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penny March 2nd, 2007

This page gave me something to laugh about today. Thanks to benj whose blog led me clicking to it. Moment now to touch base with the goings-on in Pinoy-land. I admit it’s difficult to be kept on the loop on current affairs of the nation. Not many of us have much time to spare to do reading [lack of Pinoy TV is a big factor for me, too lazy to read] that would bring enlightenment. My weekday morning routine includes a half-hour of reading the columns by de Quiros and David and the occasional blog on related issues. I know it feeds much more to a specific opinion, but I just don’t have the stomach to see front page pictures of uninteresting personalities, especially poly-tick-cians (i.e., many bloodsuckers) while reading the headlines of inquirer.net. Time for a switch to tribune.net.ph?

I am a bit upset I cannot participate in the elections. I know my vote is just an insignificant count among the myriad of others, but still, I would like to have that statistical contribution. Though I have zero faith on the canvassing system, I still like to think that theoretically, I have done my country service.

These Pulse Asia results just suck. I am reminded, yet again, of that sinking feeling I had the moment I first had a chance to vote for presidential elections, and seeing my seatmate write in big bold letters across the first blank line on his ballot: “E R A P”.

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