tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post467082557697878652..comments2023-06-10T20:22:01.348+08:00Comments on The Society of Honor by Joe America: The Territorial Integrity of the Philippines, or What's Up with Sabah?The Society of Honorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-14279047591273725322013-01-22T17:39:43.267+08:002013-01-22T17:39:43.267+08:00That is very bold and ingenious. The matter would ...That is very bold and ingenious. The matter would be seriously challenged, however, given that the Philippines has not attempted to solidify and resolve its claim to Sabah.<br /><br />If the Philippines loses its action announced today to take the territorial spat to the UN, maybe the Philippines ought to pursue finalizing its claim to Sabah. There has to be oil or gold there someplace.<br /><br />But your point is good. There is value to the Sabah claim, so swap it.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-17138433524520165372013-01-22T17:12:23.417+08:002013-01-22T17:12:23.417+08:00Great article. Since PH inherited Sabah by way of...Great article. Since PH inherited Sabah by way of Sulu, I propose offering Sabah to China in exchange for uncontested claims to the West Philippine sea. Yes this idea is way out of left field, but how about dangle this idea to the Chinese. I believe that there are many reasons why this may work: <br /><br />1) China is willing to strain relations with 2nd largest trading partner Japan over the tiny islands of the Senkkaku. 2) China uses flimsy justification for their claims such as historical rights and ancient maps, while Sabah has a more solid legal claim. 3) Sabah itself has an EEZ in the Spratlys 4) 25 percent of malaysians are Chinese 5) There are much resources in Sabah, but it is the poorest state in Malaysia. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-67981143262596830592012-06-22T20:23:57.610+08:002012-06-22T20:23:57.610+08:00Ima gonna pull up that document and study it. It i...Ima gonna pull up that document and study it. It is an interesting point. Even if the Constitution provides for it, or is silent, I disagree about autonomous states. Either Muslims are Filipinos or they are not. If Muslims and the Philippines agrees they are not Filipinos, cut them off an independent state. Let them worry about building an economy, rather than Manila residents doing it.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-20757146604595714642012-06-22T19:40:09.171+08:002012-06-22T19:40:09.171+08:00I agree with those, of course. Autonomy is a very ...I agree with those, of course. Autonomy is a very debatable question, but I don't think it's unconstitutional. The Constitution provides for it.Jhttp://thenutbox.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-89576332416781007062012-06-22T15:25:24.296+08:002012-06-22T15:25:24.296+08:00J, a fair question. Make sizable investments to de...J, a fair question. Make sizable investments to develop agricultural, fishery and retail businesses from the outside, fairly stable and moderate areas, and work in. Actually, I think that is being done now to some extent. Poverty is the underlying reason for discontent. Provide jobs.<br /><br />Fight extremists who insist killing is a righteous way to worship. Negotiate for improvements or changes in process that local Muslims think would help, but make clear that autonomy is unconstitutional. There is one nation, under God, not divisible by individual faith.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-22384867335045121512012-06-22T14:48:16.592+08:002012-06-22T14:48:16.592+08:00Joe, what's your solution then?Joe, what's your solution then?Jhttp://thenutbox.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-59026640860019111442012-06-20T20:39:47.052+08:002012-06-20T20:39:47.052+08:00J, I fundamentally disagree with the autonomy idea...J, I fundamentally disagree with the autonomy idea, and I think the improvements you suggest, while correct to do, are long term. I agree Sabah should be dropped. It is not going anywhere, and is a loose end to clean up.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-69322062433502585392012-06-20T20:37:46.101+08:002012-06-20T20:37:46.101+08:00It was a delightful trek. You are most welcome.It was a delightful trek. You are most welcome.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-66902152123053889072012-06-20T20:10:59.611+08:002012-06-20T20:10:59.611+08:00Joe,
Those are beautiful pictures. Thanks
Its Ja...Joe,<br /><br />Those are beautiful pictures. Thanks<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-6681484635767127502012-06-20T20:00:44.598+08:002012-06-20T20:00:44.598+08:00J,
You give up easily and Sabah is a different st...J,<br /><br />You give up easily and Sabah is a different story with regards to South China Sea. I am not going to justify what I said for obvious reason, but I think you have to try that Filipino Coffee Joe have been drinking.<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-76027871494492781302012-06-20T16:12:32.573+08:002012-06-20T16:12:32.573+08:00Grant Mindanao greater autonomy along the lines of...Grant Mindanao greater autonomy along the lines of ARMM, invest heavily on Mindanao economy, educate the people and integrate them to larger Philippine society, then if anyone takes up arms again napalm them. And give up the Sabah claim so Malaysia would stop destabilizing Mindanao and ASEAN would be stronger. The Sabah claim is as ridiculous as the South China Sea claim anyway.Jhttp://thenutbox.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-75921651143952874632012-06-20T11:53:56.908+08:002012-06-20T11:53:56.908+08:00Joe,
Mt Kinabalu aye! Would be nice to see that p...Joe,<br /><br />Mt Kinabalu aye! Would be nice to see that picture.<br /><br />Its JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-55908999404939714392012-06-20T09:34:52.089+08:002012-06-20T09:34:52.089+08:00I always think of Charles Manson, wild-eyed and hy...I always think of Charles Manson, wild-eyed and hypnotic, spewing venom that others came to worship.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-74074125994344418292012-06-20T08:37:45.488+08:002012-06-20T08:37:45.488+08:00From: Island jim-e (aka: the cricket)
1. Interes...From: Island jim-e (aka: the cricket)<br /><br />1. Interesting commentary and observations! The distilled<br />portion was a real door banger!<br /><br />2. Did you know that a few weeks ago a USA Pentacostal<br />Minister got bit by one of his snakes (rattler) and died <br />from the bite during the church service he was conducting! <br /><br />I place this example of "dumbness", "poor judgement", <br />ignorance, etc...to your attention as a reminder that the<br />"uneducated", stupid, ignorant, and other bad behavior<br />results in high risk and possible death for the individual<br />and those other members of the community which hold<br />similiar views and exhibit similar activities! <br /><br />Snakes (plus other posion productive insects, reptiles, <br />animals)that produce posion do so as a prime tool for<br />food acqusition! They produce posion to gain a advantage<br />and reward!<br /><br />From my rocking chair I can witness many sad, bad, <br />negative experiences in my youth which was directly<br />caused by religious zelots misdirected (do to ignorance)<br />actions! It seems much easier for these few to mis-lead<br />the "flock", "unknowing" and attention seeking, self<br />centered, self-interested power brokers to "LEAD" the<br />followers into "HELL"! <br /><br />Note the JIM JONES (and many other false leaders) who<br />have caused many suicides! These "false for--p-r-o-f-i-t-s"<br />become terror-doers of the nation! The results (fruits)<br />of their footprints are bedded in mud and grave soil!<br /><br />So in the name and under the color of religous zelots<br />they cause the posioning and doom of the community and<br />nation unless control measures are put into good effect!<br />The posion they brew and spread cannot and should not be<br />tolerated in any form or fashion!<br /><br /><br />Just another form of "dope".....chirp, chirp!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-91467707544186230672012-06-20T07:42:22.865+08:002012-06-20T07:42:22.865+08:00Sabah is interesting to me because I once climbed ...Sabah is interesting to me because I once climbed half-way up Mt. Kinabalu there. It is a very spiritual mountain, wrapped in eerie mist most of the time. I'll post some photos in the right margin sometime later today. It is very rugged territory.<br /><br />Miriam is still resting, recovering from her impeachment drama.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-49949614712095079762012-06-20T06:50:30.555+08:002012-06-20T06:50:30.555+08:00Joe,
I like to genuinely thank you for the Sabah ...Joe,<br /><br />I like to genuinely thank you for the Sabah 101. It shall bring awareness of our terretorial disputes especially those (including me) who have forgotten the political and geographical situation in Sabah. <br /><br />"The claim still exist" and you are the only who brought it up. Where is Miriam Santiago?<br /><br />Yeah, I agree, the 200-mile should apply and China has to stop acting like a two-year old and respect international law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com