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Barney Frank The dysfunctional US political system will soon eject another good Congressman from its ranks, as Barney Frank announced his retirement the other day. He decided he could get more done outside of Congress than within the gridlocked chaos of partisan acrimony. I like Barney Frank because he has character and principle. That does … Continue reading
President Aquino and the Get Real Critics
Critics are essential but best taken with a grain of salt. That means don’t assign too much credibility to what they opine. Critics go to a high-class restaurant, sample the cuisine and write a column in the newspaper about the meal. Then the next day they spin by “In and Out Burgers” to get a … Continue reading
An Island Frame of Mind
Mainlanders who visit Hawaii for any length of time often develop a condition called “Island Fever”. It is rather like claustrophobia. The limits of the island impose limits on the spirit. The constraints are tangible, that stupid sand and all that stupid water beyond. Sure it is pretty. As are the tropical mountains draped in … Continue reading
Philippine Drug Mules
China has tried, convicted and sentenced to death a Filipino man. The crime, running drugs. President Aquino requested publicly that China grant mercy and withdraw the death penalty. He also sought to send Vice President Binay to China on a mission of mercy. China declined to receive the mission and informed the Philippines that the … Continue reading
Philippine Holidays
My thanks to Cocoy at propinoy.net for the following listing of Philippine holidays: January 1 (Sunday) – New Year’s Day January 23 (Monday) – Chinese New Year February 25 (Saturday) – EDSA Revolution Anniversary April 5 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday April 6 (Friday) – Good Friday April 9 (Monday) – Araw ng Kagitingan May 1 … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 