Ah yes, the scent of revolution is in the air. Just after I purchased tickets to leave for Manila first thing tomorrow morning, I heard that there will be huge protests calling for the resignation of the president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo(GMA). I didn’t think things were too serious, probably because the people who I would discuss the current affairs with are strong GMA supporters. Today she has sacked her cabinet, now even more people are demanding her removal. Her family has already fled to the US, her husband and son were accused of being involved in illegal gambeling and taking payoffs. She is accused of trying to rig the recent elections in her favor against the opposition candidate Fernando Poe Jr (FPJ). FPJ is a former Filipino Mega Movie star known for his Rambo like roles. He was a high school drop out and had absolutely no qualifications what-so-ever for the most powerful office in the nation. But the poor, uneducated people LOVED him. Probably about 6 months after the election he passed away. I had heard rumors that his widow wanted a recount and she would serve in his place. RIGHT!! Like that is the solution!! You had one candidate who had no solid qualifications for the job, but his wife, just by association could get the office??? Does this sound strange to anyone else??
I just feel like none of the constant changing of presidents will do any good. It seems like there is no sense of synergy here and people are often kept from effectively doing their jobs because of personal problems that they have with a co-worker. They will just continue to block each other and nothing is ever accomplished! Ah, this is too heavy on me right now. I guess I will have to sit back like everyone else and watch and wait.
