You're not wrong. I should have done a better job of explaining my point--this discussion about Singapore reminds me of discussion about other wealthy nations t

You're not wrong. I should have done a better job of explaining my point--this discussion about Singapore reminds me of discussion about other wealthy nations that uses the same phrases and focus, which is what I commented on Singapore itself is a very strange nation, utterly dependent on other nations to provide it with almost everything it uses (food, machinery, raw product, etc). The fact that it can be managed like a reality-themed theme park is a testament to the ability of first-worlders to press-gang the rest of the world into service. Turning it into a real, self-sustaining nation with wildlife and personal independence is impossible.