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JoeAmThe Philippine Legislature: Heathens at the Pulpit
By Joe America A few articles ago, I did a story about faith. The gist was that idolatry and faith, not facts and acts, are propping up President Duterte. A reader was sharp enough to point out that democracy is also a faith. My first reaction was, “huh?”, but as I thought about it, I … Continue reading
“Let’s see if I have this right . . .”
By Joe America I’d like to confirm that my thinking is properly aligned with, and supportive of, the Duterte Administration. You know, to abide by the terms of my resident visa. As I understand it, that hokey “rising star of Asia” slogan was propaganda promoted by the failed Aquino Administration, a bunch of losers who … Continue reading
President Duterte: a matter of faith
By Joe America Faith is not truth. It is confidence and commitment. If ever there were a case study to prove the point, it would be the 75% satisfaction level for President Duterte. What are the components of faith? An emotional need for community, purpose and hope. Organized faiths promote a set of rules, often … Continue reading
“Dear God, please spare my land these indignities . . .”
By Joe America This article is a gift to Sir Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III, a man not of modest age, but still of great energy, wisdom and enterprise, just like other Filipinos who have served the Philippines with earnest work and hopes for a modern, well-respected nation. He visited with my family in Tacloban a few weeks ago. What a gracious, … Continue reading
The Philippine Inferno
By Joe America This is personal opinion. The whole thing is alleged. Make up your own mind. Being reasonable is not easy. First of all, we get angry or sad. Emotions always drag us off the center line of reason. Second, we are all ignorant. There is a whole lot of knowledge we don’t have. … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 