The Philippines: Assuming the Role of Leader in Asia

Posted by JoeAm on April 14, 2014 · 26 Comments 

I suppose that it is natural, in a nation that has been abused by occupiers and her own empowered class, that it would be difficult for some citizens of the Philippines to even grasp what good leadership looks like. This is a diverse nation, and often an argumentative and highly divided nation. As in most things in … Continue reading →

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

Senator Angara and His “Nationalize American Jocks” Legislation

Posted by JoeAm on February 14, 2014 · 30 Comments 

If I seem short of patience, it is because of an overdose of despicable creatures from China to the Senate chambers to the Department of Immigration. I have dropped Senator Angara from my list of presidential contenders. He comes up short of the essential standard that the Philippines be run by people who are intensely … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The President’s State of the World Address (SOWA)

Posted by JoeAm on February 10, 2014 · 24 Comments 

Good evening distinguished guests and senators. My name is Joe America, and I’m a straight-shooting blogger in the best Filipino tradition. President Aquino had a date tonight and so he has asked me to stand in for him to present what will become an annual gala event, the “State of the World Address”. His instruction … Continue reading →

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

Estop’s Fables: The Creatures and the Dinner Bell

Posted by JoeAm on January 1, 2014 · 147 Comments 

Once upon a time, two bands of creatures arrived on an island. One band was known by scientists as Americano Erectus Whitus, the other Filipino Cheatus Amalgamatus. In modern terms, the first word of the scientific designation indicates the origin of the species by country, that is, America or Philippines. The second word is what … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Education, Humor/Satire, USA/Americans

Four Villains Seek World Domination

Posted by JoeAm on October 16, 2013 · 21 Comments 

Okay, game lovers. We’ve got a good one going here. Big forces vying for world domination. Four of them. Super-villains. Immensely powerful. Far-reaching. Viciously determined. Slow motion horror. They are as different as the Riddler and Catwoman, Two Face and Doctor Doom, the Green Goblin and the Joker, Oggy and the Cockroaches. They have entirely … Continue reading →

Category China, Religion, USA/Americans