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 →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Philippine Politics

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 →

Filed under China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The Philippines is a great place to live

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Whenever I say I like living in the Philippines people say “well, you’re white and rich so you don’t know what it’s really like.” But if I say, “Man, the Philippines is screwed up” they say something like, “Well, it’s because you Americans colonized us and treated us badly.” … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Society of Honor

By Joe America Those who read or comment here now and then recognize that The Society of Honor no longer gets the thousands of reads and active commentary that it once had. Times change, and with them, reading habits. I’m inclined to observe occasionally, “life’s a path, not a destination”. A few or us continue … Continue reading →

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