how genuine is genuine opposition?

Hello, KaPinoy KamyLot! No offense meant, but I am really wondering why you are still wondering. Isn't it obvious what kind of politics we have here in the Philippines. Our politicians here still have to draw the lines when it comes to political leanings and principles. I mean, all politicians here in the Philippines (whether they belong to the so-called admin or opposition blocks) are all working just for their own interests, nothing more nothing less, sad to say. It has been my firm conviction that this so-called OPPOSITION group is just a facade for who really they are: still same dog with different collars. It is never a big wonder why I am never convinced of what they are pronouncing. I am not saying that the administration is perfect, I am saying that the opposition is just a black kettle accusing a black pan of their own blackness. And this conviction of mine is so evident by the way these young politicians are trading horses even from the very start of their tenure. And millions of Filipinos are casting their hopes and votes for these same-specie politicians. They are all the same. When can we find true leaders, that I could not answer. In a democratic setting, the leaders are fine reflection of the kind of people that elected them. Mabuhay pa rin ang Pilipinas! Ang mahal kong Pilipinas!

I like the collar thing; That pretty well sums it up. But like here in the US, it is who you know that gets you elected. I think they only let us vote so we can think we are participating. I'm sure the decision is made before the elections, as to who is going to get the job. We call it "The Good Ole Boys Club." Who ever heard of a poor man or woman in the top job? If you ever find a poor one, you can guess he is there to get rich or, maybe he actually wants to do something for the people.

I'm not so interested with what is going on. Perhaps they have their own reasons for doing that. I just hope that the leadership will change soon because the Philippines is not doing better. It is the leadership which is responsible, people can only support and if the leadership is not good, majority of the people will not support.

Every Man for Himself. This may be one of the qualities not only our Politicians have but we as Filipinos in general. Negotiations are going on everywhere even at the Senate. I'm not really sure who is who but I guess Chiz or Alan is heading the blue ribbon committee. My point is that there is no genuine opposition. There is only one opposition. And that is the other guys.