everyone, rich, poor or middle class must obey the law. no fear or favor.

Getting things done are not enough unless majority are happy. The majority are the poor not the middle class. On Bayani, who were his true customers? the rich, the middle class or the majority- the poor. But why use the poor people’s trucks?

As I mentioned, the ability to get things done is a must for a person who is tasked with leading an entire nation. But must efficiency always go hand in hand with ruthlessness? Is it not a matter of forming a good team, getting competent people to work with/for you, those who know the public pulse and understand the Pinoy enough to sway public opinion and achieve behavior modification among the populace? Or is this an unrealistic expectation for a people like Filipinos who seem to still be too immature yet to “get going” without being coerced or cajoled in some way?

Can’t help it — with the combination of traits I see so far in the man, putting him in power is one scary notion.

everyday we deal with a tyrant. some do it with a smile and “papogi” or “pabeauty” effect but at the end of the day, she\he gives the largesse to her\his cronies, dip her\his fingers in the treasury, practices nepotism, and dish out government contracts to friends and relatives who give part of the booty back for gratitude. that, from standpoint is a greater tyranny.

in BF you get what you see. he is high-handed, tyranical and maybe ruthless. but he was doing it to bring order to the streets of Metro Manila which is held hostage by vendors that make the streets unsafe for motorists and pedestrians.

these street vendors also unfairly engaged in business competition with legit stall holders that pays the government tax and business rentals to business establishment.

while we can symphatize with the plight of thousands of street vendors who eke their living out through unlicensed trade that make our streets unsafe, such practice should be discouraged and instead they should be relocated to an area where they can make their money without endangering others and create unfair competition with legit business.

the thrust, i supposed is for the government to provide alternative “tiangge” venue for our street vendors and not simply drive them out of the streets.

if BF has an agenda on how to address this “alternative” market venue for our poor vendors, i see no reason why the guy should not be given a break.

As many have already pointed out, this guy gets things done — which is a must for any leader. But at what cost does he accomplish that? Pouring kerosene all over the fruits, vegetables and whatever other goods sidewalk vendors are selling is, to me, abhorrent. Sure, it drives home the message that the guy means business. But to send home a vendor with nothing to give his family for the day — just so the vendor is driven off the sidewalk — is something that indicates a lack of self-control and prudence.

Funny thing, I brought this up with two colleagues today and neither of them knew about these kerosene-pouring incidents.

Anyhow, I believe we do need a doer if he/she will lead the country effectively. But please not someone like BF who is becoming monstrous in my eyes as I continue to read the comments in FV. Not even a stint on Celebrity Duets can wipe out seemingly corrupt ways and tyrannical methods.

if erap, after being convicted and pardoned for “plunder” is again wishing for a comeback, why not BF?

the more people run for the President is good for the people. money will be awash for the electorate to feast on. it is only at election time that money flows freely that could benefit the least of our brethens.

the present crop of politicians anyway, would not give us the best of the lot. they are all clowns and they all come during carnival time. let them distribute candies and goodies. for the poorest amongst us, and provides momentary reprieve for a long year hunger. :)