The Peace Fleet

Posted by JoeAm on May 27, 2013 · 57 Comments 

Chinese warships are cruising off Palawan protecting their poaching fleet as it steals bounty from the Philippine seas. The Chinese are also lodged firmly on rocks just off Luzon, chasing Filipino fishermen away and caring not one bit if Filipino families starve. The reality is the reality, the Chinese are behaving thuggishly, and the Philippine … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Posted by JoeAm on May 16, 2013 · 20 Comments 

Returning from vacation is always a delight. There is something very comforting about the familiarities of home. Traveling involves a lot of tension, from making airports on time to dealing with people who speak a different language and impose new cultural behaviors. Like handing important items one to the other with two hands instead of one. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism

Sympathy for the Boston Bomber?

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2013 · 57 Comments 

Jose Mario de Vega I read a Get Real Post article that expresses sympathy with the Boston bomber. Well, not with the bomber’s act, exactly, but with the motive that is likely behind the bomber: bring down US imperialism. Here’s a link to the article. It’s by Jose Mario de Vega. The article begins with … Continue reading →

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The Office of the Eye of the Bull

Posted by JoeAm on March 5, 2013 · 48 Comments 

Originally published March 5, 2013; republished March 17, 2013. This has been one of JoeAm’s most popular blogs. It was withdrawn due to potential violations of COMELEC rules for engagement in elections by a foreigner. Comments pertaining to political parties and their principals or candidates have been removed. Support of the President is non-political. It … Continue reading →

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