Do not go gentle into that good night . . .

Posted by JoeAm on July 14, 2016 · 217 Comments 

w By Lance Corporal X This article was also based on a throw-away comment I made in response to Sec. Yasay’s insensitive comment hinting at detente with China on the issue of the South China Sea, in which I mentioned that man-made (in China) islands are entirely moot when viewed in context of sea level rise. … Continue reading →

Category China, Culture and Arts, Ecology/Global Warming, Education, Technology/Internet

President Duterte: It’s all about Mindanao

Posted by JoeAm on July 13, 2016 · 323 Comments 

This report is speculation and nothing but speculation. If you want the truth and nothing but the truth, you have to crank it out of someone other than me. Lots of luck with that. JA ______________ I’ve been trying to piece things together, doing the deductions, adding the numbers, calculating the odds. I even spied … Continue reading →

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

Two Filipino diplomats and patriots, men of law, and peace, and determination. Let history so record.

Image · Posted by JoeAm on July 12, 2016 · 97 Comments 

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Benchmarking the Duterte presidency

Posted by JoeAm on May 24, 2016 · 189 Comments 

The incoming Duterte Administration is being formed now. Early indications are that the Cabinet will not have a lot of technocrats. They are political appointments. We can debate the qualifications of the specific people, and maybe will as the line-up becomes more definite. But right now, let’s just circle some important wagons. Let’s set some tangible … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Time and circumstance, and how the office makes the man

Posted by JoeAm on May 19, 2016 · 214 Comments 

We see the lingering dust of battle as a few straggling Duterte fans ride the social nets to mock the losers. Meanwhile, the dedicated straight-pathers, who poured their hearts into a loss, wield the heavy club of righteous values and watchful eye. Those who parried the arrows of the past six years aimed at President Aquino are now … Continue reading →

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