> if you include the massive hype and expectations I think you've hit the nail on the head here. One thing that no-one has mentioned is the implicit social con

> if you include the massive hype and expectations I think you've hit the nail on the head here. One thing that no-one has mentioned is the implicit social contract in place in Singapore - give the PAP basically total power, and everything will run perfectly. This rightfully sets an extremely high expectation, moreso than in other countries where a little government incompetence is tolerated, even expected. I think this explains Singaporean's higher expectations/complaining vs other countries (in my experience).