It ain’t over — not by a long mile FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 05/02/2010

It ain’t over — not by a long mile

FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 05/02/2010 Noynoy Aquino says he won’t fall into a trap by replying to the many accusations against him, especially on questions raised about his mental health. Truth is, neither Noynoy Aquino nor his spokesmen really answered any of the allegations leveled against him, whether it is the Hacienda Luisita issue, the diversion of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, his do-nothing record in his 11 years as a legislator, his lack of managerial and administrative experience, or even his record as a salesman of Nike shoes and as manager of the hacienda, where big losses were incurred. And of course his alleged mental disorder. All he and his spokesmen do is to deny the charges, aided greatly by their yellow media that always make sure to put him in the best light. Yet he and his Liberal Party (LP) supporters are quick to demand explanations when charges are leveled against his political rivals when they deny these charges. So why the double standard? What makes them think that a denial is sufficient explanation when it comes to Noynoy, but not sufficient for the others?... MORE   Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100502com2.html

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