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JoeAmChaos, Hallucinations, Order, Suicide
This study of East/West cross-cultural differences leads me to believe that we all live in an artificial reality that is the construct of our upbringing and our limited capacity to think. We walk a hallucination most days. So if this blog seems a little far out, just sit back and enjoy the ride. We are … Continue reading
Enacting the Whine
The other day I wrote about ambition and unity as elements of a vibrant Philippines. Today I’ll address one of the barriers to unity. It is called authoritarianism. Unity requires a joining of hearts and effort. Authoritarianism hardens hearts and diminishes effort. From the outside looking in, one of the interesting facets of Philippine culture … Continue reading
America vs Philippines: The Burdens of Women
What are the burdens unique to women, or considered traditional by social mores? Yes, these are generalizations, with lots of variations. The aim is to promote discussion, not prove anything.The burdens and responsibilities of women: Children: Bear children and nurture them through youth in good health, with good values, and with good education. Kitchen: Cook … Continue reading
Is Poverty Illegitimate?
How did I get to that question? I was mulling over how many reads my article “Legalizing Prostitution in the Philippines” has had recently. It must be posted on someone’s Facebook or other account because it is getting a lot of looks. The thoughts came at me in this order for reasons I am not … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 