THE manner in which the administration is conducting the People’s Initiative of Gloria (PIG) reminds us of a phrase made famous by Mrs. Arroyo’s alma mater: “how baboy naman the pig.”
The Black & White Movement believes that the so-called People’s Initiative is not the voice of the people. It is the shrill whistle-blowing of the Lubao Express. Speaker Jose de Venecia wants to take credit for it and calls it the Dagupan Express, but he is only waving from the caboose of an Arroyo-initiated, Arroyo-led, and Arroyo-centric effort.
The manner in which the Constitution is being treated is just the latest manifestation of the total disregard Mrs. Arroyo has for the letter and spirit of the law. Change is not the objective of the administration’s efforts. Self-preservation and self-perpetuation is what they seek.
The path to genuine change and reforms is through a Constitutional Convention, freely elected and as non-partisan as possible. The only way to resolve the crisis of democracy in our country is through Special Elections, to provide our country with leadership that enjoys a genuine mandate.
The Black & White Movement says: how baboy naman the PIG! No to Gloria’s Cha-Cha, Yes to Special Elections! Let us not be fooled by a railroading effort disguised as a great debate. We cannot cast Constitutional pearls before swine.
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The dogs are now an improved lot. They have been replaced by the pigs. So the saying should now be: "This country is going to the PIGS."
every time i hear the phrase "Charter Change" i wonder what it is about our constitution that makes it require so drastic a revision... as if it was a defective engine in a truck that needed a complete overhaul.
i'm no lawyer, but i'm pretty comfortable with our constitution and system of government, bar a few amendments here and there. the laws themselves, however (like that BP880), that could be another issue for me entirely.
i oppose charter change, not because i oppose GMA and want her ousted. i oppose charter change because i find no reason to revise completely the 1987 constitution....
especially if the replacement is that stupid draft they've made.
It's a pity, really, Bystander. I happen to love Cebu lechon, sinugba nga baboy, adobong baboy, pork chops. But this particular PIG is sure to leave a bad taste in the mouth!
Well, Jester, count yourself (and me) as part of the 54% that still think we don;t need a change, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey.
http://pulseasia.newsmaker.ph/main.asp?mode=&page=article&articleID=6451371370§ion=Highlights
The percentage is down from December, but I think the growing clamor against the Palace Initiative will help bring that number up again.
helga,
"The percentage is down from December, but I think the growing clamor against the Palace Initiative will help bring that number up again."
i hope the numbers translate to actual "no" votes in a plebiscite later. i had a rather interesting time telling my neighbors why signing the "petition" was a bad idea, even if (i heard but not witnessed, dammit) actual signing/bartering of goods/cash happened.
although, of course, it's kinda heartening to see how my C-D-E neighbors in the gillage where i rent my apartment are now more and more vocal in their criticisms about GMA (not so long ago, they were apathetic).
i'm hoping to be able to help in persuading them to stand for "no" in the cha-cha issue.
Lest the SPCMA accuse us of being unkind to the animals, let us not denigrate the dog and the pig. As Helga said, she likes the lechon from Cebu and the other one is called man's best friend. The creature we are referring to would be an insult to these animals. Why don't we refer to them and their ilk as "the Pidals". Like Gloria MakaPidal Arroyo. It means the same thing if you remove the "id".
Mr. Allon, although we appreciate your visits to our blog despite your divergent views, may I remind you to keep your comments civil and refrain from stooping so low as to hurl insults of this nature. I am sure you are capable of more civilized argument. You don't have to be a cur.
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