The left: why its political parties fail
Thanks to reader Pinoyputi who directed me down this track when he wrote: “I wish that the leftists would grow up, use their brains and start a real Social Democratic Party of importance here.” A LITTLE MATTER OF PRESENTATION The first thing you notice about leftist parties is that they like exclamation points. It is … Continue reading
In defense of OFWs against nationalists
Here is a comment that someone at Raissa Robles‘ top blog threw at me the other day during a rather laborious debate over the Laude murder and other matters: “I don’t consider myself a leader of CPM for we are pure democracy here. No kings, no elected leader, but we are lead (sic) by our … Continue reading
The Philippines: anger rising
I prowl the articles, commentaries and discussion threads of the Inquirer, Rappler and a host of blogs to keep an ear to the . . . well, not ground . . . but to the social patter. The dialogue threads. One thing I’ve observed is that one can often learn more from the discussion threads, especially … Continue reading
How LP can win with Mar Roxas
I have taken UNA to task for being light on substance, populated by members of questionable character, and mainly a collection of people angling for wins. Not progress. [“UNA: political party or cabal of crooks?“] What about the Liberal Party (LP)? What’s their means and meaning? The LP platform LP was formed by President Mar … Continue reading




