Contrary to what Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Golez thinks of Thais, I think they are more politically “mature” than us. Amazingly, within a matter of two years (or so) they were able to topple two corrupt and questionable prime ministers (Thaksin Shinawatra and Somchai Wongsawat).
I can’t help but envy the power of democracy in their country. Yeah, some may think negatively about the “rash” actions of Thai protesters, but isn’t that what democracy is all about? (Although this is sometimes taken into different levels; to some extent, negatively.)
I can’t help but ask, “Why on earth can they do it twice in such a short period of time? Why can’t we? Why in the world is the impeachment case always blocked in the lower house?”
Oh well, probably the Thais never stopped to embrace democracy (is it probably because this country has been in the hands of monarchs for the longest time?) while Filipinos (I assume) have grown tired of it.
Whenever people discuss about political issues (particularly on the streets, in barber shops, in tapsilogans, etc.) I would usually hear, “E wala namang nagbabago e [nothing has changed]”
Indeed, Filipinos have become apathetic over political issues in the country. This, I think, is the most prevalent reason why we can’t unseat the illegitimate and corrupt president (yeah, more than Thaksin and Somchai) who clings tightly in Malacañang.
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