How does the President stop his slide? Propaganda, intimidation or good works?

Posted by JoeAm on October 9, 2016 · 205 Comments 

By Joe America A recent public survey gave President Duterte a 75% satisfaction rating. The result is typically characterized by the President’s spokesmen and much of the press as “very good”. Strong in relation to other presidents. That is one way to look at it, for sure. That’s the political spin, that’s the propaganda. Another … Continue reading →

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

RESIGN, PRESIDENT DUTERTE

Posted by JoeAm on October 2, 2016 · 93 Comments 

w by Andrew Lim Gotcha! I am not asking him to resign as President. What I am asking, specifically: for President Duterte to resign immediately and irrevocably his executive functions that involve the following: the economy and foreign policy. Allow me to argue the case. When one starts to see conspiracy when there is none, it … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Humor/Satire, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The rise of a new authoritarian regime in Asia

Posted by JoeAm on September 22, 2016 · 240 Comments 

Let me get as dry and analytical as I can. Those who seek support for a cause, no matter what it may be, are unlikely to find satisfaction here. You might look for a particular Rolling Stones song, and play it loudly (Lyrics: “Satisfaction“). Even if this is a blog that absolutely no one wants, perhaps it may … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Religion, USA/Americans

Regarding China: “Okay, so now what?

Posted by JoeAm on July 21, 2016 · 225 Comments 

Review We’ve had two excellent discussions touching on China recently. One was fueled by Lance Corporal X putting matters in a context of global warming which will see the Spratley Rocks (the arbitration panel said none of the ‘islands’ are life-sustaining; therefore, they are just rocks) submerged beneath the rising oceans. We are faced with a reshaping … Continue reading →

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

Acceleration and China

Posted by josephivo on July 17, 2016 · 159 Comments 

w By Josephivo 1. Introduction First, we all looked at the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea. But is the conflict with China one dimensional? Or has China more than one iron in the fire? I wonder if we ask the right questions, if we look in the right direction. China might have … Continue reading →

Category China, Technology/Internet