GMA will dig into her bag of tricks to achieve what she wants. That little brain of hers is full of dirty tricks. Her track record proves that. And impunity, lies, deception and a total lack of delicadeza are all part of her arsenal.

The only foolproof defense is either not to make her win (which is very difficult) or a blinding light from heaven to strike her so that, like St. Paul, she would be enlightened and mend her ways. Failing that, we should see to it that the Charter is not amended, at least not while she is a member of Congress. Even with all its imperfections, the 1986 Constitution is still a good one, much better than anything a Congress under the influence of GMA (or a constitutional convention) can churn out.

If a new or amended Constitution is passed anyway, we should all campaign for its rejection in the plebiscite.

There are two other things we can do:

1. Vote for the strongest opposition presidential candidate, one who will not succumb to GMA’s tricks and wiles. If the administration candidate, or somebody friendly to GMA, becomes president, it would be almost like GMA herself is the president.

2. Vote for opposition candidates to Congress. If GMA has no control of Congress, she wouldn’t be able to manipulate it.

As the Inquirer editorial pointed out, a House in which at least a third of the members are under GMA’s influence would be a threat to the next president.

E kung matipuhan natin di magbayad ng taxes para di na mamerwisyo ang mga eto. Our tax system is so damn retarded, hindi nga natin nalalaman kung napupunta ang mga kinakaltas sa atin.