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JoeAmJoeAm’s Delusions of Grandeur
I was accused the other day by a commenter on Riassa Robles’ Top Blog of having ulterior motives for writing blog articles. The guy is pro Sultan, which may give you an idea of his reason for not taking kindly to JoeAm’s defense of President Aquino in the Sabah matter. His accusation is that I really … Continue reading
The Cybercrime Rules
I have attached a new section to my Policy and Terms in view of an apparent tightening of government authority on expression in the Philippines. This is reflected in the passage of cybercrime legislation now before the Supreme Court where it is being tested for adherence to Constitutional mandates. Included in the law is a … Continue reading
The Letter "L" by Ambrose Bierce
Excerpts from “The Devil’s Dictionary“ By Ambrose Bierce Selections from the Letter “L” LANGUAGE, n. The music with which we charm the serpents guardinganother’s treasure. LAP, n. One of the most important organs of the female system–anadmirable provision of nature for the repose of infancy, but chieflyuseful in rural festivities to support plates of cold … Continue reading
The Art of the Insult
A quirky gentleman by the name of Paul Conrad died a couple of years ago (September 4, 2010). The brouhaha about libel in the Philippines brings him to mind. Conrad lived 86 years. His name was legend in the United States, reflecting the power and popularity of a pen. A pen that was busy writing, … Continue reading
Philippine Patriotism: The Absence of Humility
I will write two blogs as follow-up to the article I wrote a few days ago entitled ” A Philippine Ethical Value: Subservience“. This one will deal with the absence of humility in Philippine-style democracy and a subsequent article will deal with aspects of living called “grace, wisdom and confidence”. I’ve often struggled to discern … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 