The Four-eyed Journal

Resigned Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz, Jr is right on the mark by stressing that he prefers to have another civilian, with no deep military ties or connections to succeed him as the new defense chief. This is by far one of the most sensible thing I've heard from the men and women who compose the Arroyo administration, or in Cruz' case, once become part of. Ever since Arroyo took over the reigns of power, the military has been at the center of scandals, controversies and most likely behind the scenes of the recent rise in political killings and massive human rights abuses suffered by the peasant, labor and even laity leaders critical of the Arroyo administration.

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Kamusta? Sa wakas ay muli na akong nakabalik sa pagbo-blog matapos ang 6 na araw na ’sick leave’ dahil sa trangkaso. Ngayong medyo magaling na ako at nakakatagal na ng mahigit isang oras sa harap ng computer ng hindi nahihilo ay balik blogging na uli ako. At para sa magandang pagbabalik-blogging, isang pahabol sa [...]

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One of us mused that we should instead support GMA because everything she has been doing is right and correct. Like Arroyo, we should be happy that the Filipino family is being torn apart thanks to the flight of our workers to find employment abroad, leaving behind their families. It’s okay, it’s alright, they do send in billions worth of dollar remittances every year that keeps our economy from taking its last breath. Never mind again, the fact that the Filipino family is being destroyed and its concept diluted and corrupted by imperialist, globalised economic policies. However, the most relevant and heart-felt point we shared yesterday was the realisation that in order for anyone to get their desires, needs and wishes granted by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s administration, they have to break free and rebel, even revolt against her. Hasn’t anyone noticed that ever since the Oakwood mutiny up to the threat of a coup, the Armed forces has been constantly showered with gifts, bonuses, budget increases, excuses from Senatorial hearings even the license to kill everyone they consider to be Left of Center.

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