The rise of a new authoritarian regime in Asia

Posted by JoeAm on September 22, 2016 · 240 Comments 

Let me get as dry and analytical as I can. Those who seek support for a cause, no matter what it may be, are unlikely to find satisfaction here. You might look for a particular Rolling Stones song, and play it loudly (Lyrics: “Satisfaction“). Even if this is a blog that absolutely no one wants, perhaps it may … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Religion, USA/Americans

President Duterte: It’s all about Mindanao

Posted by JoeAm on July 13, 2016 · 323 Comments 

This report is speculation and nothing but speculation. If you want the truth and nothing but the truth, you have to crank it out of someone other than me. Lots of luck with that. JA ______________ I’ve been trying to piece things together, doing the deductions, adding the numbers, calculating the odds. I even spied … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Time and circumstance, and how the office makes the man

Posted by JoeAm on May 19, 2016 · 214 Comments 

We see the lingering dust of battle as a few straggling Duterte fans ride the social nets to mock the losers. Meanwhile, the dedicated straight-pathers, who poured their hearts into a loss, wield the heavy club of righteous values and watchful eye. Those who parried the arrows of the past six years aimed at President Aquino are now … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Duterte won’t be able to govern at all

Posted by JoeAm on May 1, 2016 · 606 Comments 

w By Andrew Lim If you are a diehard Duterte supporter, save your breath and ammo because this article deals with a post- election scenario where Duterte has won. It does not aim to sway your vote. This article is for the 70% + electorate split among different candidates and the uninvolved, who will need … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

The faces of partnership

Posted by JoeAm on April 16, 2016 · 99 Comments 

Every once in a while a picture comes along that seems to say even more than the proverbial 1,000 words. This is one of them, captioned as reported in Mint Press News:     What do you see in the photo? I see trust, respect, equality and camaraderie. These are the two men who must … Continue reading →

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans