Lai liao............SM Lee: People can look forward to good news.............from upcoming LW's budget speech................

[lifeisinforashock]

Instead of govt workin for pple, now tombalek pple prayin for goodies.

 

[Medicated Oil]

Instead of govt workin for pple, now tombalek pple prayin for goodies.

Their work is straight forward.
Give some now and take back a lot later.

 

[tanbrave]

Give cheekon wing den later take back cheekon farm ish call good news?

Wow so called chicken wings Budget?

 

[IIRedsunsII]

if it is more support packages, these are not REAL good news. Just band aids. Policy changes that benefits people are good news. Not hand outs.

 

[khratit]

国务资政李显龙说，政府将继续从多方面为人们提供帮助，下个月的财政预算案应该会带来好消息。 https://zb.sg/f3zM

Analyzing the article, several rhetorical devices and potential biases can be identified.

# Inconsistencies and Contradictions
The article lacks specific details about the government's plans to provide help, creating inconsistency between the promise of assistance and the lack of concrete information.

# Ambiguities and Flaws
The phrase "从多方面为人们提供帮助" (providing help from multiple aspects) is ambiguous, as it doesn't clearly define what aspects or areas the government will focus on ¹.

# Weasel Words and Loaded Language
Using phrases like "应该会带来好消息" (should bring good news) might be seen as weasel words, as they create vague expectations. Loaded language is used when emphasizing the government's efforts to provide help, which may evoke positive emotions.

# Data Discrepancy
There is no data provided to support the effectiveness of the government's plans or the expected positive outcomes.

# Propaganda and Fallacy
The article uses the appeal to emotion fallacy by highlighting the government's efforts to provide help, which may create a positive impression. The bandwagon fallacy is also present, as the article implies that the government's plans are effective because they are promised to bring good news.

# Motherhood Statement
The statement "政府将继续从多方面为人们提供帮助" (the government will continue to provide help from multiple aspects) is a motherhood statement, as it is a vague and feel-good phrase that lacks specific details.

# Roundabout Answer
The article avoids providing direct answers to potential questions about the government's plans, instead focusing on the promise of good news.

# Bias
The article may be seen as biased towards the government, as it presents their efforts in a positive light without providing balanced criticism.

# Hedging Statement
The phrase "应该会带来好消息" (should bring good news) is a hedging statement, as it creates a vague expectation and avoids making specific commitments.

# Dark Psychology Techniques
The article uses the foot-in-the-door technique by presenting the government's efforts as a reasonable and effective solution, making readers more likely to accept their views. The scarcity principle is also used, as the article implies that the government's plans are limited and exclusive, making them more valuable.

Here is the hedging statement from the article:

"下个月的财政预算案应该会带来好消息。"

Translated to English:

"The financial budget next month should bring good news."

This statement is an example of a hedging statement because it:

- Uses the word "应该" (should), which creates a vague expectation
- Avoids making a specific commitment or promise
- Leaves room for interpretation or wiggle room in case the outcome is not as expected.

Everytime i see you describe their promises as "weasel words"

I abruptly wake up to reality

 

[articland05]

my guess is $500 CDC to be issued in Jun

 

[lampano]

Wait let me guess, more cdc voucher for you from their gst takings from us?

 

[sick_and_tired]

My mum when I was young and throw tantrum always say go home give me good stuff too see and eat ..

Go home time all the good stuff usually deliberately end on my leg or hand so that when I go school next day , all teachers and classmates can see the good stuff

 

[Hello_Kitty]

now i have high expectation of the good news

 

[kuti-kuti]

i always worry more whenever they say good or good news

 

[nats7798]

Hope lawless announce 1 bitcoin for every Sinkapore citizen

moi consperm vote him

Later btc become SingTel

be careful what u wish for

 

[Atrina_Boy]

Thats why must vote WP to make pap work harder

 

[coldish]

I would set a target to make it more enticing. Rewards for voters. Overall 65% of vote share each get $300 cash. 70% $500, 80% $700...100% $1200.

Then is obvious vote buying.
Will backfire.

 

[MangoCAT]

Special 20 dollar note with PM Lee and Hoching to commerate him to SM lee

 

[mcylo]

With you, for you, for Singapore……

 

[JinBaoYing]

This year give drumstick with chicken feet is it

 

[forests_gump]

I think SM need to be more humble....so far all the so call good news is just meh...

 

[socratesg]

Sibei jialat this one. Stepped down already still so visible attend this attend that make so many announcements. Worse than 冤魂不散 ‍

 

[sonicboyz]

Sibei jialat this one. Stepped down already still so visible attend this attend that make so many announcements. Worse than 冤魂不散 ‍

 

[PCguy]

Would be the same old things. Nothing new.