I AM no fan of GMA. I abhor what’s going on in Philippine government and politics now, but I choose to see things from a higher plane.
I often wonder, if GMA is so evil and corrupt, why is GDP growth the highest in 31 years? Why is inflation in the low 2 percent? Why is the peso at P40.50 [to the dollar]? The problem with many is they think corruption can go away overnight. Why don’t we try to place ourselves in Malacañang and imagine funding a P6-billion presidential campaign, a P200-million-per-senator campaign, P20 million per congressional bet, local, etc., etc. from our own pockets?
We drag GMA out of Malacañang and you think all our problems are over. Haven’t you considered the biggest potential winners in such a scenario are the rightist military or the extreme left? Sadly, we may be playing to the tune of rightist and leftist power grabbers… and unknowingly leading the nation to the way of Burma!
Unfortunately, GMA is about the best this rotten political system can produce. She is a small part of the problem. Someone said the opposition can’t seem to gain any headway because nobody is above the fray. Of course no politician is above the fray. They are all part of this extremely flawed political system. To fix the system, we must first work long and hard to attain an economy that will support a principled political system. The only way there is sustained economic growth. Somewhere along [the way], we change the electoral system so one does not have to steal or sacrifice his/her principles to get elected and do his/her mandate.
After a sustained 10-year growth, for example, government may be able to partially reimburse election expenses. It will be able to pay government employees wages that afford basic necessities and more dignified lives. By then, ordinary Filipinos can afford to donate part of their growing disposable incomes to help elect competent and principled leaders.
My call to media and so-called moralists: Think!
– Gerry Ditching, Makati City, Philippines (via e-mail)
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March 23rd, 2008 at 6:34 am
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clipmaster Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
sandata ng mamamayan ang mga rally, ok yan to air our grievances to the government…..
pero kung isang convicted plunderer ang makakasama mo sa rally calling for the ouster of gma……..
ay naku, kayo kayo na lang…….
nakakasuka, wala daw siyang kasalanan……
magtatapos nga ni gma ang ternino niya……
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anybody is better than your FAKE PRESIDENT GLORIA ARROYO, SHE IS THE BIGGEST CROOKS.
March 22nd, 2008 at 1:30 am
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Alex Reyes Says:
March 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Si ERAP NA PARE NA AREP NA PERA AT BANTOG NA MANDARAMBONG AY GAGAWIN PANG SINUNGALING SI CARDINAL VIDAL…. HU HU HU HU… iyak LOZADA iyak…. tulad ka ng iyong Among si Erap … Lacson… Madrigal mga hari , reyna at prinsipe ng KASINUNGALINGAN… ang PINTAS ko lang kay Cardinal eh bakit nag pauto rin kay Erap at naniwala sa pangako nya … na mananahimik para lamang magka PARDON…
eH sAGAD NA SA BUTO ANG KASAMAAN ng kampo ng oposisyon na patuloy nangugulo at nagpapahirap sa BAYAN…
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hindi mo masisi yon pari kong saan ang pera doon siya. Smart din ano.
March 22nd, 2008 at 1:28 am
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clipmaster Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 11:15 am
sandata ng mamamayan ang mga rally, ok yan to air our grievances to the government…..
pero kung isang convicted plunderer ang makakasama mo sa rally calling for the ouster of gma……..
ay naku, kayo kayo na lang…….
nakakasuka, wala daw siyang kasalanan……
magtatapos nga ni gma ang ternino niya……
…………………..
Anong termino pinagsasabi mo she only stole her title from the duly elected President Joseph Estrada, And she stole it again from Fernando Poe, Jr. In May 10, 2004. Presidential election, Gloria Arroyo is the biggest THIEF.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Sigue, we abolish religion. Masyado na. Panggulo pa It has forked tongue always. Taking advantage of the Filipino loose pseudo religious fervor.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
“murders” pala