A NEWSPAPER columnist once likened Ang Kapatiran’s uphill olitical struggle to that of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans. Yes, the attle of Thermopylae highlighted in a grand manner a people’s stand for alor and dignity. More[over], it emphasized the importance of severe planning and intelligent pride in waging a campaign.
In the end, King Leonidas would have benefited much from this wisdom. His enlightenment came severely late. It takes more than good intentions to join an electoral contest; you must be in it to win –to paraphrase an American presidential contender. You must fire up the passions of your listeners and followers, and bring them to some fruition of your expressed ideals.
The young voters of this day are not as idealistic as those of our time. They have a need to envisage a clear path to results. A true sign of this determination is an effectively waged campaign. I am indeed disappointed to hear Ang Kapatiran candidates proclaim they intentionally avoid resorting to traditional ways of campaigning. Traditions of politics have paved the way for even the most non-traditional political ideas. What is most important is to get the message and inspiration across.
Does Ang Kapatiran get this? What is the point of running a race if you lock yourself inside a bubble hoping to bounce first to the finish line?
On the day after the elections, I sincerely hope that this fledgling but optimistic political party does not end up blaming the
“unprepared electorate.” Real change agents, on average, opt for better post-campaign assessments, and stand up for their mistakes. Nevertheless, we must continue to support brave Filipinos like Bautista, Paredes and Sison who compete for honor. They compose the best team of candidates out there. But they really must stop focusing on the sacrifice aspect of
their campaign, and provide more creative solutions.
Filipinos are very willing to be led, and once you as a leader fail to provide a clear direction to Filipinos, you open the door for corruption to creep in. I beg of the Kapatiran party, please amaze us. Do not waste your opportunity to inspire and effect change. Filipinos know how to listen and we certainly hear you, but you have to persistently rouse us from our
slumber and apathy. You have to push the boundaries to surmount the challenges of corruption and a country’Â’s loss of honor.
– Jerome Mark Gonzales, Quezon City (via e-mail)
June 7th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
just to let you know “Ang Kapatiran”, that i voted you - 1,2,3 slots nga e. kayalang ganon talaga we have to persevere on all our desires and prayers. in His time, He will grant all our endeavors.
May 23rd, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Binoto ko sila pero napaka righteous nila parang sila lang tama at lahat na nang poltiko masama.
Kaya nga may poltika para may compromise kung hindi gyera ang lalabasan.
Sa dami ng pangangailangan ant kakulangan ng resources sa mundo ano man ang desisyon o gawin ng politiko laging may masama ang loob.
May 18th, 2007 at 11:36 am
YES! you’re correct in saying START pa lang ‘tong ginagawa nyo. Sana ipagpatuloy nyo kung ano ang nasimulan nyo. Magigising rin sa huli ang taong bayan. I congratulate you and all the people who voted for the Kapatiran candidates for standing by thier principles and values. We can do this if we will not stop with our vision for a real good government. Kudos to all of you members of the Kapatiran, I want to join and help the group.
May 16th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
nanghihinayang ako sa liga ng KAPATIRAN, ngunit anong magagawa ng maliit na grupo ng matitinong tao sa malaking MAKINARYA ng mga ganid sa kapangyarihan… hindi naipaabot sa kaalaman ng marami ang maliit na boses. nasasapawan tayo ng maingay na tunog ng kanilang makinarya…
May 5th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
people of the philippines… we keep and keep on asking and shouting we need change.. but we are not doing what is meant to be…
here it is… the winds of change.. can’t u feel it…
the winds of change is here… lo and behold…
this wind indeed is here for you and me to grasps…
let us make this invisible wind truly into a visible one.. by being a catalyst of change
please, please, please… not for ourselves but to the next..
charge the light brigade…
lastly Forgive me but i charged that… if we dont vote for a change, we are no different from TRAPO… we are also traditional voter or TRAVO..