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 →

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In 2200, the Philippines will be the last nation standing

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Global warming is coming on strong, fires and floods, super-storms galore. The Philippines gets it. The nation is battered by huge storms. And storms all in a row when the winds are right. Unbelievable amounts of water fall from the skies. Let me project forward. This is not easy. … Continue reading →

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Progress Report #1: Peoples’ coalition aimed at breaking dysfunctional rule by dynasties

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Dynasties rule the Philippines as modern day colonists. They are the self-dealing lords of corruption, entitlement, favor, and incompetence. They approve construction projects and purchases to gain commissions rather than help the people. They give incompetent family members and friends lucrative jobs while skilled people go to other lands … Continue reading →

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We should learn to hate dynastic families, the lords of corruption

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Filipinos broadly are driven by simple, largely emotional, decisions. Duterte is “one of us” and strong, so let’s vote for him. Roxas is a pampered rich kid who didn’t have to struggle like we do, so let’s not vote for him. Or, I have no upside from whoever is … Continue reading →

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The return of Philippine monasticism, the Catholic Church and Origen’s sacrifice for GOD

Analysis and Opinion By Lance Corporal X The famous Harlow’s infant monkeys experiment was some dude’s sick idea of kidnapping baby monkeys from their mothers to answer the age old question of whether or not moms are important. Or if theres no moms around, if love is important for development. Thanks for confirming the obvious. But … Continue reading →

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