Ranking the greatest Philippine Presidents: What criteria to use?

Posted by JoeAm on February 29, 2024 · 185 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America A new ranking of American presidents is out based on a survey led by two US political science professors. Here’s an article about it: NEW SURVEY OF SCHOLARS FINDS LINCOLN REMAINS AMERICA’S GREATEST PRESIDENT This excerpt considers recent presidents: “The survey shows that while presidential scholars continue to consider … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

When beliefs overpower evidence

Posted by JoeAm on January 18, 2024 · 874 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I’ve long objected to those who bring popular conspiracy theories to blog discussions as factual truths. A theory is not a truth until verified, as Einstein knew but modern social media marauders do not. Advocacy these days has taken the form of beliefs over evidence. Can you imagine a … Continue reading →

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When knowledge is a dirty river

Posted by JoeAm on November 4, 2022 · 1 Comment 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm Back in the last century, the main sources of mind-pollution were salesmen, politicians, and preachers. They shaded the facts to favor their interests. Otherwise, we sought and got decent information. Today, everyone is a salesman, politician, or preacher. We thought computers and the internet would give us data, but it’s … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Education, Technology/Internet

What to do about the demise of respect

Posted by JoeAm on October 17, 2022 · 203 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm It struck me yesterday, as clear as clear can get, that we are living in an era where respect is being misplaced by distrust and knowledge is being replaced by fictions. Even the morally good are buying into this new, dirty model. The occasion of my awareness was a reader … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

What the heck is the opposition trying to accomplish?

Posted by JoeAm on October 9, 2022 · 100 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm If I were to dissect the goals of the opposition to the Marcos Government based on Twitter messaging, it would be: What the hell kind of agenda is that? Would it be offensive if I proposed an alternative agenda? Lacking organization, the opposition comes across to me as a bunch … Continue reading →

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