President Marcos is a peaceful man

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America It is easy to criticize presidents. They never do things 100% the way we would. That is a given. So in assessing a president’s performance, one must accept imperfections and calculate, using the well-being of all Filipinos, does the president build or destroy? And if he builds, does he … Continue reading →

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The Philippines should make China squirm

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Many Filipinos worry about AFP’s weakness when thinking about China’s abusive and intrusive behaviors in the West Philippine Sea (the Philippines’ lawful EEZ west of the mainland). Former President Duterte said the Philippines could not win a war with China and he did not want to see Filipinos die … Continue reading →

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Why Filipinos vote badly

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America My wife is one of the smartest people I know. She was deprived of a good education as are many here who grew up poor. But she is incredibly smart. I told her that Sara Duterte was leading in the polls for the presidency and she went on a … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Richard J. Heydarian from LCPL_X of TSOH

By Lance Corporal X Dear Sir Richard, You do not know me, but I have been a loyal follower of your tweets. In addition to your youtube videos. And a big fan. I know you have had your differences with Joe Am, but I assure you he and I do not share the same world … Continue reading →

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When white men rule the world, what can Filipinos expect?

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Joint Chiefs of Staff run the American military under the civilian Secretary of Defense and civilian President. The first two high level firings by the Trump Administration were the black man and the woman who sat on that panel. By their acts, so they are known. “Be quiet, … Continue reading →

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