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JoeAmWhine Not!
The real Philippines? Be patient. Let me have my little tantrum, then we can try to put some sense to it at the end.We westerners tend to see the Philippines as a really whiny place, a place where face is more important than truth, and posture more important than performance. My positive attitude lasted one … Continue reading
Oh My Dios! Senator Miriam is Quoting Latin Again!
The original headline for this article was going to be “Grow Up Philippines!”, but this is the new, positive JoeAm doing the writing. I would like to commend Senator Santiago for her use of Latin in describing the legalities surrounding the dumping of trash into coastal waters. It provides Filipino school kids with a sterling … Continue reading
Going Outside the Box on Dynasties
How educated are Filipinos,really? One of the striking differences between American and Filipino politics is Filipino willingness to buy day old bread. Or even moldy bread infested with creatures………………………. I’d like to raise some ideas regarding dynasties. Two, to be specific: Affirmative action Recognizing the truth of the Philippines Affirmative Action “Affirmative action” is a … Continue reading
Bemoan or Build; a Choice
I’ve noticed there is a natural drive toward negativity in most blogging commentaries. We editors and commenters all seem to drift inexorably toward the anti-agenda of complaint and criticism. Even this blog, this editor. I was smacked upside the head about this in reading a fine testimonial to Kim Henares by Filomeno S. Sta Ana … Continue reading
The Philippines and ObamaVision
The audience for this piece is not Filipinos in general. It is opinion leaders: senators, journalists, bloggers, people who influence the values and attitudes of the Philippines. The purpose of satire, of sarcasm, of ridicule is to present ideas, to open minds through humor and jibe. It is not to hurt or insult or embarrass. … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 