“Know thine enemy!”, whoever in the world he may be

Posted by JoeAm on April 5, 2017 · 130 Comments 

By Joe America It is 2017 and do you know where your enemy is? Friends and enemies are changing positions faster than Donald Trump can hire and fire people. It is getting confusing. The US Executive branch is curled up with the country that has thousands of nukes aimed at American cities and the US is … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

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Posted by JoeAm on April 4, 2017 · 44 Comments 

From Joe America As a parent, I find this photo very disturbing (from Rappler):   And this one re-balances me with grand laughter, and gives me hope that humans do actually comprehend the craziness going on about us:

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government

Women of the Philippines, striving for dignity

Posted by JoeAm on April 3, 2017 · 56 Comments 

By Joe America Does Mocha Uson strive for dignity, do you think? She does what she does for a reason, for accolades, I suppose, for money, perhaps, and out of spite, I’d guess. I’m also guessing she feels there is dignity to what she does. Women are complicated. I know that. They have levels and layers … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Senator Koko Pimentel, the Fiddler of Manila

Posted by JoeAm on March 29, 2017 · 122 Comments 

By Joe America Earth watch is important, but I can’t seem get past the people inhabiting the planet. It is like observing a wild amalgamation of Alien, The Three Stooges, and Apocalypse Now. I have little hope for the planet, frankly. Mankind is the dominant species on the grand blue orb, and it has collectively proved … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Economy, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Senator Angara shows why the Philippines is a failing state

Posted by JoeAm on March 22, 2017 · 123 Comments 

By Joe America What makes a successful state? Success is achieved when laws, institutions, and leaders inspire citizens to work together for the common good. Citizens choose to sacrifice to build something special because it makes their lives better and helps them feel proud. Dictators have a hard time generating success because leaders too often … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics