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JoeAmAnti-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 Entity America: "Get a Grip, People!"
It confuses, amazes and dismays me as to how people view individual acts of Americans as representing the government to which they are attached. Filipinos are very good at this. The U.S. should drop the motto “In God We Trust” and replace it with small-print legalism “The ideas, expressions, or opinions of individual Americans and … Continue reading
One-Term Presidency
The U.S is engaged in a presidential election and we are almost half-way through President Aquino’s term. So we have a cross-cultural moment here, two different points of view on presidential term limits. The U.S. president has the opportunity to serve two four-year terms if he can get re-elected for the second term. The Philippine … Continue reading
The 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
The CBCP: A Foreign Occupation
You’ll have to excuse me. We Americans are used to our churches being harmonious members of society rather than divisive. Indeed, churches in the U.S. are banned by law from trying to advocate on political affairs. So it rubs my nerves raw to see the Catholic Church working hard to dominate Philippine government affairs. Thomas … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 