It was in 2004 that I have stopped voting and have stopped registering as a voter at home. Nothing will change my stand on this abstinence as some people (politicians, businessmen, et.al) are getting more acquisitive.
Political Boxing 1Last weeks feedback on Philippine politics was that the president of the Philippines is offering financial help to the former lady president with her medical expenses. Ironic! What is he thinking? Poverty is discernible in my home country. Ex madam president is now in hot water for corruption and she is seeking political asylum in Brazil. And now this!
She can afford to have her own hospital built if she wants to and hire the best specialists for her deteriorating health. Well I'm talking about the astronomical figure that was pocketed during her period in office. Why not use it?
Political Boxing 2
The world renowned and most celebrated boxer is Filipino. He is a politician. Don't wonder how he got into the business of politics.
Congressman Manny Pacquiao won the fight against Juan Marquez at the MGM Grand in Vegas. How much was he paid for the punches? A whopping 20 million US dollars.
Fair enough. He was punched left and right in the 12 rounds.
Honestly, it was 4 fights prior to the recent one that I started looking forward for his defeat. I am Filipino and I should be proud. But I am not! 200 tickets to the fight were handed out to Filipino politicians. It's absurd!
I know I sound so vehement with the things I am writing here. These figures in politics should know better.
Let's put christmas right in front of us. It's the time to give and share the happiness. This thought doesn't help at all. The less fortunate people are being set aside and into the gutter.
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