&quot;On the other hand I think the world would be a much better place if all tyrants on power trips lifted their countries out poverty, creating one of the most educated, cosmopolitan and diverse populations in the world, all within the space of two generations.&quot;<p>I think more tyrants should do that. Yet again, you people could use qualifiers because the propaganda seeps through.<p>&quot; countries out poverty&quot;<p>Many are still in poverty working long hours making almost nothing with little to show. At least the business owners and foreign investors are making money on their efforts. It&#x27;s not Africa poverty but in America we still call it poverty. Such people are measured to live shorter, less healthy, and less happy lives.<p>&quot;most educated&quot;<p>How much education do you get in history and critical thinking? Do they teach you to spot logical flaws and propaganda like our colleges often do? Do you apply that to the media and governments claims? Did you learn about places in the world that have good amount of safety and prosperity without draconian restrictions on their people? Did you actively debate among yourselves in government class every hot, political issue and other system of government to determine where you wanted your country to be in 10-20 years?<p>Or did they just teach you language, science, math, tech, some literature, and how to apply those for your government or commercial employers? I&#x27;m genuinely curious as oppressive regimes limit education to focus on harmless stuff to limit dissent and I have little information on Singaporean education.<p>&quot;diverse populations &quot;<p>Diverse in terms of beliefs, politics, and economic strategies? Or just ethnically? Our strengths in the U.S. come from the former. The latter is insignificant as it doesn&#x27;t directly contribute to anything. Our goal there is just reducing discrimination in hiring or justice. Real issues here.<p>&quot;all within the space of two generations.&quot;<p>Singaporean&#x27;s unique focus, work ethic, and belief in their country are things I&#x27;ve always given them credit for. Admirable and a great turn-around. Now, they&#x27;re potential liabilities that are being used by elites in government and industry to exploit them. Time to learn new character traits and ideas for the nation to see where the great ones will take it next. :)