“Every Filipino for himself!!!”

Posted by JoeAm on October 12, 2016 · 235 Comments 

By Joltin’ Joe America I had to toss a blog the other day. The title was something like “Why the Philippines is the stupidest nation in the world.” It was too angry. It was like kicking the dog or putting a fist into the wall, expressing the dismay I personally feel about the direction the … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Elitism and dreams

Posted by JoeAm on October 7, 2016 · 130 Comments 

  By Joe America One of the problems I’ve been having of late is the accusation by Duterte supporters that we critics are “elitists”, trying to impose our moral authority on a people who don’t want it. I’m sensitive to the issue because we foreigners easily fall into the trap of judging people by our experience … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

RESIGN, PRESIDENT DUTERTE

Posted by JoeAm on October 2, 2016 · 93 Comments 

w by Andrew Lim Gotcha! I am not asking him to resign as President. What I am asking, specifically: for President Duterte to resign immediately and irrevocably his executive functions that involve the following: the economy and foreign policy. Allow me to argue the case. When one starts to see conspiracy when there is none, it … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Humor/Satire, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The rise of a new authoritarian regime in Asia

Posted by JoeAm on September 22, 2016 · 240 Comments 

Let me get as dry and analytical as I can. Those who seek support for a cause, no matter what it may be, are unlikely to find satisfaction here. You might look for a particular Rolling Stones song, and play it loudly (Lyrics: “Satisfaction“). Even if this is a blog that absolutely no one wants, perhaps it may … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Religion, USA/Americans

A critique of the critiques of the SONA

Posted by JoeAm on July 27, 2016 · 237 Comments 

I have this personal quirk. When there is a major speech on television, I watch the speech and as soon as it is over, I turn off the TV. I don’t want the pundits cluttering my take-away. What I do instead is think about what was said, how it was said, and what it means. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government