tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post6421641913749808153..comments2023-06-10T20:22:01.348+08:00Comments on The Society of Honor by Joe America: Sedition: A Variable Crime Arising from InsecurityThe Society of Honorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-68528061801563358782012-07-13T13:31:02.814+08:002012-07-13T13:31:02.814+08:00Do you have these mood swings often? You alternati...Do you have these mood swings often? You alternatively uplift and drive to despair. Well, I can only repeat that we are a stupid species for being so intelligent. Sometimes the resourcefulness comes only when our backs are to the wall. But I suppose a dead planet is a dead planet. No walls to back into. We have no ark, as I prefer a fortress. Do you have a timeline to the Resurrection?The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-88225795917166906662012-07-13T12:59:04.010+08:002012-07-13T12:59:04.010+08:00From: The Cricket...!
1. Every PH child needs t...From: The Cricket...!<br /><br />1. Every PH child needs to know and understand the islands<br />history from the Asian Rim, regional and world perspectives...<br />to bad they don't and at this point I see no improvement!<br /><br />2. Every PH person of voting age (or soon to be able to vote)<br />needs the history,-- plus a management, administrative,<br />leadership, and participation in salvation right now....or it<br />may be too late to "cry over spilit water buffalo and<br />coconut milk"!<br /><br />3. Why you ask? Well simply put the island rich folks, the<br />greedy bastardos, the higher-than-mighty family-rulers, and<br />a dysfunctional government have already "exceeded the tipping<br />point"--plus the carrying capacity of the lifeboat! The<br />rulers have "sedated" the peons....soo many...sins-mistakes<br />oversights and mis-management...like...the over-population issue,<br />the pollution issue, the over-fishing/mining/deforestation<br />issue, etc..have already heralded the begining of the end for<br />the islands..."for whom the bell tolls"....!<br /><br />4. Proof--besides what you can witness for yourselves...<br />(remember fruits/results-taste and then tell/act!)...how much<br />more is not being reported in the media, by the government...<br />and how much more is covered up by the "spin doctors"...<br />"you have not becuase you ask not..."! <br /><br />Already several ocean coral reefs are dead or are ready to die...<br />over fishing...mis-use of resources...no enforcement of present<br />laws, rules, regulation,etc....and more over some rivers and<br />creeks are no longer able to be breeding grounds for fish<br />populations to sustain themselves....oh...sooo sad!<br /><br />5. Be WARNED...BE VERY AFRAID....and act accordingly to be<br />able to survive the coming "great flood"...question: have you<br />started building your "ark" as yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-32242744062569691022012-07-13T06:14:16.330+08:002012-07-13T06:14:16.330+08:00Extraordinarily well said, Cha. As an American, I ...Extraordinarily well said, Cha. As an American, I found it very difficult reading about the Philippine American War. McKinley was a racist, as were many of the proponents of conquest. I did a fairly lengthy piece on Admiral Dewey a while back, looking for an American of the era I could respect. But even he rolled over in the end, the good soldier, to the political winds of the time. My own suspicion is that America started the war to keep other nations from this valuable prize, the Philippines.<br /><br />There is nothing to do now but shrug, and learn. And move on.<br /><br />Similarly, for Filipinos, the most constructive thing in the world would be a very healthy, heads up "shrug", to get rid of the notion of being subservient to ANYBODY, and to get rid of the need to prove superiority to EVERYBODY, and to move on.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed Macapili. He is one of my favorites. No bias. No insecurity. Calls it as he sees it. Great photos, too.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-69825214690918840192012-07-12T20:56:01.609+08:002012-07-12T20:56:01.609+08:00Thank you for the web link on the Philippine-Ameri...Thank you for the web link on the Philippine-American war. Had a quick browse and found some articles I'd be going back to.<br /><br />There is also a recently published book on the subject, written by an American, Gregg Jones. It's called Honor in the Dust - Theodore Roosevelt, the Philippine-American War, and the Rise and Fall of the American Imperial Dream. It's also available as an e-book from Amazon and you can preview the first few chapters on their site.<br /><br />Reading the book gave me a greater understanding and appreciation of the courage and bravery of our forefathers who fought and resisted the Americans during the early years of our American occupation. What we have learned growing up from our history books is that the Americans were our liberators, that Gen. MacArthur is our hero who saved us from the Japanese. Little did we know about the widespread torture and cruelty that precluded American rule in our country.<br /><br />Then there is Noli Me Tangere, written by our national hero Jose Rizal. It should give one a pretty good idea of the indignities endured by the Filipinos in the hands of the Spanish conquistadores for more than 300 years.<br /><br />So for three hundred forty and so odd years, my country was under foreign rule. My people were abused, raped and treated with contempt. They were called indios and savages, told they were stupid, lazy and incompetent, and above all, inferior to the white man.<br /><br />This is what lies behind the psyche of your present day Filipino. This is what we all need to appreciate and comprehend before we pass judgment on our collective selves. We and the generation before us were raised by one that had very little to give in terms of engendering dignity and self respect. They never knew themselves what that really meant, they never really had a chance.<br /><br />I see our country as a young adult that has survived a horrible childhood. We made it through with very little knowledge and experience to ease our way into adulthood. We fail, fumble and stumble as we struggle to make our way in this world. But why wouldn't we?<br /><br />After all, we only gained our independence and were allowed self rule in 1946.<br /><br />George Washington became president of the United States in 1789.<br /><br />Who knows what we would also have achieved by now if we also had more than two hundred years figuring out how to run a country and make democracy work.<br /><br />ChaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-55547621756926161922012-07-12T18:24:45.330+08:002012-07-12T18:24:45.330+08:00Ahhhh, thank's for the clarification, Jim-e. I...Ahhhh, thank's for the clarification, Jim-e. I wasn't lookin' for no Chinese guy, so no wonder I didn't recognize this here ping's back. I especially appreciate the cheering up, as I was contemplating hara kiri due to the shame of my ignorance.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-71620315194249984752012-07-12T17:30:08.762+08:002012-07-12T17:30:08.762+08:00From: The rocking chair of Island Jim-e!
Re: Ti...From: The rocking chair of Island Jim-e!<br /><br />Re: Time to rejoyce! Be of good cheer!<br /><br />Dear Joe America do not be sad just cause you don't know about<br />"ping-back"! That is just another term probably located in the Chinese part of thesand-box world we live in! <br /> <br />My wife tells me she has about a fifth of chinese bloodline...<br />and that "ping" can be used as a family name, aka: <br />"little-ping" (vs. big-ping), also when you go "shop-ping",<br />sip-ping, vs. the "ing" family and related terminolgoy of sleep-ing, eat-ing...etc,.! So when in doubt just "wing it"...if<br />it tastes good, looks good.....just suck it up!<br /><br />Please not to confuse the "ping" family with the "ting"<br />family...like hun-ting, eating, fart-ing, etc...!<br />Now you see...no worries mate just as long as you are<br />think-ing good thoughts and doing good actions...same-<br />same--no matter what...no matter what language...all <br />same!<br /><br />Happy daze, trails, tails, times and booze to you<br />all! From my rock-ing chair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-28236567625362566782012-07-12T16:07:03.670+08:002012-07-12T16:07:03.670+08:00I've left comments on her site before, but the...I've left comments on her site before, but they are ignored in the trampling of her fans. I have no idea what a "pingback" is.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-17904884516388250752012-07-12T16:04:55.179+08:002012-07-12T16:04:55.179+08:00I grasped what you were driving at, but enjoyed th...I grasped what you were driving at, but enjoyed the amusing substitution.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-5299336923082760292012-07-12T16:03:40.256+08:002012-07-12T16:03:40.256+08:00Well, JoeAm, Ms Ellen would probably respond but y...Well, JoeAm, Ms Ellen would probably respond but you left no comment on her post and there's no pingback either.-- ricelanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-3613734016129406712012-07-12T16:02:39.748+08:002012-07-12T16:02:39.748+08:00Yes, I am rapidly losing confidence in Ms. Ellen. ...Yes, I am rapidly losing confidence in Ms. Ellen. Yesterday her blog shouted that the Philippines is "alone" in taking on China. Then, same day, a big story broke about how Japan and China are batting each other about regarding some disputed islands near Okinawa. The Philippines is far from alone, and she seems reluctant to point out that it is CHINA that is bringing the Philippines into the picture so bluntly.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-37868195164774600572012-07-12T15:59:54.782+08:002012-07-12T15:59:54.782+08:00*sedition* ahihihi of course if you are calm &...*sedition* ahihihi of course if you are calm & sedated no heebie jeebies..lol<br /><br />already spelling corrected...lolchohalilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765326961017585090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-86136694021699821982012-07-12T15:51:01.979+08:002012-07-12T15:51:01.979+08:00Now I got you Mr. Joe...I have to read your articl...Now I got you Mr. Joe...I have to read your article over and over before I get the point "sedation" I think the word is old, it sounds like use in espionage or cloak & dagger. If I were you I will ignore Ms. Ellen Tordisell she read too many spy stories...it's nothing to feel the heebie jeebieschohalilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765326961017585090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-61732463721979315252012-07-12T13:21:02.271+08:002012-07-12T13:21:02.271+08:00The Philippines has had a rich history in rather p...The Philippines has had a rich history in rather punitive ways, so that may have contributed to going down the drain. Plus, it has not yet really gotten organized as one nation. But I think things are turning up, so that's good.<br /><br />I was surprised that an branch of government as important as Customs still operated under Marcos-era laws. I would think some refreshment would be good. Like how to get the agency to operate to advance Philippine trade competitiveness, rather than simply be a cop levying lots of fees.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-27715947903001399402012-07-12T11:35:05.325+08:002012-07-12T11:35:05.325+08:00Thank you Mr. Joe for this article, I'd like t...Thank you Mr. Joe for this article, I'd like to go back to those time & see how & why this country went down the drain. I wanted to learn more about all the past Presidents. True or not the fact remains that no other personality has been the cause of so much dispute and discord in committee meetings and plenary sessions of convention as President Marcos. No other issue has been more explosive and expensive than Marcos. If the convention is as politicized as it is today, we have only Marcos and to certain extent Mrs. Marcos to thank for it....but of course this piece was 40 years ago February 26, 1972 who could break his record?chohalilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00765326961017585090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-58259389608865692732012-07-12T09:54:38.307+08:002012-07-12T09:54:38.307+08:00Well, jim-e, I am in the Philippines because I did...Well, jim-e, I am in the Philippines because I did not want my brain and soul to turn to mush in the lavishes of LaLa land, so I shall say my piece and leave this earth the better for having been engaged. You are right, of course, we are an amazingly stupid species considering how smart we are. Indeed, it is the fact that we have such great intellect, but behave so crudely, that is the stupidity of us. Glad you appreciated the article. If you are interested in the Philippine American War, I highly recommend the following site: http://macapili-filipino.blogspot.com/The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-851389737480709972012-07-12T09:30:43.992+08:002012-07-12T09:30:43.992+08:00From: The Cricket!
1. Enjoyed the information/e...From: The Cricket!<br /><br />1. Enjoyed the information/education essays<br />to date. I wish I knew more about the<br />historic time line, personalities,<br />"characters", pivot points, etc...!<br /><br />2. I also wish that the individual cities <br />had large free libraries with free access<br />computer equipment and the buildings were<br />air conditioned/energy efficient, etc.!<br /><br />Why? Well my talking points #1-2-3 are<br />centered around "education", information,<br />communication, and most of all ignorance<br />of the general public which I sample<br />daily!<br /><br />#3. Many of my most worst experiences<br />were due to emotionalism, extermeists,<br />terrorism, fear, fanatics, superstition,<br />and lack of communication (public <br />educators not "knowing" included!).<br /><br />Actions based on fear, anger, stupidity,<br />directed by "idots" are the cause of<br />most of the worlds historical disasters<br />and conflicts....!<br /><br />In addition a "stupid" media just helps<br />to feed the "ignorant" more fuel for a<br />fire that eventually "boils water out<br />of the pot"...and the results always<br />leave a stinkie mess...and the cycle<br />repeats itself (proven by historical/<br />histerical records..!).<br /><br />Okay...good job...good work...love to<br />see what positive results come forth!<br /><br />Be warned...be very careful of where<br />you put your feet on the streets of <br />our rainbow islands...the dogs of war<br />are running on the sidewalks...and in<br />the streets...!<br /><br />Chirp!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com