On monetary sovereignty and government spending

Posted by karlgarcia on June 11, 2015 · 197 Comments 

By Karl Garcia I am no expert in anything, I do have a master’s degree, but I claim to be a master of none. But I do consider reading blogs as part of my continuous learning process. I will try my very best to present a layman’s understanding of some technical ideas discussed in Joe’s … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte: “Elect a real Filipino as President”

Posted by JoeAm on June 9, 2015 · 151 Comments 

I’ve been putting off writing about Mayor Rodrigo Duterte because I could not come up with a “hook”, a take on him that was unique. We all know he is brash and knows no authority other than his own, and we know that he does not like criminals but may be willing to break the laws to … Continue reading →

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The Philippines: New thinkers wanted

Posted by josephivo on June 7, 2015 · 211 Comments 

by josephivo Introduction Imagine the year 500,000 CE. What a nice world, plenty of natural wonders. But no more humans left to admire it. Am I too optimistic? Is 5,000 CE more realistic for this scenario? Or after all, maybe we’ll find the number pi is no longer irrational? The speed of light no more the maximum speed? Will … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Religion

Has VP Binay hijacked the Philippines through the Makati Sister Cities program?

Posted by JoeAm on June 5, 2015 · 205 Comments 

A great many people believe that Vice President Jejomar Binay does not have the proper character requirements to be the President of the Philippines. Even if criminal accusations against him are not yet upheld in court, they are so pronounced and horrendous as to stain the nation’s reputation and ability to do good works if he becomes President. … Continue reading →

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The “big bang” theory of Philippine social dynamics

Posted by JoeAm on June 2, 2015 · 139 Comments 

When we look at events and see two trains collide or economic growth slip or a Senate investigation, we see the tangibles. In astronomical terms, they are like the planets and stars. And that is what we mostly argue about. But in between, surrounding and a part of the tangibles are some hidden forces and mysterious … Continue reading →

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