The Lost Filipino

Geopoet writes the realism of the political spectrum of the Philippines from the ground of the Filipino masses. It portrays the realistic views of the small people who felt they are wrought of mass poverty as a result of so much political squabbles and bickering both from the top and lowest echelon of their own government. This is their story...our own story and it starts now...

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Thursday, December 03, 2009

GMA, problems, politics and political debate, Chump guns for the next election

 

Like any other way, the old-fashioned way of right choice is political debate, however, it seems that Filipino people is fond of “Band-Aid” solutions to the economic problems instead of a sure and long-way of resolving it. In times of crisis, they can gather all resources available and resolve the problems in their own way of showing the likes of “charity”, “help”, “assistance”, and others similar to it. And mind you, they are gunning already for re-election, or just the fun of it, before campaign begins, and before election ends!

 

Some if not all, like to see their own at a very instance to having it their way, instead of viewing it in a collective manner in which all can be benefited.  Though some of course, did their best of attaining extra-ordinary feat, but the inward desire is to get the attention of many for a recognition or whatever purposes it may have been for their own benefit. It’s like: “I’ll do this because the world is watching” or “We better do our part and unleash the hero within because one day people will recognize our works and it will surely turn to our most advantage”; and many other more motives which sometimes fashioned in the form of charity, but later becomes a greed or otherwise.

 

Today, in the history of Philippine politics, one of this type has come up a long way silently and now an apparent show up of the real meaning of intent in the heart. Certainly, like the great “mocking bird clothe in chameleon’s disguise” who is now determined to pursue her (bad) dreams of becoming the ex-president who becomes a congresswoman; or may be later, becomes a governor, or may be would slide down to becoming a town mayor or a barangay captain. She would not settle any more less than a chief executive. She offered that she’d like to help her people and represent them in congress, however, a lot of people have seen the real motive of it. Her lust for power did not end by one term, but greed came out of her senses thinking that may be this time, someone need to go beyond the traditional lines of politics.

 

How in the world could you imagine that there is that someone who can transcend herself beyond the bounds of normal template; and carry over within a secret lust much even more superior than sensuality or shamelessness. Whichever is appropriate, the action taken signifies callousness and in total disregard of “symbolism” or not even the world “traditional” can proscribe the real meaning of the word itself.

 

These questions can be asked:

“Is Mikey not enough to deliver the basic services that people really wanted to have in the 2nd District of Pampanga?”

 

“ What does Mikey can’t do that only a Gloria can do for the people of Pampanga?”

 

“Is nine years in the presidency not enough so that GMA would still want to become a congresswoman? or, is it something greater than that?”

 

On the other hand, there is this proposal of splitting the first district of Camarines Sur into two, making all in all five districts in the province. But there are moves to declare it unconstitutional because the population of one of the districts does not reach 250,000.

 

Many believe that the splitting of the first district is only to accommodate Congressman Dato Arroyo to have his own congressional lot. And maybe someday, when he would become president, he could come back to his district just like her mother. Who knows? Another Arroyo is making fun again of the “Office of the President”. 

 

But, some people don’t think that Congressman Dato Arroyo can do that. Gloria is different than Dato, they say. Other  people say that he is more sensitive than his mother. He was even called by some as the “black sheep” of the family. And he has nothing to do with the decision made by his mother nor his brother Mikey. People believe he is different. He has done a lot for everyone. He is young, progressive, and dynamically capable. This is what ordinary people say when you interview them about Congressman Dato Arroyo and I believe them.

 

Now, what can we make up to those we expect before and after the election comes to an end? In what common ground that our expectations can meet with others? or that platform of governance can be tackled in an appropriate venue of political perspective?

 

Political debate, the say, can bring out the best in every candidate. It can give people ample time to realize among themselves what these candidates can bring about when get elected. This opportunity can also provide a wider scope in the avenue of issues and concerns that are well researched by the staff of the candidates; and even formulated the best approach to it with careful outlook of a future prosperity that they may be able to bring while in office.

 

At this time, these candidates are readying the fun fares that they can bring to amuse or attract the people to their own turf. Of course, the number instrument which is money is now being accounted for and name tags in every duffle bag has already been pinned and clipped. All guns up!

 

Political debate or money, people don’t care about it. Just give it to them and all the rest is theirs. Thus, candidates and people are teaming up for a great grab. It’s for one season only! There’s that another season to come. So, strike the iron while still hot. Make use of your one vote to gain a few or many bucks. Anyway, these candidates when get elected would think of re-election; so, both favors and flavors can dance a long way.

 

As for me, I just write because I kind of concern about many things; or even dare about it. Whichever is the motive, people must think that the offices where they put people in charge, must be filled in with those who are competent enough to render governance.

 

And as for GMA, I don’t think so. We better watch out! There is more greater things than oblivious. You  just have to be chump about it…anyway, everybody does it.

 

Me? I would just like to write about it. So, read.

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