Some of you may be wondering why the heck do I bother to write and say my insights about the politicians? Considering the fact that no one in my immediate family is a politician nor used to be a politician. Well, my paternal grandfather (may he RIP) used to be a governor and one of my tito’s and cousins is an incumbent councilor though. But the main reason is that I was brought up with a lot of politicians around me, not just with my relatives but more of family friends.
By the time President Aquino took presidency, a very good and a close friend of my folks was appointed Mayor, I was in my second grade then (huhh Maryknoll days). I remember hanging out at the Mayor’s office, playing with my tito’s (the mayor) chair whenever he’s not around or in a meeting, and would even ask his bodyguards to push me around the room while sitting, and I would walk along the stretch the conference table as if it were a catwalk. I would invade his personal ref and would do my homeworks at the Conference room. When I’m bored, I would then go to my other tito’s offices who were councilors back then.
From that time on, I knew that I’d then be surrounded by politicians for the rest of my life. True enough, now that I’ve grown as a young professional, I’ve met a lot of aged and young politicians and were even able to established friendship with them.
What can I say about these politicians? Have you ever been intimidated by any them? Ha! I say don’t be! Why should you? Hhmmm, they’re also humans like us. We do eat the same food, drink the same water, so what’s the big deal? Why get intimidated, huh?! These politicians are people like you and me! I have my problems and issues in life, same with you I suppose, definitely the same with them! These politicians (well, I can speak for my politician friends) are cool to hang out with and they really make good company (I can attest to that). You’ll get to know the real them, the person behind those handshakes, speeches, etc. You’ll get to know their insights, personality, dreams, frustrations and all, then you’ll say, “ah ganon pala ‘yon”, and/or “ah kaya pala” ….
I say don’t be too judgmental with them, do give them a chance to lay their cards and/or prove their word to you guys.
Let’s face it, there are a lot of politicians who got this “hidden agenda” thing why they opted to run and have a seat in the government. Well, to tell you honestly, politics is really a dirty game … there’s no such thing as a clean one! You have to be tough in order to survive. You have to have the guts and charm to win the people and so with your co-politicians heart. There are even times that you have to play blind, deaf and mute. And yes, money DOES matter!!
Money takes a vital part in the field of politics, especially during the campaign period. For me, I find the campaign period a “go big time” and a one shot casino deal. But once you win, HAH!!! Dude, it’s pay back time!
Have you ever wondered why these politicians accept “lagay, jueteng payola, etc.” Well, it’s because a lot of people, mostly from the depressed areas come to them for help; basically monetary assistance and/or others. So, in order to help and give such amount to the less fortunate ones, they accept money from such an unwanted deed.
As what I’ve told you earlier, I’m well surrounded by a lot of politicians around me, like later, we’ll be going to I.O. (abscbn) to sing their (sila lang, not me :) ) lungs out. Being good friends with some of these politicians and being “so-so friends” with the others made me realized that there’s really such a thing as a T-R-A-S-H politician. Damn! There’s one who doesn’t even know how to deliver speeches before a crowd, another who doesn’t know how to execute the proper way of doing handshakes, another who’s projects are all crappy (just for the thought of having a project, whatever goes na lang), some (politicians) are really junk, hollow minded, knows nothing except for “rampa”. There are even a few who aren’t genuine constituents of the area they ran at – geeshh, the nerve! How pathetic could they be!
On the other hand, there are a few whose thrust is really to serve and to help. Has good and superb projects, doesn’t pretend to be someone they’re not, an approachable person who really has a heart for the people. I love these guys who remain humble in spite of their fame and all, that the colloquial meaning of the word “career” best applies to them. I salute you guys!
To wrap things up, let me just remind you that the next time you’ll come across a politician; deserving or a trash … hmmm, I guess a smile will do, haha :) If you could sit and start a conversation with them, GO! That’ll be better!
THE TOP 5 MOST COMMON THINGS YOU’LL SEE INSIDE A POLITICIAN’S CAR:
1 Alcohol
2 Mints
3 A bunch of hanged clothes
4 Pieces of papers (speeches, schedules, solicitations, etc)
5 A couple of bottled waters
By the time President Aquino took presidency, a very good and a close friend of my folks was appointed Mayor, I was in my second grade then (huhh Maryknoll days). I remember hanging out at the Mayor’s office, playing with my tito’s (the mayor) chair whenever he’s not around or in a meeting, and would even ask his bodyguards to push me around the room while sitting, and I would walk along the stretch the conference table as if it were a catwalk. I would invade his personal ref and would do my homeworks at the Conference room. When I’m bored, I would then go to my other tito’s offices who were councilors back then.
From that time on, I knew that I’d then be surrounded by politicians for the rest of my life. True enough, now that I’ve grown as a young professional, I’ve met a lot of aged and young politicians and were even able to established friendship with them.
What can I say about these politicians? Have you ever been intimidated by any them? Ha! I say don’t be! Why should you? Hhmmm, they’re also humans like us. We do eat the same food, drink the same water, so what’s the big deal? Why get intimidated, huh?! These politicians are people like you and me! I have my problems and issues in life, same with you I suppose, definitely the same with them! These politicians (well, I can speak for my politician friends) are cool to hang out with and they really make good company (I can attest to that). You’ll get to know the real them, the person behind those handshakes, speeches, etc. You’ll get to know their insights, personality, dreams, frustrations and all, then you’ll say, “ah ganon pala ‘yon”, and/or “ah kaya pala” ….
I say don’t be too judgmental with them, do give them a chance to lay their cards and/or prove their word to you guys.
Let’s face it, there are a lot of politicians who got this “hidden agenda” thing why they opted to run and have a seat in the government. Well, to tell you honestly, politics is really a dirty game … there’s no such thing as a clean one! You have to be tough in order to survive. You have to have the guts and charm to win the people and so with your co-politicians heart. There are even times that you have to play blind, deaf and mute. And yes, money DOES matter!!
Money takes a vital part in the field of politics, especially during the campaign period. For me, I find the campaign period a “go big time” and a one shot casino deal. But once you win, HAH!!! Dude, it’s pay back time!
Have you ever wondered why these politicians accept “lagay, jueteng payola, etc.” Well, it’s because a lot of people, mostly from the depressed areas come to them for help; basically monetary assistance and/or others. So, in order to help and give such amount to the less fortunate ones, they accept money from such an unwanted deed.
As what I’ve told you earlier, I’m well surrounded by a lot of politicians around me, like later, we’ll be going to I.O. (abscbn) to sing their (sila lang, not me :) ) lungs out. Being good friends with some of these politicians and being “so-so friends” with the others made me realized that there’s really such a thing as a T-R-A-S-H politician. Damn! There’s one who doesn’t even know how to deliver speeches before a crowd, another who doesn’t know how to execute the proper way of doing handshakes, another who’s projects are all crappy (just for the thought of having a project, whatever goes na lang), some (politicians) are really junk, hollow minded, knows nothing except for “rampa”. There are even a few who aren’t genuine constituents of the area they ran at – geeshh, the nerve! How pathetic could they be!
On the other hand, there are a few whose thrust is really to serve and to help. Has good and superb projects, doesn’t pretend to be someone they’re not, an approachable person who really has a heart for the people. I love these guys who remain humble in spite of their fame and all, that the colloquial meaning of the word “career” best applies to them. I salute you guys!
To wrap things up, let me just remind you that the next time you’ll come across a politician; deserving or a trash … hmmm, I guess a smile will do, haha :) If you could sit and start a conversation with them, GO! That’ll be better!
THE TOP 5 MOST COMMON THINGS YOU’LL SEE INSIDE A POLITICIAN’S CAR:
1 Alcohol
2 Mints
3 A bunch of hanged clothes
4 Pieces of papers (speeches, schedules, solicitations, etc)
5 A couple of bottled waters
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