Du30 may be right after all . . .

Posted by JoeAm on January 31, 2017 · 115 Comments 

By Paul Lazo After reading an article about US President Donald Trump, I suddenly had a sense that there is “light” at the end of the tunnel. Not that I have ever failed to see a “light;” but at least the light seems brighter now. I will attempt to summarize my views of the article … Continue reading →

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

What is your role in building a strong, upright, unified nation?

Posted by JoeAm on January 27, 2017 · 46 Comments 

By Joe America Let’s start with some brief definitions to get on the same line of thought about what a strong, upright, unified nation looks like. Strong means safe and wealthy enough to promote opportunities for citizens and durability for the State. Upright means morally sound, committed to the kind of “right” that helps people while avoiding the … Continue reading →

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

Military honor in the Philippines is dying

Posted by JoeAm on January 25, 2017 · 139 Comments 

By Joe America My bias is that of an American soldier, trained under the hot, humid Missouri sunshine, taught to forgo personal comfort for success of the unit, taught to kill with a rifle, bayonet, grenade, cannon, or bare hands. Taught that victory and honor are more important than life. Taught to leave no man behind. Americans worship … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Three elephants in Malacañang Palace

Posted by JoeAm on January 19, 2017 · 68 Comments 

By Joe America “The Elephant in the room” is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, or a condition of groupthink no one wants to challenge. [Wikipedia] People keep pointing out the good things being … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

Have you adjusted your morality lately?

Posted by JoeAm on January 11, 2017 · 216 Comments 

By Joe America “Have you adjusted your morality lately?” I had to ask myself this question when a self-confessed amoral reader said there is nothing wrong with being moral, but imposing one’s values on others, especially with a scornful sneer at them, is wrong. Well, sure, being disrespectful is wrong if one’s moral bearing emphasizes kindness. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics