YEAR 1986.
Bastons.
Scrunchies.
Leggings.
Denim skirts.
Duran Duran.
Boston Celtic's second NBA title.
Lancer Box types.
EDSA.
The EDSA People Power Revolution was one the most glorious events in our nation's history. It restored democracy, peace, sovereignty and above all, the pride of the Filipinos. The whole world watched us in awe in how we could stop tanks and armalites with Sampaguitas and rosaries. We can say that the death of Ninoy Aquino in 1983 and the mobilization of Cory Aquino together with the anger of millions of Filipinos against the Marcoses, led to a peaceful revolution in 1986. No doubt, it was a glorious time for us. However, the year is now 2010, and the Presidential Elections are just less than two months away. Fast-forward 24 years later and Liberal Party standard bearer Noynoy Aquino seems to be still dwelling in 1986.
Ever since the start of the campaign, Noynoy has been using the EDSA Revolution and the deaths of his noble parents to further boost his personal ambition. I have great respect for the things that transpired during 1986, but none for those who abuse them and hide behind them. It must be clear: EDSA is not owned by the Aquinos and they can never claim that it is because of them that EDSA happened. The entire Filipino people should receive the credit, and not some prominent political family. The Aquinos weren't the only ones who suffered, okay?
On February 2010, EDSA celebrated its 24th anniversary. However, the celebration only turned into a political sortie for Noynoy Aquino as he campaigned furiously during the rites. He talked about his political platform during an event where his father and mother were remembered for all the great things they did for this country? Yes. How selfish and self-centered sometimes Man can be. Not to mention with him is the most annoying sister and television personality in the entire country. This girl can't even think for herself and seems to be always blinded by love. I'd hate to call her dumb because she is really smart and full of charisma. In fact she got her father's charisma. But in love, I'd say she is plain stupid.
Last year.
Cory Aquino passes away.
Whole nation mourns for her.
It is now February, we remember EDSA, Cory and Ninoy.
Then, out of some unfortunate event, Noynoy runs for the top seat in the country.
Coincidence?
I refuse to think so.
It is in the news. Noynoy hasn't passed a single Bill in the Senate compared to his fellow senator and popular presidentiable Manny Villar. What in the world has he been doing the Senate? All Noynoy has is a great name, and I believe that's it. Sorry, not even good looks.
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