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JoeAmOut of Order: Binay and Rappler
Let me drop this blog in while the issues are burning. The Philippines is dealing with a troublesome uprising of Muslim rebels in Zamboanga to the southwest of Mindanao. It started with a confrontation at sea then moved onto land as the large force of rebels captured a substantial number of hostages. People have been … Continue reading
The Left Is Out To Lunch
The Humpty Dumpty New World Dictionary provides us with the following definitions: Left. (noun) That branch of politics that thinks government ought to take care of the people broadly as a top priority. Right. (noun) That branch of politics that thinks the people benefit broadly if government allows capitalism to work with little restraint. Note … Continue reading
Breaking up Dynasties by Breaking up Campaign Contributions
Compiling this blog has been fascinating as I was forced to confront my own presumptions and discover them to be, if not wrong, at least a bit shaky. The headline was written in anticipation of what the blog would conclude. Let’s go through the facts and arguments and see where we come out. Philippine democracy … Continue reading
Observations on a Philippine Election
The 2013 bout of nationalistic censorship is done and foreigner JoeAm can speak once more about candidates. Let me offer some observations: Congratulations to the Philippines for conducting a rigorous and well-organized election, one where people may be inclined to complain about the hiccups, but that cannot change one thing: this was a huge logistical … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Authoritarianism and the Stateless Society
Your mission if you agree to accept it . . . The real JoeAm? JoeAm will be on family vacation for two weeks, returning in early May. He drops off this blog as a voluntary mission for readers, ala “Mission Impossible”. Here’s the framing: The Philippines is an authoritarian society. Interpersonal rivalries are … Continue reading
