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Why does the Philippines not seem to learn?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on July 3, 2025 · 246 Comments

Been wondering about this for a while, and it just occurred to me how the President there is seen as personally responsible for so much. That was the way it was in times of datus, and Joey Nguyen just commented on how it was in Spain with the King. Such a mindset leads to more … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Government, Philippine Politics · Tagged with associative pride, authoritarianism, belief, blames and excuses, culture, democracy, dynasties, leadership, organization, power, responsibility, social values

When beliefs overpower evidence

Posted by JoeAm on January 18, 2024 · 874 Comments

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I’ve long objected to those who bring popular conspiracy theories to blog discussions as factual truths. A theory is not a truth until verified, as Einstein knew but modern social media marauders do not. Advocacy these days has taken the form of beliefs over evidence. Can you imagine a … Continue reading →

Filed under Blogging/Journalism, Education, Laws and Ethics, Religion · Tagged with belief, faith, philosophy, religion, Truth

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