Comments on: Why I Wouldn’t Vote for Noynoy? http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/ Imbalanced news. Biased views! Keep Social Climbing Alive! Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:39:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: LCruz http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-26049 LCruz Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:22:05 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-26049 Maawa ka sa bansa natin dahil hinde na kailangan "matututo in time" dapat alam na nya ang gagawin nya. Six years is six year wasted if we put a president who lack the experience. Teka, ano ba nagawa nya.... Oversight committee in the senate, question the budget, how about his pork barrel? did it go anywhere in Tarlac???? Common people, dont be blinded by the glitter of the name but what can he do? Kung ikaw ay maghire ng applicant for a position, ikaw yun CEO, would you hire someone in your company who lacks the experience pa pwede mo mapag-iwanan ng trabaho? Ok lang kasi si Noynoy, honest hinde kukurakot... ok ka lang. Maawa ka sa bansa natin dahil hinde na kailangan “matututo in time” dapat alam na nya ang gagawin nya. Six years is six year wasted if we put a president who lack the experience. Teka, ano ba nagawa nya…. Oversight committee in the senate, question the budget, how about his pork barrel? did it go anywhere in Tarlac????

Common people, dont be blinded by the glitter of the name but what can he do? Kung ikaw ay maghire ng applicant for a position, ikaw yun CEO, would you hire someone in your company who lacks the experience pa pwede mo mapag-iwanan ng trabaho? Ok lang kasi si Noynoy, honest hinde kukurakot… ok ka lang.

]]> By: joey http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19294 joey Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:49:28 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19294 great comments sonny.... if we want genuine change.... let's vote for people who can actually usher change.... same old names coming up.... great comments sonny…. if we want genuine change…. let’s vote for people who can actually usher change…. same old names coming up….

]]> By: joey http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19293 joey Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:37:57 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19293 i share the same sentiments.... as for Conrado de Quiros... the man is simply in love with the Aquinos for some reason, his articles are more love letters to Cory Aquino. The Aquino presidency isnt exactly the best the Philippines ever had (no disrespect to the late former president)... have we all forgotten about Hacienda Luisita??? oh and the argument that good trees bear good fruits (Ninoy/Cory - Noynoy) isnt exactly a valid argument... begeezus if this were true shouldnt we be ushering the kids of convicted criminals? and i dont think mahihinog pa si Noynoy.... after 11 years in politics.... has he actually done something worth mentioning? he hasnt exactly done anything great has he? what makes us think he can do great things as president. my silly silly country.... i share the same sentiments…. as for Conrado de Quiros… the man is simply in love with the Aquinos for some reason, his articles are more love letters to Cory Aquino. The Aquino presidency isnt exactly the best the Philippines ever had (no disrespect to the late former president)… have we all forgotten about Hacienda Luisita??? oh and the argument that good trees bear good fruits (Ninoy/Cory – Noynoy) isnt exactly a valid argument… begeezus if this were true shouldnt we be ushering the kids of convicted criminals? and i dont think mahihinog pa si Noynoy…. after 11 years in politics…. has he actually done something worth mentioning? he hasnt exactly done anything great has he? what makes us think he can do great things as president. my silly silly country….

]]> By: dencios http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19226 dencios Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:23:18 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19226 waaaa.. muka po ba akong galit? nakow, churi churi po, nadala lang ata ng bugso ng damdamin. :D hugs na lang ako sa iyo pambawi, haha. ayeeeeee... welkam po sa barrio! :D waaaa.. muka po ba akong galit?

nakow, churi churi po, nadala lang ata ng bugso ng damdamin.

:D

hugs na lang ako sa iyo pambawi,

haha.

ayeeeeee… welkam po sa barrio! :D

]]> By: Amor http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19223 Amor Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:23:17 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19223 cool lang po mr. dencios. tayo naman ay nagpapahayag lang ng sari-sariling opinyon. magandang pag-usapan tong issue na to ngayon para makapamili tayo ng dapat natin isulat sa ating balota sa nalalapit nating eleksyon. cool lang po mr. dencios. tayo naman ay nagpapahayag lang ng sari-sariling opinyon. magandang pag-usapan tong issue na to ngayon para makapamili tayo ng dapat natin isulat sa ating balota sa nalalapit nating eleksyon.

]]> By: mae http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19220 mae Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:56:19 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19220 hahaha.... we're on the same page(especially on the intro part...hahaha)....but i prefer manny villar than noynoy.... hahaha…. we’re on the same page(especially on the intro part…hahaha)….but i prefer manny villar than noynoy….

]]> By: dencios http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19209 dencios Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:26:34 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19209 totoo na baka lamunin ni mar aning si noynoy pagdating sa presence ay talagang si mar ay sinasabi (daw). pero kung ke mar at noynoy lang e kay noynoy na ako. opinyon ko lang, naniniwala ako na lahat naman can serve e, lahat matututo in time. hindi natin kelangan ng magaling (o nag gagaling-galingan) o madaldal/PR o laging nasa TV na nagpapainterview o yung laging sumisigaw at nagmumura pa ng wala sa lugar sa senado. kaya di tayo umaasenso dahil sa sobrang talino ng mga leader natin e pati ang ating saligang batas e di na umuubra sa kanila lalo sa mga pangungurakot nila! mga gago sila. totoo na baka lamunin ni mar aning si noynoy pagdating sa presence ay talagang si mar ay sinasabi (daw).

pero

kung ke mar at noynoy lang e kay noynoy na ako.

opinyon ko lang,

naniniwala ako na lahat naman can serve e, lahat matututo in time.

hindi natin kelangan ng magaling (o nag gagaling-galingan) o madaldal/PR o laging nasa TV na nagpapainterview o yung laging sumisigaw at nagmumura pa ng wala sa lugar sa senado.

kaya di tayo umaasenso dahil sa sobrang talino ng mga leader natin e pati ang ating saligang batas e di na umuubra sa kanila lalo sa mga pangungurakot nila! mga gago sila.

]]> By: Amor http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19206 Amor Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:10:00 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19206 Good analogy sonny. Like what I said a tree does not bear only good fruits........ That's why there is a prodigal son..... or a black sheep in the family. But let's not stray that far because Noynoy may not be a bad person at all. With a tinge of hope that he is his parents' son and he has their good heart, that alone does not qualify him for the presidency. We have all been witness to his lackluster performance in both Houses of Representaives. He is just a teeny weeny bit of a notch higher than his fellow seatators Bong Revilla and Lito Lapid.......... hardly audible because they are never heard. Good analogy sonny. Like what I said a tree does not bear only good fruits…….. That’s why there is a prodigal son….. or a black sheep in the family. But let’s not stray that far because Noynoy may not be a bad person at all. With a tinge of hope that he is his parents’ son and he has their good heart, that alone does not qualify him for the presidency. We have all been witness to his lackluster performance in both Houses of Representaives. He is just a teeny weeny bit of a notch higher than his fellow seatators Bong Revilla and Lito Lapid………. hardly audible because they are never heard.

]]> By: sonny http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19192 sonny Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:02:59 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19192 I think it’s high time we examine NoyNoy Aquino as a man purely on what he has made out of his life, and not based on the greatness of his parents. If people look at him from this point of view, I think they’d be better informed on whether he really is fit for the presidency. 

There is no doubt that Ninoy and Cory Aquino belong to the pantheon of great Filipinos. Greatness however is not inherited. It is something you make for yourself. Ninoy’s parents weren’t great. And Cory’s parents were simple folks. But Ninoy and Cory grew up to be great persons. It would be ignorant and foolish to assume that just because they are great, Noynoy would be great too. Mahatma Gandhi became an Indian hero and a world icon for humanity. He had four sons. But the world doesn’t really know what those sons did with their lives – because they did not inherit their father’s greatness. John Lennon is a humanitarian and a musical genius. But his son, Julian, did not inherit his humanity and compassion nor his gift for songwriting. Dodot Jaworski did not inherit his father, Bobby Jaworski’s shooting and passing skills in basketball. Kris Aquino is Cory’s very own flesh and blood. But while Cory exudes dignity and class, Kris at times is crass and pedestrian. You either have greatness or you don’t. Ballsy, Cory and Ninoy’s eldest, at least inherited her parents dignified demeanor. 

Now back to Noynoy Aquino. He has a degree of Economics from Ateneo De Manila University. It’s a great school known for its graduates who went on to become great people. But Noynoy was not one of its great students. He wasn’t even a student leader in his time. Noynoy went on to sales and marketing for two great companies: Nike Philippines and Mondragon Int’l. Sales and marketing, and for that you went to Ateneo? Those were the only jobs he held that he got based on his resume and not based on his parent’s name. Because after those jobs, he went on to work for his uncle’s company and eventually their family’s sugar company at Hacienda Luisita. Even in private life, he used his family connections to earn a living. 

He served three terms in Congress representing Tarlac, his family’s district and for which he had great chances of winning because it is Aquino/Cojuangco country after all. People would be surprised to know that at one point he was Deputy Speaker, because he was barely visible, he barely talked and he barely sponsored bills. In effect, he was a forgettable congressman. He is now a Senator of the Republic to which he owes greatly to his own sister, Kris, and his mother Cory, who both used their popularity during the elections to campaign for a forgettable brother and son. 

The presidency is the highest position in the country. It is not meant for people who are still on the OJT stage (on-the-job training). It is a position meant for great people. This country can only achieve greatness if we put great people on the steering wheel. To pass the mantle of greatness from Ninoy and Cory to a son who has so far haven’t done anything great in his life would demean and cheapen the legacies that Ninoy and Cory left behind. Cory did not survive 9 coup attempts, and Ninoy did not breathe his last breath on a dirty airport tarmac for it to be used as their forgettable son’s publicity tool for his presidential ambition. 

This country is not that HOPELESS to settle for MEDIOCRITY. My Comment: Thanks for pointing this out. I’m saying, Here we go again, handing the presidency on a silver platter to someone who has absolutely no executive experience and whose performance both in Congress and the Senate has been disappointing. 

There’s a reason why, just over a month ago, Noynoy Aquino was not on anyone’s radar for vice-president, let alone president of this country, and that has been because, both on a personal plane and in politics, Noynoy’s performance has been mired in mediocrity. 

When Noynoy ran for the Senate, I did not vote for him. The question I asked myself and my friends at that time was, Why should I waste my vote on this guy who hasn’t done any significant piece of legislation in his three terms in Congress? Because his mother was trying to find a career for a son who couldn’t stand up on his own that he had to rely on family connections and the family name to get by? Last I checked, we have democratic and republican form of government. Lineage doesn’t count. We’re not a monarchy. We don’t pass around titles simply because someone has the right genes. 

Noynoy’s heart is not with the Filipino masses. At the height of the Hacienda Luisita standoff, where several farmers died, Noynoy, acting as the family spokesman was unequivocally on the side of his family’s interests. Cory, interestingly, kept her distance and maintained her silence but Noynoy was all over the place defending his family’s interests. 

I think there are a lot of people with their hearts in the right place who can lead this country, not the trapos, not the allies of this government. Maawa naman po tayo sa Pilipinas. This is not the Marcos regime. No one has been assasinated. We have a working Supreme Court and a democratic Constitution. I think it’s high time we examine NoyNoy Aquino as a man purely on what he has made out of his life, and not based on the greatness of his parents. If people look at him from this point of view, I think they’d be better informed on whether he really is fit for the presidency. 

There is no doubt that Ninoy and Cory Aquino belong to the pantheon of great Filipinos. Greatness however is not inherited. It is something you make for yourself. Ninoy’s parents weren’t great. And Cory’s parents were simple folks. But Ninoy and Cory grew up to be great persons. It would be ignorant and foolish to assume that just because they are great, Noynoy would be great too. Mahatma Gandhi became an Indian hero and a world icon for humanity. He had four sons. But the world doesn’t really know what those sons did with their lives – because they did not inherit their father’s greatness. John Lennon is a humanitarian and a musical genius. But his son, Julian, did not inherit his humanity and compassion nor his gift for songwriting. Dodot Jaworski did not inherit his father, Bobby Jaworski’s shooting and passing skills in basketball. Kris Aquino is Cory’s very own flesh and blood. But while Cory exudes dignity and class, Kris at times is crass and pedestrian. You either have greatness or you don’t. Ballsy, Cory and Ninoy’s eldest, at least inherited her parents dignified demeanor. 

Now back to Noynoy Aquino. He has a degree of Economics from Ateneo De Manila University. It’s a great school known for its graduates who went on to become great people. But Noynoy was not one of its great students. He wasn’t even a student leader in his time. Noynoy went on to sales and marketing for two great companies: Nike Philippines and Mondragon Int’l. Sales and marketing, and for that you went to Ateneo? Those were the only jobs he held that he got based on his resume and not based on his parent’s name. Because after those jobs, he went on to work for his uncle’s company and eventually their family’s sugar company at Hacienda Luisita. Even in private life, he used his family connections to earn a living. 

He served three terms in Congress representing Tarlac, his family’s district and for which he had great chances of winning because it is Aquino/Cojuangco country after all. People would be surprised to know that at one point he was Deputy Speaker, because he was barely visible, he barely talked and he barely sponsored bills. In effect, he was a forgettable congressman. He is now a Senator of the Republic to which he owes greatly to his own sister, Kris, and his mother Cory, who both used their popularity during the elections to campaign for a forgettable brother and son. 

The presidency is the highest position in the country. It is not meant for people who are still on the OJT stage (on-the-job training). It is a position meant for great people. This country can only achieve greatness if we put great people on the steering wheel. To pass the mantle of greatness from Ninoy and Cory to a son who has so far haven’t done anything great in his life would demean and cheapen the legacies that Ninoy and Cory left behind. Cory did not survive 9 coup attempts, and Ninoy did not breathe his last breath on a dirty airport tarmac for it to be used as their forgettable son’s publicity tool for his presidential ambition. 

This country is not that HOPELESS to settle for MEDIOCRITY.
My Comment:
Thanks for pointing this out. I’m saying, Here we go again, handing the presidency on a silver platter to someone who has absolutely no executive experience and whose performance both in Congress and the Senate has been disappointing. 

There’s a reason why, just over a month ago, Noynoy Aquino was not on anyone’s radar for vice-president, let alone president of this country, and that has been because, both on a personal plane and in politics, Noynoy’s performance has been mired in mediocrity. 

When Noynoy ran for the Senate, I did not vote for him. The question I asked myself and my friends at that time was, Why should I waste my vote on this guy who hasn’t done any significant piece of legislation in his three terms in Congress? Because his mother was trying to find a career for a son who couldn’t stand up on his own that he had to rely on family connections and the family name to get by? Last I checked, we have democratic and republican form of government. Lineage doesn’t count. We’re not a monarchy. We don’t pass around titles simply because someone has the right genes. 

Noynoy’s heart is not with the Filipino masses. At the height of the Hacienda Luisita standoff, where several farmers died, Noynoy, acting as the family spokesman was unequivocally on the side of his family’s interests. Cory, interestingly, kept her distance and maintained her silence but Noynoy was all over the place defending his family’s interests. 

I think there are a lot of people with their hearts in the right place who can lead this country, not the trapos, not the allies of this government. Maawa naman po tayo sa Pilipinas. This is not the Marcos regime. No one has been assasinated. We have a working Supreme Court and a democratic Constitution.

]]> By: Amor http://barriosiete.com/why-i-wouldn%e2%80%99t-vote-for-noynoy/#comment-19160 Amor Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:17:21 +0000 http://barriosiete.com/?p=8439#comment-19160 I feel just as uncomfortable as you with Noynoy's attempt to become president. The opposition is paving the way for his presidency because they see that as an opportunity to unite the opposition. Never mind if they are fielding an unprepared candidate. Can the LP officials tell us honestly if Noynoy can fill in such a big shoe as the presidency? Noynoy just made his official announcement today. I am very afraid.....What do you feel about a puppet presidency? He may not do harm but what about those around him. A naive president is just as dangerous as an abusive one and can do as much harm to this country. The election is always an opportunity for every Filipino to show love for our country. Let us not always settle for the lesser evil as this has failed us so many times. I feel just as uncomfortable as you with Noynoy’s attempt to become president. The opposition is paving the way for his presidency because they see that as an opportunity to unite the opposition. Never mind if they are fielding an unprepared candidate. Can the LP officials tell us honestly if Noynoy can fill in such a big shoe as the presidency?

Noynoy just made his official announcement today. I am very afraid…..What do you feel about a puppet presidency? He may not do harm but what about those around him. A naive president is just as dangerous as an abusive one and can do as much harm to this country.

The election is always an opportunity for every Filipino to show love for our country. Let us not always settle for the lesser evil as this has failed us so many times.

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