Morality has no “other side” and mainstream media don’t get it

Posted by JoeAm on October 13, 2021 · 88 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Morality is not negotiable. It’s the foundation for every decision we make. Well, yes, moral systems can vary, for example, communist versus capitalist or Christian vs Zoroastrian. But for a group of peoples, like nations or groups of them, morality is the rock of good behavior and right decisions. … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The Matrix Real Time

Posted by JoeAm on September 16, 2021 · 253 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By joeAm The movie “The Matrix” explores a digital reality where humans have been reduced to a source of energy empowering the computer. A few rebels are fighting it. It’s pretty much what we see in our world today only the computer does not yet have us physically plugged in. It is … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Technology/Internet

The Philippines is anti-knowledge

Posted by JoeAm on August 5, 2021 · 335 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I posted this tweet a few days ago: “Science is knowledge. Truth is knowledge. Politics, propaganda, lies, trolls, and conspiracy theories are the opposite of knowledge. They are deceits and delusions. They are good for the greedy, bad for the nation. The Philippines is largely anti-knowledge.” Philippine government blows … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Philippine Government

Loose Ends, May 2021

Posted by JoeAm on May 17, 2021 · 30 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This has been an eventful week, news-wise and commentary-wise, on the media we engage on. Let me wrap up a few loose ends. Thanks to Karl, Irineo, LCX, and Will You’ve all created content for the blog these past months, leading to rich discussion and many insights. Thank you … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

What is home?

Posted by JoeAm on November 9, 2020 · 205 Comments 

Analysis and opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar Tiwi, Albay was terribly hit by Typhoon Rolly. My folks onmy father’s side are from that town. But noticing I don’t know anyone still in that town made me even sadder. The old folks we once visited there in the times we were in the province are … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children