you have to understand that mindanaoan corrected UP n’s math, and mindanaoan’s math regarding three kinds of people was similarly erroneous. so, it seems that math really is a difficult subject, heheh.

with regards to my post at 7:55am, those were statement of facts. I admit I was not able to mention the third kind, but the keyword there is “there are two categories”, which means I was not lumping the exceptions into the baskets of those two categories.

the exceptions, which is supposed to be the third kind I failed to mention, are those I most admire because they can walk the tight rope with agility, and are more civilize, also witty.

I hope that’s fair enough.

I have had a lot of debates about the benefits and drawbacks of some of the proposals. I have room for more info and for further considerations; my preferences aren’t set in stone.

That said, I have analyzed things enough to know that the present system is kaput. Without going into all the arguments, suffice it to say that a centrally located, centrally powered, centrally controlled system run by a few is not working well and can’t be expected to going forward.

That’s my opinion, at least. Many seem to agree in general. The concepts need some national vetting.

BUT…because a minority of the country — whose accusations have proven empty, unproven or outrightly false — the whole process should stop? Because of their continued claim that we’re in a virtual state of martial law…and that the real one is coming via Cha-cha???

It’s been bad enough — the last two Congresses have sucked. Little is being done apace. The constant attack-and-defend-and-go-to-the-SC run-around makes me…makes me…makes me hyphenate!!!

Seems to me that the screechers have had their time and nothing positive came out of it. Time to focus on the business of improving the nation’s economic well-being.

And those who want, they can start preparing their candidacies for 2010. And parties can start preparing their platforms.

Time to be practical.

really? bert naman. sige nga review your posts specially, November 23rd, 2008 at 7:55 am

but mindanaoan and UPn are right. you don’t know how to count.

I know you have valid arguments for your stand regards this chacha. That’s alright. The Parliamentary form of gov’t. has its advantages, the same with the presidential form, or other forms of gov’t. But all of ‘em have disadvantages also depending on a number of factors prevailing in a certain environment or geographical situation. We can only speculate on the outcome of any form we want to replace this one, but there is no assurance it will come to be.

The crux of this, our discussion, is whether we want to underestimate, or overestimate, the capability of this administration to do what it wants to happen.

Me, I’d rather play it safe. For the sake of our country and people.

OK…that was close.

Actually, I specifically want to see the country take on an aggressive pro-globilization stance. One of the overdue acts, I believe, is to open the domestic economy to foreigners (barring some necessary exeptions). Cha-cha is needed for that.

On the political (and economic) side, I am for getting power better distributed. Parliament, Federalism, Unitary, PM only vs PM & Prez…are all on the table, as far as I am concerned. I am willing to be convinced about which approaches may be the best.

I reject the idea that Gloria can return to power, in any fashion, after 2010.

I’m OK with Con-con…it’s probably more doable…but most important is: Start the process already!

I heard you, you want the gov’t. to do something about the economy. All of us do want the same because that’s more important than changing the form of gov’t.

Heard you too about your stand re: GMA. I believe you, though reluctantly. Reluctantly because you are insisting “I’m against Arroyo extending her stay in any shape or form” but you are quite persistent also with “I think there should be new elections for parliament”, which are two very contradictory statements, in my opinion. So, whether I’m accusing you unfairly is a matter of opinion, I don’t think so, and I’m a very fair person.

You wrote: “Change the form of gov’t., with the same politicians in it, that’s your priority.”

Sigh. You see, Bert — that’s my problem with you…apparently, you can only see life in an anti or pro GMA paradigm.

My stated (and written, on these pages) priority is the economy. I would like to see immediate changes such as the opening up to foreigners.

I am against Arroyo extending her stay in any shape or form.

I think there should be new elections for Parliament…during which any party and any citizen has a chance. Local communities will be able to choose from the pool of local candidates.

I think the process of debate should start immediately, but I don’t think the entire process can be rushed.

So…since you keep trying to paint me in a blatantly false, agenda-driven way, I surmise that it’s probably a waste of time to discuss anything with you.

In fact, your unfair accusations towards me seem to confirm some of my observations — many of the vociferous anti-GMA types have reduced their view of reality down to a jingoistic world of caricatures. Its the heroes vs the villains…with us stupid citizens caught in a trance.

“–i initially thought we are after the truth here, i was mistaken.
i am actually getting law 101 lecture, technicalities and not the truth matters in the practice of law!”

welcome to law practice, my friend

–i initially thought we are after the truth here, i was mistaken.
i am actually getting law 101 lecture, technicalities and not the truth matters in the practice of law!