tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post115643277155259147..comments2023-10-14T17:44:39.203+08:00Comments on The Black and White Movement: Murder in the House - Part 2Leah Navarrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08936079585251164701noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156984112594892572006-08-31T08:28:00.000+08:002006-08-31T08:28:00.000+08:00jeleve, am curious as to what you think we have ga...jeleve, am curious as to what you think we have gained from Gloria's bogus presidency. I think we have gained No.1 cheater status in the world (count her, nurses, athletes), an oil spill of gigantic proportions (dig deep into the players involved and understand her reticence), and jueteng is the best national pasttime, among other things.Leah Navarrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936079585251164701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156653581692438752006-08-27T12:39:00.000+08:002006-08-27T12:39:00.000+08:00Agreeing on something is a very hard thing to do. ...Agreeing on something is a very hard thing to do. We even had that experienced during the drafting of our Amendment to our constitution, The Constitution Act of l982, during the tenure of Pierre Trudeau. Most provinces have some arguments on some points and if you let the debate continue forever, we still will be under the l867 constitutions which was framed somewhere else. So, what the Government did, or the particular administration of Trudeau was to include in section 33 the “Notwithstanding Clause”. The section allows the federal govt. or the provincial or territorial govt. to Temporarily override a certain part of the law and be exempted from judicial review for the period of five years. This section can only involve the provision on fundamental freedoms, legal rights and equality rights.All other rights are inalienable and can not be subjugated. The Province of Quebec used the “clause” to override the Federal language law, and so other provinces for other laws.<BR/>But the fear that many, that the “clause” will be subject to outright abuse didn’t materialize at all, because of the overall strength and wisdom of the Charter. Had we not compromised, maybe until now we still be debating, arguing instead of having a charter which is Uniquely Canadian and now being embraced by most as perhaps a model for most Democratic Governments.<BR/>As we go, there is a plan to amend the ‘clause’.<BR/>But the Idea of the clause in the first place is to Assert the Power of Parliament and the Lawmakers and not be subjected to the whim of Judiciary, but by the voters. Like in the old British Way, if the Parliamentarians become tyrannical, Revolt.vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713410142846357673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156650548498205902006-08-27T11:49:00.000+08:002006-08-27T11:49:00.000+08:00This is not the time for charter change simply bec...This is not the time for charter change simply because the proposals are not favorable to the Filipino people.<BR/><BR/>Whether at any time, the same proposals would be detrimental to the Philippines!justicialigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14224725392522257876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156577192089258642006-08-26T15:26:00.000+08:002006-08-26T15:26:00.000+08:00Her 2001-2004 term was a blown opportunity for tru...Her 2001-2004 term was a blown opportunity for true peace and unity, instituting economic reforms, and reducing corruption... Edsa Dos was a blown opportunity. Because she had other priorities at that time.<BR/><BR/>Her first term will most be remembered for Lacson, lacson, lacson, smearing Roco, lacson, lacson, fabricating documents vs. FPJ's citizenship, lacson, and more lacson. Destroying political rivals, and prioritizing her 2004 election run, yan ang priorities nya back then, in a nutshell.<BR/><BR/>Kaya nga <A HREF="http://www.bulatlat.com/news/4-40/4-40-chronic.html" REL="nofollow">umutang ng umutang ng malaki</A> sa labas from 2001-2004, para mapondohan ang 2004 campaign expenses niya.<BR/><BR/><I>Granting that what Macapagal-Arroyo can only admit is a fiscal problem, just the same <B>she hides the fact that compared to past presidents, she has borrowed the most</B>. Her borrowings alone from 2001-2003 (three years) amounted to more than the combined borrowings of Presidents Ramos and Estrada (or a total of nine years), with debts accumulated at P1.2 billion daily.9 The heavy debt of the government has thereby brought about its current huge fiscal crisis, with budget deficit nearing P200 billion.</I><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.bulatlat.com/news/4-34/4-34-neocolonial.html" REL="nofollow">Eto pa</A>. Read <A HREF="http://qc.indymedia.org/news/2006/06/7432.php" REL="nofollow">this too</A>.<BR/><BR/>Not surprisingly, most of the credit downgrades came during her first three years in office (2001-2004).<BR/><BR/>Then after the elections, tinaasan ni arroyo ang buwis natin para TAYO ang magbabayad sa election campaign expenses at dagdag bawas operations ng Arroyo admin, at para tumaas ulit ang credit rating natin. Brilliant!john marzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036820667908976630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156573784330489882006-08-26T14:29:00.000+08:002006-08-26T14:29:00.000+08:00Some of you may have heard about Mikey Arroyo's at...<I>Some of you may have heard about Mikey Arroyo's attempt at reconciliation last night by apporoaching us in the gallery. I was the only one that didn't turn away when he came over, Dinky was napping beside me (it was 4am) and Ging Deles was busy with her phone. He said something like, "Tita, come on naman, let's forget this" (I would like to point out that I am not his aunt, and have never had occasion to even be introduced to this boy). Having been raised to give due respect, I politely declined and said, "Kid, I can't do this, sorry. You should have inhibited yourself. Why can't you let this go through so we can be out of your hair? Sorry, I can't shake your hand." And so he walked away to play up the media. For me, there can never be reconciliation without justice.</I><BR/><BR/>Resignation for the disgraced Arroyo and calling for new elections is the best way to start the heaing of this divided land. It's the right thing to do. the only honorable thing left for Arroyo to do. <BR/><BR/>Even some of those who support her believe she stole the elections and is very divisive, but they prefer arroyo because they fear the opposition even more -- which is the kind of attitude that allowed Arroyo to get away with it in the first place. <BR/><BR/>She's incapable of reconciling this country because she's the biggest reason this country is so divided. And she lacks the credibility and trust of the people, since she did everything but from the day she took office in 2001, even though we heard lot's of similar "heal the land" and "reconciliation" talk from her.<BR/><BR/>Her 2001-2004 term was a blown opportunity to unite this country, institute reforms, and reduce corruption... Edsa Dos was a blown opportunity. Because she had other priorities at that time.<BR/><BR/>Her first term will most be remembered for Lacson, lacson, lacson, smearing Roco, lacson, lacson, fabricating documents vs. FPJ's citizenship, lacson, and more lacson. Destroying political rivals, and prioritizing her 2004 election run, yan ang priorities nya back then, in a nutshell.john marzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036820667908976630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156510963402416562006-08-25T21:02:00.000+08:002006-08-25T21:02:00.000+08:00the "lack of substance" abuse in the impeachment t...the "lack of substance" abuse in the impeachment try is pretty much a sign that the dishonorable members of the house of reprehensibles are committing too much substance abuse.the jester-in-exilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355459898911333688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156478272797462792006-08-25T11:57:00.000+08:002006-08-25T11:57:00.000+08:00Less than a year until the next elections. Lament...Less than a year until the next elections. Lamenting the lack of interest of the masses can only go so far; the pro-impeachment personages have to get their hands (and blouses and skirts and pants and shoes) dirty to really get the population to understand what is at stake. Already proven that 32 will not cut it.engineerOFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643196802254813387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156456930102825742006-08-25T06:02:00.000+08:002006-08-25T06:02:00.000+08:00The lack of strong party systems can contribute to...The lack of strong party systems can contribute to a weak parliament, should Cha Cha prosper. Having lived in Canada and observed their parliamentary gov't, that's clear. But how will these politicians unify into at least two major political parties? Coalitions are born here everyday, and they break up just about as often. We've a long way to go.Leah Navarrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936079585251164701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156440743143099682006-08-25T01:32:00.000+08:002006-08-25T01:32:00.000+08:00Vic,Sad to say, conscience is what this administra...Vic,<BR/><BR/>Sad to say, conscience is what this administration doesn't have. And party strength is decided by how deep one's pocket is and not of morals.schumeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108322660937822808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17476693.post-1156438122347905002006-08-25T00:48:00.000+08:002006-08-25T00:48:00.000+08:00One more reason why I prefer a Government based on...One more reason why I prefer a Government based on strong party system, where all the party whips demand that all members present during a very important business; that everyone contribute to the resolution of the issue. Win or loss, the public get to know where their representatives stand and can make a proper decision on the next election. And sometimes if the government will allow the 'vote of concience' on some very controvertial issue, with all lawmakers present, chances are the 'numbers' game could be reversed.vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713410142846357673noreply@blogger.com