On Why I Am “Anti-” Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
March 31st, 2006 at 7:47 am (General, National Politics)
A lot of commenters in this blog have pointed out that I am obviously “anti-Arroyo.” The say that most, if not all that I say are against Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
For the record, I am not anti-Arroyo. I do not spend my days and nights thinking of things to criticize about Mrs. Arroyo. And I do not hate her.
Yes, she might have done a lot of good things for the country. That’s what her apologists, spin doctors and supporters say. But not one of them has defended her by saying that she is the true and rightful president of this country.
In fact, she has done the biggest injustice to this country. Her continued hold of the presidency has caused so many problems and so much instability in the country. Yes, former Presidents Ferdinand Marcos and Joseph Estrada might have done so much more damage. But at least, the presidency was really, legitimately theirs. The Filipino people voted them into office. And they, we, reaped what we sowed. On the contrary, Mrs. Arroyo has not yet proven that she is the real and legitimate president.
Most “critics” and “anti-Arroyo” Filipinos have been branded as whiners, who have not else better to do but complain. But we have never been branded as liars, because even those with opinions different from ours know, deep within their hearts, that what we are fighting for is true.
Most of those who oppose our views say that Arroyo is working so hard for the country. But none of them has sufficiently and effectively fought for Arroyo’s right to be president.
Yes, Arroyo might have been the better choice. Yes, Arroyo might be the lesser evil. But the fact remains; she might not be the real, deserving, legitimate president who was voted by the Filipino people.
Contrary to Arroyo’s recent actions, we still live in a democratic country. And that means, we get the president we voted for, not necessarily the one most deserving or the one most competent.
Ours is a nation BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE and FROM THE PEOPLE. And this is best exemplified with the elections we have every four years. We, the people, vote into office those we feel who best represent us. That is how we build our nation. Unfortunately, when we had elections last May 2003, Mrs. Arroyo and her cohorts thought it necessary to bastardize the electoral process to prevent a “greater evil” from happening.
That is why, ladies and gentlemen, I am perceived to be “anti-Arroyo.” Not because she has done nothing good as president, but because she might not even be this country’s rightful and legitimate president.
No, I am not “anti-Arroyo”, rather, I am pro-truth, pro-democracy, and pro-Philippines.
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Major Tom said,
April 8, 2006 at 9:17 am
Nothing is farther than the truth. I believe that GMA would do this country a great service by honoring the truth and giving way for a legitimate leadership and now is the right time.
Concerned OFW said,
April 27, 2006 at 12:22 am
President Arroyo, for your information is the legitimate President of the Philippines. Opposition figures like yourself would understandably question her legitimacy in order for you to bring her administration down. As an OFW, I’m very tired of you people who have nothing to do with your lives but to go to the streets and rally. You rally everyday and when your hungry because of your laziness you complained about President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. You blame her. Please naman ang kapal naman ng mukha ninyo. Gayahin ninyo kami, nagbabanat kami ng buto namin dito sa Saudi upang may maipakain sa aming pamilya. The least that we want from you militant guys is to at least work your butt and pay your taxes. Stop blaming the government and President Arroyo for your poverty and laziness. Stope being a militant. Magsisi kayo at magbalik loob sa Diyos at sa Pamahalaan. Yon lang! Mamatay sana kayo sa inis!
COncerned OFW na galit sa mga Nangugulong tulad Ninyo.
the more concerned ofw said,
May 31, 2006 at 2:28 am
the concerned OFW is a dumbass. before you write anything, please make sure it has something to do with the topic ans stop being such a “know it al”. i don’t care if you work in saudi or in the country. it is because of ignorant people like you that democracy is being hindered instead of progressing. you have no solid evidence that he legitimacy is valid or invalid. and i, being a tax payer myself, would not want to handover my money to corrupt politicians. so i dare you… write again… and every inch of every true Filipino’s mind will rebuttle your statement. get an education. don’t sell out
JDEspaldon said,
June 13, 2006 at 10:13 pm
It tell my children to be honest and the principle that the end never justifies the means. I would be reneging on my words if I tell them that President Gloria is a legitimate president.