call the attire semi-uniform, right? They are called uniform
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  92.  @lindyashford7744  Sure, the ancient Chinese generally had little knowledge of Black people. My point was that Black people are inferior due to the colour of their skin, as the colour Black is deemed inferior. Actual awareness that Black people exist is not necessary. It is a colouration thing.
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  93.  @lindyashford7744  Oh, ignore the quote marks, my bad for that Yes, since your Chinese community was so small, perhaps you lost touch with your heritage
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  94.  @lindyashford7744  Oh wait. I misunderstood your comment, you phrased it a bit confusing for me. Yes, those Chinese may have been more polite. Or it is possible that their forefathers left China so many years ago that they merged into their host culture and therefore do not retain such a position anymore
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  95. Lolz. Without their foreign aid, how are you even going to survive? Not to mention foreign trade.
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  96. Downvoted. I agree with the medical content and the people interviewed, with one major exception. The dance teacher is factually overweight (based on the available footage), and she herself acknowledges the shortfall. You shouldn't be too thin, but you shouldn't be too fat either. Speaking as a fat dude. I mean, come on, where is reality here on that fat dance teacher?
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  97. Maybe a nicer way to put it would be to ban the lowly W Pass and S Pass from renting in your ad, and state Singaporeans and the elite E Pass migrants only
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  98. Hmm. Actually after reading the comments, probably just ban those foreigners from poor countries altogether. Whereas Chinese and Indians who are citizens are still welcome. It makes sense that foreigners have foreign practices
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  99. Lolz
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  100. Then they won't be uniform, right? Obviously...
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  101. Yea, but then they still get to be alive. Plus the fiscal cost of feeding them. Execution is the best, I always say.
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  102. Sure. But after they become adults
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  103. Asians say aloud the ugly feelings that others conceal within.
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  104. Downvoted. I agree with the medical content and the people interviewed, with one major exception. The dance teacher is factually overweight (based on the available footage), and she herself acknowledges the shortfall. You shouldn't be too thin, but you shouldn't be too fat either. Speaking as a fat dude. I mean, come on, where is reality here on that fat dance teacher?
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  105.  @safir2241  I care.
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  106. I mean, if you joined the beauty pageant as a Black in the Philippines, you should be mocked for the lack of common sense.
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  107. ​ @BlondeQtie  Are you stupid? Obviously niche or specialist roles are entirely acceptable. But her employer has made it clear that for her mainstream typical role, that physical beauty is indeed part of the job requirements. As one would reasonably expect
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  108. ​ @oopsie8866  ​ (You are obviously wrong, since you phrase it as an absolute universal truth) Her employer has made it clear that for her role, that physical beauty is indeed part of the job requirements. Presumably to appear to the consumers.
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  109.  @priyachoudhary9896  Do you get where you are wrong then?
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  110. Downvoted. He obviously didnt rape them, this is blatantly clear. Not paying up afterwards is a crime, sure, but it doesn't retroactively become rape
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  111. The colouration in and of itself is the concern.
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  112.  @Ok-oo2kh  Correct
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  113. Downvoted. I agree with the medical content and the people interviewed, with one major exception. The dance teacher is factually overweight (based on the available footage), and she herself acknowledges the shortfall. You shouldn't be too thin, but you shouldn't be too fat either. Speaking as a fat dude. I mean, come on, where is reality here on that fat dance teacher?
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  114. Offer to pay more? Money will change the minds of the Chinese right quick.
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  115. You don't have to hide yourself. You can freely express your views, so long as your actions still conform to school policies
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  116. But in this specific case, the reason is quite obvious, right? The school demands that they fall in line and obey school policies. These students are not yet in the adult world, and there is no real expectation that they have freedom. After all, they do get to do as they wish once they are adults, as the video itself shows
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  117. I wonder whether there is a misunderstanding by you. Are you sure she didn't mean that as a inferior, Africa is naturally subject to domination by China? Because to claim that Africa already is existingly under China's domination is rather incorrect.
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  118.  @t301CAN  seeing your obviously retarded comment is cracking me up
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  119. Listening to her one-sided account exclusively and without any NUS rebuttal, I condemn her and find her fully at fault for any discomfort she felt from the investigation (excluding the broken promise not to call the cops, which should not have been made if this is true). My comment is restricted to this part only. NUS has done poorly on many of the earlier initial cases, I am just victim blaming her and her specifically.
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  120. To be fair, the Xinjiang Muslims are defying Beijing by refusing to abandon their faith and submit to the State. It is not exactly surprising that a brutal dictatorship would then enslave them. I mean, it is logical, right?
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  121. Your continent is a unique case due to the natives being exterminated.
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  122. Do you present as Black? If you do, then yes, you should be nervous. You are quite likely to have several unpleasant experiences. I am racially Chinese.
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  123.  @jsokshbwi828  Er... Are you a jealous fellow from Malaysia or Indonesia? Don't be so bitter with your life, dude
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  124. Yes, it does
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  125. Well, we dare because it is our right to discriminate against you? Duh. As in we each have our freedom and liberty. And our people just don't like your sort very much. It is not exactly a complicated sentiment, is it? (Although I am racially Chinese, I am not from China though. And the community I reside in does not look up to Whites, as they do in China. We basically look down on every other human. Just to clarify)
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