The Philippines needs a “New Leftist Party”

Posted by The Society of Honor on June 10, 2020 · 37 Comments 

Opinion By Joe America The Philippine leftist agenda is bogged down in stubborn adherence to ideals sprouted in the 1950’s. They’ve calcified around mottoes and policies that just don’t work. Lenin played guitar for the Beatles, we all know. Except they don’t. The US is not imperialist anymore, we all know. They don’t. Overthrow of … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

Understanding how the Philippines sees the US and China. They’re different.

Posted by The Society of Honor on June 4, 2020 · 11 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America It is common to broadly paint Philippine alliances with China and the United States as competitive or similar. They are not, and my goal here is to explain the difference. You can add your views in the discussion section of the blog. The Philippines has three strong associations with … Continue reading →

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

On Treasury, Fed, financial stimulus, interest rates & MMT

Posted by chemrock on May 14, 2020 · 309 Comments 

The following article pertains to American financial systems and issues. These matters are fundamental to any national economy, and particularly instructional for Filipinos who expect sophistication from their government financial managers. J.A. Analysis and Opinion By Chemrock The Treasury Dept and Federal Reserve Bank are responsible for smoothing economic cycles by managing economic fluctuations. Treasury … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Economy, USA/Americans

A bold program to bring the Philippines into the modern world

Posted by The Society of Honor on March 9, 2020 · 265 Comments 

By Joe America Every national election represents an opportunity to be bold. It would be wonderful to see boldness in the spirit of the Constitution, rather than the undermining of it. I hope in 2022, candidates will take on some or all of the following steps aimed at bringing the Philippines into the modern world … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet, USA/Americans

What drives governments to be so stupid?

Posted by The Society of Honor on December 8, 2019 · 213 Comments 

By Joe America It is most obvious that many governments today are stupid. They undertake acts certain to punish a lot of innocent people, like us. Why do they do this? We can look at case studies and get some ideas. America. Greed has replaced the neutral trading value of money so that people’s ambitions … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Government, USA/Americans