tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16958083.post116056859216920508..comments2023-10-16T19:20:24.549+08:00Comments on Out of my mind: Tenacity and courageBong C. Austerohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07798514780319855742noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16958083.post-1160808708657925422006-10-14T14:51:00.000+08:002006-10-14T14:51:00.000+08:00I have this feeling that we are in for a surprise....I have this feeling that we are in for a surprise... and utter disappointment, with how the High Court would rule on this one. Seeing how the Arroyo administration superciliously supports people's intitiative and factoring in the current composition of the SC - we might as well brace for a new kind of government in the near future. I am not probably giving the SC credit more than it deserves... but then again... never mind. I do hope I'm wrong, bong.<BR/><BR/>With regards to political dynasties, we already have a constitutional provision for that, sadly,it is still inoperable as it needs an enabling law. It is practically a throw-away provision, since our "honorable" congressmen would never legislate it... i mean - them legislating death of their own political career?<BR/><BR/>By the way, hope your'e alright. Its good to visit your blog again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16958083.post-1160737394942459852006-10-13T19:03:00.000+08:002006-10-13T19:03:00.000+08:00thank you taga-iyam, i appreciate your comments. i...thank you taga-iyam, i appreciate your comments. i've been feeling really down lately so I haven't been able to update my blog. I agree with you, we need to go beyond cosmetic changes.<BR/><BR/>bong<BR/><BR/>Vic,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Yeah, certain things become personal when it hits closer to home. <BR/><BR/>Bong<BR/><BR/>Bernardo,<BR/><BR/>Well said!<BR/><BR/>BongBong C. Austerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798514780319855742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16958083.post-1160621586659038052006-10-12T10:53:00.000+08:002006-10-12T10:53:00.000+08:00If we want change let's change the composition of ...If we want change let's change the composition of the government as a whole not the president alone. End the reign of political dynasties, political families and remnants of Marcos, Aquino, Ramos & Erap administration as well. To all critics and opposition don't oversimplify the problem of our society, Gloria is not a be all end all panacea broaden the scope of your advocacy to the people mentioned above maybe then you will see the support that you've been clamoring for. If not, then you're all like dogs that is trying to bite his own tail with your futile arguments and pontifications in all the forums & blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16958083.post-1160618657893091802006-10-12T10:04:00.000+08:002006-10-12T10:04:00.000+08:00A little while ago, I had a good talk with my doct...A little while ago, I had a good talk with my doctor, after telling me my sugar level needs to be monitored, why after following all his advise and regiment it’s still a problem and he just smiled and give his succinct and on the spot answer, “you’re getting old”, and as we grow older our bodies break down. Cancer cells are already in our system. They could turn malignant in a hurry with our help, but there are so many chemicals, mostly man-made that were already unleashed in our environment, some or a lot of them are cancer causing, and even daily stress can activate the cancer cells in our bodies. I lost a dear cousin in Montreal, few years ago, who I think will be the last in the world to be a victim of the disease, because of her very active and healthy lifestyle, and at relatively young stage of her very happy family life. It was devastating, not only for her family , but also to my cousins and us. Also at work, one of my lady friends, was diagnosed with one, and given by her doctors a six-weeks to go, but have enough courage to visit us all and give everyone of us a warm and teary hugs, but six months after, she’s still under extensive therapy and may have beaten the disease, but she was a heavy smoker, and will not listen to me that quitting could help. I smoked for 25 years (started at maybe 14) and quit cold turkey in 98 and not touched one since then. I can sympathies with you and her family and hope your friend will be spared of any more pain, because I know everyone of us have been touched by this disease.vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713410142846357673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16958083.post-1160595424789445842006-10-12T03:37:00.000+08:002006-10-12T03:37:00.000+08:00Bong, I am affected by your email today....not bec...Bong, I am affected by your email today....not because I agree neither it is because I disagree....I am just feeling melancholy, homesick.....I truly do not know why.......I do not think I am sad, but, I have this feeling of wanting to cry....I think, must just be homesick because, in 2 months Christmas is here again!<BR/><BR/>Following up with what is happening back home, I hope that the SC will say....give the country more time to educate the people with our basic constitution.....di kailangan nang bansa ang bagong constitution para magkaroon nang bagong form of government.Ang US has stayed with their original constitution....they are just amending those that are needed to meet the present need....we do not have to change the form of government.....because, the government is not the problem....ang mga taong nagpapatakbo nang gobierno ang dapat magbago. Hanggang ang mga taong nasa gobierno ay may kanya-kanyang selfish ambition, di tayo makakaahon.....until the politicians learn to compromise and be open minded....wala sa kanila ang magpapatalo.....until they stop using the poor and the innocent ones to their advantage, wala ding pagbabago kahit ilang beses pa silang magpalit nang form of government.....<BR/><BR/>I hope SIGAW nang BAYAN will go out there and educate our people first of our present form so that they have the understanding of how beneficial democratic form of government is...... educate the people of what a parliamentary form is and how it can be beneficial for the country....dinadali dali naman nila at pinagsasabay-sabay....Ask even some congressmen and see if they even understand what it is....basta ang concern nila...puede ba akong yumaman dito.....Sad!<BR/><BR/>I know how it is to lose someone who have made a difference in your life....it is sad....but...be grateful, you were given a chance that she was part of your life and I am almost certain, she too is very grateful that you made a difference in her life. GOD knows best....and HIS time is always the right time....HE does not get tired giving us HIS continuous blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com