The End Of An Era  

Hi there 7shortsofwisdom!

I have seen her around Baguio City for the past few days. I do agree with you, she looks older but not wiser. And I am happy that it will be her last Christmas here in our city as the President. I also hope that she spends her Christmas and New Year here next year as an ordinary individual (or Congresswoman, fine) and NOT as the Prime Minister.

At this point in time, I still don't know whom to support this coming elections. But I hope God will enlighten me and guide me into choosing someone worth my vote.

Unfortunately I don't know who to vote for. Besides, mine would be only one vote. BTW I did vote for GMA. I am not convinced either that I made wrong choice. No one is that strong enough to change a country very fast. I don't know about politics maybe that's why I don't dislike GMA that much. I only know she also made some good things, I don't know about the bad, I am not following the issues either bec I can't comprehend things and know only what's directly affecting my life, like jobs. I believe her administration provides trainings for people so that they can get jobs so that the number of the unemployed be less. Even though they may not be very good or stable job, still it's better than nothing.

I look forward that 2010 would be better, not only because we will change president. In fact I am barely thinking about it for now but I hope no one will call me irresponsible or only thinking about myself.


And, I look at it differently too. I don't see her as a failure as what happened with Marcos being sent to Hawaii. But I am not GMA fan either. She is just a normal person with big responsibilities.

i just hope she wont manipulate again to do some headlines that will decide her to bring down martial law again and worst scenario, arroyo being the prime minister. cant tell who among those great guys (as they always claim) will save our economy. and it cant be done by the next president even if he is the brightest, the most honest, and everything. one term is not enough. we need more than six years to bring back our economy where it is during the days of Marcos. and it should be another bright, honest and everything qualities again and again and again for that dream economic boom! happy new year 7shotsofwisdom.

I don't know why I had this feeling that it will not be the end of the Arroyo regime. She still have five months in her hand and the support of the executive, legislative and judiciary. And even if she stoops down gracefully as President, I really think she will wield more power as representative of the 2nd district of Pampanga.

But I'd rather be proven wrong. I really wish that the election will proceed smoothly and the people's voice be heard. And if GMA became congresswoman, may she continue to contribute for the betterment of our country and not the other way around.

We belong to a third world country as described by many political and economic analyst. As one said, we deserve a corrupt president because we have a part in its failure. We are a people who wants to always criticize but doesn't do anything to be of help. I think that whoever will sit at the Malacanang Palace will never solve the problems we are facing because people will start criticizing him again. I think that what we can do as citizen of this country is to pray for our leaders and cooperate with the good programs they have instead of having a critical mouth.

I think it's too early to fix our votes of whom to cast worth voting. I am still looking for a realistic program if there really is. our problem to global warming was never sited by any of those aspirants, if there is, what have they done to lessen the problem. i know our country is really small compared to others but there are thousands of islands and millions of people compacted in it. There is no aspirant who attempted to convince us and make or pass a law to completely remove the sale and use of cigarettes as a "hobby". I was looking for this topic to be added in the campaign since last year but it seems the aspirants are completely blinded by the power they are to inherit when seated in their respective positions.
sb, don't feel sorry for the president or even the previous presidents, instead, feel sorry for the future generations. what becomes of them and us if these aspirants and so-called leaders of the country won't even realize what good action to make even not yet on position?

Yes, as the new year ends, and a new set of officials will come up in the next year's elections, I really hope that we will all vote for the people who have the will enough, the idealism, the honesty and the integrity to keep this country going. Sad to say that the previous Arroyo administration has not left a good impression upon the Filipino people, but we cannot say we have wasted an entire political regime. A lot has happened during the entire stay, and we have moved through it, learning a lot of things. I hope we apply the things we have realized in searching for the next leader of the country. Already we are in the right track, as more people have applied for voting registration than before. We can only do our part and hope for the best.

Personally, I haven't been able to choose who I am going to put in my vote for. I really want to wait for the debates - the real showdown on who's the smartest, who's got the ideas, and who's really willing to serve the country. I'll be looking forward to watching that one.

Wow! it has been sometime I have seen you postin in here again and in a different username already. I somehow missed your posting in here that make a lot of sense among and I find it rather amusing to read your post in here.

Oh well I guess she is just enjoying the rest of her days in Malacanan these last few months. Many will be focus on the presidentiables as they will parade themselves to the voters. I just hope that GMA will not interfere with to ensure the winning of their bet and they would allow who will win in the elections. GMA for sure will not be interested to delve into it since she will also be busy in campaigning in her local district as Congresswoman. I think it will not be her last in the political arena.

Hello wisdom,

I thought it was the end the Gloria era. until a few days ago that he is actually running for congreswoman seat in Pampanga, probably the first President who ever run for a small government position.

Feeling sorry isn't gonna do us any good, i believe Moving forward is the only solution for us to do the right thing for the country. people did what they knew was right, and Erap did somethign illegal during his Presidency, despite the fact that some had actually apologize to him.

For now, i have been active in gathering usual information about the Presidentiables. you can check my topics about it since i got obsessed with it for a week. got links with their debates in youtube too and some platforms, which are not complete.

Have a great day.