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JoeAmThe Philippines is going nowhere, but it doesn’t have to be that way
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This is a progress report of sorts as I collect data and ideas about the Philippines as it heads toward a 2028 presidential election. It would be nice if the nation could have a breakthrough election that would move it toward modern ideas, accountability, and productive outputs rather than … Continue reading
President Marcos needs to give us more confidence
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America President Marcos entered office roaring. Traveling, hatching new initiatives, doing a lot of good works. Half the nation, though, was in no mood to appreciate his good works because they knew what his father did, and didn’t trust the son. That’s why the President struggles to get his trust … Continue reading
The Philippine deep state
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America A long time compatriot on Twitter, an intellectual pragmatist, referred me to a You Tube panel discussion of the American “deep state” featuring a couple of university foreign policy notables, John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs, from the University of Chicago and Columbia University, respectively. I got about halfway through … Continue reading
The Left can defeat the dynasties!!!
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America First we need to define the term “Left”. The Left is that part of the political spectrum that seeks more aggressive federal government intervention in the caretaking of citizens. The right is that part of the political spectrum that believes local governments, or private interests, should be empowered to … Continue reading
I wish the Catholic Church would focus on accountability rather than forgiveness
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Catholic Church is a great humanitarian institution. It gives the Philippines conscience, and comfort. But it needs to help more, socially, and politically. The Church is forgiving. Great. But forgiveness undermines accountability if it is exercised as the dominant moral foundation. It is the opposite of accountability, which … Continue reading
