There’s no such thing as “crony capitalism”; it’s “crony corruption”

Posted by JoeAm on June 19, 2020 · 205 Comments 

Opinion By Joe America The term “crony capitalism” pastes an unfortunate, calming label, on a very bad economic situation. A crony is a powerful person who has an advantage by being known to other cronies. They collect as a gang and pass favors and advantages to one another, thereby locking out competent people not having … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

The Philippines kills itself by being dishonest

Posted by JoeAm on June 14, 2020 · 54 Comments 

Opinion By Joe America What is honesty, really? Honesty is more than truth-telling. It is a kind of glue, a personal ethical commitment, that says we can solve problems better if we deal straight. Interpersonal problems, governmental problems, business problems. They all become corrosive and divisive if they are not approached honestly. Honesty removes the … Continue reading →

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

The people who wanted the terror bill did not protect it during the legislative process

Posted by JoeAm on June 6, 2020 · 35 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I think the Anti-Terror Bill is an example of a good intent gone bad under the oversight of a committee. The committee of which I speak is the Legislature. The strongest proponents of the Bill are the generals . . .  the AFP . . . who wanted to … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

The Constitutionalists in the Duterte government

Posted by JoeAm on June 1, 2020 · 26 Comments 

Opinion By Joe America Let me set the problem up before moving to discussion. It seems to me there are three different kinds of government officials within the Duterte Government, extended to cover the legislative branches which are of questionable independence. As I put it in a tweet: Those who keep their soul and do … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Recognizing the decent people fighting the virus

Posted by JoeAm on May 20, 2020 · 138 Comments 

Opinion By Joe America Most of us who defend the Constitution, human rights, decency, fairness, and compassion, are critics of the Duterte Government. It is a daily thing as the Government does deeds we question: Failed drug war with thousands dead Unstable environment for investors Pursuing friendship with China as she claims Philippine economic rights … Continue reading →

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