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Credibility and Acceptance 3/5/2009 4:48:41 AM
My country the Philippines has been called "Pearl of the Orient" because it is the only Catholic nation in the East,
but it is also recognized, as of this year, as the second most corrupt country in the world. All men have a natural patriotic love for their native lands. It is an inherent inclination in every human being, and although some migrate and move to other countries and adopt these as their home, in their hearts there remains that love for home country.
I love my country, it is the politicians in my country I abhor. Their lack of decency, corruption, and callous greed
makes me throw up in disgust, and a seething anger to demand the truth from these sharks continue to fill my pen and make me write about it.
Recently, leaders of our country went to the United States to personally "congratulate" the newly elected President Barack Obama but unfortunately, they never met.
Reports said she was "snubbed" and bypassed or ignored totally. Hillary Clinton met her but that is not the same as the President seeing another president.
When Mrs. Clinton went on tour in Asia, the Philippines
was not in her itinerary. If this is a way of showing
disapproval of the present leadership in my country, then I agree with how the global leaders are making their point
known. A president who has taken power through manipulation of votes ("Hello Garci" case) and has apologized on nationwide television has "cheated" the nation and has no
mandate to lead. Her credibility has been lost.
Without credibility, which usually stems from integrity,
a national leader cannot expect acceptance from the global
community. She cannot even demand that acceptance as
comlementary to her position, it has to be accorded voluntarily. You do not enter a house where you are not invited, and announce yourself a "guest".
