Independence Day: Are We Really Free?
Today marks our country's Independence Day. But are we really free?
I know I should be proud that our country has been liberated from the chains of oppression from foreigners but I think we may have been liberated but we are not totally free.
And so you may ask me why do I say that we have been liberated but not exactly free. Well, just take a look around you. Do you still see foreigners taking over our land and saying that this country is theirs? No. Because they are no longer here. Literally. But if you do stop and reflect, you would notice that their presence is very much still around. Keep in mind that the forces of foreigners (especially the Americans) still are here. Do you remember the war in Iraq? GMA has decided to send our troops there when in fact it is not our war. So how come our soldiers went there? The Americans needed more power and had Filipino soldiers helping them take their claim over Iraq.
This discussion could last for a long time. And there are tons of other examples that you could also state. But I don't think I'll need to keep it as long as this already is. For most of us, Independence Day only means one thing: a holiday. But as for some, there is still a meaning behind such a celebration. And some do get to ponder, what are we really celebrating about?
These foreign conquerors may not be here and may not be seen ruling over our country just like those days when the Japanese, the Spaniards, and the Americans were here. But still, their invisible hands are continuously working their way among our politicians and our officials and they still try to run our country as subtly as they can.
atomicgirl shared her thoughts at 10:57 am
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Josh
June 12, 2007 12:07 PM PDT
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. :) |
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atomicgirl
June 12, 2007 12:20 PM PDT
at mabuhay ka rin, josh! |
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Pedestrian Observer
June 12, 2007 02:10 PM PDT
It all boils down to the sovereignty of the people and one only has to look at the conduct of the election that is tilted to favor the vested interest and trapos to realize that we are farthest from the real meaning of independence.
The feudal Maguindanao and other parts of the poverty stricken provinces where warlords dictates on the people on what is now famously called "command vote" is another indication of the bondage of the people at the mercy of their feudal masters.
Independent but shackled......... democratic but too stiffing for other ideas to thrive owing to the ignorance and intolerant mindset of the power mad law enforcers trampling on peoples rights.
oooooops, sorry I got carried away lol, long live the dependent errr Philippine Independence! From what now? |
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atomicgirl
June 12, 2007 03:03 PM PDT
haha. very good point pedestrian observer! it was not long. it was merely... uh... educational. thanks. |
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Mr.O
June 12, 2007 11:54 PM PDT
We will not be free until we change the name from the Philippines and stop calling ourselves Filipino/Pinoy.
Every time you hear Philippines, Filipino or anything derived from it such as Pinoy or Noypi, we are in essence bowing down to the ghost of King Philip II of Spain. That is why I always cringe inside when I hear people should Filipino or Pinoy pride. It’s either a) Hypocrisy b) Confusion or c) Allegiance to Spain. |
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CESS
June 21, 2007 06:51 PM PDT
heavy! |
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PinoyBlogoSphere.com
June 25, 2007 01:09 AM PDT
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PinoyBlogoSphere.com
June 25, 2007 01:10 AM PDT
oooppsss... sorry about that :) basta yun na yun ;) congratz ulit! |
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Maki
June 25, 2007 03:47 PM PDT
Congrats! Ang galing mo! ^_^ |
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June 26, 2007 12:33 AM PDT
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atomicgirl
June 26, 2007 07:38 AM PDT
thanks guys! i totally appreciate all the votes.
@dyu, i love the logos. as in.
@karlo, thanks. you also had the votes coming in.
@willy, thanks! you're from naga? i'm from legazpi! :)
@maki, di naman ako magaling noh... :) |
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