No Island is an Island
One of my favorite online thinkers is “J”. “J” is one of a set of good writers who have collected at the newly formed blog entitled “The Observers” which discusses international relations, primarily in Asia. A recent article looks at “apology” in diplomatic terms, comparing German and Japanese histories and development post World War II … Continue reading
Real Confidence, and Where to Find It
Money you can count. Confidence you can’t. I’m no shrink. Just poppin’ off some ideas, you know? Confidence does not seem to be an emotion, exactly. But it is a feeling. That’s weird, eh? Lack of confidence generates emotions. Like fear or anxiety. It is a pit that often grows into depression or despair. My … Continue reading
The Peace Fleet
Chinese warships are cruising off Palawan protecting their poaching fleet as it steals bounty from the Philippine seas. The Chinese are also lodged firmly on rocks just off Luzon, chasing Filipino fishermen away and caring not one bit if Filipino families starve. The reality is the reality, the Chinese are behaving thuggishly, and the Philippine … Continue reading
Punch Line
It’s the weekend, and it is time to rest from the drama of the escapades emanating from Taiwan and COMELEC and the Senate. It is time for a little fun. If you ever check the right column of the blog, you will find assorted information there, including notes from JoeAm. Well, Joltin’ Joe started out to spin … Continue reading
War in Peace
Cocoy at Pro-Pinoy wrote an interesting article a couple of weeks ago that explained how Taiwanese harassment of Philippine internet sites represents a clear vulnerability to Philippine defense. We know that cyber-warfare is here, even during peace. The Chinese have a military unit in Shanghai that is prowling the world looking for information. China may … Continue reading




