2010 polls and socio-political scene VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 03/11/2010

2010 polls and socio-political scene VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 03/11/2010 It is neither a shocking revelation nor a profound conclusion that the rather long since ugly and repulsive obtaining socio-political situation in the country is definitely far from the proper setting for holding a peaceful and orderly, peaceful and credible national elections. It can be said with the least reservation that Filipinos who would think and say otherwise, much be either from Mars — if not downright aliens from a distant planet. The summit of distrust for, and depreciation of, the ruling government more specifically in the person of its over-all quasi omnipotent top public official; the explicit public disdain and disapproval of the latter’s known minions, particularly those in the legislative and executive branches of government; the regular and fuming street demonstrations, openly showing public disgust and anger toward many dubious preferences and devious options made by the all powerful supreme Chief-in-Command; the.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/commentary/20100311com7.html

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