JOHN OSMEÑA’S anti-VAT [value-added tax] political ad is totally disgusting. It has marks of a populist, anti-development rhetoric. He provides no alternatives to the VAT and gives no concrete justifications for his objection aside from the supposedly anti-poor effects of the law.
As seen in almost all countries, populist policies are actually more anti-poor because of their damaging effects on the economy and the society, as a whole.
If John Osmeña really thinks that VAT is wrong, then, what is his opinion on his partymates and other GO [Genuine Opposition] candidates who voted in favor of VAT?
12 Feedbacks on "Osmeña’s populist pretensions"
kurda_pio
It is not just Osmeña’s ad which is disgusting but the Genuine Opposition’s as well. I find it so negative and so disappointing. It typifies the Filipino crab mentality. Shouldn’t they as leaders of our nation take the lead in espousing positive values in this divided nation?
Why couldn’t the Genuiine Opposition just tell us what are their alternative solutions to issues on poverty, criminiality, etc. rather than attack the Administration? Aren’t most of them incumbent legislators?
adiaz
john osmena is an example of the “genuine opposition” who oppose for the sake of opposing. they profess opposing for the sake of the “masses”. they are old and thinking politicians and cannot deny they are also bright thinkers. but for the sake of opposing whatever economic gains the “opposite side” have made, they are successful in picturing whatever grim picture there is in the Philippines - so that any foreign or local investor planning to stake in our country think twice before they do. then the “masses” whom these opposers “love” loss the chance for work, for food, for shelter.. and they are quick to blame the government as the culprit.
why did you not give the P1M balato you got from the mahjong winnings of erap to the poor?
and look at the faces of the “genuine opposition”– erap, john osmena, maceda, binay, with kind support from the group of the usual hecklers like cortez. wow!
please naman, for once, think of the poor Filipino people.
ronnie
I abhor the ads of GO as they tend to focus on the negative side. They failed to relay their platform of government. They said they are anti-corruption but ironically, their leader is accused and still under house arrest due to plunder!
clip master
dapat nag retire na siya sa politica noon pa. huwag na siyang magpumilit pang magaing senador na ang issue niya ay VAT….. wala naman siya sinasabi kung ano ipapalit niya sa VAT… ano ba yan!
Monday Lessons
Not a vote for the Grand Alliance of Genuine Opposition. Sa Team unity, ewan ko rin…
tirso
That shows how brainless these people are. He should retire from Politics. Not sure whether he was the one rumoured to be neither guy nor gay, hope not but if it is true, i’m not surprise about his low level of intelligence and undecisiveness.
At least our gay kababayan’s are decisive and most of them are intellectually sound, John Osmenia is neither here nor there.
tonio
I hate it when people says he’s from Cebu. He is just dishonoring the Cebuanos, even them(Cebuanos) don’t like him at all
alasan
Osmena must retired now.he has nothing to do with senate.His propaganda of removing evat is nothing at all.Evat helps filipinos in building our nation.Osmena is a freak person.
Ezekiel
John Osmena must be crazy thinking he can win votes by paralyzing the economy.
kristine
Peace Election at walang dayaan!!! to show philippine is a democratic country!!!!!!
hammieka
Dapat lang mag retire na si Osmeña. Nakakaawa naman maski kababayan nya sa Cebu ayaw na sa kanya. Balimbing kasi eh. Daldal nang daldal wala namang maibubuga. Old TRAPO’s must resign na lang.
Dr. L
John Osmena sad to say is an old bitter queen! He is soooooooo negative and very polarizing!
We need fresh blood in politics someone with WISDOM, integrity and who is God fearing. Let us be united and support the sound policies of our government. Do what you can do to our country and not what our country could do to you.
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