The opposition needs to be ‘for’ something, not against it

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I was recoiling the other day to American liberals starting a “resist” chant against the Trump Administration. It struck me as wrong-headed, even if I understand the natural reaction to the offensiveness of Trump’s policies. If they are pro-democracy as they say, then they should be FOR using the … Continue reading

The Philippines does not have red and blue states, it has red and blue dynasties

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We’ve had robust discussions here at The Society of Honor about how to unseat the dynasties in 2028 by forming a left/liberal coalition that would move the Philippines beyond its current shackles of impunity, corruption, and incompetence. This discussion generated considerable enlightenment for me as I came to realize … Continue reading

The Receptors, Part 2

Literature, Amusement, and Politics in the Philippines By Lance Corporal X “I had Ted from the Korean desk suggest to his boy Yoon to do a martial law.” “Why?” “Because, Ted lost a bet!” “No , I mean why martial law?” “M, we don’t really know how all this works. But for sure there’s no … Continue reading

“Olfactory and gustatory receptors is how we’re doing all of this.”

Literature, Amusement, and Politics in the Philippines By Lance Corporal X “You mean smell and taste?!! How is that even possible?” “I don’t really understand it myself, but they say it’s all quantum superposition.” “So I was recruited for my sense of smell and taste?” “Yes and no. Your psionics is off the charts too.” … Continue reading

Leila de Lima is a rock of integrity

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Most of us wasted a year or more in a kind of flexible confinement during covid. It was called home. Leila de Lima spent seven years of her life being punished for having integrity. She spent it in a small room, writing, reading, reflecting, praying, and feeding stray cats. … Continue reading