Comments on: The Long View: The elimination of public opinion http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/ Punditry. Politics. History. Commentary. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:47:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Current » The referendum scorecard 1935-1987 http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1046385 Current » The referendum scorecard 1935-1987 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:29:56 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1046385 [...] Convention, which was adopted in reaction to public opinion. See my April 27, 2009 column The elimination of public opinion for Raul Manglapus’ summary of events and the political implications of the plebiscite [...] [...] Convention, which was adopted in reaction to public opinion. See my April 27, 2009 column The elimination of public opinion for Raul Manglapus’ summary of events and the political implications of the plebiscite [...]

]]> By: The referendum scorecard 1935-1987 : Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1046383 The referendum scorecard 1935-1987 : Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:27:56 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1046383 [...] Convention, which was adopted in reaction to public opinion. See my April 27, 2009 column The elimination of public opinion for Raul Manglapus’ summary of events and the political implications of the plebiscite [...] [...] Convention, which was adopted in reaction to public opinion. See my April 27, 2009 column The elimination of public opinion for Raul Manglapus’ summary of events and the political implications of the plebiscite [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1041190 Lisa Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:32:28 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1041190 Do you even see the 2010 elections happening? Everyday an assault on the spirit of the Filipino people -- vile criminals like Manero, Teehankee, Jr. and Manalili released in our midst, Jun Lozada arrested to test the strength of civil society opposition, plans for disenfranchising millions of voters. An alleged assassination plot -- come on, do we ever assassinate our leaders? Yup, it's 1971 all over again, but worse. Do you even see the 2010 elections happening? Everyday an assault on the spirit of the Filipino people — vile criminals like Manero, Teehankee, Jr. and Manalili released in our midst, Jun Lozada arrested to test the strength of civil society opposition, plans for disenfranchising millions of voters.

An alleged assassination plot — come on, do we ever assassinate our leaders?

Yup, it’s 1971 all over again, but worse.

]]> By: Bert http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040971 Bert Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:18:25 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040971 supremo, an emergency can be either triggered or manufactured. As Carl would say, 'concoct a national emergency', heheh. supremo, an emergency can be either triggered or manufactured. As Carl would say, ‘concoct a national emergency’, heheh.

]]> By: d0d0ng http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040912 d0d0ng Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:31:37 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040912 George Washington resigned his commission before he took another public service. Such exemplary behavior and dedication defined the great American government today as democracy rather than dictatorship. The rule never changed with the primacy of public opinion. In sharp contrast, Philippine constitution have changed several times. Thanks but no thanks to ambitious Filipino leaders who keep changing the rules to extend their hold of political power and the size of their personal fortune. For them, the Filipinos don't deserve any better. George Washington resigned his commission before he took another public service. Such exemplary behavior and dedication defined the great American government today as democracy rather than dictatorship. The rule never changed with the primacy of public opinion.

In sharp contrast, Philippine constitution have changed several times. Thanks but no thanks to ambitious Filipino leaders who keep changing the rules to extend their hold of political power and the size of their personal fortune. For them, the Filipinos don’t deserve any better.

]]> By: supremo http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040896 supremo Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:48:06 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040896 What could trigger an emergency? Possible arrest of Lozada Swine flu epidemic May 1 Labor day protest Assasination attempt What could trigger an emergency?

Possible arrest of Lozada
Swine flu epidemic
May 1 Labor day protest
Assasination attempt

]]> By: Jhay http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040877 Jhay Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:39:21 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040877 That seems to be the reality now. It's only a matter of time now, I suppose. That seems to be the reality now. It’s only a matter of time now, I suppose.

]]> By: Bert http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040872 Bert Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:05:46 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040872 How about Labor Day...a good day to start one, Carl? 6,000 gov't. troops preparing for the event when nary a news about militants preparing any rally for that day. Something is cooking? How about Labor Day…a good day to start one, Carl?

6,000 gov’t. troops preparing for the event when nary a news about militants preparing any rally for that day.

Something is cooking?

]]> By: Carl http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040867 Carl Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:49:12 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040867 Concoct a national emergency? Concoct a national emergency?

]]> By: J_AG http://www.quezon.ph/2009/04/27/the-long-view-the-elimination-of-public-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-1040855 J_AG Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:53:39 +0000 http://www.quezon.ph/?p=2711#comment-1040855 At this point and time it is not about cha-cha. It is clearly about creating a pre-text for brazen acts that could lead to interesting scenarios. Will they or won't they? At this point and time it is not about cha-cha. It is clearly about creating a pre-text for brazen acts that could lead to interesting scenarios.

Will they or won’t they?

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