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(Topic: Congress Wants Gloria Arroyo on House Arrest, Seriously?)

Name: Richard        
City/State/Country: Iloilo city , phil     
IP Address: 222.154.60.49      

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Mrs. Gloria must to in the regular prison cell she was the most corrupt president ever. Dapat magdusa siya habang buhay dahil mga gnawa nila sa mga tao at sa bu ong bansa ay walang kapatawaran. Si Satanas nlang ang kumopkop sa kanya.

Name: Hit&Run        
City/State/Country: ONTHEROAD     
IP Address: 98.91.4.232      

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Only in the Philippines could someone under house arrest can run and, maybe, re-run for public office. What a Constitution? What a tragedy? What a joke!

Name: Abdullah Jakolini al- Amine        
City/State/Country: Sulu     
IP Address: 203.87.131.100          

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Matuwid na daan will never achieve its objective by having a rotten crminal justice system. It is all talk with shallow accomplishment or results. If low- level criminals get away from the clutches of the law, how much more for Gloria, the Ampatuans, the trio los honchos of the senate, and all those moneyed people? This country needs to dismantle the whole justice system, change the judges' tenure of office, subject those men in black from annual performance review, and the guilty be judged by its peers. It is easy to bribe a judge than the entire jury.

Name: Abdullah Jakolini al- Amine        
City/State/Country: Sulu     
IP Address: 203.87.131.100       

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It is an open secret here in the Philippines that most of the big and anomalous transactions during Gloria's term were influenced (initiated and sealed) by the First Gentleman, Miguel Arroyo. This was the same situation in Pakistan when Banazir Bhutto was the prime minister and the husband was Ali Zardiri. Both administrations were laden with corruption. How come Miguel was not involved in the plunder rap sheet? Mike was guiltier than Gloria.

Name: HMSomeone        
City/State/Country: USA      
IP Address: 74 74.77.36.177   

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While we are here discussing the injustice of putting this Plunderer Gloria Arroyo under house arrest she indicated her desire to run for a 3rd term in Congress. This liar who is allegedly suffering physical pain is telling Filipinos she is strong enough to campaign for Congress. Ano ang nakaka-awa doon? Are the Filipinos this gullible & nonchalant as to sit & do nothing about the antics of this Thief & her minions in Congress? Concerned Filipinos should stage a Demonstration & demand that this interloper be detained in a real jail. Why are Filipinos being quiet about this?

Name: Obreng Lindanaw        
City/State/Country: Casper, Wyoming, USA     
IP Address: 130.76.33.31      

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Madre de Diyos!!! What softness is Lee talking about? Its not softness. It political stupidity! Sa tindi nang kasakiman na nagawa nitong si Arroyo, naako pa din nang ating mga politico to grant leniency? Aba eh para na rin sinabi sa buong mundo na tayo ay bansa nang mga bulok. Majority of our politicians are truly indeed a bunch of obnoxious Idiots!!! Nasaan ka Bayan Ko !!!

Name: HMSomeone        
City/State/Country: USA      
IP Address: 74 74.77.36.177

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If you will notice Filipinos reserve their kindest hearts for the most hideous of criminals. Case in Point? Andal Ampatuan Sr. This patriarch of the most murderous family in the country is allegedly suffering from Liver Cancer. So now petitions are being made to allow him to spend the "rest of his days" in a hospital. For all we know this is another scheme of this evil family to give this guy comfort instead of punishment for his crimes. Besides if he is suffering because of a terminal illness what's the law got to do with it? If he is truly afflicted with cancer then Karma has caught up with him. So let Karma take its course. Filipinos should not interfere with it by making this guy comfortable. Think of the people he ordered massacred.

Name: Abdullah Jakolini al- Amine        
City/State/Country: Sulu     
IP Address: 203.87.131.100      

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When a president of a country has been indicted of a serious crime against the state, justice must be rendered fast and quick. When president Murarak of Egypt was charged with a serious offense, he was tried and set free after years of litigation. He was even brought to court in a human cage. This government must demonstrate its resolve to punish the guilty and set the innocent free. It must set a good example to convince its people. If not, our justice system is a big joke!

Name: HMSomeone        
City/State/Country: USA      
IP Address: 74 74.77.36.177       

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IT GETS WORSE. So now there is the suggestion that Binay pick Gloria Arroyo for his VP. Evidently if she could mount a campaign for office Arroyo is not that disabled. So the "Kawawa naman" factor could be flushed down the toilet. This idea of World Class Plunderers teaming up to run for the highest offices of the land is just beyond galling. You can just imagine what other nations would think of the PHL. It's not just a country of domestic servants, it is a country of THIEVES! And the Filipinos don't seem to mind. Let me say it again. Filipinos cannot handle Democracy. And for as long as this system stays Criminals called Politicians will reign.

Name: FilCangirl        
City/State/Country: Toronto, ON     
IP Address: 24.114.82.204      

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Why not? Why is GMA still in hospital arrest? Was she PROVEN GUILTY??? Put abnoy in there instead ....with all the hundreds of billions of money he squandered!

Name: Peter Seller        
City/State/Country: Puto Drive     
IP Address: 112.198.77.91      

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Someone suggested that the resolution signed by several congressmen placing Gloria under house arrest should be jailed. No laws were violated by those members of Congress to send them behind bars. Gloria has not been found guilty of plunder. Erap was found guilty and spent 5 years in Tanay under house arrest. Where is the logic here?

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(Topic: Grace Poe for Philippine President? Not So Fast!)

Name: banong        
City/State/Country: php     
IP Address: 180.190.90.153      

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Enough of OJTs, neophytes, opportunists who ride on the popularity of a surname and lackeys of these administration. We need a leader with a proven track records in academics and solid work experiences as a law maker. We should not settle for anything less, period!

Name: Phil Researcher        
City/State/Country: LA County, CA USA     
IP Address: 173.60.192.240      

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Re: The candidacy of Grace Poe..Now that some facts are coming out..it seems that Sen. Grace indeed used an American passport.. That would be considered by theBinay Supporters as an opening to question her qualification as a natural born Citizen..There might already be a case filed in a Philippine RTC (Regional Trial Court) or the comelec questioning her qualifications as an elected Senator..There are so many Lawyers in the P.I. Before the end of 2015 a case will be filed in court to question Sen. Gerace Poe's qualification.. So what else is new

Name: Bobby        
City/State/Country: El Monte, Ca.     
IP Address: 172.91.10.236      

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Sen. Poe just did an irresponsible comment on the issue of America's stand on the W. Phil. Sea dispute that America if ever would help the Philippine is because it has its own interest to protect and not of the Philippines, a few steps from the ears of the U.S. Ambassador. That is common sense senator! What is she trying to prove that she is a" super nationalist' (kuno) just like Renato Reyes, Satur Ocampo and the Gabriela people? I have changed my mind hindi ito bagay maging presidente. Maaga pa paramagpa-epal at wala pa sa lugar. Less talk less mistakes. Mar Roxas is a sure safer choice for the country.

Name: Hit&Run        
City/State/Country: ONTHEROAD     
IP Address: 98.91.4.232      

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When it comes to politics, the Filipino way of dealing with it will never change. Voting for candidates is a time to make easy money and buy influence, of course, underhandedly. No amount of warning will change this opportunity to commit both overt and and covert political crime. Filipinos are either "soft-hearted" or stupid people who cannot get over making the same mistake year in and year out.

Name: AsISeeIt        
City/State/Country: Cebu City     
IP Address: 107.217.12.124      

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Somebody says, "Cory Aquino became president and became the cleanest president no corruption...what if Grace Poe?." REALLY? Have you heard about 'Borloloy?" Have you heard about 'Kamag-anak Inc?' And have you heard about 'Aquino-Cojuangco oligarchs?' And their lording over the poor farmer beneficiaries of Hacienda Luisita land distribution plight which until today these oligarchs are still resisting the PD27 and the subsequent laws on land reform? And lastly have heard or read about the massacre of some Luisita peasants as well as the massacre of protesters at Mendiola? What about Grace Poe, what's your problem? Has she ever dipped her fingers into the cookie jar?

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Name: HMSomeone        
City/State/Country: USA      
IP Address: 74 74.77.36.177      

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SURE WINNER. With all the wannabes positioning themselves for the 2016 elections it is looking very encouraging for the Thief Binay. Already Aquino in his stubborn, one track mind insists on endorsing unelectable Roxas. Then there are the combinations Poe-Escudero; Duterte-Marcos; Lacson-Duterte, etc. Unless Binay is disqualified from running he may just make it to Malacanang in 2016. He has a solid & formidable following who would vote for him no matter what. So while the others grab votes from each other Binay's people will just quietly go to the polls & vote for him. The early signs are there for all to see but no one seems to care. Especially Aquino. You just can't tell who is more stupid, the Leaders, the voters or both.

Name: Sam Juan
City/State/Country: Hilo Hilo, Panay
IP Address: 38.88.177.203      

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Someone commented- "Because the liberalism you espouse teaches people to take pride on mendicancy and dependency in the name of entitlement versus responsibility and self-reliance. " Sorry but your impression and interpretation of my liberalism is all wrong. I am not even a socialist liberal- but I do believe in equality and freedom for all-- freedom of speech and freedom from fear. I have been espousing independence of action and being responsible for one's act-- so how can that be espousing mendicancy and dependency?

Name: Sam Juan
City/State/Country: Hilo Hilo, Panay
IP Address: 38.88.177.203     

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Someone said -" Life is not free of suffering especially the one who chose to remain weak and exploit its selfish advantages. The fact of the matter is the evil strong will always exploit the foolish weak. " What a nice sounding and pretty aphorism that is. The point is- it is foolish to engage into a fight that is not winnable and guaranteed for you to lose!! It is not a sign of weakness and cowardice to be smart by choosing the time, locale and strategy to fight a foe and not hurl oneself headlong into a disaster and call it as "BEING BRAVE!!""

Name: Hit&Run        
City/State/Country: ONTHEROAD     
IP Address: 98.91.4.232          

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With much insignificant and loose talk going around, any action against rampant poverty and run-away population growth which is paramount to improving higher standard of living, is not being given enough attention for discussion. According to a recent survey done by Religion And Ethics, most poor Filipinos with multiple children live on about $5 a day. An outspoken Filipino clergy tend to attribute such dismal situation to corrupt officials in the public service. Dismal, indeed.

Name: Hit&Run        
City/State/Country: ONTHEROAD     
IP Address: 98.91.4.232      

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Bringing up the same rotten characters and allowing them adequate media coverage is another way of proving our "soft culture" or, rather, a "no culture". If Filipinos at home and abroad have not learned enough from their plundering leaders of every type both past and present, are there still other avenues of learning available to them so they can exercise wiser decisions in s/electing people who will surely work on behalf of this ailing nation? My advice is to deface all candidates, give them all the same names, then put their respective credentials under their own banners. Then we'll see how voters will choose the most fit for office among them.

Name: Hit&Run        
City/State/Country: ONTHEROAD     
IP Address: 98.91.4.232    

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How tempting, if not far-fetch, is someone's idea on the other side of this forum that politicians be subjected to strict occupational screening before they qualify to run for office. But, again, knowing that every other public and private sector officials in the RP are also rotten to the core, is he implying that we'll give the job of judging to foreign officials? Long live the "soft, forgiving culture" in the Philippines!

Name: Hit&Run        
City/State/Country: ONTHEROAD     
IP Address: 98.91.4.232  

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Who is to blame for all the hellish suffering being experienced and endured by all Filipinos? Nobody but themselves. The editors in this forum can create and reveal so many reasons for this unfortunate situation by placing the blame on erring public officials, however, the bottom line is that Filipinos have  undoubtedly forgotten or don't understand that their government is OF them, FOR them, and BY them. Not FOR a few criminals who ransack and pillage in broad daylight before the BLINDED or CONSENTING public.