Obama obtained those money through donations with the help of the net and that was one method that couldn’t be thought of if one was stuck to the conventional means of obtaining money. Yet they were successful.

I think you’re almost pushed into supporting evil means of supporting a campaign instead of platform and ideology because of the philosophy of “what works”. Its scary!

It is very intellectually stimulating by the way he describes the process but I just don’t know how he can implement it.

I also believe that discussions like this is what our country needed in order to discern what really needs to be done.

Thanks for the note. We are aligned again. A drink to a bright future for the country we both love (the Philippines) is a fine idea. The USA is pretty fine, too, but I’ll stick to the subject this time . . .

Joe

I apologize if you find the word “spew” disagreeable. I do not mean to offend anyone by that word. I came here to provide some information and my opinion on what’s going on in our beloved country, not to have more enemies.

As to this comment: >> Or, another view is, if you or your idol Mr. Perlas can’t take the heat, maybe a different kitchen works better, you know, the KA kind…>>

I do not speak the language of idolatry. If I do, I only have two gods I absolutely worship–J.S. Bach and Bobby McFerrin. Everyone else are mortals like me. :)

And it’s unnecessary to even mention Nick in that manner because he’s not here at FV so how can he take or not take “the heat?” If you have a thing against me, take it against me, not against other people.

But again, I didn’t come here to gain enemies. So let’s drink to a healthy debate, and stick to issues—walang personalan. And let’s drink to our country’s bright future.

If there is anything we all have in common, I am presuming it is our love for our country. And that is why we are very critical, sometimes to the point of cynicism, which is understandable. So there. :)

“..from what you guys spew here at FV”

Well, Geejay, if you hung around FV for some time, rather than pop in with your advocacy slant, you might find that there is a broad range of views offered here. Primer is one, Bencard is another, I’m one, Benign0, Cocoy, jcc, BongV, Rosa, Sparks, manualbuencamino and many many more. There is no one slant, the arguments range from intense to inane . . .

I have yet to see anyone “spewing” anything . . . but am inclined to put your comment in the spew category because you have no equity here . . .

Or, another view is, if you or your idol Mr. Perlas can’t take the heat, maybe a different kitchen works better, you know, the KA kind . . .

Joe

Hahaha! Cute. If I were, I wouldn’t waste my time at FV explaining stuff to you guys. The concept of bandwagons and Pied Pipers is that you “go for the numbers”–go where, everyone is going–there is no need for platforms and debates and additional wrinkles from what you guys spew here at FV. Haha!

We are probably the tiniest, but bravest voice out there. FOR NOW. :)

If we want change then we must unite to build our future together… we must unite to build something and not only to bring down something.

I am not comparing apple and oranges, they are just signs of the times. If you would not be convinced to vote for him that would not be my problem. Everyone has our own biases toward a person and an ideology. What I am asking is to try to discern beyond that and see the bigger picture.

I hope you could meet Nicky Perlas personally and then perhaps speak out your mind to him :)

As President, I determine what is best for the Philippines, but of course I have to get that loopy legislature whipped into shape to cooperate, and I have to sell the program to those media buzzards, and of course, the People, whose trust I know I must maintain.

Perception, arm-wrestling, transparency, and honor are key attributes of a president.

Joe