Will you still trust GMA?

[KillerQueen]

Six years ago last December 30, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivered this speech. It is worth remembering today not just because history is always worth remembering but because history is always worth remembering but because it is history that eminently, and imminently, stands to be repeated today. The latter part of the speech went:

“As we honor Jose Rizal today, it is fitting that I ask each Filipino to also sacrifice for our country.
“In recent years, our fundamental weaknesses have been revealed in ways that are worrisome to broad sector of our citizenry.
“In the economy, ever since the Asian crisis in 1997, our public revenues have been steadily declining in relation to the size of our economy. This has led to persistent budget deficit.
“In society, we have become a nation deeply divided, symbolized by the polarity between Edsa II and The May 1 siege barely three months after Edsa II.
“And in governance,, there is now too much politics hampering good, productive governance.
“The convergence of the national stresses such as these has led to the sense of gloom that many of our citizens now talk of. There is a feeling of too much negativism and conflict in our society.
“In the coming weeks, we will be launching a series of powerful, positive actions that will improve the life of our people. Major announcements will be made in January.
“However, we also know that we will soon enter the political period leading up to the elections in 2004. My reading of the political winds tells me that the 2004 election may well go down in history as among our most bitterly contested elections ever. This is because of the deep social and political division that we now have.
“If this is true, then sincere efforts to launch program will run the risk of being derailed by political fighting leading up to the elections.
“The government in place after 2004 may merely end up inheriting a country as deeply divided as ever. Consequently, we may end up stalling national growth for a few years more as a result of lost momentum.
“In view of all these factors, I have decided not to run for president during the election of 2004.
“If I were to run, it will require a major political effort on my part. But since I am among the principal figures in the divisive national events for the last two or three years, my political efforts can only result in never-ending divisiveness.
“On the other hand, relieved of the burden of politics, I can devote the last year and a half of my administration to first, strengthening the economy, second, healing the deep divisions within our society, and third, working for clean and honest elections in 2004.
“If we achieve these, my successor as president will be in a good position to lead the Philippines through the next decisive steps for a strong and modern society.
“Thus, I appeal to each Filipino to help in this endeavor. Following the example of Jose Rizal, let us think of country and not just our self.
“Thank you and Happy New Year.”

Now my dear brethren, do you still trust Gloria? I dont.
Well, its very glaring that she never did run in the 2004 elections, she called Garci, she cheated and its so glaring that she's not the legitimate president.

[Europa]

I do i have and i will..but not her husband her son and most of her officials..gma is the best we have,,not unless you have in mind who you can trust..or kinsay maayong ipuli kang gma nga may bilog sa ibabaw sa ulo ( banal) ambot just vote next election who you think the right person nga dili corrupt. Abangan ang mga susunod na mga banal na tao na uupo sa trono

[inc]

Banal ba oroy! Wa kaha manindog ila balahibo ana nga word?

[Jeff]

During the time of medieval years king charles did not followed his promise to Joanne of Arc, that leads her to became sent after 500 years. Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers and Emperor are humans lead to commit mistakes, in the case of GMA she is not exempted. And my answer is YES, may tiwala pa rin ako sa kanya.

Six years ago last December 30, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivered this speech. It is worth remembering today not just because history is always worth remembering but because history is always worth remembering but because it is history that eminently, and imminently, stands to be repeated today. The latter part of the speech went:

“As we honor Jose Rizal today, it is fitting that I ask each Filipino to also sacrifice for our country.
“In recent years, our fundamental weaknesses have been revealed in ways that are worrisome to broad sector of our citizenry.
“In the economy, ever since the Asian crisis in 1997, our public revenues have been steadily declining in relation to the size of our economy. This has led to persistent budget deficit.
“In society, we have become a nation deeply divided, symbolized by the polarity between Edsa II and The May 1 siege barely three months after Edsa II.
“And in governance,, there is now too much politics hampering good, productive governance.
“The convergence of the national stresses such as these has led to the sense of gloom that many of our citizens now talk of. There is a feeling of too much negativism and conflict in our society.
“In the coming weeks, we will be launching a series of powerful, positive actions that will improve the life of our people. Major announcements will be made in January.
“However, we also know that we will soon enter the political period leading up to the elections in 2004. My reading of the political winds tells me that the 2004 election may well go down in history as among our most bitterly contested elections ever. This is because of the deep social and political division that we now have.
“If this is true, then sincere efforts to launch program will run the risk of being derailed by political fighting leading up to the elections.
“The government in place after 2004 may merely end up inheriting a country as deeply divided as ever. Consequently, we may end up stalling national growth for a few years more as a result of lost momentum.
“In view of all these factors, I have decided not to run for president during the election of 2004.
“If I were to run, it will require a major political effort on my part. But since I am among the principal figures in the divisive national events for the last two or three years, my political efforts can only result in never-ending divisiveness.
“On the other hand, relieved of the burden of politics, I can devote the last year and a half of my administration to first, strengthening the economy, second, healing the deep divisions within our society, and third, working for clean and honest elections in 2004.
“If we achieve these, my successor as president will be in a good position to lead the Philippines through the next decisive steps for a strong and modern society.
“Thus, I appeal to each Filipino to help in this endeavor. Following the example of Jose Rizal, let us think of country and not just our self.
“Thank you and Happy New Year.”

Now my dear brethren, do you still trust Gloria? I dont.
Well, its very glaring that she never did run in the 2004 elections, she called Garci, she cheated and its so glaring that she's not the legitimate president.

[m1911a2]

Wow! GMA must have been lucky in this part of the Philippines. We'll i respect your reasons for believing in her. We'll maybe because you have been blessed with luck - perhaps your living overseas earning dollars, euros, etc, or maybe your earning somewhat higher than the government can afford.

But i wonder, will you still trust and believe with GMA if your a teacher earning a little over than 10 000 pesos a month gross? Or if your a government doctor earning approximately 14 000 pesos a month gross? Or if your a government lawyer earning almost as much?

You do the math and i dont know if you could still live decently. A doctor who was involved in an irregularities once said,"Tungod sa kalisod sa pang-warta mapugos ta".

Good for you, to those who were lucky enough to have lucrative jobs and great career ahead, to those who were lucky enough to have a decent job abroad. Good for you for your trust and faith to GMA and her government were still intact.

Sad to say, the majority were left at the mercy of the minority. Isn't it time to head the song popularized by Bamboo? Baliktarin na natin ang tatsulok, mga dukha ang ilagay na natin sa tuktok.

Its not important who will replace GMA, what's important is to remove GMA. Let's choose the deep blue sea rather than we'll choose the devil.

[Europa]

Well everyone have thier own faith or kapalaran..my sister is a teacher in naval and recieving salary na sinasabi mo, 10k..my son is a doctor and his first job in almana general hospital in saudi arabia is also not giving him a decent salary..and yesterday he sent me a message that he pass the exam licensure for pathology additional education for him..but his salary is the same..i dont blame gma for that of what we have..just thank god for all the graces we recieved sa kaugalingon paningkamot..if we want to replace our government officials or our leader to a better one ( if there are) vote for that person next election..to be honest umupo si gma sa trono butas ang kaha at lubog pa sa utang..ang pinas..at least naman sa ilang taon na panungkulan tumaas naman ng konti ang economy natin for 4%..yong naunang naka upo ayon dalawang taon lang nakapatayo na ng alabang mall ba?? Sorry ha bored lang siguro ako kaya nakikisagot din ako dito wala naman akong alam sa politika.

[agta]

Can trust the Almighty but never gma! There are lots of reasons not to trust her.