RIP, noble aspirations for democracy in the Philippines

Philippine democracy never had a chance. The idea was noble, but it was hatched by an intelligent few who misjudged the nation’s character. They were misled by their aspirations which were in conflict with the ambitions of way too many. Aspirations are generally positive, a dream or hope for a better future. Ambitions can be … Continue reading →

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Voters are allowed to lie, government is not

Well, voters don’t lie, exactly. But they don’t say what they REALLY want when they vote someone into office, because they don’t really know. They are electing an idea, a hope, a desire for improvement in their lives. When they vote for change and action, they mean to make things work better, not to shoot … Continue reading →

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Too big to kill

I never considered that I would have to address the strategies and tactics of mass murder before, but being a blogger in the Philippines . . . in 2016 . . . well, that’s the job. The topic arose when a reader said the current spate of killings will eventually go from the lower class … Continue reading →

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Which is the greater social evil? Drugs or plunder?

Let me pose an argument here. Whether I believe it or not is beside the point. The argument just puts the topic in play. What I really want to know is what you think. It seems to me that drugs are in most cases a victimless crime. Much like alcohol. Why do we kill drug … Continue reading →

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A critique of the critiques of the SONA

I have this personal quirk. When there is a major speech on television, I watch the speech and as soon as it is over, I turn off the TV. I don’t want the pundits cluttering my take-away. What I do instead is think about what was said, how it was said, and what it means. … Continue reading →

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