The Office of the Eye of the Bull

Posted by JoeAm on March 5, 2013 · 48 Comments 

Originally published March 5, 2013; republished March 17, 2013. This has been one of JoeAm’s most popular blogs. It was withdrawn due to potential violations of COMELEC rules for engagement in elections by a foreigner. Comments pertaining to political parties and their principals or candidates have been removed. Support of the President is non-political. It … Continue reading →

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Muslim Mindanao = Hong Kong?

Posted by JoeAm on July 7, 2012 · 4 Comments 

Did you know that the Moro state in Mindanao, once the province of Malaysian sultanates, long ago petitioned the United States to become a territory of America rather than a part of the Philippines? I did not. This and other fascinating tidbits of history are included in two MUST READ articles published on blogwatch.tv this … Continue reading →

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The Territorial Integrity of the Philippines, or What’s Up with Sabah?

Posted by JoeAm on June 19, 2012 · 16 Comments 

The world, when it was larger and not so overcrowded, was a contentious place, an arena for combat over land. Imperialistic ambitions ran rabid as empires were struck, then lost. The Romans, the British, the Germans, the Moors and Huns and Ruskies.  Visions of world domination inspired the Japanese to attack Pearl Harbor. After all, … Continue reading →

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