The INC forest fire: Politics corrupts, corrupt politics corrupts absolutely, even religion

x By Popoy Del. R. Cartanio The title begs with sincerest apologies to Lord Acton who said in almost the same tune the power syndrome, now almost a clichéd broken record: “Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely”.  Power and politics, they are not brothers like the thief and the liar as declared by the clean as a … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics, Religion

A dislike of Grace Poe rolls across social media

Some people look at Pulse Asia or Social Weather Station polls and make their decision who to vote for. “We MUST beat Binay! Go with the favorite! Go with Poe!” That’s their way. But it is somewhat problematic because it does not factor in the future. It does not factor in time and circumstance between … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

“Hey, you don’t care, Philippines, I don’t care!”

The “I” is not a personal “I”, but a collective “I” representing any outsider who has a decision to make, do I want to have anything to do with the Philippines or not? Do I want to travel there? Invest there? Live there? Send my sons and daughters to fight there? Let me walk a … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, USA/Americans

Will Grace Poe deal Philippine sea rights to China?

Politics is a scurrilous business when money causes people to sway from principle. Principle, of course, is all we the people have to protect us from scoundrels and self-dealers. That’s what laws do, translate all the principles into terms that are fair and reasonable and protective of our best interests. Politics in the US is not … Continue reading →

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Ahahaha, I love the Inquirer’s comical headlines!!!

I cracked up today in reading one of the tabloid Inquirer’s typically editorialized headlines: x US entry feared when Subic is military base x Here’s a link to the article: Really Funny Headline I thought for sure I would read about leftist protests and see a tight-in photo of 50 people in Subic or on … Continue reading →

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