Distinguishing between things.

As a follow up to the Yawningbread article that argues for greater awareness of the distinction between "state" and "government", here's a few more calls for better knowledge of political structures.

"Police Sergeant says there's no difference between the PAP and Government."

(BTW, if you ever find yourself making public statements, and you make mistakes like that, please don't tell people I'm your GP tutor.)

"What is in a government?"

And just for fun: "Singapore defends financial secrecy". I found the following paragraph particularly ironic in tone:

"This system exists on the basis of integrity. Starting from the top right through, there are checks and balances – not from the media, but as part of the system,” said Mr Lee, who, together with his son, Lee Hsien Loong, prime minister, heads the GIC board. Ho Ching, Temasek chief executive, is the prime minister's wife.