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JoeAmAngry Maude Reports: Invasion of the Philippines
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Philippines Invaded! Special Report Filed by Angry Maude The Philippines suffered a stealth invasion overnight. Well, the invasion did not exactly take place overnight, but the Nation awoke and discovered itself invaded. Rather like a woman awaking, rolling over, and finding herself face to face with some naked unwanted … Continue reading
The Letter "L" by Ambrose Bierce
Excerpts from “The Devil’s Dictionary“ By Ambrose Bierce Selections from the Letter “L” LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guardinganother’s treasure. LAP, n. One of the most important organs of the female system–anadmirable provision of nature for the repose of infancy, but chieflyuseful in rural festivities to support plates of cold … Continue reading
Democracy: Grace, Wisdom and Confidence
Two prior blogs on Philippine governance and culture dealt with: (1) subservience as an ethical value in the Philippines which makes speaking out risky, and (2) an apparent lack of patriotic humility among most leaders in the Philippines; this results in the failure of dynastic leaders to respect that opposing views help keep democracy centered. … Continue reading
Johnny and the Drama Triangle
Guest Article by Cha Coronel Datu “When we are young we do not look into mirrors. It is when we are old, concerned with our name, our legend, what our lives will mean to the future. We become vain with the names we own, our claims to have been the first eyes, the strongest army, … Continue reading
The Art of the Insult
A quirky gentleman by the name of Paul Conrad died a couple of years ago (September 4, 2010). The brouhaha about libel in the Philippines brings him to mind. Conrad lived 86 years. His name was legend in the United States, reflecting the power and popularity of a pen. A pen that was busy writing, … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 