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JoeAmThe honorable, the corrupt, and the blind
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We mistakenly hold that there is only one kind of patriotism in the Philippines, the one expressed in the Constitution. But in its actual operation, in the deep state forces that drive government’s acts and the acts of people under that government, there are three. Let me identify the … Continue reading
Philippine democracy is looking surprisingly good
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The seismic shift of leadership in the Philippine Senate this week was stunning. The pro-China, pro-Duterte cabal was identified as destructive and yanked from power. Their abuses were offensive to the old-timers who prefer respect and tradition. The old timers gathered together those offended by Senate President Escudero and … Continue reading
Robredo and Trillanes
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America How do we deal with our inability to get the Philippines honest and productive? We are inclined to complain, grouse, whine, snivel, weep, pray, or bitch and moan because others, such as Leni Robredo and Sonny Trillanes, won’t do what we want them to do. Well, I think we … Continue reading
The Philippines is absurd
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America When I was in college, “absurd” was a word the intellectuals would use. You know, the smart kids. It would often be accompanied by a reference to the great Czech author Franz Kafka who wrote big thick obtuse (barely understandable) German novels about the absurdities of life, and politics. … Continue reading
It’s greed vs freedom in the Philippines, and greed won
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This analysis is as simple as simple can be. The Duterte clan is aligned with China, not for social good or the economy, but for greed. They want to run scams like Pharmally, drugs, and smuggling through their crony pals and take some of the money. They want the … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 