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[[Western World|Westerners]] falling for Russian propaganda and choosing to be ardent Russia lovers is like a guy being seduced by a corrupt 300-pound woman. If I were to pick a country outside the USA to very much like/love, I would pick [[Singapore]] over Russia any day of the week. Singapore is a much more attractive country than Russia and definitely not a corrupt 300 pound woman of a country (As far as Singapore, given the influence of its prior British governance, it is one of the most Westernized countries in Asia.<ref>[https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/singaporean-culture/singaporean-culture-core-concepts Singapore culture]</ref> See also: [[Essay: Why has the West been so successful?|Why has the West been so successful?]]). And I have several reasons why I am not bullish on Russia's future (See: [[Essay: Why I am not bullish on Russia's future|Why I am not bullish on Russia's future]]).  

[[Western World|Westerners]] falling for Russian propaganda and choosing to be ardent Russia lovers is like a guy being seduced by a corrupt 300-pound woman. If I were to pick a country outside the USA to very much like/love, I would pick [[Singapore]] over Russia any day of the week. Singapore is a much more attractive country than Russia and definitely not a corrupt 300 pound woman of a country (As far as Singapore, given the influence of its prior British governance, it is one of the most Westernized countries in Asia.<ref>[https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/singaporean-culture/singaporean-culture-core-concepts Singapore culture]</ref> See also: [[Essay: Why has the West been so successful?|Why has the West been so successful?]]). And I have several reasons why I am not bullish on Russia's future (See: [[Essay: Why I am not bullish on Russia's future|Why I am not bullish on Russia's future]]).  

"Singapore's safety and low crime rate make it an attractive destination for expats, as it provides peace of mind and security for those living and working in the city-state. The country is considered one of the safest places in Asia, and it is a great place for expats to raise families." <ref>[https://www.georgiacaney.com/post/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-singapore-as-an-expat-in-2023#:~:text=Singapore's%20safety%20and%20low%20crime,for%20expats%20to%20raise%20families. Pros and Cons of Living in Singapore as an Expat]</ref> See also: [[Essay: Why A Westerner falling for Russian propaganda is like a man who is seduced by a corrupt 300 pound woman#Videos on Singapore's economic miracle. Videos on Singapore's highly developed and safe country|Videos on Singapore's economic miracle. Videos on Singapore's highly developed and safe country]]

"Singapore's safety and low crime rate make it an attractive destination for expats, as it provides peace of mind and security for those living and working in the city-state. The country is considered one of the safest places in Asia, and it is a great place for expats to raise families." <ref>[https://www.georgiacaney.com/post/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-singapore-as-an-expat-in-2023#:~:text=Singapore's%20safety%20and%20low%20crime,for%20expats%20to%20raise%20families. Pros and Cons of Living in Singapore as an Expat]</ref> See also: [[Essay: Why a Westerner falling for Russian propaganda is like a man who is seduced by a corrupt 300 pound woman#Videos on Singapore's economic miracle. Videos on Singapore's highly developed and safe country|Videos on Singapore's economic miracle. Videos on Singapore's highly developed and safe country]]

There is far less social dysfunction in Singapore than in Russia. Singapore has a low crime rate and a highly educated population. A far higher percentage of Russian men die of alcoholism or other self-destructive behaviors in Russia than are materially harmed by caning in Singapore. "In 2021, life expectancy at birth for women in Russia was about 74.77 years, while life expectancy at birth for men was about 64.21 years on average."<ref>[https://www.statista.com/statistics/971100/life-expectancy-at-birth-in-russia-by-gender/#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20life%20expectancy%20at,about%2064.21%20years%20on%20average. Life expectancy in Russia by gender], Statista.com</ref> In 2020, life expectancy in Singapore was 83.74 years (2020).<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/life-expectancy-of-singapore-population-rose-in-last-decade-but-fell-during-covid-19\ Life Expectancy in Singapore Rose in the Last Decade but Fell During Covid-19], ''Straight Times''</ref> Also, "The average life expectancy of males in Singapore is 80.7 years. The life expectancy at birth for males increased from 70.1 years in 1981 to 80.7 years in 2022, an increase of 15.1%. When we compare male life expectancy with a decade back (79.8 years in 2012), it increased by 0.9 years."<ref>[https://smartwealth.sg/life-expectancy/#:~:text=2)%20The%20average%20life%20expectancy%20of%20males%20in%20Singapore%20is%2080.7%20years&text=The%20life%20expectancy%20at%20birth%20for%20males%20increased%20from%2070.1,it%20increased%20by%200.9%20years.Average Life Expectancy in Singapore: Data, Trends & Statistics (2023)]</ref>

There is far less social dysfunction in Singapore than in Russia. Singapore has a low crime rate and a highly educated population. A far higher percentage of Russian men die of alcoholism or other self-destructive behaviors in Russia than are materially harmed by caning in Singapore. "In 2021, life expectancy at birth for women in Russia was about 74.77 years, while life expectancy at birth for men was about 64.21 years on average."<ref>[https://www.statista.com/statistics/971100/life-expectancy-at-birth-in-russia-by-gender/#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20life%20expectancy%20at,about%2064.21%20years%20on%20average. Life expectancy in Russia by gender], Statista.com</ref> In 2020, life expectancy in Singapore was 83.74 years (2020).<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/life-expectancy-of-singapore-population-rose-in-last-decade-but-fell-during-covid-19\ Life Expectancy in Singapore Rose in the Last Decade but Fell During Covid-19], ''Straight Times''</ref> Also, "The average life expectancy of males in Singapore is 80.7 years. The life expectancy at birth for males increased from 70.1 years in 1981 to 80.7 years in 2022, an increase of 15.1%. When we compare male life expectancy with a decade back (79.8 years in 2012), it increased by 0.9 years."<ref>[https://smartwealth.sg/life-expectancy/#:~:text=2)%20The%20average%20life%20expectancy%20of%20males%20in%20Singapore%20is%2080.7%20years&text=The%20life%20expectancy%20at%20birth%20for%20males%20increased%20from%2070.1,it%20increased%20by%200.9%20years.Average Life Expectancy in Singapore: Data, Trends & Statistics (2023)]</ref>