Tag: terrorism

Our enemies want to win while we and our allies just want to get along with them

November 17, 2015 benign0 14 Comments

I wonder if people remember Pearl Harbor. I get the feeling not too many do. When Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese Empire on the 7th December 1941, what did America do? They got together and bombed back — not just Imperial Japan but Nazi Germany as well. America set their entire military-industrial complex…

Religion, Society

Enough religion! Praying for Paris won’t work!

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 Kate Natividad 62 Comments

I’ve been seeing a lot of these ‘Pray for Paris’ and ‘Pray for France’ slogans, memes, and hashtags on my social media timelines lately. I dunno. There’s something about these calls to prayer that kind of does not sit well with me. For that matter they don’t seem to fit in to the situation in…

Culture, Religion, Society

Stop judging people who cry for Paris!

November 16, 2015 benign0 20 Comments

When Kim Kardashian breaks a fingernail, the world gasps. Meanwhile, hundreds of young girls could be kidnapped and raped in places like Nigeria and Bangladesh. There’d be a token burst of indignation across social media and, perhaps if these girls are lucky, a mention on a big mainstream media new outlet. Beyond that, it is…

Civics, Culture, Lifestyle, Media, Society

3 Things We Need To Learn From The Paris Attacks

November 15, 2015 Grimwald 23 Comments

Ladies and gentlemen, before I begin, I would like to offer a moment of silence for the citizens of Paris. My heart goes out to those whose loved ones have been taken away from them by violence and hatred. Let us hope that those who have been injured recover quickly from their wounds so that…

Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Politics, Religion, Society, The South

APEC 2015: a time for Filipinos to reflect on their place in the global economy

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 benign0 14 Comments

What do ordinary Filipinos really want to get out of the imperative to “showcase” the Philippines’ best foot to the delegates of the coming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum that Manila is hosting this year? For many, it will be an opportunity to go on an extended vacation, taking up the “encouragement” coming from…

Development, Media, Society

Filipinos’ rotten politics mirror their inability to look FORWARD

October 20, 2015 benign0 11 Comments

Many Filipinos are too caught up with what the Philippines should “never” be or “never” suffer again. It’s become a popular political fashion statement. Trouble is, too few Filipinos could hardly imagine much more think about what their country could be. And this is why the Philippines does not move forward — because Filipinos are…

Crime, Culture, Government, Politics, Society

3 Themes Filipino Media Should Explore More

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 Grimwald 26 Comments

One night, I called out an acquaintance over her defense of infidelity-themed TV shows. Flustered and clearly offended when I stated that it may be worth looking into other genres and themes, she said that movies and series that talk about infidelity expose people to the truth about two-timing and other unsavory facts about married life. While…

Crime, Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

Deception And Dishonesty: The TRUE Legacy Of The Aquinos

September 16, 2015 Grimwald 13 Comments

I am writing this as more or less a reaction and tribute to Ms. Ilda’s latest article about President Aquino’s statements about the Mamasapano Massacre… Well, before we proceed, I believe in the idea that there are always multiple perspectives to any single event. For instance, in the French Revolution, there is the perspective of…

Crime, Government, Politics, Religion, Society, The South