Name: JOY
City/State/Country: NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
IP Address: 67.61.14.188

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All I can say is I'm glad the election is over and for those voted for McCain I'm sorry. I'm so tired of hearing all this bull about black people. I know a lot of Pinoys are prejudiced! Like I live here in small town and I'm the only Filipina married to a black and I'm tired of hearing them talking garbage so I stop getting together with them. They are so phony!

Name: alexander
City/State/Country: along d'relis
IP Address: 71.107.71.20

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This editorial has indeed stirred up a Hornet's nest or chicken's nest, I would say, but by the same token it has put up a high voltage sparks that has electrified this forum. I think this dilemma has to be addressed head on and not sweep under the rug nor bury one's head in the sand, and presumed things are just normal although they're not. Pinoys are racists and harbor prejudice, no question about that, even for those who vehemently deny it. This is a sweeping statement and I stand by its veracity. Confronted by reality, however, many seem unable to handle the truth or have the resolve to wrestle with it, and instead they scamper like chickens and quack like ducks and just make lots of noise. I hope this Obamania will enlightened the majority of sore losers in this forum.

Name: Eric Reyes
City/State/Country: Montreal, QC Canada
IP Address: 24.200.223.117

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This editorial has made us all confront at least one of our demons, with varying degrees of introspection. I believe there’s some racism in all of us; we're fed daily doses of news about this or that, and we end up absorbing it all: Ilocano (kuripot), Kapampangan (empty vessel, mayabang), etc. The GOP is slowly accepting its defeat (albeit, not with the same grace shown by John McCain, but with serious in-fighting); the Dems are accepting their victory, some graciously, and others in a "Ha ha" manner. The USA has always been at its best with competition present, so the GOP must regroup; having a homogeneously white party in today’s USA is completely retarded. The Party must therefore try to reflect America - all of America, as its very survival demands no less.

Name: s. bejar
City/State/Country: Chicago
IP Address: 165.20.104.30

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From the start to the finish of his campaign as candidate for U.S. president, Obama showed dignity and control sticking to his political message to the end. He showed the character of a great and trustworthy leader and has maintained a presidential composure regardless of all the mud his opponents throw to him, including those racist people all around the world. Those are the reasons why I voted for him. Too bad that Pinoys still maintain their ignorance when it comes to politics. No wonder their motherland is wallowing in mud and muck.

Name: thara
City/State/Country: philippines
IP Address: 125.60.235.202

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Filipinos can say whatever they want but there's no way to reverse history. The best thing to do is to accept the fact and be gracious that change is indeed possible and hopefully change is also possible in ourselves. That we can unveil the true colors of our skin for we have been hiding for far too long. We should have been jubilant! For somebody who has the same color as ours has proved that he can rule the most powerful country on earth.

Name: Villasalverde
City/State/Country: Toronto, Canada
IP Address: 173.33.251.254

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'Being white or looking white is great' is ingrained in Filipinos' mentality whether they're rich or poor, mansion, slum or barrio dwellers. It is most telling that to be a success in the Philippine entertainment industry, be it in movies, or television, or modeling, a person has to be a mestizo/mestiza, or at the very least, fair-skinned. It is interesting to note that even our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, had elevated Maria Clara, a bastard daughter of a Spanish friar and a Filipina illustrada, to be a model of the ideal Filipina. Jose Rizal's numerous series of girlfriends were either Europeans, an American, or a fair-skinned Filipina (Leonora Rivera). And we Filipinos are boastfully proud of Rizal's conquests of these white women.

Name: Butch Coyoca
City/State/Country: Berkeley, Ca
IP Address: 24.6.235.96

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Prejuice is ignorance. While most of us are getting busy trying to be perfect our competitors are getting busy beating us. We worship the God of Public Opinion too much. Twenty years ago the Mexicans were being accused of laziness. Twenty years later the Mexicans are accused of taking all the jobs.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Especially for FilAms, politics in its destructive and dirtiest form is something we should not ferry around. It's only a useful tool for a free and democratic society. It has its own time--to measure the performance of those who serve, hopefully, for the public good, and a season for people who think can do better. A time when people will decide who to select, retain or cast aside. In a democracy, thanks God for free will, we all have choices. We are truly blessed. After casting the ballot, we know the majority has spoken; we have to respect that. It's just another form of our prerogatives we call freedom. Hopefully, we harbor no hard feelings against each other regardless of our political color for we must all regain our sobriety after any election contest.

Name: Eraption
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 162.119.64.100

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If this election is not about the race, then why did 99.4 of the blacks voted for Obama? Obviously, it is about the color of the skin, and yet blacks always complain against racial discrimination. They always demand for "RESPECT" and yet they are the most obnoxious disrespectful people on earth who treats Asians like dirts! And mind you, the blacks are the biggest racist of all. A lot of Filipinos has been discriminated against by the blacks and no one seems to make a big deal about it. But if one single racial slur is being said against the blacks, the whole country will hear about it.

Name: Rey
City/State/Country: Yellowknife,NT, Cda
IP Address: 216.108.4.72

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Since 2004, I'd been posting in the PNL whenever the spirit moves me. I'd been doing that because I am pro-Filipino and I am trying to connect with my kababayans who sincerely in thought and in deeds are truly concerned and care for the country of my birth. Filipinos in good and bad times, criticize constructively and offer solutions and do his part in easing the sufferings of his fellow Filipinos back home. One that after the talk, walks the walk. I challenge every posters to organize all overseas Filipinos in your hometown and establish goodwill by doing little things for a start.....

Name: Joe
City/State/Country: Los Angeles, Ca.
IP Address: 119.92.183.137

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I was surprised to read the column of PNL about Filipino not liking Pres.-elect Obama because of his color and personality. I worked for U.S. Postal Services for 30 years and worked with so many blacks as my friends. Let say that Filipinos are also minorities just like any other Asian and so with blacks. I am proud to be a Filipino American and as brown, but let's not comment about races coz not all Filipinos don't like blacks. Let's first look at ourselves in the mirror before we make comments. I voted for McCain and have no regret but I also have a lot of respect for Pres-elect Obama not because of his color but as President of the United States where I spent 30 years of my life.

Name: nz brother
City/State/Country: Australia
IP Address: 210.8.162.203

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I'm a filo as well totally agree to wasp, funny enough having ego of race! If majority of filos will voted for McCain and if you watched the debate, McCain seemed quite stupid making you think as to why Philippines is still a 3rd world country. Instead of been a beautiful country, it's ugly.

Name: Teacher White Boy
City/State/Country: Caloocan City
IP Address: 125.60.172.183

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I would like to contest the Gallup survey "result" that says "only the countries of Georgia and the Philippines preferred John McCain by statistically significant margins." How come? How did they choose the respondents? Its a shame for the nation just like the Philippines if we prefer BO's opponent while Germans, Australians and all other traditionally "racist" people would choose him. SORRY GALLUP, O SIMPLY DO NOT BELIEVE IN YOUR "SCIENTIFICALLY CONDUCTED SURVEY." Even the man in a Manila street- from a lowly cigarette vendor to the ones holding the a Ph. D. in Economics or Literature would say otherwise. Pinoys are among the big fans of Obama.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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We got it all wrong. We can't fight nor run against Obama coz we're not qualified. Sour grapes. We can try hard to be prejudice against white Americans (McCain, for example) but who will listen? Also, to whose disadvantage? Politics here is not a popularity contest nor a beauty pageant no matter how badly we want it be just like in PI. "Ugly" in Filipino doesn't necessarily mean ugly also among us here. I think the real problems lies between free, open, receptive minds and the other shut airtight and permanently embedded in concrete.

Name: Ampiong
City/State/Country: New York, NY
IP Address: 209.73.58.18

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I have nothing against Pres. elect Obama. I think he will be a good president. I voted against him because of his pro-choice stand. It's either you want a politically correct president or a religiously correct one. That leaves a question which is important to you; God or politics? I opted for the former. Sorry for being ignorant.

Name: Gene
City/State/Country: Ontario, Canada
IP Address: 69.156.158.178

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Manuel de Ladron of Sydney: I have difficulty following your statements. I'm lost like a sheep in the wilderness. I'm still supporting Erap FYI bec. I do not believe that he plundered the treasury of the country. There is not a single gov't. fund or money that Erap looted. The tobacco-excise tax that Singson allegedly accused Erap of siphoning into his acct. was traced by Sandiganbayan to Singson & Atong Ang. The only thing you can say against Erap is his private & personal life. What do you think of Nardong Putik, Pres. Clinton, John Edwards, Spietzer, etc., etc. Would you hate them bec. of promiscuity? Sinners, we are all. For the atheist, live like a drunken man. I'm puzzled why you call yourself Manuel de Ladron. No offense.

Name: Pete
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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Jimmy set himself up again. It’s too hard to pass up. He asks: “By the way, what's the name of your carabao pet.” It changes. These days I call him Jimbo because I can lead him by nose, he balks, but he follows anyway because he is really lost without a rope to lead him. Those horns aren’t really moral antennae. You can change his name. There is hope yet. Hang around with your friend from Legazpi. I’m guessing he’s the one you didn’t buy from the 99c store. Be cool, man. But don’t forget the ? mark when you ask questions.

Name: Pete
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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Sabi naman ni Iska sa mga editors: “Pero here in your little space, you continue to keep the bitter partisan fight alive and well. Ang gagaling ninyo talaga!” Kung ako ay marumi ang isip tulad ni 7gtg, iisipin ko na pag wala ng labanan dito sa PNL, babagsak ang hit counter, ergo bababa ang ad revenue. This place is finance by click counts. Pag puro loving-loving dito, si Uy Tan at Jimmy na lang ang matitira.

Name: Wan over da limit
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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Iska is on a roll. Sabi kay alex: “Now, do you really expect anyone (except those with the same nasty streak as you) to respect you or your words?” Easy ka lang. Siya nga itong top poster dito last time. By Jimmy’s standards, he’s number one.

Name: Pete
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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On the second thought, PNL rearranges the posts so the three consecutive posts no longer hold. So, one more to Iska: Thanks for the compliment. I don’t take it lightly that I can measure up to your Sweaty Pie if only in writing style. I promise I’ll keep my head on and not be a fool like Uy Tan. I was a fool once. Fell in love with a woman’s brain but her brain turned to mush. She forgot the friends only deal. You remind me of her except for the part that you seem to have a clear idea of what you want. She didn’t.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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Magiting: I read your "Justin: This is the reason why I would say our country is backward ... repetitious prayers ... see Italian Mafia, they go to church thinking they are going to go to heaven by relatives prayers." I can tell that you've been reading too much Mario Puzo. Or watching too much Godfather. Me too. I love it when the Godfather says "I will make him an offer he can't refuse". Lols. But, while the idea of the Corleone women praying everyday for the lost souls of their men might make good cinema, I'm not quite sure its accurate. It could may well be a kind of racial profiling.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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Alex: Your "I'm now happy as a clam." Its always great to see a happy camper. But surely you didn't expect that to be the end of it?! Having the courage (bavo!) to put your thoughts on paper (or electronic media as in this case) is just the first step in one's journey, grasshopper (sorry 7g for stealing your line). You cannot post in this forum without running the risk of your post being scrutinized or you being held accountable for your words. By the way, I second the motion of Petey -how the hell does one "humanely concede"? Kindly elucidate.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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Pete: Ok lang yan, your going back to stealth mode. Per Anne Rice, all vampires have to go into hibernation, diba? But I doubt you'd be able to totally abandon JH seeing how much you enjoy his posts. As I do. Also, there is that little matter of one's writing fingerprint. For example, I'd be able to spot 7g even if he posts as Mariang Sinukuan or Ben Reyes as Queen of Sheeba. You do have a cleaner style, almost journalistic. You pay attention to punctuation and sentence construction. Not many do. You use double entendre in a casual way. That's not easy. Your fingerprints are not quite as obvious as the others but they are still apparent. So I continue to have my suspicions about you.

Name: jab
City/State/Country: sunnyvale, ca
IP Address: 209.11.184.1

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This is 2008 going 2009. I don't anyone as bigot as the one you're describing regarding other races. perhaps you're hanging out with wrong kind of people? I voted for the right reasons regardless of color or race. That should be for anyone who cares about the world we live in instead of local interest only vis-a-vis the Philippines.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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As usual most posters at PNL police others. Any comment given might mean another thing to another poster. That's normal. On the other hand, PNL's claim is not politically correct. Very controversial. From what census or survey did they get the information? Mr. K hit right. It's simply full of assumptions & extravagantly opinionated. Somme clarification from PNL is in order.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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Good riddance to the cowboy Bush. Blame the Americans for electing him twice & starting two wars. McCain almost made it with 48% of popular vote. It could have been another Bushism under the Republican banner. Now, it's a relief that you have Obama. So, let's wait for that change. Top priority; fixing the economic meltdown & global warming (except Canada, we have a lot of snow). If he can handle the big one first that will be a good sign. So, stop buying SUVs & save the planet. GM & Ford are not doing so good lately, Put America back on track.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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Something that nobody will disagree. For those who's about to retire. When our kids went their separate ways, I'm just glad we sold our house & bought a one-bedroom condo. Now heating & cooling are very minimal, no repairs or paint job, gutter cleaning this fall, yard mowing (I hated it) or shoveling a double-garage driveway uphill. Damn. Now, I could finish vacuuming in 10 minutes. The big house about an hour & a half mostly on weekends. Downsizing is the best that you can do when you retire. More time for the gym, travel, golf, babysitting,& other new hobbies like posting at PNL & receiving good reviews. Not 100% but it's okay. Things I miss, my tools & gadgets, gardening & big-screen TV. Okay, Ate Hermie?

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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Germane to the lighter side of condo living. We can't afford to invite a lot of people anymore for b-days parties etc. At the old house we can accommodate 75 guests. If you have lechon they will come. Being a cook, dinuguan, menudo, & fish heads sinigang. We tell our Canadian guest that the D is chocolate stew. They love it. Christmas & the kids & the grandkids & we're like sardines. Solution: if we have guests staying overnight - 2 inflatable beds. The missus & I take the sofa & no fooling around.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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More light stuff. To my better-half, the one who must be obeyed & who thinks I'm the Bank of Canada. House rules: no smoking inside the house, no clutter, must not miss one item in the grocery list, must do the dishes, clean up the mess after cooking, no droplets in the toilet, no golf on Sundays (church), limit of 2 beers, must vacuum, no socializing with girls at the gym, easy on the credit cards, all these I do except that there's "no, I have a headache tonite". What's the use of a blond anyway.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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Matutina: Someone once promised to give me a tour of the Forbidden City. He'd been there before you see. But it never happened. I will go there by myself one day. On my own steam.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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kung iyong isang tao ay ayaw sa iyo, ang ibig bang sabihin ay racist na siya? Kung iyon bang life guard ay pinaalis sa 'swim lane' iyong anak mo dahil bawal maglaro doon, ibig bang sabihin racist iyong life guard? Kung iyon bang boss mo ay na fire ka dahil tatamad-tamad ka. ibig bang sabihin racist iyong boss? Kung iyon bang parents ng nililigawan mo ay ayaw sa iyo dahil bugoy ka at walang trabaho, lasenggo pa, racist ba iyong parents? Kahit gaano ka pa kaputi or gaano ka kaitim, Mayroon kang tinatawag na 'aura'. In Tagalog may roon kang 'dating'. At kung masama ang dating mo, badshot ka sa karamihan. It is not discrimination.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Does this editorial means we Filipinos are actually a force to be reckoned with in the past election, or any other? You guys are absolutely out of touch with truth and reality. Your extremities, 20 or 21 all in all, are all you need to count actual Filipino voters. You don't need a calculator to lead you into thinking that we can really affect the outcome. You could have attributed all these ugliness and folly to yourself.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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JRH: " Padre Justin Damaso, those of us who do not have pastoral abilities & the bible really need help your divine guidance.." JRH, we all know religious threads are like bush fires. Leave it alone and it will burn itself out.

Name: Eric Reyes
City/State/Country: Montreal, QC Canada
IP Address: 24.200.223.117

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Pasko is coming, and millions of our children back home will not have a bite to eat or a dress to wear. I believe now is a time to set aside the notion of fish vs. fishing. Helping the helpless is not "socialism"; it is Christian. If we sit back and wait for “others” to act, then be prepared for all those organizations in the Poverty Industry do to the Filipino image what they have done to the image of Africa. You can see them already, as Pinoy kids feature prominently in those self-serving pledge drives. Image may not be everything, but ours as the near-terminal puppy of Asia is hardly to be encouraged. God bless you all. To those with kids, regardless of your political leanings, Obama’s victory does signify hope for them - that their aspirations should be without limit.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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What's the use of discussing further the issue about our racist kababayans in the mid-west. If PNL won't response, then I suggest to just paddle the canoe to reach some kind of destination. We can start with Mister Pogi's suggestions. Yes we can.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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Hermione: " But the maids, waitresses, sales girls, etc., good lord, lahat nagpuputian sila. Akala mo mga mestiza except for the pango na ilong. .." Baka naman talagang mapuputi at mala porcelana ang kanilang kutis.

Name: ROTSEN8701_PB
City/State/Country: LONE STAR
IP Address: 71.249.72.112

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GFJBHEDF: Allow me to correct your post that Obama called McCain George Bush. The event did not happen at the conference of Catholic Bishops in New York. Both McCain and Barack Obama were "swapping self-deprecating jokes" on a dinner hosted in New York to honor Alfred Smith. It was a response to famous statement made by John McCain when he referred to Barack as "that one." The truth of the matter was the words came from John McCain that Barack has a name for him: George Bush. In the campaign Obama attacked McCain's embrace of George Bush's failed policies.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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The U.S. presidency is like a time machine. I observed how quickly the new president gets older as the years go by. Maybe this is because we see them in the media all the time? Or is it the stress that comes with the Job. It is different in the case of Philippine Presidency however. Philippine Presidents look younger through the years in office. Then it drops like a rock the moment they are out of the office. Baka dahil wala nang nagme make-up sa kanila tuwing may photo-ops.

Name: Dijon Hancock
City/State/Country: Beverly Hills 90210
IP Address: 196.214.211.63

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Hey Hermione----or is it HermiNONE! I just happened to surf by this stupid blog and read your even more stupid comment about me: "I think the cookoo has flown the coop and prozac is no longer sufficient. What is needed is an exorcist. A really good one. lols." Now now missy, just because you have all these geriatric incontinents salivating over you doesn't mean you can pick a fight with me---cause you can't, TRUST ME! Anyway, if you think you're so HOT send us a link to your Friendster/MySpace/or whatever page so we can all see exactly what you look like. I'm betting you're fat and ordinary looking----maybe even a bit ugly? So what do you say HermiNONE? You game? Hahahahahahahaha!

Name: ROTSEN8701_PB
City/State/Country: LONE STAR
IP Address: 71.249.72.112

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Eer: Abortion is a very contentious religious issue. Most people view abortion as black and white. It is no different from slaughtering babies. If you are a pro-lifer you are likely to say that life begins at conception. If you are a pro-choicer you look at the fetus entitled to legal protection only when the fetus can survive outside the womb and human development is complete. I ask you to respond to this scenario: "If a fire breaks out in a fertility clinic where there are several petri dishes with five blastulae and a two-year old girl, which do you save if all are equally persons"?

Name: Juan de la Cruz III
City/State/Country: Timbuktu
IP Address: 72.137.66.25

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To Eric Reyes: I actually said that to get 7gtg's attention. I'm an Obama supporter myself but it seems 7gtg was leaning towards McCain so I said what if the perpetrators are black? I am pro-choice and 7gtg is pro-life just like Bush, McCain and other right-wing advocates. I do not believe a fetus is a life yet, not unless it has developed a heart, two arms, two legs and a pair of eyes. My belief is that women have a right of choice. It is nobody's business even the government what they should do especially when it comes to becoming pregnant. Maybe if the perpetrators were black, 7gtg may suddenly change his mind.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Pete Clemente, Boston: Sir, the wordings are simple and clear enough but THE IDEAS PRESENTED WERE ALL FOR THE WRONG REASONS. I, or any other Filipino who voted for either candidate did not do so FOR or AGAINST the other. The decision to seal a choice is based solely on issues at hand and which candidate is better fit to tackle such issues. The majority still speaks. But if you insists on biases and personal preferences, all of us can be pronounced guilty; not only Filipinos. The author itself is guiltier than any of us on his accusations. Just read the editorial again. You might want to put a noose around his neck this time around.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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The so-called flag bearers for higher journalistic standards of not-so-long-ago have succumbed to the lowest level of understanding human nature. They have permitted themselves to be pulled down by characters of lean and mean notoriety. They allowed themselves to be blindfolded and are now being led to the stinking gutter of profanity and rudeness. If they don't pause and re-think ( respect) their positions, they'll surely slip and fall victims and slaves to mediocrity.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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JRH etc: Open your right palm and place it over your forehead like a visor and gaze at the wide horizon. The Swiss, French, Germans, and all other palefaces are more crazily hell-bent on manicures, Afros, Diamonds, O De la Rentas, O of Olays, surgeries both with pleasing and Frankenstein-like results, tanning, stretching, pulling, supporting, fighting gravity, and all sorts of extreme make-overs to re-create what God has originally created and only-the-Devil-knows-what's-next perfectionist attempts. You've heard the story: the black man is over-baked, the white man, under but....the Filipino is just right in golden brown. Now you and yours can stop belching nonsense.

Name: Balut53
City/State/Country: Las Vegas, NV
IP Address: 24.161.163.113

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Why all of a sudden Congress is very much interested on Bolante? Dahil ba maraming Congressmen ang naka-tong sa fertilizer scam? I do hope all of a sudden naging Nationalistic si Nograles and company but I doubt it. Just like Lacson said " I smell a rotten fish here." Are there any "LEADERS" we can trust to serve the interests of the Filipino people? Talaga bang mga walanghiya na ang mga pagkatiwalaan natin? I still believe all we need is one good leader to put this country in the right track. Any ace will do. Is that you Binay? Will you be the King Leonidas among us? Give us hope and you will have the full support of the masses. Another OBAMA in the making...

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Race as an abomination to some is being perpetrated by none other than those whose life is mostly based outside of reality. We are all created as fit to live and exist in our natural environment and setting, however, man was not designed to stand still and remain stagnant. Instinctively his searched for basic improvement and progress lead to more exciting discoveries that led to despise his original appearance like teeth-whitening, diamond-shaping, goldsmithing, hair-curling and stretching, shaving, fat-vacuuming, sex-changing and reversing, hair-transplant, skin-whitening and tanning, sexual activity-enhancing chemicals, trendy and body curve revealing clothing, Hence, we are all in a trance. Up to where it will lead us, who knows. When do we come down? No one knows.

Name: Mister_Pogi
City/State/Country: NY
IP Address: 71.249.70.24

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Abortion and same sex marriage (gay and lesbian civil unions) are divisive issues. The 14th amendment protects your freedom to make choices and the state cannot infringed upon it. However, these issues, rest on individual states to ban it or not. The ban on marriages has been defined traditionally as marriage of two people (redefined now as marriage between a male and a female). Prior to 1967, and as practiced in the South, it was marriage between whites only and between blacks only.In many ways it was racial discrimination.

Name: Mister_Pogi
City/State/Country: NY
IP Address: 71.249.70.24

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continuation: Is same sex marriage not a form of discrimination and a violation of civil rights in contemporary times? Isn't marriage an act that should promote a happy, stable and loving relationship regardless of sexual orientation? Am I missing something here? Same sex marriages are legal in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxemburg, Belgium, Netherlands, and Canada. I challenge anyone to prove to me that legalization of this type of civil union entails a lot of social costs and made these countries "degenerates" and less progressive.

Name: ROTSEN8701_PB
City/State/Country: LONE STAR
IP Address: 71.249.106.214

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There were two Obamas people see. The first Obama was the kid who grew up in a mixed race island of Hawaii raised by two white grandparents. The second Obama was an adult who lived in a black community in Chicago, who married a black woman, and who attended a black church. It would have been hard for Obama had her mother been from Virginia. There was this miscegenation legislation that forbid white women from being impregnated by a black man (accepting "a drop of Black blood".) Indentured servitude for 5 years for her mother and 30 for him would have been the appropriate punishment. In the deep south, race was an issue and gets more pronounced as you go rural where voters are whiter, less educated, and poorer. No chance for a black man to win!

Name: Balut53
City/State/Country: Las Vegas, NV
IP Address: 24.161.163.113

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What contingency fund? These are the reasons why "YOU" needed money if a public official or military personnel being send to do additional duties other than their posts. Air fare, lodging, meals & incidentals should be part of computation for advanced travel money. Ground transportation, baggage handling, official phone calls and valet parking fees are some of the things you can claim when you liquidate your travel orders. No such thing as contingency funds ever exist in any travel orders. Only in the PNP, Mr. Verzosa? Anong palagay mo sa amin Row 4!

Name: Joe
City/State/Country: Whittier, CA
IP Address: 96.251.132.39

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Re: History of Republicans in 1920s This is addressed to a Republican a certain Ben Reyes. from 1913- to 1929 there were 3 Republican Presidents namely W. Wilson ,W Harding & C. Coolidge- The National Origins Act of 1924 purposely discriminated against Eastern Europeans and practically excluded Asians. Thus the total Quota for Asians was (including Filipinos was 100. The McCarran Act of 1952 extended the effects of the 1924 National Origins Act. In 1952 the quota for England and Northern Europe was 70% while the balance 28% went to Eastern Europe Asians a total of 100 and 50 for Filipinos (not percent).

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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There was a sick joke of late. Fox TV's "In Living Color" Tommy Davidson, a black comedian, imitating Obama's upcoming inaugural speech, standing at the podium the audience suddenly heard a loud "bang" gunshot? Then he collapsed. Dead silence, shock, then the laughter later. This is in POOR TASTE. Likewise, Ian Edward, a black comedy writer, wrote.."a lot of Obama babies were made when Barack Obama was declared a winner. I don't know but I don't really care cuz this bellow the belt.

Name: Joe Diaz
City/State/Country: Whittier, Ca USA
IP Address: 96.251.132.39

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Re: Republican Immigration Policy In 1964 under the Civil Rights Act , the Republican Authored Nationality Originations acts of 1924 and 1952 were Finally repealed by The Democratic Congress under the Democratic leadership of then Pres. Lyndon Johnson. My point is that were it not for the Democrats the immigration of Filipinos would not have been dramatically increased, considering the penchant of Republicans to exclude people who don't look like them. That is the reason they have very few black and Asian members. The election of BHO is a mandate of the majority, because if it was close like in 2000 then McCain would have been elected or selected by the 5 majority of the US Supreme Court. Thank you very much.

Name: Magiting na Kabayan
City/State/Country: Manila
IP Address: 70.79.118.83

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Justin: Iyan ang problema ng mga Pilipino, masyadong naniniwala sa sabi-sabing magliligtas at patatawarin sa kanilang kasalanan pagkamatay sa pamamagitan ng padasal na paulit-ulit ng kamag-anak. Para bang pinupundi ang ating Dios, upang patawarin ang mga nag-kasala. I will repeat it again, most corrupt politicians and government employees believe on this. the use of repetitious prayers is clearly against Scripture. Read Matthew 6:7–8. "And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Nasaisip mo pa lamang ang iyong sasabihin ay alam ng ng Dios at hindi mo na dapat paulit-ulitin.

Name: Magiting na Kabayan
City/State/Country: Manila
IP Address: 70.79.118.83

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Justin: I will repeat it again, most of our corrupt politicians, corrupt government employees and some non-officials are corrupted by Catholic teachings. Jesus says explicitly that we should not "heap up empty phrases." In Matthew 6:7. It seems to be a word of special importance. It also can be translated "to babble on" or "to repeat endlessly." If the Hail Mary is not a vain repetition. How can such a prayer really be meaningful? It can even deceive a person into thinking that he is praying from the heart when in fact he is just babbling phrases. I think this is some kind of brainwashing among believers. Commit criminal acts and then pay your hired people to pray for you and you are saved. Is this true Christianity?

Name: Mister_Pogi
City/State/Country: NY
IP Address: 68.237.93.130

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The Philippine government must take a bold and decisive action even if offends the Church in enacting into law a one child family law and imposing heavy tax on illegitimate children in the light of the following arguments: (1) the country is one of the 15 countries that contribute two-thirds to the world's population (2) among its Asian neighbors it is second to Indonesia with high unemployed labor (3) 30% of its population live in poverty. (4) it has a misery index of 14 (sum of inflation and unemployment rate) (5) its resources are fast being depleted (6) the government keeps borrowing and spending like a drunken sailor!

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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US election being over, it's time to tune into the future of our adopted country, as the US is still the spearhead of democracy. Perhaps, China tomorrow will, with its burgeoning capitalistic growth, will be tomorrow's free enterprise leader, but until then, USA holds the helm. To that end, is our labor of hope and dedication for a better future for all. LINK

Name: Rufinol
City/State/Country: WWW.GINTONGLAHI.COM
IP Address: 69.234.209.151

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Peter Clemente, we heard what you are saying: “ FREEDOM OF SPEECH BABY! I myself feel some kabayans are sometimes racists themselves.." But, what you do not understand is that this PNL is claiming to be the “Voice of Overseas Filipinos”, including you and me. If you accept what this Editorial is saying, then don’t blame the PNL tomorrow or sometime in the future if “those who had been influenced by this Editorial (the Obama camp) will take their cue to get even with the dreadful FIL-AMS, all because of this pest and unworthy editorial. What it means is that, instead of hiring Filipinos into their fold – they (fellow Filipinos) will be placed on the waiting lists to be frozen away from thy kingdom come. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Name: Rufinol
City/State/Country: WWW.GINTONGLAHI.COM
IP Address: 69.234.209.151

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Not only that. Because America today is the melting pot for all races, the challenge for all FIL-AMS (and Filipinos alike) to excel is even more demanding and unrelenting. Under this current situation, competition is very, very keen; unlike when we just started some 20 or 30 years ago. Today, our sons and daughters are besieged with competitions from other peoples of many races – all equipped with qualifications that only a hard working and proactive Filipino could excel. What if the trust and respect for the FIL-AMS have been lost and the “get even” scenario plays into the hiring and promotion processes? I can only say, poor Kababayang FIL-AMS (and other Filipinos), I feel sorry for you! Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Name: Rufinol
City/State/Country: WWW.GINTONGLAHI.COM
IP Address: 69.234.209.151

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Just imagine the root cause of the declining FIL-AM power and competitive edge. It just started with one silly Editorial - so childish, so ignorant, and irresponsible. If there is one culprit to hang for the debacle of FIL-AM honor and prestige – it’s this Editorial. For those who may misjudge Rufinol or Gintong Lahi and many others regarding their stand against the PNL Editorial, the main reason Kabayan is: it took several decades to establish our goodwill, our prestige, and our importance into the American mainstream – not to be destroyed only by this miniscule Editorial. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Name: Rufinol
City/State/Country: WWW.GINTONGLAHI.COM
IP Address: 69.234.209.151

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I know the management of PNL Editorial is not blind to realize that somehow – this Editorial made a booboo in this case. If this thing happened in the Philippines, people may just ignore it. Then the case is closed. However, this case is now affecting the FIL-AMS in the American mainstream. Foolish things like this have no place in the realization of our American dreams. I will forget my dream, but not to succumb to one silly Editorial, like the PNL’s. I am sorry to say this, but I think we need to think and act like a real American dreamers now.

Name: Rufinol
City/State/Country: WWW.GINTONGLAHI.COM
IP Address: 69.234.209.151

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To accept you had misstep is a sign of maturity and knighthood. To ignore the wrong action and pretend you do not feel guilty is even worse than cheating your wife or your husband. To choose who you are and where you belong is nobody’s call, but YOURS!

Name: Rufinol
City/State/Country: WWW.GINTONGLAHI.COM
IP Address: 69.234.209.151

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I am now resting my case to the wisdom, patriotism and understanding of all Filipinos the World over. Judge me not for the ruthless words I had uttered, but for the message I am trying to impart. The Filipinos are not and should not be a push-over forever. Not anymore!

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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JRH of Mtl Ca:... "90% Catholics simultaneously praying, it seems that there's no response from up above. Is God on vacation?".."That many prayers aren't working. What's wrong?" You are demanding if you ask for response-right at away sir! You are insulting God saying He's on vacation. Lahat ng dasal ay may kasagutan. Nasa tamang panahon ang pagsagot ng Dios. Just continue on praying and that will be granted. God has always a good decision. Trust him. Kelangan with love and sincerity ka sa pagdarasal at malinis na rin ang pagkatao mo. Pero, hindi lahat ng kagustuhan ng isang tao ay maibibigay kung hindi nararapat. May plano Siya.

Name: Freud did not slip
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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Hermione on Jimmy: "But maybe it was a Freudian slip habibte." Maybe not. He always thought 7gtg, Ruf and I were gays and thus would hit on him (sight unseen). The other possibility is guys do really him on JH.

Name: Payong kapatid
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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To 1/2 nit: Now be a full wit and distance yourself from Huwan d'3rd. You too 7gtg. I once advised MCD (where is he?) to ease up on the guy or we might be responsible for causing permanent damage on his psyche. I think we've done it. I feel silly for having participated. Hermione thinks Dijon is a whacko but to Dijon's credit, he never claimed to an intelligent IT guy. Mad dogs thrive on having things to bark at. Leave him alone and he'll settle into a whimper.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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It behooves the democratic party, complementing president elect, Barack Obama's heart felt desire, that independent senator Lieberman, who supported republican presidential candidate, senator John McCain, retain his post, and remain a democratic party caucus member, as he most of the time continued to vote affirmatively in favor of democratic agendas. As the president elect reminds his party, to be gracious in victory, and reach out to all, as he often intoned, "There is no black and white America, Hispanic, Asian or ethnic American. We will always, and forever be the United States of America." LINK

Name: Eraption
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 162.119.64.100

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I am an independent voter and I voted for McCain. The Democrats sabotaged the economy and blamed the Republicans for it to gain sympathy from the voters. Rohm Emmanuel was the director of Freddie Mac during the scandal which resulted to the current recession in America, and he is going to be the Chief of Staff of Obama! WOW. Change???? for the worst maybe. It is to be noted that smarter voters and those earning above 100K/year voted for McCain. Is it surprising that most Filipinos voted for McCain then? cont...

Name: Eraption
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 162.119.64.100

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I wont mind voting for a black president, if it was Colin Powell running as one, because we know what his strengths are as a leader. But who exactly knew who Obama is? The media including CNN (except Fox) were biased on their coverage favoring Obama, thus deceiving the young voters the truth. Had they revealed prior to election the connection between Rohm Emmanuel and Obama and Freddie Mac, maybe the election results would have been different. Well, good luck to Obama. I hope he could finish his 4 year term, otherwise his wife would have no time to buy all the Caviars and lobsters for snacks. Imelda wouldn't like it when the word Imeldific would be changed to Michelledific!!

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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The bait, (assorted) (varietal) (befitting the occasion), is cast, continually replacing stale ones. It draws takes and responses from all angles, subjective, pluralistic and otherwise, from savant to multitaskers. PNL accommodates us all. That is my simple perception. To the elation, chagrin and consternation of participants, in accordance to each his own. However each sees the blots, or is it a specter?

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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It does not take an "elementary my dear Watson" that the writer is a coward, speaking indirectly, without the decency of being forthright, going around the merry go round, just to say "some Filipinos voted against Obama because he is black." But then again, Obama voted "present" 130 times as an Illinois senator for the same reason. Same kind of bird, black crow. Where is Noah's ark?

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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All kidding aside, president elect Obama is not altogether black. He is showing a little white from his mother's side. On his victory acceptance speech, evening of Nov 4, 2008, he said the family is looking for a "mutt" dog like him, (halfbreed), to adopt and bring to the white house. I think president elect Obama should consider a Pitt Bull. We have 2, and they are the most friendliest dogs we have ever owned.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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Yesterday, Nov 10, 2008, president elect Obama and his wife went to the white house, for the first time, to share some dope with outgoing president Bush and his wife. The wives went one way, and the guys to the oval office. The media was left out guessing and speculating. To date the media is in the clouds, lost. Whatever the two talked about is still airless, because, as usual, the media is filling the void with halo-halo.

Name: wisze obi
City/State/Country: bacoor cavite phil
IP Address: 203.177.57.170

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I don't think Pinoys are too racist most of philams vote against Obama is just for their political gains Pulse Asia survey in Philippines showed about 30% of respondents favored Obama over McCain. Obama is our black prophet, messiah come to change our world not just the u.s, he sees no colour or race. we are all human beings on the same course

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 75.85.147.133

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Peter Clemente's: "...The article is very clear that it is talking about "those Pinoys "who voted against Obama for all the WRONG reasons." --- PNL's "In the Philippines....McCain was the candidate of choice for atypical reasons. In a country where skin whitening creams fly off the shelves and Christianity is practiced as it might have been practiced in sixteenth-century Europe, the black, pro-choice US candidate never stood a chance. ... and one can begin to understand why, even Filipinos living in the United States, came up with all kinds of dismal reasons for not supporting Barack Obama:... Filipinos everywhere need to take a long, hard, and honest look at themselves. " ---- its very clear PNL is not only after the FilAMs who voted for McCain but Pinoys everywhere!

Name: Rey
City/State/Country: Yellowknife, NT, CDA
IP Address: 216.108.4.72

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....there are millions of us worldwide and each has at least 5 people we could influence to our side back home. And if we can draw them to our side to vote the least evil among our national politicians, something good has to happen in the long run if we do it consistently. But we have to build good will first. We have broken ground with our Duenas Worldwide Association which has close to 400 members worldwide and ours is a 4th class municipality. AND THE PNL EDITORIAL HAS TO BE POSITIVE AND AVOID OPINIONS THAT DIVIDE FILIPINOS. It took us years (35 yrs for me) to build goodwill and considered equal and to tarnished it by your editorial as racist and prejudiced is terrible...

Name: Rey
City/State/Country: Yellowknife, NT, Cda
IP Address: 216.108.4.72

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....I know the PNL editorial doesn't target all Filipinos, but still, the ones that aren't are still affected because other nationalities tend to generalize and we live and intermingle with them. I suggest that you rally overseas Filipinos to think and do more for their beloved Philippines besides their money remittances. I know we could be a force for changes and influence political maturity among our people. But first lets unite for the common good and start the changes on ourselves. Remember JFK's words? Now if only we could walk the walk.....See you guys in RP

Name: 1/2 wit nitwit
City/State/Country: Pampanga
IP Address: 203.212.139.233

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JRH wrote, .."Fr. Justin, with our 90% Catholics simultaneously praying, it seems that there's no response from up above. Is God on vacation? That many prayers aren't working. What's wrong? Are we praying the wrong way or what?"... There surely is a response. However few people are gifted with Faith, Awe and Understanding. That is why a lot of people look but couldn't see, they could hear but could not listen nor understand. You should know where you stand. Humility is the beginning of wisdom. Some people think they are smart because they criticize the Catholic Faith. But in reality they are just arrogant because they are ignorant. "Arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand".

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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She called twice. No response. Dureza said maybe he's busy. BS. Other prominent leaders in the world were received & had pleasant exchanges & congratulatories. This time Ate Glo who always wants to be in the forefront in her everlasting pasiklab ways was totally ignored & was denied the privilege of initial contact with Obama. The Obama team warned the president-elect that she is nothing but trouble. Don't call us, we'll call you. She was more than willing to meet Obama before he even takes office. Obvious that she wants to beg money again. She kissed the ass of Bush & now she's ready to do the same with Obama. He didn't go for it. He just turned his back to our greatest crook in the history & annals of Phil. Politic.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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Peter Clemente: Regarding your “ I don't understand what many here are complaining about!...Read things more carefully and stop jumping to wrong conclusions.” Peter, I think it’s you who needs to look beyond the title; read the article more carefully. Take for e.g. the following words couched in broad strokes: “In a country where skin whitening creams fly off the shelves .. typical Filipino's penchant for gossip .. Filipinos living in the US, came up with all kinds of dismal reasons ... first-generation Fil-Am, incapable of shedding their deep-seated racial prejudices ... Filipino parent's worst nightmare is that their daughters end up dating or—God forbid—marrying a black man”. All highly bigoted statements, don’t you think? I rest my case.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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The ombudsman is a well-oiled tuta of the president. The real big players who received huge * obscene amount of diverted funds are not being pursued to face any panel for some explanation. Instead the lowly clerks & record keepers will be punished for being among other things sloppy & incomplete work. What we are watching is a Moro-Moro show or maybe a puppet show. It's really laughable, an absurd failure of those who hold public trust. It's a confused mixture of the smartest & the dumb. I need a drink.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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JRH: I don't like discussing religion either. Especially the way these yahoos discuss it here. Very fanatically and combative. Medyo brainless. Hindi philosophical. Pero they are one notch better than those guys who hang out here a couple of years ago. Grabe sila! They posted everyday tapos half a dozen posts quoting scripture. They tried to evangelize everyone. Lahat kunsumido. I suspect "nag-born-again" mga PNL staff nun kaya pinayagan nila mag amock mga foot-washers na yon. Heniway, yan nga ang burden for those who wish to uphold freedom of speech. Kailangan natin tiisin ang mga yan.

Name: WDC
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 75.15.229.207

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To PNL: Do not try to make us feel guilty if we did not vote for Obama. We voted according to our conscience. I suggests instead criticizing us here in the US how we vote, criticize our kababayan in the Philippines. They are the ones who have no conscience-they sell their votes to those politicians who are "thugs and thieves".

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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Magiting na Kabayan: "Matthew 6:7. "It seems to be a word of special importance. It also can be translated "to babble on" or "to repeat endlessly." If the Hail Mary is not a vain repetition, I don’t know what is. Why do you ask Virgin Marry to pray for you? Can you not do it yourself?" Sinagot na kita before. Repetitious question ka na. Balikan mo na lang sinabi ko. Pero, God is very understanding sayo. You ask and ask, so I have the answer for you with help of Him.

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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Kahit tayo mag-ipon ng malaking halagang pera or ari-arian, basta ba inilalaan yan for good purpose ay walang masama. Pero kung itatago mo yan para sa sarili mo lang kapakanan, madamot sa kapwa, yan ang ipinagbabawal ng Dios. Kasi makahulugan ang salita ng Dios.

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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JRH of Mtl Can: "... you're the sidekick of the Lord. Cuz we might need it when things might happen soon. All we're praying for is that the next one be not that violent but orderly. That the military use restraint & good judgment. PPIII might happen soon. By the way I took up Theology I & II in college." God hears our prayers. But God sometimes give punishment. Corrupts hear our pleas and the words of God. They attend mass to hear the commandments of God but they refuse to accept. So, God has given the ways and means to give His answers to us. Binigyan tayo ng Free Will to choose between right and wrong. Corrupts will go to hell if they will not change and to those praying with sincerity will be given the reward. Since you took Theology I & II, mas kaya mo yan sagutin.

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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Juana Tamada: "Good works is not enough for salvation my friend". Wala naman ako sinabi na good works are enough for salvation but sabi ko, Faith alone will not save you. Samahan mo naman din ng good works sabi ko. Sa James 2:24 - A man is justified by works and not by faith alone. By the way, those who claims to be Christians but is not in union with successor of Peter, is a protestant organization - "protest-ing" against the authority of Rome.

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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JRH of Mtl Can: Repetition na lang ito dahil hindi pumasok sa isip mo. Sa James 5:16 says that the prayer of the righteous are powerful. We can ask Mary and saints to pray for us by virtue of mediation of Christ gaya ng ginagawa mong paghingi ng tulong sa iba. Saints are all more alive than us. I've given all the chapters and verses where you can find.

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 75.85.147.133

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Wasp's: "... Pinoys in many ways speak, think, and act like other minorities (coz we're a minority). Other minorities are ugly, and untidy, so are Pinoys (imagine if I post those words as a conservative - I discriminate those uglies/untidies- I'm a racist/bigot/corrupt)....Obama is smarter than Bush, Reagan, Bush jr. put together. But Pinoys think otherwise. (birds of same feathers flock together - 3 whitey's flock with oil execs, Christians, NRA, etc - and blacky flocks with who??) - since I'm racist acc to editorial - might as well be one!

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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JRH con`T:...... along with their mentors (the CBCP) and take them to a catholic made holding place called 'PURGATORY'. Perhaps even better burn them at stakes ......" It`s not a "catholic made holding place" bec. that`s what written in the Bible! pupunta ka muna dyan pards di ka pwede tumuloy agad sa langit dahil ang nasa langit ay mga pure. Ikaw ba?

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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Magiting na Kabayan: Wag magdarasal ng paulit-ulit na hindi ka na gagawa ng kasalanan at dyan galit Sya. Pauli-ulit na paghingi ng kayamanan at karangyaan. Prayer is a loving conversation to God. It is not to talk much but to listen more. Everything for the glory of God is a kind of prayer - should come from your heart. Rosary is a kind of prayer because it leads us to contemplate with Mary the details on the life of Jesus. A family that prays together stays together. Praying the Rosary is one way to pray together with family.

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

Comments

Matutina: Your historical analysis is not very clear. Please provide further clarification on why being a eunuch is appropriate to the likes of Alexander. For example. while you said eunuchs come from families of moderate means, you did not say whether there is any correlation to the state of their gray matter or the chip that weigh heavily on their shoulder. These aspects fairly jump out at you when you peruse Alexander's posts. It really is quite an interesting proposition which deserves further elaboration, don't you think so? lolz!

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Pardon me for I have already commented in various ways regarding these ill-conceived editorial but I am still tempted to ask: Where have you been lately? Putting it mildly, does he really mean a majority of FIL-AMS voted for Republicans (not AGAINST Obama, please)? Also, the "error of our (FIL-AM) ways" when it comes to bias and prejudice are the same as other races, pal, so my advice to you is change your useless paradigm in that worldview. It doesn't serve you right, unless you're referring to mythical gods and other heavenly beings in make-believe folklores. I wonder which races and peoples have earned your respect for their being perfect and have influenced your narrow birds-eye view of human nature. Try again, and please don' mislead but try to make us learn from you.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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Add to my reasons for voting the republican ticket the fact that I like governor Palin better than senator "sour face" Biden for VP. Does that qualify for "wrong reason?" If so, so be it. I am proud to have voted for her for VP. Does that shock and offend the writer? If so, I opine that he/she best get off the business. Politics have no place for onion skins. LINK

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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TOPIC SHIFT: Mayor Binay of Makati is a small man, but he has an inflated ego and a bloated cranium. He looks over the crowd gathered before him in Makati and announced his intention to be RP's next president. "Indayunen kanto unay-unay," is playing in the background.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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US ECONOMIC TOPIC: US democrats are working hard to bail out union laden Detroit automakers GM, Ford and Chrysler, whose sales plummeted. In fact, a major Ford car dealership in my area, overnight, disappeared as soon as it opened up in its brand new location. Union laden Detroit car makers should be allowed to go bankrupt in order to lower cost of production, to be competitive, and affordable. Bailing out union laden Detroit automakers is a waste, inefficient and noncompetitive. Unions up the cost of production, detrimental to sales.

Name: Leoneli
City/State/Country: Los Angeles, CA
IP Address: 149.142.83.4

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The question is will Filipino-Americans who voted against Obama for all the wrong reasons now see the error of their ways? Filipinos everywhere need to take a long, hard, and honest look at themselves. -------------------------------------- Not so fast, PhilNews! You have just jumped into this conclusion when Obama has not even started his term. Wait until all these Obamamania dies down and he starts office. Give a few years before you decide that Anti-Obama should start thinking voting error. Filipinos, for the most part, are smart and intuitive and I believe that you're judgment of us is very pre-mature and too soon.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Wasp, Makati: Too extravagant in your use of the word "minorities". The Hispanic and Black communities are fast becoming major parts of the US population. Hence, you are now also rapidly decreasing your knowledge of US demography, pal. "Dirty" and "untidy" with regards to what, by the way? Like the editorial, you're making lots of U-turns. Clarify yourself, please.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Mr Pogi, NY: Hope you're not putting them on in your suggesting those 6-points for an editorial. That will only add to our already dwindling confidence on PNL in its failure to re-energize and re-vitalize. Why? Everything you suggested are a given and we'll all just sound redundant and repetitious, ONCE AGAIN. We've heard all the reasons, the pros and cons, OCWs, thieves and more thieves and, graft and corruption. In PI these are the SOP. Let me know of something new in the good, old rumor grapevine.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.174.243.40

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Breaking news: Pro and con of GM, Ford and Chrysler bailout. Pro: Salvation of rich investors stocks. Con: The high cost of production killed sales. All the added cost of production bloats the sales price, so it's not competitive To other car makers south of the mason dixon line that are not unionized. The only reason for the bail out that I can see is to allow stocks to rise a little so that rich investors can dump them. Then, it's back to more bail out money. It's a con game. They should be allowed to go into bankruptcy, so they can rise from the ashes, devoid of the expensive carbuncles of production, like unions, allowing them to be competitive once more. LINK

Name: s.bejar
City/State/Country: chicago
IP Address: 165.20.104.30

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The problem with our priests, bishops and cardinals is that they follow blindly and obediently whatever the Pope says about population control regardless of the impact to the society, environment, and economy of the country. They ( the priests, bishops and cardinals ) would rather see the people go hungry and crime increase due to poverty than to defy the Pope. That's is how limited their intelligence is. So, if I were you, I would follow what is logical and rational in accordance to the economic well being of my family and the country, Amen

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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Mr. Pogi: About your " I wonder if you could write an editorial about the Philippines with a banner headline; "NO THEY CAN'T". This is based on the argument that the government could never (1) provide its people sustainable economic ..." I would like to suggest instead following 1) Filipinos can't choose true leaders; 2) Filipinos can't differentiate between demagoguery and wisdom; 3) Filipinos can't separate fanciful ideas to what is reality 4) Filipinos can't developed " self-belief" and 5) Filipinos can't see that they have to do help themselves and not rely on Government to solve all all their problem ( something like: "Filipinos can't ask themselves what they can do for their country but".... you know the rest)

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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E. Tan : Your "In America stupid voters outnumbered smart voters by a landslide. " LOL!! Been known and demonstrated with the election of G. Dubya Bush- twice at that!!

Name: BC America
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 138.23.139.158

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It's sad your commentary focused on what you think are "negative", i.e., Obama's skin color, the Filipinos mentality for preferring fair-skinned people, but the truth of the matter is a lot of Filipino-Americans did careful thinking in their choice for US President. I, myself, considered the candidate's readiness to address the current US economic and war problems and in my assessment, McCain was more ready based on his experience and the plans he expounded during the campaign. Maligning all Filipino-Americans as not doing any thinking in the elections but just looking at appearances is really pathetic on the part of who wrote that commentary.

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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Hermione: Your comment to Alexander -"And your sentiments might have been commendable if it had not been dripping with so much gleeful malice. "- LOL! Nothing more than a case of "schaudenfreude"- usually practiced by misfits.

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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Anna: You posted "You wanna know why we fought hard to defeat Obama. I'll tell you why co'z we work hard and pay taxes here. We know that Republican party would do everything to help middle class family. Democrats don't care about the people, they only care about the power. " Do you understand what Obama's taxation program is? That is of course you must be one of those lucky ones earning beyond the $250K per year ceiling or you got lotsa stocks of Exxon/Mobile/AIG etc. AND talking about power-- what better demonstration of love of power than launching and invading Iraq on the pretext of WMD's- That's demonstration of POWER!!

Name: Plaridel Joaquin
City/State/Country: Toronto
IP Address: 64.40.183.70

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Hermione: Your -"There I was thinking your were some sort of leftist radical. Then you start quoting the high priestess of capitalism. Once again this shows me how worthless labels truly are" LOL! I was labelled by much more shades of red in this forum-- often times because I was espousing pro-Filipino sentiments-thereby I must be anti-American and Ergo- I must be a communists. AND about being leftist and capitalists- I sold Mao's Red Book before (it was then considered seditious in RP) not because I like what's in it-- but because there was a demand (mostly by curious activists and open minded intelligentsias of the UP variety) and therefore I made "PROFIT"- Gee Wheez! Talk about being an opportunistic capitalists!!! But what many thought was that I must be a communists for hawking it!

Name: Pete
City/State/Country: Batangan
IP Address: 203.111.236.4

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Matu: Did you just call PNL, SNL? We are not that funny here.

Name: 1/2 wit nitwit
City/State/Country: Pampanga
IP Address: 211.27.68.253

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1 d turd, ur.."To the brainless idiot nitwit: STFU goof. Go ride your bicycle and make good use of it and don't bother me.... putak, putak putak,puk, puk, puk, putak...". Don't bother you? The power is well within your hands, turd. But turd that you are; just can not stop inventing silly stories of use of gadgets and make it as if it was my idea. Now you are reaping what you sow. You wish not to be bothered but as a turd you can not control your stupid behavior which brings you to this playpen you created.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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Wasp posted: " Other minorities are ugly, and untidy, so are Pinoys.." and you have the brain of a wasp.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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Ate Hermie, I think both of them are gays, as in baranGAY. So, what kind of toilet tissue should I use. On, at who cares. It's a slip. I'm obedient cuz my wife trained me. You are not interesting anymore. You are a real B. The delusional paranoia of 1/2 kulang-kulang is worst. How can anybody be this dumb? He's like a chicken with its head cut off. Very boring. Nothing new or useful from this useless poster. I have rosaries collected from Portugal, Spain, France, Italy & Medugorje. Not to mentioned the one from Jerusalem. E. Tan Ongpin bound, in the movie starring Allan Ladd the small boy shouted.."Shane come back, Shane come back." So be back you hear. Observer of CA, thanks.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Mtl Can
IP Address: 96.20.139.90

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The ambush posting by 1/2 dead brain is more akin to stalking. He looks for victims here at PNL. Other people might not get it on what his real or sole purpose in posting. Most of them are are highly illogical. not once have I read anything close or relevant to our topic. He's putting bad name among regular & decent posters here. A virus, toxin, name it. Could we put him in the recycled bin. Please. This dude from Pampanga is weird & strange.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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Fuming jdlc3rd said to another poster: " You're still an idiot. My intellect you're attacking? I work in the I.T. field. What do you do for a living? I bet you drive a bicycle around and sell vegetables grown my your backyard.." Now jdlc3rd.. keep your cool. Don't be a black-eye to the IT industry (to which 7gtg belongs). I.T. is a vocational course. Most posters here are university graduates and professionals. Licensed Doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc.. the kind of profession that you, an IT guy can only dream of. The words you use in a public forum reveals the level you are in, as a person.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 24.72.90.88

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JRH. Your tale of the blonde wife. Happened to the teenagers in the family. Siyempre tatay, tayo kunyari tinutukso na nagmukha silang character sa japanese komiks. Hindi nakinig. Then I stepped out of the the time line and saw the young 7gtg in the old days opening a bottle of agua oxygenada and applying it to his hair to have 'bulaw na buhok'. 7gtgs dad commented 'Mukhang kang mangingisda'. 7gtg did not listen. A year later it was followed by the 'Tancho' hair pomade craze. Every generation plays the same game.

Name: Juan de la Cruz III
City/State/Country: Timbuktu
IP Address: 72.137.66.25

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To Proud to be Pinoy: I believe in Pro-choice. It is the woman's right to choose whether she wants an abortion or not. If something tragic and traumatic such as a rape, a gang related rape as in a gang bang by 8 men or a sexually molestation by a person of authority or whoever, I believe a woman should be able to know herself if she would want the pregnancy to continue or to stop it by having an abortion. I know your views are different than ours but those are my views and the views of millions of others who believe in personal choice. We respect your beliefs if anything happens to you and yours but respect ours because it is our right.

Name: Juan de la Cruz III
City/State/Country: Timbuktu
IP Address: 72.137.66.25

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To 7gtg: "Nakalimutan ni hubby mag condom?" I have had several girlfriends already here in Canada and in the United States. They all use birth control pills. I dont need to use a condom. My wife could also go on the pill when we are not planning to have a baby. What concerns me are underage teens who are not using contraceptives and get suddenly raped or gang bang by other kids. They go out, someone slips some ruffies or GHB's into their drink then these kids take turns on your daughter. Ever heard of that before? Heck, I've heard of guys even videotaping the gang bang and posting it on the internet.

Name: Juan de la Cruz III
City/State/Country: Timbuktu
IP Address: 72.137.66.25

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To that dirtbag nitwit moron: Sorry about the previous post grammar mistakes. It should be : You're still an idiot. My intellect you're attacking? I work in the I.T. field. What do you do for a living? I bet you drive a bicycle around and sell vegetables grown from your own backyard. It's your idea to use bicycle moron. Now go back in selling your idea of riding bicycles and your banca. LOL Who know's? You might convince some retards to follow your advice.

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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My wife tells her friends she's happily married to me. Of course; we are inseparable (we are on a joint account) she keeps me in check (she holds the checkbook).

Name: Justin
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 80.109.30.155

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JRH:"...... Maybe this guy is aspiring for sainthood. Please bring it somewhere else. No place here for saint" Good that you know the word Saints! If you have studied Theology I & II (as you wrote) during your college, you`ll not be bored talking about God.

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 75.85.147.133

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JGF's: "XCEL ....It's your STUPIDITY ....your IQ could not fathom the consequence & gravity of their greed....STUPIDITY of your IDOL ... YOU'RE A LOSER ... Is there a faint chance your IQ can at least think before talking? " ---- lols - to show my magnanimity as a loser - I hereby acknowledge ur choiced words as your admiration of my love for extreme liberals like you! (btw, wished ur the one liberal poster I could admire - hey u may get the slot someday ;-)

Name: Hermione
City/State/Country: Q8 City
IP Address: 168.187.123.140

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E.Tan: Your "Just want to emphasize that size is not all important, it is how the men use it." Oh, but we ladies have been acquainted with that fact for a long time! Its the gentlemen who seem to place undue importance on size. The poor dears.

Name: True Pinoy to "Wasp" of Makati
City/State/Country: Correct English
IP Address: 66.91.57.153

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Your illiterate English sentence confirms your OWN Filipino slave mentality with your, "Pinoys...even thought..."is WRONG. Correct English is "even though." More of your stupid English: "Pinoys also thinks..." Correct English is "PINOYS also THINK." Rule: The subject ("Pinoys" plural) MUST AGREE with the verb ("think") in tense (present, past, future) & NUMBER (singular or plural). Your subject "Pinoys" (with s) is plural (more than 1) hence, the verb (think) must be in plural form too. (Verb's plural form is without "S" while Noun's (person, place or thing subject of the sentence)- plural form is with "S." Don't pretend you know how to write English sentence, when you don't. It's hypocrisy. Tagalogin, Bicolin, Ilocanohin, Visayain mo na lang. Para di ka mag-mukhang "TANGA"

Name: Khalid Hadji-San
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Eer, NY: The candidate you just described is called an "L" for LIAR, LOSER, LAME, LOONEY. If that's not enough, how about the next letter of the alphabet "M" for McCain.