It died too soon. Noooo! Kidding. But I was just starting my Charter Change series. How could they! How could the Rainbow House Majority (that's a real name)do this to me! Where's the spirit of Christmas? Kill joys.
Nah. Constitutional Assembly is DEAD.
In memory of the short-lived but well-planned genocide - rape and massacre is too simple a description - here are a last few words.
Juan Miguel Zubiri was almost on the verge of crying during the postpone-Constitutional Assembly press conference. Migs...Migs...that was one of the worst acting job in years. Plus...where you this emotional when you married Audrey Tan?
Did you read the print ad statement of the Rainbow House Majority today? If yes, I'm sure you vomitted when you read the part where they INSISTED that they were SENSITIVE to the public outcry. You know what, there is a BIG DIFFERENCE between sensitivity and cowardice.
CBCP. El Shaddai. Iglesia ni Cristo. Jesus is Lord. All against Constitutional Assembly. I thought that God is Gloria's ally?
You want to see security overkill? Join Sunday's rally.
PAGCOR's medical mission coincided with the prayer rally. The rally has to be moved because PAGCOR also known as 2007 Elections Financer was able to obtain a permit before the bishops. If the guys from PAGCOR are serious with their medical mission, then by all means conduct it...in BICOL.
Oscar Calderon strongly stated that movie stars and politicians will be arrested if they take part of the mammoth rally on stage. This administration will do everything to stay in power...even if it means releasing stupid threats.
Rallyists were warned that the New People's Army and the Rajah Sulayman Group may sabotage the prayer rally. Here's a better threat to Esperon: public warns AFP of People Power if they continue their alarmist strategy to disuade people from joining protests.
Raul Gonzales reminded government that they are prohibited to join any mass actions such as rallies and protests. Why am I wasting precious blog space for Raul? By the way, here's a suggestion: since Gonzales is so concern about Daniel Smith's custody, why don't Raul join the rapist inside his cell - forever. That would suffice the acquittal of the three other soldiers. Justice delayed is justice denied BUT Justice Secretary in jail is justice for eternity.
An assassination plot to kill Prospero Nograles. The police has identified four suspects. Only four? Goodness. I bet more than half of the populace would LOVE TO KILL Nograles!
Assassination plot to kill Prospero Nograles. Is this the best diversionary tactic the Palace could come up? Who would want to kill a supposed to be senatoriable whose rating and winnability is within twilight zone?
Headline: Assassination Plot to Kill Nograles.
Reaction of Filipinos: Nograles who?
Jose De Venecia said that the reason behind the ending is to end disiveness. Yeah right. Try harder Mr Potato Head.
Good Headline: House Kills Con-Ass
Better Headline: House Majority Commits Suicide
Next Attraction: Constitutional Convention...
...will you allow Con-Con Elections with Abalos and company at helm?
Damn.
Another prayer rally is in order.
Quite obvious, the title is a pun of the popular but cheesy show 'Dancing with the Stars.' But since, there is nothing bright in our future if the constitution will be altered by a gang of thieves, I would rather call them 'rats.' This I do with utmost respect to the legacy of rodents.
Dancing with the Rats is my regular (until the murderous train is derailed) Con-Ass Watch entry.
By the way, Dan Brown fans should easily spot that 'star' is an anagram of 'rat.'
After infamously declaring that the audience galley are 'just guests' and not congressmen, Douglas Cagas should now be called as Douglas TAGAS. Why? Kasi may tagas na ang utak niya.
The unidentified lady who snapped back at Tagas should be congratulated for being quick-witted amidst the Congressional ruckus. The courageous woman said that 'we are citizens and we pay your salaries.' You go girl!
Bayan Muna representative Teddy Casino drew applause from the gallery when he counter
the sharp-tongued Neanderthal from Davao del Sur, 'we are representatives of the people and the people have the right to tell us..' That is the kind of lawmaker you'll get if you graduate in the Sociology program of UPLB. I also graduated in that program and in that school. Sorry, I just can't help but B.I.R.G. - Bask In Reflected Glory.
Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr said that he gets hurt whenever people would describe the recent moves of the Lower House as 'garapal.' He still feels pain? I suggest that we call it as 'baboy' or 'bastos' to lessen his pain.
Don't be surprised if the chances of the administration senatorial bets would further sink into twilight zone while the Con-Ass is on-going. Why? They are giving Francis Escudero and there rest of the opposition a chance to get free publicity. Plus, the administration lawmakers are explicitly demonstrating reasons why the electorate should NOT vote for Prospero Pichay and company.
Ernesto Maceda declares in his column that Teofisto Guingona III is the newest star of the minority. His bellowing voice is apparently a heriditary trait. Remember the bulging-eyed older Guingona deliver his 'I accuse' speech in the early days of impeachment?
Most Dramatic Promise: Joseph Estrada
'With every breath I have, I will fight the unconscionable rape of our Constitution and the murder of our democracy and freedoms.'
Nastiest Radio Text: Listeners of Dos Por Dos
Several radio listeners reminded De Venecia that he should rethink his actions since it's December again. Christmas lights and karma could be just around the corner.
Best One-Line Summary of the Whole Proceedings: Philippine Daily Inquirer
'House Resolution No. 197 was approved after 12 hours of contentious debate and impassioned boos from the gallery (PDI: 12/08/06).'
Best Anti Con-Ass Editorial Ending: Philippine Daily Inquirer
'Like a cock crowing on a dunghill, loudly have the House members proclaimed the stench of victory. The public smells the odor and of hubris - and finds it revolting (PDI: 12/08/06).'
Funniest Puns
1. House of RepresentaTHIEVES
2. Pinababang Kapulungan
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More Filipinos Reject Charter Change
Duh.
This is news? Or is this history?
Nope. It's the truth.
Something that is foreign to Jose De Venecia, Prospero Nograles, Prospero Pichay, Edcel Lagman, Constantino Jaraula, and Luis Villafuerte.
Tomorrow please expect Ignacio Bunye to accuse Pulse Asia of using bias questions.
Let me tell you something about surveys. I guess being a sociology graduate gives me a right to say something about it. Of all the social scientists around, Max Weber provided the most practical reality regarding data gathering.
He said that ONE CAN NEVER BE ABSOLUTELY OBJECTIVE when it comes to data gathering. Why?
1. When you choose a research topic that is already stained with personal bias. Why that topic? See.
2. When you write the significance of your study your personal bias will also affect your research.
3. When you decide what are the objectives of your study...again...personal bias will affect your study.
4. If for example, you chose survey as your method of study, your choice of questions will again be subjected to your own personal bias. How the hell will you be objective?
5. However, Weber contends that objectivity should be observed during data gathering. It is the only stage of your research study that shouldn't be affected by your personal bias.
(How many times did I use the phrase personal bias in this entry?)
6. The last part of your research which is analysis and recommendations will definitely be unobjective because it needs your own conclusions and opinions.
See.
Now tell me, how the hell did the Palace came up with their 'loaded question spin?'
The founding fathers of Sociology has long realize that its research method will never be objective.
Why?
Sociology (and surveys) deals with human beings. The most complicated subject in the whole world.
Just like survey evaluation.
As long as the surveys are not in favor of the Fake One, the Palace spinners will always attribute it to loaded questions.
Remember when everyone was questioning the legality of Arroyo at the height of the Hello Garci issue?
What did Bunye and company use as a defense?
SURVEYS.
They said that Arroyo was leading in all the surveys against FPJ so there's no question that she won the elections.
Stupid.
Top of the hour news: Administration Solons to Propose Scrapping of 2007 Polls.
First, should we really have to call congressmen - especially the administration leeches as solons? This is doing a great disservice to the old Greek guy Solon.
May I present the SIX MAN PANEL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP that proposed the cancellation of next year's poll.
Naks, technical working group...angas naman!
1. Prospero Nograles
2. Edcel Lagman
3. Constantino Jaraula
4. Prospero Pichay
5. Simeon Datumanong
6. Luis Villafuerte
Though I would like to clarify that Villafuerte IS NOT the designated MUSE of the technical working group. Just a clarification.
I won't elaborate much on the matter because the phrase 'scrapping 2007 elections' says it all.
However, I was really surprised - no, amazed - nope, flabbergasted - when Nograles reacted that IT WAS UNFAIR TO ACCUSE THE MAJORITY THAT THEY ARE RAILROADING CON-ASS.
Damn.
He's a lawyer right? From Ateneo, no less. But 'railroading' is such a simple word. And I'm pretty sure that Nograles could afford a dictionary or a thesaurus.
But it seems that he doesn't know what the hell 'railroading' means.
Boy, okay ka lang? Patingin ka rin kaya sa St. Lukes baka may sakit ka ng malala.
Another clarification, it's not true that the Fake One was diagnosed with an incurable illness and has only up to December 22 to live THAT'S NOGRALES AND HIS GANG WANTS TO FINISH CON-ASS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
That's not true.
Just a clarification.
Bet you wish it was...
Pete Townsend must be a psychic. Or a political analyst. Or a genius.
Read the lyrics of Won't Get Fooled Again also known as the CSI:Miami Theme Song.
Won't Get Fooled Again
We'll be fighting in the streets
With our children at our feet
And the morals that they worship will be gone
And the men who spurred us on
Sit in judgement of all wrong
They decide and the shotgun sings the song
I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again
The change, it had to come
We knew it all along
We were liberated from the fold, that's all
And the world looks just the same
And history ain't changed
'Cause the banners, they are flown in the next war
I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again
No, no!
I'll move myself and my family aside
If we happen to be left half alive
I'll get all my papers and smile at the sky
Though I know that the hypnotized never lie
Do ya?
There's nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Are now parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight
I'll tip my hat to the new constitution
Take a bow for the new revolution
Smile and grin at the change all around
Pick up my guitar and play
Just like yesterday
Then I'll get on my knees and pray
We don't get fooled again
Don't get fooled again
No, no!
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
Notes:
1. Analyze this line: There's nothing in the streets/Looks any different to me. There won't be any major rim-rockin' change in our country as look as the same pathetic fools run the government.
2. Analyze this line: They decide and the shotgun sings the song. The operative word in the current advocacy for charter change is THEY. Not we. They of course pertains to Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her minions.
3. Analyze this line: Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss. Yup. Meet the new boss, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. What's new?
After the Stop the Killings Bar Tour, could Mr. Conrado De Quiros organize an Anti-Charter Change concert? We can name it as Won't Get Fooled Again Concert. Or how about We're not Gonna Take It by the Twisted Sisters?
Please...
If we believe the rumors circulating, the Supreme Court has decided in favor of People's Initiative by a close 8 - 7 voting.
Oooooh.
Rumor has it too that a a plebiscite will be held in November.
In addition - AND THIS ONE IS A SCARY DEJA VU - fabricated ballots and election returns have already been made with the YES vote winning the count.
"Wala akong alam sa proper make-up noh?" Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will be the special guest (parang concert) in ULAP's meeting tomorrow.
So what's the meeting's topic?
The betterment of our country. KIDDING.
Charter Change? What else.
Check the link.
House Resolution No. 1230 or Proposing Revision and/or Amendments of 1987 Constitution has been approved by the majority bastards in the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. Then it will be brought to the Committee on Rules where we will see more bastards.
Now here's the contention of the minority. They complained in the sudden change in the resolution's title.
From Proposing the Revision of the 1987 Constitution it became Proposing Revision and/or Amendments of 1987.
Why the sudden change, bastards?
Why include amendments?
Bastards.
COMELEC has decided to junk the Gloria Arroyo Initiative BUT this means that the battle is shifting to the Supremem Court.
In my opinion, this is part of the GRAND STRATEGY of Gloria.
Thus, the fate of the whole nation rests upon the Supreme Court Justices.
Let's all hope that they remember Fr. Bernas' advice: HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED BY HISTORY?
