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JoeAmWhy the Philippine Democratic Stool Wobbles
Any milk-farmer worth his salt knows you make a stool with three legs, because it can’t wobble. Even if one comes up a little short, the three-legged stool remains firmly planted. A four-legged stool is prone to that startling buck and wobble, likely to scare bossy and result in her moving her rump into the … Continue reading
Democracy Is a Verb
This spat between the Executive Branch of Philippine Government, opposed to the Chief Justice, with the engagement of the House of Representatives, is delightful. Really good television, excellent for newspaper sales. It is juicy. It stars people we know. It is knock down drag out. People are seriously bent out of shape. It doesn’t get … Continue reading
Is Marriage Dying as a Useful Social Institution?
“Times are a changin’ . . .” Who wrote that? Bobby Dylan? I think I hear his nasal twang in the background . . . crooning about life and girls like a lovesick foghorn. The factuals amongst you will be impressed that I have a statistic for you this morning instead of an opinion. A … Continue reading
JoeAm’s Bible Lesson: Isaiah 1-2
Now I am guessing that most readers believe I am an atheist, for I roundly condemn the Catholic Church for holding the Philippines back. And, indeed, a good Pastor is praying regularly for my misguided soul, mainly because I believe God and his Son have a sense of humor and a depth of perspective that … Continue reading
A Short Blog On Pots Who Accuse Kettles
I see impeached Chief Justice Corona is accusing President Aquino of becoming dictatorial. He says the President wants a court made up of Aquino toadies who will bow to his every wish. That is interesting, that the Chief Justice thinks so many judges would be bound by political directives instead of the law. He reminds … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 