The INC forest fire: Politics corrupts, corrupt politics corrupts absolutely, even religion

Posted by JoeAm on July 26, 2015 · 89 Comments 

x By Popoy Del. R. Cartanio The title begs with sincerest apologies to Lord Acton who said in almost the same tune the power syndrome, now almost a clichéd broken record: “Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely”.  Power and politics, they are not brothers like the thief and the liar as declared by the clean as a … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics, Religion

A dislike of Grace Poe rolls across social media

Posted by JoeAm on July 23, 2015 · 492 Comments 

Some people look at Pulse Asia or Social Weather Station polls and make their decision who to vote for. “We MUST beat Binay! Go with the favorite! Go with Poe!” That’s their way. But it is somewhat problematic because it does not factor in the future. It does not factor in time and circumstance between … Continue reading →

Category Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Will Grace Poe deal Philippine sea rights to China?

Posted by JoeAm on July 19, 2015 · 150 Comments 

Politics is a scurrilous business when money causes people to sway from principle. Principle, of course, is all we the people have to protect us from scoundrels and self-dealers. That’s what laws do, translate all the principles into terms that are fair and reasonable and protective of our best interests. Politics in the US is not … Continue reading →

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

It’s all about Escudero: the future of the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on July 12, 2015 · 542 Comments 

It has became strikingly clear to me how things fit together regarding the future of the Philippines. It’s all about Senator Escudero. Now Senator Escudero inadvertently got us into this mess by supporting Jejomar Binay over Mar Roxas for the vice presidency in 2010. We know how that went. It fed the ambition of the … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Politics

Madmen on the loose: Binay and Roque

Posted by JoeAm on July 9, 2015 · 127 Comments 

I’m not a psychiatrist, but I’ve watched movies. One of my favorite is “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest“, starring Jack Nicholson as the leader of that particular madhouse gang. It is a comedy, and a tragedy, and it is uplifting. I’ve also worked in downtown Los Angeles and met the babbling bums there and … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics