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JoeAmI Like President Aquino
I’ve seen enough. I’m rendering my evaluation. I like President Aquino. Bear with me and I’ll explain in a wending way why. We know Filipinos are greatly interested in their own welfare, or that of the family, and maybe that of the clan. The well-being of the city grabs some. A few think about their … Continue reading
The Science of Deceit
Dr. Cynthia Boaz, representing a publication called “Truthout”, wrote a commentary published July 2, 2011, entitled “14 Propaganda Techniques Fox ‘News’ Uses to Brainwash Americans”. My masters degree is in Radio and Television Arts, and we did a number of critical “content analyses” of news broadcasts during our course work. So I found the list … Continue reading
When a Dull President is What the Doctor Ordered
I recall having an argument with the main writers at Anti-Pinoy right after President Aquino won the election. The day after the election, the Philippine Peso strengthened markedly against the US dollar, more than the global trend of a weakening dollar would suggest it should. To me, there is nothing more factual than markets speaking … Continue reading
Psst, Don’t Tell Americans about the Philippines
Keep your country secret. That is my advice. Americans are brusque, opinionated blowhards. Especially the aging baby boomers who are looking for places to retire. They don’t know a whole lot about the Philippines. If they knew, they might come here. They would likely gripe about some aspects of the culture , as it is … Continue reading
Book Burning in the Philippines
Regular readers of my articles know that I read a lot, as I drop a title now and then into a blog, usually with a quote that has important meaning. I do this in part to suggest to readers that there are great treasures to be found in books. College students will often be seen … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 