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politics, Phil Hogan who also had a high-paying $33,000 per month salary plus expenses, a cushy job as a European Commissioner-for- Nothing based in Brussels. Big Phil’s roguish Irish charm was completely lost on his Dutch boss Ursula von der Leyen who clearly has no sense of humor.
By any standards, that was an expensive round of golf. Fortunately for Phil, he has a decent fortune socked away from his time as TD (member of Parliament), and while serving as Dublin’s urban planning director. T h e mi ni s te r
Agriculture, which, in Ireland, is an extremely important portfolio, “voluntarily” resigned after being ordered to, as did other senior figures who did so “for the good of the nation”. May God justly reward them throughout eternity for their selfless disregard and devotion to public duty.
The country was treated to a virtuoso performance by Taoiseach Michael Martin, on TV who, reading with trembling hands from a prepared script while copious beads of perspiration rolled down his anguished face, informed the electorate that he was shocked, ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED, by these pariahs’ outrageous, irresponsible behavior.
in Hollywood suggesting Mr. Martin is going to be nominated for an Oscar as lead actor in a foreign, made-for-TV production. And deservedly so. Michael had waited a lifetime to get the top job. That hasn’t worked out well so far, but a brief career in Hollywood could make for a solid plan B. Justice Wolfe, a member of
There have been rumblings f o r
Blacks, and other minorities without a voice who were being sent to the killing fields in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Burma.
In America, it’s probably easiest to chronicle corruption when presidential pardons are analyzed. This is one of the rare aspects of that great constitutional document when one wonders why the founding failed to envisage possible future abuses.
It doesn’t matter a hoot whether the president is Republican or Democratic. There’s always an over- abundance of justifiable controversy to be shared. Huge sums of money are indirectly paid over to the American president through a “committee” or another arms- length instrument by convicted felons in return for a pardon, and the freedom to spend their ill-gotten fortunes.
by former president Clinton of the appropriately named Mr. Rich in exchange for large amounts of money, is one glaring example of presidential pardon abuse. The New York Times, which is hardly a bastion of conservatism, called the pardon “a horrible abuse of power.” The pardoning of former US President Nixon by then President Ford was promoted as an attempt to heal the nation’s wounds.
the Supreme Court, was also involved in Golfgate. But the rules governing Justice Wolfe’s misbehavior, him being part of the crème de la creme of Irish society, protected him from any significant reprimand. But in fairness, and this must have been exasperating for Justice Wolfe, he was politely asked to perhaps, maybe, consider resigning in a formal letter written by his regular golf partner, the President of the Supreme Court. Since good manners are of the upmost importance, Justice Wolfe thoughtfully considered the request for a few seconds before ever-so-politely answering “Ah, no thanks. I’ll stay on the bench.” His response caused even
more outrage from a public gasping for a few pints of Guinness from closed pubs, and very much on edge due to the severe C19 restrictions. The different set of rules
for those interpreting the law contrasted with those forced to obey it, upset many reasonable people. The honorable Justice Wolfe didn’t help his cause by his arrogant lack of remorse, while also being genuinely confused about all the fuss. One of the significant differences between the Western world and the Philippines is people in the West will rush to the barricades over something as minor as quarter euro per kilo increase in the price of tomatoes. People in the Philippines are wonderful, but tend to be docile, and accepting of what is wrong. I’m still amazed that the movement called People Power ever happened, and resulted in toppling the Marcos government. In America, protest has always been an important factor in political life. But please keep in mind that during the Vietnam War, significant protests only began when, due to an acute shortage of bodies, the American middle class began to be impacted when the revised draft demanded their service in Vietnam.
Before then, it didn’t matter because it was only Latinos,
I have never been able to understand the subtlety involved in the reasoning provided. Back then, I was living in Manhattan. It seemed just another example of special rules for the elite, a get out of jail free card.
It’s acceptable to corrupt the presidency, but don’t dare get caught while selling a few grams of crack in the city projects. Because back then, if caught, you’d have received a life-long sentence without possibility of parole. Yes, justice is sometimes not only blind, but also completely irrational.
has, ahead of his final pardons issued on Jan. 18th
pardoned several cronies and allies who had been convicted of federal crimes. There’s nothing unusual in
The American president , has
that. And I don’t think it can be legally questioned. Previous Democratic and Republican presidents have routinely done the same. They will continue to do so in the future. It’s their final act of power before they disappear into bleak political wilderness. Now before you start castigating me as either a left- or right-wing ideologist, please take into consideration that when living in America, I was an independent voter. While recognizing the smugness of my position, I never trusted any political party or politician. I voted for both Republicans and Democrats, depending on the issues involved.
Despite the dilution of the value of the ballot box, I’ve always respected and appreciated the privilege that voting gave me. But I wasn’t completely naive. I was aware of the vast power wielded by lobbyists that enabled them to have politicians pass laws favorable to their corporate clients.
The disgraceful pardoning
Sadly, that sacred right has now been degraded by violent protesters storming the Capital on Jan. 6th
looking for blood.
them to live on a remarkably- different level of consciousness to the vast majority of humanity. Rules that apply to us are completely irrelevant to them. I’m not being critical or cynical. Why would I? I’d probably behave no differently had I been raised in the rarified atmosphere breathed by those who, solely because of random birth, live their unique lifestyle. Co rruption exists
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everywhere throughout our little planet. Do we foreigners have any legal or moral standing to look down on Philippine culture and the political landscape here while basking in the illusion that our respective country’s systems are superior? That would seem a doubtful argument to successfully argue. So to those of us foreigners who smugly decry corruption here in the country where we are currently living as guests, I’d recommend a softening of that viewpoint, and perhaps the beginning of a basic level of humility, together with an increased appreciation of the gifts that our hosts have given to us.
If you feel compelled to get into the pointless, ego-driven superiority or inferiority argument, with you, of course, being superior, I’d suggest it’s reasonable to say that Filipinos are superior to us Westerners in many respects.
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Wouldn’t most of us like to be “happy” in the broadest meaning of that word? If so, Filipinos are way ahead of us. They possess an inner delight, a joie de vivre, a joy of life, regardless of their circumstances which, to us Westerners, often seems horrific. Fa c e d wi th
environmental circumstances, I’d hopelessly despair. What’s the value of this precious attribute that Filipinos naturally possess? It’s priceless. Let’s please always
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remember that we are guests in this beautiful, imperfect country. Living here is similar to visiting a friend’s home. Basic politeness requires us to behave correctly. We would expect Filipinos to behave similarly in the Western world. From a significant personal experience, I know they do. Wha t
understandable frustrations at the snail-like experiences getting ANYTHING done? Something as simple as paying a utility bill, or buying groceries in Robinsons or Hypermart? What’s the upside for us in getting angry and frustrated? None. Nada.
High-quality inefficiency has been operational here for centuries. So let’s please remember it’s an aspect of life that’s probably never going to change.
Besides, we have chosen to live here. And our Filipino hosts have agreed to allow us to be here, provided we are law-abiding, polite, and respectful. Now it’s time for some
uncomfortable disclosures from me. I’m embarrassed, and should be, when reading parts of articles from my previous columns here. Fortunately, it was from four years ago after I’d been living in Dumaguete for only a short time.
There’s an insightful documentary on Netflix about the brilliant lobbyist Jack Abramoff who subsequently became a convicted felon. Before going before the parole board, he suddenly became deeply religious. The arrogance of the top few
percent in societies worldwide is constant and unwavering. It must be a wonderfully potent drug. These elites share an understandable sense of entitlement that propels
complained about everything! Waw, waw, waw. I was a whiny brat, constantly writing a stream of complaints about you-name-it, I railed on about it. Even after my Irish friend Michael Diamond called me on it, I still couldn’t see I was being an objectionable jerk! As my fiancée used to regularly remind me in those early days whenever I complained, “The airport is only a 15-minute-drive away! Dumaguete would survive your departure!”
That was always sobering to hear from her, but as true then, as it is now.
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Certified correct: JESSIE G. DAGDAYAN Provincial Treasurer
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Income Target (Approved Budget)
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS SOURCES Actual Receipts Actual vs Target Excess of
% of Over/ (Under) to Target
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