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

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A running deficit is how Gloria runs the govt. So how can you possibly boost the Phil economy? Ever since she took office there was never a balanced budget. Now the we're in a global economic recession there will be more problems for us. The only financial boost come from our OFWs. Our monetary policy is a sham. Most of the money goes to our corrupt & insatiable politicians. There are no regulatory agency to check it. Nobody to police the system. And all these with the tacit approval of the president. What a reeking deal.

Name: ROTSEN8701-PB
City/State/Country: LONE STAR
IP Address: 68.237.91.18

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To the best of my recollection, no Philippine politician ever admitted guilt and eventually resigned because of allegations of corruption. The Philippines has a long relationship with corruption. It is deep seated and so pervasive not only in public but also in private domain. Ethics, discipline, integrity, and responsibility have become extinct. They are "fossilized" virtues now! In every scandal, the defendant is always defiant. False witnesses always abound. The body charged to get to the bottom of any allegation of corruption shows a personality or image no better than a junta of thieves dressed in business suits and barong Tagalogs who speak in "accented" English. When the dust finally settles, no legislative follow up ensues.

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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We can definitely eliminate some of our nagging ethnic problems and shed some of our excess baggage if we can only rid ourselves of that obsession for sensual looks and and good appearances. It gets to a point where we want to be recognized as most gifted and most endowed and, all the rest are ugly and stupid. To be concerned with HONESTY is a good start but until we are able to master IGNORANCE in treating others, imputing fault and shortcomings is out of order. The basic unit of our society is fast crumbling down to indecency as we become insufficiently fit to maintain our national honor and, therefore must fear the prospect of the nation turning into a moral degenerate, thanks even to miniscule truth revealed by this article.

Name: Gang Member
City/State/Country: Makati, Matamis
IP Address: 209.129.16.123

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As long the economic and political gangsters hold a firm grip on Phil society, the unsavory and evil activities will continue unchecked and unrestrained. The system of check and balances don't work, with Senate scared of fallout, Judiciary under duress and Presidency ineffective. The military are bribed and the press are censored. The economic gangsters always have a heyday in Phil., society, holding mighty economic power. In poor countries, any group holding economic power are kings.

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Filipino crews, my wife and I mingled with while we were at our 11-day Caribbean cruise, told us the bare truth: that one of the qualifications for anyone aspiring for public office is as professional embezzler and crook. They said no one in public office is to to be trusted fully; that whistle-blowers are usually people who want and wait for their turn at stealing from the treasury also. So, from the long line of Marcos, Estrada, Arroyo,......next degenerate, please.

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

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Editorial sez: " highly-placed sources indicate that the Arroyo administration seems incapable or unwilling to curb its appetite for corruption. " Then of course, when GMA tries to clean the government- the cry is about her "being a dictator and has no respect for due process trampling civil rights"- Remember the case of Binay and his picture in Camouflage shirt? And, so who protected Lozada? And who has Jocjoc Bolante in their possession? And who convened with that Euro general first before he surrendered? Just who coddles those "corrupt officials" when they shout "political persecution?" Tama na nga kayo- just take a good look at the situation!

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
IP Address: 69.11.44.165

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Nakaksawa na. Ok so most posters say: Phil. President is corrupt, senate is corrupt, congress is corrupt, everyone is corrupt. This is what your stand right? So let me ask you. Do you have any suggestion in mind what to do? No, don't give us that wishful thinking like 'dapat ipakulong, dapat death sentence.. etc. bec. these are dreams and impossible ones. Sometimes I have the feeling that we filams/filcans are scared. In these times of unstable world economy, we need to seek other countries that are in worse condition than what we will soon be in. It is the only way to comfort ourselves. So a corrupt Philippines is a good moral booster for non-Pinoy citizens.

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

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Editorial sez : "only the Senate stands between the Arroyo Administration and unfettered graft and corruption that some say would make Ferdie and Imelda Marcos blush with envy." LOL!!! PNL is not beyond hyperbole after all! Mayhap, one should ask- who are in the senate- et tu brute! Am I naive to wonder that-- Is it possible that they (those so-called senatongs) got knives to use for their own political aggrandizement?

Name: Magiting na Kabayan
City/State/Country: Manila
IP Address: 64.59.144.87

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According to the editorials said, "With the 2010 elections fast approaching, only time will tell if this administration can actually pull it off without suffering the same fate as that of the Marcos and Estrada regimes." I don't think this will happen because the two passed President are both "hilaw na manga" while Gloria is comparable to sweet "lanzones". In other words they are different bananas. Macoy himself plundered the country and ignored basic human rights, Erap is guilty as plunderer. While Gloria is just an innocent and who believes that improving economy is the best policy. She was accused 20 times of wrong doing but nothing was proven to be true. All accusation is just hearsay and all of them will not be accepted in court of justice.

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

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With newsclips like --"Among those who supported Villar’s ouster were senators, who are expected to either run for president or vice president, like Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, Loren Legarda and Francis Escudero." Phil Inquirer Nov17/08- Somehow makes me doubt the PNL editorial about the virtue of the senate.

Name: booji yuwang peralta
City/State/Country: dgte city
IP Address: 121.54.98.30

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What a very sad thing to say. . . that Philippine is hopeless. nobody can win against Malacañang. Gloria wants us poor so she can easily buy people and most especially her gov't. Gloria has caused (the old) cancer in the system to spread more and more in all branches of gov't that brought us #1 most corrupt in the world. I'd never seen a woman so shameless! (not to mention her husband).

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

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With news like : "It was Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile who phoned his colleagues from the majority about ousting Villar and supporting him in becoming the next Senate chief." PhilStarNov18-- somehow put the kibosh on the PNL editorial about the senate as " check to Malacañang's abusive powerplays." THEY ALL PLAY THE GAME!!

Name: Magiting na Kabayan
City/State/Country: Manila
IP Address: 64.59.144.87

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cont' I noticed that all the accused corrupt officials of the land are all from different presidency, from the pass, present and future will be the same. In order to cure this poison in Philippine politics, we should enact the law that will make them think twice before they commit corrupt practices. What about death penalty for plunderer! There is always negative ratings for Gloria, who cares for the opinions of 1,500 people it is not election season? The main thing is if our economy can stand the tumultuous world problem is good enough for Filipinos. Another Edsa will kill the Philippines, this is just for the good of those who hated the present government but not for all Filipinos.

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

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Our cynic president knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. There are so many who can figure costs & so few who can measure values. Her only obligation is to make herself rich. She has a secretive team who are experts in siphoning the Phil treasury & many behind close door deals & illegal gimmicks. With the many allegations we see the outlines only. Nobody really knows these anomalous transactions. The urgent need for fairness & transparency is gone. There are only 2 standards in the Phils; one for the wealthy & one one for everyone else. We have the legal tools to stop this crime but don't bother putting them in use. Our senators should spearhead the next crusade of bringing the corrupt to face justice.

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

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Sen. Enrile, the veteran public servant, is now the Senate president. Villar got the boot cuz of the C-5 controversy & other anomalous deals. Sen. Enrile will be a good senate president cuz he wants to uphold his own legacy. Honesty & transparancy must prevail. All these govt secret deals must be exposed. The work of the senate panel on this two corrupt ones are highly commendable. Once showboating & grandstanding are all eliminated, we'll have a true forum in seeking the truth & finally punish those who failed to do so. May the Almighty help us.

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

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Now that the coming month is of caring & sharing, Christmas should be a joyous time for everyone but the blessings of the holiday season will once again be an unhappy memory to the poorest of the poor in the Phils. A very sad acceptance many times over. Year in year out this is the awful truth. Food & how to get it is the only thing foremost to these people. With such a high unemployment in the Phils it's a big strike against them. If bishops say it's in the hand of God for He will provide, our parishioners should be thankful...but it's just a myth. PNL should initiate a Christmas drive from all posters world-wide. Set it up & we'll donate.

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

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7gtg qutes A. Poli: "I'm amazed at the kind of figures world leaders and economist are talking about these days. 300Billion, 700Billion, 14Trillion, in US Dollars!!! These numbers are mind boggling to me. :).." Wait 'til you see it in Yen, or Philippines Pesos.

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

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I'm with 7gtg. Calling a Chinese-Filipino Tsinoy is not the same as calling a Black person the n-word. And PL's "Intsik kasi" can also mean he's good in business. We had a classmate who was a whiz at math because we thought "intsik kasi" and not in any derogatory way. Pinoys discriminate in many ways other than skin color

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

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Rey of Yellowknife said it right. Our pens cam be mightier than the sword. PNL is a unique entity in the media world. We all participate in our quest to bring about drastic changes in our corrupt system. PNL grants us that privilege uncensored & free. I don't know why others claim that PNL is pro-Arroyo. I have great doubts about that. Tama rin is Justin nang sabihin nya na may mandatory power is Gloria sa pagawa ng kabulukan ng kanyang mga tauhan. And Ragam..GMA, Mike, & all the Kleptocratic associates must go..and now!!!

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

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Ever since the C-5 road extension double entry of P200 million, senate president Manny Villar's hold in the senate ebbed rapidly. Finally it came to a head. the senate voted to oust him. 14 senators voted for him to step down. 5 abstained. Senator Santiago was no show. Senator Ponce Enrile is now senate president, solidifying president Arroyo's allies hold in both houses. LINK

Name: Antonio R
City/State/Country: St. Louis, Missouri
IP Address: 76.201.90.201

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I think it is not only Obama vs. Mc Cain but Democrat vs. Republicans why most of the Filipinos favored McCain. Most Filipinos are brainwashed by the Catholic Hierarchy that Democrats favor killing unborn babies. What can a President do? NOTHING! The SUPREME COURT rules on Abortion. Most of the Filipinos think they are in the higher income level that is why they are Republicans. Democrats have always been the party of the poor. Ask Bill Bradley why he joined the Democratic and not the Republican Party.

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

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Dear 7gtg, If the car's ID # starts with "J" it's made in Japan, & "1" is made in USA. Toyota had been making cars & trucks in America for over 2 decades. Toyota RAV4 is being manufactured in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Toyota is making cars in Indiana, Kentucky & Texas, employing thousands. LINK

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Wiseguy: Sorry, but if you're looking for "real leader" you have to go somewhere else. Only and only after you failed everywhere in your search shall you make another attempt here. The type of people you're after are endangered, hard to come by, maybe, once every century of our waiting. But then I can't even assure you'll find one. They may have completely disappeared along with the dinosaurs.

Name: Jun Canlas
City/State/Country: Certified Defender
IP Address: 69.176.162.131

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To Magiting na Kababayan, another certified defender of an evil and corrupt empire: On your question about Gloria Arroyo's having topped Marcos and Estrada in corruption, please asked Tony Lopez of Manila Times because it was he who said so in his column.

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Mr Pogi_ Maybe I missed it, but I never thought wealth is being distributed. Am I a proselyted in the wrong ghetto? Poor me, I had to sweat to earn every single red penny I already have.

Name: Jun Canlas
City/State/Country: Fanatic
IP Address: 69.176.162.131

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Justin: Did you just lump me with atheists? Then I'll put you in the group of blind religious fanatics who 'see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil'. Time to wake up guy!

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Gary Monterey: I've gone through your comments realizing you needed to put a point across to bridge an understanding gap. I'm afraid that POINT was so minute and in the process was lost under your river of tears. Please try again and this time take full control of your emotions.

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

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7g: Check this out - "To the editor, please link these messages together. You get many submissions, but I believe in my opinion this is the most important submission that anybody has ever submitted on a subject relating to the Philippines." Hmmm. interesting. Looks like someone is having illusions of grandeur. Mukhang we have a live one. It is possible that the torch is about to be passed from Jimbo to our new friend here. Let's monitor.

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Within our (PI) government, we should stop condemning people we don't agree with and refrain from vindicating those whom we favor based only on what we read or hear. Majority of us do not know the full story; games and dramas are being unfolded and being played; can any among us say for certain what really transpired yesterday or what episode will be next? If anyone can speak with certainty, it will only be a full-time and fully-engaged watchdog. Our comments are not just empty phrases devoid of meaning. They have consequences and we are all responsible for their aftermath.

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

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Dear 7gtg, Why buyers think imported vehicles better? Me 1st. Cars I owned: 57 Chevy, Chevy Nova, Chevy Malibu, Ford 150, Ford T-bird, Ford Sunliner convertible, and Dodge Charger. All constantly needing repairs. Very unreliable. After, that I switched to a Toyota Corolla and Mazda 626, and had been happy with these vehicles ever since. On my last oil change on the 626, tech told me that both my CV boots are cut and need to be replaced ASAP. $445. I lucked out on EBay, & got left&right axles for $45 free shipping. Didn't have to pay $445. Installed them myself. Other than that, and sensors I replaced, and the regular maintenance, I love these imports made in the USA.

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

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To Anna: UR "Mr. Plaridel J.. Your full of S**t, you probably don't know what Obama's really up to and I supposed you don't live here in US. To tell you, he already pulled all the things that he has said about tax cuts in the internet and putting all Clintons cabinet members back in position. Don't that tell you anything. So where the hell is he's change" ANNA- ang Babaw mo naman! Obama is not yet the president of the USA you are already looking for a "CHANGE"? So what if he putting "ALL" ( ? -oh really- masyado ka namang pa-drama) "Clintons cabinet etc yada yada"-tells me that perhaps Obama see something in them . ANNA you are so insular! LOL!! I don't have to live in USA to see what is going on. In fact, I am better off because I can see the forest while you are lost among the trees.

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

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Deo: UR " you used as derogatory to tsinoy (Pinoy of insect heritage). ... " and the accompanying joke. Sorry Deo- I don't share your brand of humor.

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

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Here Anna: About your post- ".... putting all Clintons cabinet members back in position. Don't that tell you anything. So where the hell is he's change. "-- Try this one "President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain met today for the first time since the election to talk about working together on problems facing the country. " HEY ANNA- was McCain a part of the Clinton's cabinet?

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Rotsen.....The suggested editorial NO THEY CAN'T doesn't deserve attention if directed to PI governance because it says everything from start to finish already. To say more is only a terrible waste of mind.

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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Samantha, SF: I don't find any fault in your stand for your conviction. You live in a democracy, you have a choice, and you exercised it. Whoever says you made a mistake is illogical. Take it from me.

Name: Mr K
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 74.254.86.66

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JRH: Go ahead and lead the herd to a well-deserved break. No posting while on R&R. If I hear from you, it means you're really addicted and you're not a man of your word. So, give me a break and let me hear from you in 2009. Au revoir.

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

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To Anna who posted looking for Change and said that Obama is returning Clinton's cabinet and thereby there is no change-- try this newsclip from CNN about the meeting between McCain and Obama (CNN Nov17)-"The meeting comes as Obama is trying to fill out his Cabinet with the most capable people and show he can reach across party lines." Anna -please be careful where you place your foot-- Obama is still not the President of the USA until after January 20,2009.

Name: Gene
City/State/Country: Ontario, Canada
IP Address: 69.157.2.114

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Senate Pres. Villar was dethroned by Sen. Enrile. Would Enrile stand up against GO LIAR who is again leaving for Peru for a mission impossible? The most traveled, most corrupt illegitimate ruler in this time of economic crisis still has the option of roving the world. Just 2 wks. ago, GO LIAR was in New York in camouflage since she wasn't able to talk to Pres.-elect Obama on a one to one basis. Snubbed by Pres.-elect Obama 3x on the phone, lapdogs were sour-graping. Will Gloria drop-off Mike & co. in Las Vegas for Pacquiao's fight? Will Mr. Koriente protect & uphold the rule of law or become a surrogate of GO LIAR? Who knows, he might be the next Pres. installed.

Name: Gene
City/State/Country: Ontario, Canada
IP Address: 69.157.2.114

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Mr. Euro de la Paz having acknowledged his sin & having protected the higher echelons must be prosecuted. Send him to prison Osbowoman if you still have conscience as you professed 2 yrs. ago. The same is true with Hookworm Bolante who thought Filipinos are stupid enough to believe in his well-prepared, scripted lies. Staying at St. Luke for weeks w/ Mikes' itching peri-anal area is pure baloney. Stupid denial but grossly unacceptable.

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

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OFF BEAT: Take a lesson from Michael Jackson, once a big pop music legend, is now broke, unable to pay his bills, gave up deed to Never Land, is being sued by a shiek for $millions. Wife & I used to get up at 4AM to have breakfast in SF Chinatown. From our table, we could see the Chinese cooks and the owner eating rice and chicken feet for breakfast. I thought, "How frugal. they cook and serve the good parts to make money, and eat the unsellable parts." That's how a lot of business make it, while others squander theirs, and don't understand why they have become destitute." Off course if this Chinese makes over $250,000.00 a year, for all his sacrifice, Obama will tax him to the hilt. But Fong is smart. His money is not in the bank. LINK

Name: arlan
City/State/Country: singapore
IP Address: 58.185.39.30

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dapat chacha tanggalin mga congresman senado nalang mga congresman walang kuwenta kayang suholan ng Malacañang.

Name: Batangueno
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 66.180.105.138

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corruption...lies....greed....when will it end? Villar was ousted as Senate President...it's really sad and unfortunate. Villar for 2010.

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 207.200.116.199

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Wiseguy's: "Most posters here quote other posters opinion to refute it. Pagalingan ba. Pataasan ng ihi. Very divisive which a reflection of the general attitude of Pilipinos everywhere. It is impossible to find a real leader in this forum." --- u seem to be sincere and a wise guy - here's a challenge for u : 1. 2 orgs were borne out of this forum - IMSFI (scholarship group), & FILGLOBAL (political group) - u can join them, 2. be a leader in this forum and do what u want, 3. join the debates / sharing / fun / etc, or 4. butt out if u feel we're worthless ( all are welcome so I wouldn't recommend the 4th one ).

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 207.200.116.199

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To JDLC 3 and now the 1st: u look at the appointments of those 2 Pinays (White House chief Physicians and chief Chef) negatively and I look at them positively - at least 2 US presidents did show some trust to have those 2 impt positions - to watch and to sustain those first families. One thing I can assure you - they're making more than 60K a year and they have more than just free coffee and free water inside the White House! ( I wonder what an IT guy would be saying about those Pinays if he's making 61K instead of 60K a year!!!)

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 207.200.116.199

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Mark's : "Osama..ooops..I mean Obama will bring chaos to this country. Why? He is black. It is in their genes. Corrupt...losers...murderers...rapists...thieves...drug users/dealers...lazy...parasites...wants everything for free. Look at most of the African countries being ruled by Blacks...They are all failures or in other words..they can't govern. So what is the difference? Obama is doomed to fail." ----- lols - where were you when I needed one like you last week ( to annoy liberals and for me to look like a "saint" as a moderate conservative ).

Name: xcel
City/State/Country: usa
IP Address: 207.200.116.199

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Mr Pogi's: "Poverty will always exist because wealth has never been equally distributed unless you reside in a pure socialist state where the state owns everything and you own nothing. " ---- thats a nice pro conservative thought - with Capitalism some would be poor (they own nothing due to unequal wealth distribution) but with pure Socialism all would be poor (coz all - except the state- own nothing). In Capitalism there's inequality - some are rich and some are poor but with Socialism - there's equality - all are Poor!

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

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Let's set aside the Senate Inquiry for a while. We're still on chapter 1, there's more to come. We have a gloomy world economic crisis, the meltdown prompted the U.S. for a $700 billion bailout. Not good enough. The U.S. had a heart attack & thy can't revive it cuz the liquidity, solvency, & the trust are not there. The first thing that will affect the Phils is our trade with them. It will be less. Second, if the remittances from our OFWs will be drastically reduced heaven only knows what will happen next. If we don't prepare for this coming typhoon our problems will be compounded. All our prople will be affected. We don't a stable pricing in the country. Everything goes up daily. The scary part is the govt does not give a damn. Mercy.

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

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Another mega-trip? 40 invited congressmen off to Peru. Why? Another big item trip Apex summit. This is pure junket. Off course the wives will also tag along. That will be a total of 80 people plus Gloria's official entourage. Let's say a 100 free loaders. She just got back from the states & made a speech at the UN, interfaith dialogue, sent fillers to Obama. Ignored.. from China at the 7th Asia-Europe meeting, she's more of a galavanting tourist than a serious lady on the side of being a full-time president. Most of these trips are all useless & expensive done on behalf of herself & nothing else. Puro pasiklab at payabang lang.

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

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Be afraid, be very afraid. 7 justices will retire next year. Don't ever allow the president to get hold of any nomination, otherwise, it will be outright manipulations all over again. This time, open everything to the public about the prospective candidates. It must be truly independent. They have to fill important chairs that might break or make a true representation for, by, & of all the people & not just blind allegiance to the president. All her recommended justices are all tutas. Our august watchdogs must be in constant alert. Remember she recommended 12 justices before. She could do the same again. Not.

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

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Rey said: "What the PNL should do, in all fairness is have all the presidentiables' records and qualifications in later editorials so we could have intelligent choice to influence people we know back home to vote for..." Alam mo kasi Rey, mayroon pang iilan-ilan dito sa forum na umaasa na matanggal si GMA before 2010. Too many hurt pride chicken exist in this forum. I'm with you in expressing common sense that the only hope now is in the next election.

Name: Ramon C. Balde
City/State/Country: Oxford, Michigan
IP Address: 24.180.85.132

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Mark of Anaheim, California - You're a pig. You're ignorant words regarding color and race make you eat your own bowels. I'm sure you're not any better.

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