This has got to be one of the most difficult posts I’ve had to articulate to date. There really is no way of saying what I want to say “diplomatically” as it it’s bound to offend or disappoint any “idealist” out there. It’s like trying to explain calmly to a woman how a man’s mind really works (the horror!) despite them desperately wanting to believe otherwise. I’d take arguments over Religion anytime.

Anyways, enough of that. This post hopefully will be my last with regards to the political events that have transpired recently. ¹ I will continue commenting on posts though hahahaha, I’m still waiting for my “i told you so” moment, which I believe will come soon enough. At this point, I think I really have to get back to worrying about the stuff in my regular “life.”

I actually had wanted to post this much much earlier (like right after the election), but couldn’t find an “angle” to use as a springboard. The reason was because the last thing I wanted was to post it late in the game and people would think Dude, you’re still hung up on this? Get over it!

But thanks to a friend of mine who felt passionate about the whole issue, and took offense to how I simply generalized Noynoy supporters believing in the false notion of mabait = magaling. I was called out publicly, which I didn’t mind. ² I can take it as much as I can dish it out – further proof that I resonate with Gordon So thankfully, now I do have that “avenue” I was looking for to get to post my thoughts – because I’d like people to understand where I’m coming from.

So, where should I begin… Read More

Mr. Gordon (or is it still senator Gordon at this point?)

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to care enough as to actively advocate your vision in my own little way (as I’m usually apathetic to these sorts of things) I have no regrets in having done my part, no matter how futile it seemed, in trying to open people’s eyes to the truth most of us are not willing to accept… yet.

Please continue your public service in whatever capacity available to you. You, of all people, have already proven that you don’t need to be president to do great things for our people (of course it would speed things up if you were, but I digress).

May you continue to prove what we (your supporters) already know to be true – that regardless of others’ sentiments – you do care for our motherland more than anyone else in the current political landscape – and are willing to do whatever it takes to bring back our country the dignity it deserves.

I’m skeptical, but look forward nonetheless to the day that the Philippines will be ready for someone like you… because God knows we need it badly.

Don’t give up on us, Gordon.

• Carlo Santos from Pasig City

Given the “weights” people seem to be using to vote, my forecast is that the results are going to turn out as predicted. And while it does dishearten me, I guess I’ll have to accept it as that’s the “voice of the people” – which in turn vindicates my old claim that we really don’t deserve democracy.

I just want to go on the record that if Noynoy doesn’t deliver on his promises… those who voted for him are not going to hear the end of it from me. And the next time we talk politics, your opinions would be of considerably less significance. So your man better be the person you hope him to be – because I’m pretty sure he’s not. And thankfully, unlike debating the existence of God, we will have the answer if he’s indeed the man who could “fix” our country. If your “faith” in him was just that; blind, naive faith – or if it really was based on something more substantial (which I highly doubt).

In fact, just for the heck of it, I’m willing to make a bet: If Noynoy wins, and he does deliver – then I’ll shave my head bald. If by some miracle, Gordon wins, and he doesn’t deliver, I’ll do the same. Read More