LML Polettiques (460)

Postmortem for clowns, comedians, actors, atbp.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 20:16 Written by
IN my column shortly before the elections, I reprinted a quote attributed to former senator Frank Drilon (which he has denied): "The best evidence of our political system's desperate bankruptcy is the proliferation of actors, actresses and comedians dominating our…

US and China at war — we just don't feel it yet

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 20:20 Written by
THE recent conclave elected an unknown to lead 1.4 billion Catholics. But the drama of the elections will remain locked within the muted confines of the Sistine Chapel that has been a silent witness and keeper of countless secrets for…

Two elections — a conclave and a circus: A study in contrasts

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 00:53 Written by
THIS month, we face two elections. The conclave in Rome where the leadership of the 1.4 billion Catholics in the world is decided upon by 133 electors and where all Catholics have no influence at all in the outcome; and…

PH comparative advantage and political restructuring

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 21:10 Written by
BY his 90-day proscription period, and beyond, the world will be in a quandary, mulling over Trump's next moves over the suspension of his reciprocal tariffs. Knowing that this arrogant bully by now has revealed to the world that he…

PH comparative advantage and political restructuring

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 23:10 Written by
BY his 90-day proscription period, and beyond, the world will be in a quandary, mulling over Trump's next moves over the suspension of his reciprocal tariffs. Knowing that this arrogant bully by now has revealed to the world that he…

The genius of Trump's idiocy

Friday, 25 April 2025 20:12 Written by
THE Donald blinked! But the scam artist and his minions made tons of money on the side. Trump has always telegraphed his disdain towards China and cockeyed intentions for the rest of the world. His campaign centered on raising tariffs…

The Trump-Xi Jinping pissing contest

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 22:00 Written by
THE Deegong is languishing at The Hague with zero prospects of ever coming home — at least not before the start of the ICC trial in September. The midterm election is upon us, making a mockery of the choice of…

Another EDSA?

Wednesday, 09 April 2025 19:02 Written by
EDSA 1986 was a perfect political storm, a rare convergence of adverse dynamics that altered the Philippine system of governance. But thirty-nine years after that phenomenon, we find ourselves wondering if another political storm is brewing. The Deegong's March 28…
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