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JoeAmThe Foundations of Patriotism
One of the concepts I struggle to express is a clear description of the kind of sacrificial patriotism found in the United States that runs through the entire broad population, versus the pride-based (self-interested) patriotism in the Philippines. U.S. patriotism involves a willingness to give of oneself to help the nation. It seems to me … Continue reading
Manifesto for the Liberated Filipina
Okay, my friends. This one will get dicey because yours truly, Joseph August America, is going to give the women of the Philippines some important advice. It is dicey because you are likely to question my credentials, being that I am not a woman. And I am not a Filipina. But look, I’ve got the … Continue reading
A Reader’s Guide to Americans
A cross cultural experience is fascinating if addressed in good spirit and with open mind. It is hell if we object and reject that which differs from our own history and patterns. My enlightenment on things Filipino comes from living in this carefree and gorgeous country. The American Look, to a Filipino Some readers who … Continue reading
To the Legislature: First Call for Patriots
This is the first call for Patriots from the House and Senate, members who still have the flexibility of mind to pivot, to change, to enlarge their vision of the Philippines. Senator Sotto is in his last term. He’s done. Cooked. So is Senator Enrile. It is not just his age. If he were 10 … Continue reading
Elitism, Mars and JoeAm’s House
If you were fighting the rain last week, perhaps you missed the video from the U.S. about “Seven Minutes of Terror“, the Curiosity expedition to Mars. “Curiosity” is a nuclear powered robotic rover that will help earthbound creatures decide if there is a different place that can sustain human life. Gadzooks, but NASA marketed this … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 