Lesson for Singapore from US election

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In a way, this article exhibits what is required of you in AQ -- the transplanting of what u read in the passage into the Singapore context to gauge whether it has any relevance or applicability....Constantly do this for every article u read and u will be on ur way to sharpening your critical thinking skills and acing your AQ in GP! 

the US became incomprehensible to me, after mask-wearing became a political issue, and the President openly contradicted the advice of health officials.

the more important reason is that when people are divided and feel so strongly about issues that they demonise their opponent as a result, they will overlook their own candidate's moral flaws. Winning at all costs becomes the only objective because you are so afraid of losing.

The good news is that at moments of great crisis, people tend to look for such unifying figures to lead them out of peril.

When people are divided over identity, they will follow a leader who fights for their cause, never mind his moral character.

Relate also to the ASRJC Prelim 2020 P2 AQ on leadership.

Qn: How far is it important for people to be aware of current events in countries other than their own? (Cam. 2014)