Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. — Abraham Lincoln In power, we know a man’s character, and this weekend we saw just how much character some politicians and government officials have. As news erupted of the mauling that occurred at a golf course [...]
On A Nightmare at a Golf Course: A Cynical Worldview
December 28, 2008 By 42 Comments
“The world has gone crazy. Two politicians beat up a defenseless 56-year-old father and his 14-year-old son. At a golf course. I swear to God, I thought golfers were decent people. You would think politicians were decent people. I guess not. I guess they gang up on 56-year-old men and beat up pleading 14-year-old kids.” [...]
Of Thuggery And Courtesy Resignations
December 27, 2008 By 22 Comments
On President Arroyo’s table is the bunch of ‘courtesy’ resignations from the members of her official family submitted ahead of New Year’s day as has become customary. Well if our lady president cares to make a meaningful gesture, she can start the Year of the Ox by making an example of Secretary Nasser Pangandaman in [...]
Of Political Arrogance – A Nightmare At A Golf Course
December 27, 2008 By 224 Comments
(brief note, the following is a direct account of the daughter of the said victim of the incident, she stands by her story. The incident was public. This post was written yesterday) So, I just had the worst day of my life. At around 1:30 PM today, at Valley Golf and Country Club, Antipolo City, [...]
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