EDSA will no longer be about alternative personalities, or parties. It will no longer be about dependence on the individual. It will be something better, more comprehensive. Now you will have something to fight for.
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February 24, 2008
The New (Eastern) Order: Russia’s out of it
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Since Vladimir Putin’s accession to the Presidency, Russia has fought a long, uphill battle to maintain its status as a global heavyweight. Despite their best efforts, they have lost the fear and impression of the states around them… (more…)
February 22, 2008
The Fatal Flaw of Western Democracies
Posted by willshakespeare under Africa, America, Ancient Rome, Democracy, England, History, Legislature, Manila, Parliament, Philippine politics, Philippines, Roman Republic, Society, Southeast Asia, Sukarno, US election, US politics, United States, World, aquino, autocracy, caudillo, communism, congress, dictator, dictatorship, duty, edsa, edsa dos, election, enlightenment, general, independence, insurrection, issues, latin america, legitimacy, marcos, martial law, military, musharraf, obligations, political reform, politics, reform, republic, revolution, serfdom, warlordism[2] Comments
There are currently three forms of Democracies existing now, each with their specific flaws. The United States model stands out; yet, is all really as it seems? Here, then, is the first part of the “Searching for Democracy” series. (more…)
February 19, 2008
For Better or For Worse: Cuba, Pakistan, Kosovo
Posted by willshakespeare under America, Democracy, History, Legislature, Opinion, Philippine politics, Philippines, Society, Southeast Asia, Suharto, US election, US politics, World, afghanistan, bhutto, castro, commitment, communism, congress, cuba, cynicism, dictatorship, duty, election, entertainment, fidel castro, happiness, hate, independence, insurrection, issues, kosovo, legitimacy, military, milosevic, movie, movies, musharraf, pakistan, pakistani elections, peace, political reform, politics, post-Cold war, reform, revolution, serbia, work[3] Comments
Everywhere there seems to be a feeling of fatigue for one failed system after another, and movements (like Obama’s, which seems to be sweeping the United States) have begun to spring up, maybe not with real platforms, but change for change’s sake. Until recently, we’d never have seen Thai soldiers suddenly meeting on closed doors with the blessings of their king, to topple a corrupt leader. We’d never have seen protesters taking to the streets of Myanmar in opposition to that country’s junta. (more…)