Comments on: Dousing ‘Destab’; Playing the 2010 Card

By: Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose » Today's Dose » Mutiny for a bounty

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:51:34 +0000

[...] the Palace with Bolante, and not after the Palace had already tried to whet the appetite of those it declared potential contenders for the presidency. At least two of them would directly benefit from Villar being taken down a notch or two: [...]

By: Current » Mutiny for a Bounty

Current » Mutiny for a Bounty — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:48:22 +0000

By: Ding G. Gagelonia

Ding G. Gagelonia — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:49:41 +0000

Phil Manila,

Depending on which side of the fence one is, he may even use being shortlisted to parlay this into fund and support-raising. AND YOU ARE CORRECT, ‘DEAL-MAKING-FOR-PARDON’ may also be on the table.
Daming configurations in this ala-mahjong game.

By: Phil Manila

Phil Manila — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:40:31 +0000

The three scenarios that Mr. Ding alluded to above:

1. There is another Coup in the Making. => Nah, 17 months to go is not too long. If its true, it may be a ‘coup’ me.

2. Five Presidential Wannabes that might have Administration support. => Trial Balloon to get concessions? e.g. presidential pardon.

3. The above are both Red Herrings. Martial Law a Final Solution?

I’ll take Scenario 2.

By: The EQualizer

The EQualizer — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:08:43 +0000

“Two things can prevent the Presidential elections in 2010. One, charter change, which Gloria is now pushing with hammer and thongs, and two, a declaration of martial law”Former Speaker Joe De Venecia