Double Standard Investigations and Justice
Dear readers (apparently I have some readers after all – LOL), allow me to do another political rambling. Bloggista has been so busy lately with some projects and business dealings the only time I get to have some break is watching the late evening news on local TV – and mostly are all about the latest Senate investigation on the “Russian Generals.”
And once again, our House of “Investigative” Senators (probably they have forgotten they’re a Senate of Laws and not of Investigations left and right but no results), are investigating all of the “Russian” Generals for the alleged graft and misuse of public funds in excessive and extravagant travels and contingency funds.
While I see no wrong in investigating how every Filipino citizen’s penny are spent by our Government Officials, there must be fairness when scrutinizing public funds spending.
Alright, there is no problem with the Senate investigating why the “Russian” Generals, who attended an event in Russia, brought 7 or 8 million pesos, and how much they spent for the trip which should have been attended by just 2 delegates only. Even before the Generals came back, they were already presumed guilty by most Senators, Congressmen, and even by our militant brothers.
So if they really violated some laws, then its just wise to charge them in court. Now, if we apply the same “rule” to all of the Government Officials and especially the Senators and the Congressmen themselves, it would set a good impression on people that they mean what they do.
Let all Congressmen and Senators account to the public where all the Pork Barrel went – every cent of those Php200M a year “allowance”.
Would it be a great service to every Filipino citizen? What do you think?
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I have to agree with you that all our politicians (regardless of positions – from barangay captain up to the president) should be subjected to lifestyle check afterall. However, this kind of idea may not be a cup of tea of our government as I perceived that they are all guilty of pocketing the pork barrel fund to themselves.
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sorry po double post. paki-delete na lang yung isa. *shy* technical error on my side.
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This is serious topic, Bloggista and I like it. I think the problem of our justice here is due to our culture. When someone in the government has done something fishy or look fishy, Press will highlight it and people will judge it by themselves. People tend to be judgmental while the issue is hot. But if the issue will turn cold, it will be forgotten until such time that official become unpopular again.
So, what’s the point? No end result, not guilty in court, not even brought to court. Look around, count the senators and congressmen who did not have any issues about their character, corruption, and any scandalous matters. But they’re still there. Don’t worry, their issues will come out again if they run for office again. The problem is we are only running in circles.
Thanks!
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According to ex-President Erap, weather-weather lang yan. Our system of governance is hopeless. Look at Governor Panlilio who won despite being newbie in politics and without political machineries. He won against trapo but he is not getting the right support.He is even facing a recall election.Despite massive information campaign not to vote corrupt politician, those son of a gun still win.There are even talks that Garciliano is now in the USA to help Mccain win in the election.
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Sensationalism is one cause of the problem and those politician who can’t keep their mouth shut. In fact they know about due process, but look what’s happening? It’s easy to judge people, but we need to abide and respect the law. Ang hirap kasi Guilty agad dahil sa mga lintek na kurakot na nagpapanggap na santong mga politicians na yan! Init ulo ko lol.
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Yeah, I think Media has played a big role of the way our Politicians react to issues. Its unfortunate Media has turned blind about being used for sensationalism, scoop, exclusive reports, and even grandstanding by many politician. And Media wouldn’t even admit it.
I think there’s really something wrong with our system. Every body thinks they’re doing the right thing – and mostly at the expense of getting media mileage, exposure, attention. But when the issue is no longer “hot”, who bothers to check on them?
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@fatherlyours – Garciliano is helping McCain, really? kaya pala…hayan, minamalas tuloy ang campaign nina lolo john mccain at lola sarah palin. *LOL*
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Hi B,
Happy All Saints day Hope you have a long and pleasant weekend. Me and My babe are heading to tagaytay to pay respect to those that have passed
and Mr. Tiger says hi too 
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@Metz – Empty Streets: Have a great weekend Metz!
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shock din ako nung nalaman kong ang laki ng allowance nila ha. pero as usual, mababaon na lang sya sa limot at naibulsa na lang ang pera. ano kaya ang seminar na sinalihan nila dun sa rusya?
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