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JoeAmForget Anti-Dynasty Laws
Once again, JoeAm will swim upriver. From the Humpty Dumpty New World Dictionary: scion (noun), a son or daughter, generally of a family that is well-off. All you anti-dynasty mavens have it wrong. Y’all want to dump skilled people because they have the wrong name. You’re are on a beeline to chaos and mediocrity. Well, … Continue reading
Philippine Class Structure, Revisited
The core of this article ran about a year ago. I’ve since added the class “Rational Climbers” and will now try to put it into a context that is useful. This article is commentary. It does not pretend an academic or statistical foundation. It is a westerner’s impressions of Philippine society gleaned by living in … Continue reading
Anti-Political Dynasty Bills
Guest Articleby Edgar Lores There is no lack of warnings to the dangers of political dynasties. The Web is replete with articles on the subject. These articles not only analyze the downside of dy-nasties with vigor and eloquence; some name the political family lines in every corner of the country. The list is impressive, with … Continue reading
The Awakening Beast: Public Indignation (Angry Maude)
Guest Blog by: Angry Maude (Editor: The scheduled blog “How Filipino Personal Independence Undermines Community”will be delayed one day so that this guest article can be run on a timely basis.) I see that a lot of commentary has moved past Senator Sotto’s transgressions to the willingness of our so-called esteemed Senators to turn their … Continue reading
History from the Front End: President Aquino
Let’s look at history from the front end, where we are today, and mull over a few things. It was enlightening and uplifting to me to see the Senators lay out their cases during the impeachment trial of ex-Chief Justice Corona. First of all, the senators are generally young politicians. Enrile is old, and three … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 