Why Y’all Uncomfortable with Americans?
Shape shifters and borgs. Shape-shifters are Star Trek aliens who possess the magnificent ability to change composition and morph into different shapes and looks and beings. A lizard-man one day, a human the next. The borg is a big cubic alien world/structure that unites the brains of thousands of humanoids in one machine-like creature that … Continue reading
"I’m Better Than You Are!"
This is a free-think exploration to sort through the matter of elitism and standards of what is “better” as a way of life. Particularly if you are a woman. Take the case of Senator Sotto. Here is a man who drips with arrogance and condescension toward the lessers who insist upon cluttering his distinguished life. … Continue reading
The Philippines and ObamaVision
The audience for this piece is not Filipinos in general. It is opinion leaders: senators, journalists, bloggers, people who influence the values and attitudes of the Philippines. The purpose of satire, of sarcasm, of ridicule is to present ideas, to open minds through humor and jibe. It is not to hurt or insult or embarrass. … Continue reading
Those Heathen Americans and God Fearing Filipinos
Every once in a while, I need to write about America to provide perspective on Filipino culture. It seems to me Filipinos are about 50 years behind America in development of social awareness and values. Two interesting trends are developing in the U.S., and they seem incompatible, one to the other. They deal with religion. … Continue reading
When Obscenity is a Virtue
Those of you who comment on this blog site are doing your job exceptionally well. Thank you. You inspire good thinking. And you give me ideas for new article topics. This one will be a little difficult because I am going to deal with obscenity head on. If you would rather not have your values … Continue reading