Disappointing in general EDITORIAL 07/02/2010

Disappointing in general EDITORIAL Click to enlarge 07/02/2010 Afallacy called political syllogism goes this way: “We must do something. This is something. Therefore, we must do this.” This political syllogism best captured the meaning of the carnival-like inaugural day of President Noynoy Aquino, including his mediocre debut speech as leader of the land that contained mere rehashes of his campaign pitch and obviously meant to be played up to the gathered crowd at the Quirino Grandstand. The speech, however, left out many guessing where the hopes for change would lead under the Aquino administration. It began with a desultory show of accountability with Noynoy’s convoy on the way to Malacañang, foregoing the sirens and stopping at red lights and ended with a street party that sought to recapture the People Power moments during the period of the nation’s history that led to Noynoy’s mother, the late President Cory Aquino, being swept to power in 1986. Aquino’s inaugural speech sounded like a mere extension of his campaign lines about empowering the people and ending corruption and abuse in government, with many nagging questions about governance, including his position on land distribution -- considering his family-owned Hacienda Luisita -- likely intentionally left out.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100702com1.html