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JoeAmWhy the Philippines Should Arm Itself to the Teeth
An essay on patriotism. I start with some esoteric ramblings. Work with me, eh? It sets up my points regarding the US and Philippines. Infestation of Kelp in San Francisco Bay I rather see our social condition as liquid, not static. Each public utterance is a molecule in search of a companion thought in someone’s … Continue reading
"The Joke’s on Me"
I occasionally run into trouble with people who don’t grasp my offbeat sense of humor or tendency to embellish an opinion with literary exaggeration. It is mostly with men that I have the problem. And one female blogger I cross paths with from time to time. Indeed, sometimes it is my fault. The joke is … Continue reading
"One Giant Leap for Filipino Kids"
This is a fourth in a series of JoeAm’s far out commentaries on the Philippine education system. REVIEW Article 1 rather impolitely, for blunt impact, accuses the Philippine government or being state sponsored child abusers for failing to encourage each child, through the education he receives, to be the best that he can be. Millions … Continue reading
The Philippines on a Scale of 1 to 10
A westerner’s view of the Philippines, based on overall attributes in each category, with a 10 rating being the best possible: Philippine Ferry Operations: 2 President Aquino: 7 Catholic Church: 4 Philippine Education: 5 Tourism: 3 Customs: 2 Philippine Airlines: 5 Manila: 3 Clark/Subic: 7 Philippine Physical Beauty: 8 Sanitation: 2 Domestic water: 4 Electricity: … Continue reading
The Manhood Chronicle
As I pen these blogs, I sometimes find that they leave a residual intellectual after taste. That is, one idea leads to another. I had such a lingering thought the other day. I had published a blog in the morning about institutions having human traits. In that context, I made the following remark: He [President … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 