Charlatan well stated. The Singaporean government falls well within that list. They scorn knowledge that is brought in from other countries. If you learn abroad it is contaminated with free thinking. I used to discuss them as Fascist hiding behind democracy
Remember there are lots of pieces that make up the political process. Those were just common traits. Do the same thing for democracy and you'll see a similar slant.
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