“We now have almost all the cards!” Red-Teaming Duterte

Posted by JoeAm on October 30, 2016 · 224 Comments 

By Andrew Lim Red-teaming is the practice of evaluating a problem from your adversary’s perspective. You sit in his chair and ask, “if I were in his position, how would I think and act?” It is used by corporations, governments, intelligence agencies and the like to enhance decision making; it challenges preconceived notions. It aims … Continue reading →

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

A right proper foreign policy for the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on October 18, 2016 · 264 Comments 

By Joe America Kindly excuse the frustration and ‘attitude’ demonstrated herein. It’s not my fault. he he It seems pretty clear that the Duterte Administration does not believe in transparency but prefers the power that comes from keeping others confused and off balance. An FOI with 161 exceptions reflects the Administration’s approach to candor. The President’s spokespeople are … Continue reading →

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The Philippine Inferno

Posted by JoeAm on October 16, 2016 · 203 Comments 

By Joe America This is personal opinion. The whole thing is alleged. Make up your own mind. Being reasonable is not easy. First of all, we get angry or sad. Emotions always drag us off the center line of reason. Second, we are all ignorant. There is a whole lot of knowledge we don’t have. … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

We will lose all of the West Philippine Sea

Posted by JoeAm on October 13, 2016 · 330 Comments 

By Andrew Lim President Duterte does not understand leverage Don’t blink, the entire West Philippine Sea and its resources will soon be gone. China’s nine-dash line map will be applied, and the fruit of Duterte’s pivot will be economic concessions that may appear substantial on surface but are actually a miniscule percentage of the value … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

“Every Filipino for himself!!!”

Posted by JoeAm on October 12, 2016 · 235 Comments 

By Joltin’ Joe America I had to toss a blog the other day. The title was something like “Why the Philippines is the stupidest nation in the world.” It was too angry. It was like kicking the dog or putting a fist into the wall, expressing the dismay I personally feel about the direction the … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans