There’s A Next Year To Make Things Right

September 28, 2009

A question just occured to me. It is a question that you should also ask yourself.

 

Is this the lazy, corrupt, inefficient, useless, bumbling, and clueless government you want to run our country next year?

 

We have forgiven this government for stealing the vote - for stealing our democracy. We have forgiven the government for stealing our money which is up to now just little invisible deductions on our monthly salary. We have forgiven it for lying to us, insulting our intelligence, and “making a mockery of our dreams and ambitions” because that’s just how we are, we grin and bear the shitstorm and move on. How about now though? 

 

Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their belongings, homes, and loved ones to the terrifying disaster which is Ondoy. It brought out the best in everyone - poor, middle class and privileged alike - to help out each other the best way they can. There is currently a massive mobilization spearheaded by corporations, traditional media outfits, and bloggers/netizens to gather food, water, clothing, and financial donations. Where is the government in the picture though? Have they done something nearly as relevant as what private citizens have done to cope with the recent calamity? The answer is no.

 

So wake up, everyone. At least 800 million of your money which should have gone to emergencies such as this has been spent on pointless, luxurious foreign trips.The government was not prepared to handle Ondoy because they just started stealing our coffers and prayed that nothing like this would happen while they’re still in power.

 

Next year we have a chance to change this by voting for the right people, with solid principles and honest intentions. People who care about us, who will help and guide us through disasters like this. Please dont forget September 26, 2009 when you go to the polls to vote for your town’s next baranggay captain, councilors, mayor, governor, senators, and president. 

 

Make it right. 

 

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For short-term help though, please donate to Philippine Aid. We’re now at almost $1800! Woohoo!