Pessimism is not defeatism
Posted on March 13, 2007 - Filed Under Punch Forum |
Eduardo Pontaoe
12 Mar 2007
Mr. Sison,
In my own way, it’s the only analogy that I can compare the Philippines though cataclysmic. That’s how the country has turned to; in a black hole of irrationality where possibilities are not only limited but we can assume nothing. To Filipinos who loved her and have their lives and fortunes attached to it could be devastating. And to those… like me… who give up on this trend of governance, which dropped all hopes for change, is irrevocable.
Being an optimist in a very tight and losing predicament is alright. Your option. The situation is dire. You couldn’t cover it up. What other posters are saying all along is true, the bird’s eye view on the plight of the Philippines’ nosedive to oblivion.
Enlighten the Forum, Mr. Sison. What kind of dream and vision would apply? Is it like a ghost passing in the wind? Look at those politicians… e.g. Arroyo and the rest of them…the visions and dreams they promised the Filipino. What happened? Tell us, Mr. Sison, were these lofty dreams and visions fulfilled? You should know more than me you live there.
Frankly, if you believe in those promises and visions given by Filipino politicians, its money you would not deposit in a bank…money you cannot go shopping with. Why? Counterfeit. Among this mishmash of politics illustrious Filipinos with dedication to public service exist.
Take Mayor Braganza of Alaminos. His shunning of the public light does not mean to say he’s a defeatist. He’s running away from politics is of disgust and the conclusive determination that being in service is dishonorable and dishonest. One of many giving it up who can make a difference in the lives of the people. To those who are in it are in for the killing.
You said it most articulately, “You’ll not drown without first trying to swim”. It’s a beauty. The ship sunk and in the whirlpool you get sucked down whether you can swim or not. Death is a coming. Anyway, pessimism is not defeatism, Mr. Sison. Pure and simple.
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