tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post8275992647702937268..comments2024-03-27T02:12:09.068+08:00Comments on aubreythinksthat: The conscience voteAubreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00156375788084905852noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-12084106614951762752010-05-21T22:40:20.706+08:002010-05-21T22:40:20.706+08:00This "power struggle theory" you speak o...This "power struggle theory" you speak of is as much of an oversimplification as the political musings of the others who have voiced out their opinions here. And theories of that sort, no matter how logically sensible, will never be accepted by those who are psychologically unfit to wield them. True influentials never need to directly evangelize others.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256960701949861004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-9676771235821250942010-05-20T21:11:43.303+08:002010-05-20T21:11:43.303+08:00For the sake of all that is warm and fuzzy, I hope...For the sake of all that is warm and fuzzy, I hope your "unidealistic" alternatives work.<br /><br />The human potential transcends the laws of biology, sociology, and yes, even physics. There is always a democratic solution. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-50555760916492724782010-05-20T12:50:46.654+08:002010-05-20T12:50:46.654+08:00Sure we all remain part of this venal social struc...Sure we all remain part of this venal social structure but I'd really rather have society slowly learn its lesson than subscribe to overthrowing the system with an idealistic yet anarchistic ideology.Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156375788084905852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-66794535256058987272010-05-19T19:12:35.779+08:002010-05-19T19:12:35.779+08:00The very nature of politics in this country is onl...The very nature of politics in this country is only understood by a handful (and I don't mean political analysts and I certainly don't mean people like me). The political system is not one that can easily be influenced through democratic efforts. There are so many unseen forces. Call them corrupt politicians, government mafias, influential tycoons, and others whose influence completely outweighs that of the democratic process. This may sound like pessimistic speculation but just take a long, hard look using your political and sociological education and you'll begin to see it for yourself.<br /><br />The only way to shape the course of Filipino history for the better is to join the power struggle and excel. With positive, logical, and objective (leave your fanatic patriotism at the door) intentions, it's not impossible to mobilize enough resources and public support to establish the infrastructure that will actually benefit this country for once. Be it true democracy, education for the masses, environmental preservation, power is the only way to accomplish and sustain. Raw power.<br /><br />If you think you are too small, too underprivileged, or just too busy to enter the arena of truly influential people, then stop spewing condescending banter and SHUT THE FUCK UP. You are also just a part of the social structure you are lambasting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-74819275179539317222010-05-17T09:46:55.719+08:002010-05-17T09:46:55.719+08:00Point taken Anonymous. We can all obviously do mor...Point taken Anonymous. We can all obviously do more than stand in ivory towers and disparage the misguided masses. Although given the nature of electing people in the government, what else do you have besides raising awareness and education?Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156375788084905852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-45415079264146127642010-05-16T20:43:50.080+08:002010-05-16T20:43:50.080+08:00Anybody smart enough to get into med school has mo...Anybody smart enough to get into med school has more than enough capabilities to mobilize resources and influence through action. Instead of ranting about the stupidity of the masses, you "smart" people should objectively consider the sociological forces at work here and try to contribute to society in ways other than "raising awareness" and "educating the uneducated".<br /><br />Seriously, every time I hear condescending statements from lawyers, doctors, priests, and the associated aspirants, my blood boils. Professional doctorates. Whatever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-38571152236667550852010-05-12T07:32:21.987+08:002010-05-12T07:32:21.987+08:00On another note, notwithstanding the torturous con...On another note, notwithstanding the torturous conditions at the precincts last Monday, the swift counting and transmittal of votes is a very commendable improvement on the part of COMELEC. Now Kudos on that part.Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156375788084905852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-74110827971405446712010-05-11T19:09:59.621+08:002010-05-11T19:09:59.621+08:00We had a similar discussion in class today. The pr...We had a similar discussion in class today. The problem is some voters did not even try to research, or know the slightest hint about the candidates they're voting for. Of the 12 leading senatoriables, how many are reelectionists? Eleven! The other one? Bong Bong Marcos. <br /><br />People vote for the names that ring the loudest bell. Who cares if it's the same people over and over again? I am not equating re electionist to trapo, but the point is, how can we clamor for change and still elect the same set of people? <br /><br />It's really sad that only those with political machinery (i.e. money to spend for TV ads, absurd giveaways)is given a chance. I daresay many of the no name candidates are equally capable, if not more fit to hold such office. <br /><br />Now we really don't have anybody else to blame but ourselves, do we? God Bless the Philippines.<br /><br />Good luck with med school as well. :)Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156375788084905852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588293012390073945.post-14769907107047939092010-05-11T10:33:05.012+08:002010-05-11T10:33:05.012+08:00I'm really disappointed on how the elections t...I'm really disappointed on how the elections turned out. I have to say Filipinos(most) deserve the s**t their in. <br />When I was voting yesterday, my seatmate said 'si ano nga lang boboto ko kasi siya lang naman napapanood ko sa tv'. !"£$%^&* I can't believe this is how most Filipinos think when it comes to elections. <br /><br />God Bless this country.<br /><br />Goodluck to us in medschool.<br /><br />Future doctors FTW!ferdinandnoreply@blogger.com