Post-Reactives
In the news today, some members of the opposition challenged Gov. Ed Panlilio, a rather popular priest-turned-governor with plans of running in the 2010 presidential elections, to “condemn categorically” the sins of the current President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Cute.
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"Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros said articulating reforms is not enough and Panlilio must reject the “crimes” of the Arroyo regime."
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Mmm hmm...
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"'He should declare categorically this early his critique against the GMA presidency. Articulating reforms is not enough. First, he has to repudiate the high crimes of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo against the Filipino people,' said Hontiveros, adding Panlilio should join the opposition.
'Any reform must emanate from the need to reverse the damage wrought by the Arroyo regime, but first, this administration and GMA herself must be condemned,' Hontiveros added."
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As a priest (or former priest), I expect the good governor to remember that we should emulate the good Lord Jesus Christ. He did not condemn us to burn in hell for all eternity, but gave us foolish humans a new chance to have peace and make up with the Father Yhwh. Which is why I think the good representative will be a little disappointed in the next few days.
And oh, the line "adding Panlilio should join the opposition" is a giveaway of the representative's political reason to speak about this "condemnation" stuff. Either the representative is a member of the opposition and wants Mr. Panlilio's charismatic backing to serve the interests of the opposition, or is too fixated on the fact that the EEEEVILLLL... President has allies and that all her allies are willing to partake in her EEEEVILLLL... plans of self-enrichment at the expense of the poor oppressed masses. If the reason is the former, it is obvious that there is some sort of political maneouvers underway that is planned to use Mr. Panlilio to win in the elections and serve the opposition in its endeavors. If the reason is the latter, are all of Gloria's allies that bad? Is it not possible to be a proper, moral, and 'clean' public servant if he/she/it happens to be in the same party with Gloria? And does Mr. Panlilio need to be allied to any party? Can't he win as an independent like what he did in the previous election?
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"'But what are the reforms that he seeks to push at the national level? He still needs to clarify and present his position on many national issues,' she added. "
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Hold on lad, I don't think the governor would be outlining his plans yet for major national issues without consulting his advisers (or Adviser). Given that there are good and bad points for almost every issue will mean months of deliberation for mortals. And I don't think the priest would have very strong feelings for the various issues like the recession (he needs the cabinet for decisions concerning economics because, well, he is no economist). The governor need not voice out on such issues immediately, rather understand that he is a rational person who can decide on these things in due time. Let me repeat, in due time.
There will be no conclusions for this entry. Why not wait and see the race instead?
That will be enough of politics for me at this time. See you again Somewhere Down the Road... to Perdition. Ahahahaha.
Cute.
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"Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros said articulating reforms is not enough and Panlilio must reject the “crimes” of the Arroyo regime."
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Mmm hmm...
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"'He should declare categorically this early his critique against the GMA presidency. Articulating reforms is not enough. First, he has to repudiate the high crimes of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo against the Filipino people,' said Hontiveros, adding Panlilio should join the opposition.
'Any reform must emanate from the need to reverse the damage wrought by the Arroyo regime, but first, this administration and GMA herself must be condemned,' Hontiveros added."
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As a priest (or former priest), I expect the good governor to remember that we should emulate the good Lord Jesus Christ. He did not condemn us to burn in hell for all eternity, but gave us foolish humans a new chance to have peace and make up with the Father Yhwh. Which is why I think the good representative will be a little disappointed in the next few days.
And oh, the line "adding Panlilio should join the opposition" is a giveaway of the representative's political reason to speak about this "condemnation" stuff. Either the representative is a member of the opposition and wants Mr. Panlilio's charismatic backing to serve the interests of the opposition, or is too fixated on the fact that the EEEEVILLLL... President has allies and that all her allies are willing to partake in her EEEEVILLLL... plans of self-enrichment at the expense of the poor oppressed masses. If the reason is the former, it is obvious that there is some sort of political maneouvers underway that is planned to use Mr. Panlilio to win in the elections and serve the opposition in its endeavors. If the reason is the latter, are all of Gloria's allies that bad? Is it not possible to be a proper, moral, and 'clean' public servant if he/she/it happens to be in the same party with Gloria? And does Mr. Panlilio need to be allied to any party? Can't he win as an independent like what he did in the previous election?
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"'But what are the reforms that he seeks to push at the national level? He still needs to clarify and present his position on many national issues,' she added. "
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Hold on lad, I don't think the governor would be outlining his plans yet for major national issues without consulting his advisers (or Adviser). Given that there are good and bad points for almost every issue will mean months of deliberation for mortals. And I don't think the priest would have very strong feelings for the various issues like the recession (he needs the cabinet for decisions concerning economics because, well, he is no economist). The governor need not voice out on such issues immediately, rather understand that he is a rational person who can decide on these things in due time. Let me repeat, in due time.
There will be no conclusions for this entry. Why not wait and see the race instead?
That will be enough of politics for me at this time. See you again Somewhere Down the Road... to Perdition. Ahahahaha.