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Separation of Church and State

Posted by JoeAm on July 29, 2012 · 27 Comments

Although it is true that much of Philippine law is based on U.S. law and Philippine court cases refer often to U.S. legal cases, the two sets of laws originated in very different historical and social settings. By sets of laws I mean the respective Constitutions and the respective case law originating in relevant court … Continue reading →

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The Soul of a Beggar?

Posted by JoeAm on July 22, 2012 · 11 Comments

This is opinion. If you like the Philippines the way it is, simply click over to some other internet site and don’t trouble yourself with one guy’s musings on the condition of the state of affairs in the Philippines. Or just take Mr. Aquino’s word for it. He’ll be upbeat, I guarantee it. JoeAm says … Continue reading →

Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with begging, Catholic Church, culture, poverty

One Nation, Under God, Absurd and Infinitely Divisible

Posted by JoeAm on July 5, 2012 · 14 Comments

Author’s Note: You may have read some of this before. What I’d ask that you keep in mind is how straightforward it can be to do what is good for the Philippines if the goal is simple yet profound.________ Philippine society has a split personality, one wholesome, fun-loving and family oriented, the other a pyramid … Continue reading →

Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with Catholic Church, courts, culture, education, employment practices, Manila, responsibility

When Commies Speak in the School Yard . . .

Posted by JoeAm on June 30, 2012 · 19 Comments

I have a background rich with communism. Strange, given that I am a middle of the road American, raised on a small family farm, educated in a progressive and normal suburb of the healthy American metropolis, Denver Colorado, educated at an agricultural college, Colorado State University, pulling down a decent 3.2 grade average, and dutifully … Continue reading →

Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with capitalism, Catholic Church, communism, education, morality, responsibility

Definitive Answer: Why Doesn’t the Philippines Change?

Posted by JoeAm on June 28, 2012 · 7 Comments

This enlightenment struck me right between the eyeballs the other day as I was busy on my school bus run driving my kid to his nursery school where he is learning to speak English and sing Bible songs and ignore his teachers. Like he ignores everyone hereabouts, except his American father who attaches discipline to … Continue reading →

Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with Catholic Church, courts, culture, Customs, education, morality, President Aquino, responsibility, RH Bill

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