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JoeAmBarriers to a Vibrant Philippines
The Philippines has all the required ingredients for success, for wealth, for a modern, vibrant community of proud, free, secure and happy citizens. It has amazing natural resources. It has beauty and hard work and a perfect climate and rich soil for growing things. It has a speaking foundation in the global language of English. … Continue reading
Barney Frank
Barney Frank The dysfunctional US political system will soon eject another good Congressman from its ranks, as Barney Frank announced his retirement the other day. He decided he could get more done outside of Congress than within the gridlocked chaos of partisan acrimony. I like Barney Frank because he has character and principle. That does … Continue reading
President Aquino and the Get Real Critics
Critics are essential but best taken with a grain of salt. That means don’t assign too much credibility to what they opine. Critics go to a high-class restaurant, sample the cuisine and write a column in the newspaper about the meal. Then the next day they spin by “In and Out Burgers” to get a … Continue reading
An Island Frame of Mind
Mainlanders who visit Hawaii for any length of time often develop a condition called “Island Fever”. It is rather like claustrophobia. The limits of the island impose limits on the spirit. The constraints are tangible, that stupid sand and all that stupid water beyond. Sure it is pretty. As are the tropical mountains draped in … Continue reading
Philippine Drug Mules
China has tried, convicted and sentenced to death a Filipino man. The crime, running drugs. President Aquino requested publicly that China grant mercy and withdraw the death penalty. He also sought to send Vice President Binay to China on a mission of mercy. China declined to receive the mission and informed the Philippines that the … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 