Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
My presidential bet
A couple of hours ago, I happened to tune in to a television forum featuring presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro. To begin with, I am one of those who have not decided yet on which candidate to vote. As I watched Gibo answer questions of various concerns, I started to really get all excited by the idea that finally, someone with genuine wisdom and strong moral/spiritual core is being given the chance to serve.
Gibo makes perfect sense. His answers are very practical and logical. He's an eloquent speaker whose arguments are rooted from a very sound moral judgment. He doesn't find pleasure in tainting an opponent's character and does not need celebrities to speak on his behalf. Instead, his conscientious responses to important questions elevate him to the top.
I see him as a man of great moral values with a strong faith in God. The calmness in his rhetoric also adds up to a complete package for an ideal leader. I have yet to see him lose his temper. After watching Gibo and hearing all he had to say, I am convinced that only he can put this country back in the game.
But then, as Gibo himself believes, governance is not a monopoly. A political leader needs to seek the assistance of political advisers, moral and spiritual leaders, etc. because the moment he thinks he knows every thing, it becomes his downfall. Some may not agree with this but it is the truth. A leader must be able to analyze from perspectives other than his own or we're talking dictatorship here.
Come May 10th, I'll be one of millions of Filipinos who will exercise their right to vote. I wanted to skip this one for the lack of qualified candidates to choose from but Gibo convinced me to do otherwise.
Win or lose, I will support Gibo in whatever endeavor he chooses to engage in. I trust he will do only what is right. Yes, finally I trust someone in government. Gibo is my man.
Gibo makes perfect sense. His answers are very practical and logical. He's an eloquent speaker whose arguments are rooted from a very sound moral judgment. He doesn't find pleasure in tainting an opponent's character and does not need celebrities to speak on his behalf. Instead, his conscientious responses to important questions elevate him to the top.
I see him as a man of great moral values with a strong faith in God. The calmness in his rhetoric also adds up to a complete package for an ideal leader. I have yet to see him lose his temper. After watching Gibo and hearing all he had to say, I am convinced that only he can put this country back in the game.
But then, as Gibo himself believes, governance is not a monopoly. A political leader needs to seek the assistance of political advisers, moral and spiritual leaders, etc. because the moment he thinks he knows every thing, it becomes his downfall. Some may not agree with this but it is the truth. A leader must be able to analyze from perspectives other than his own or we're talking dictatorship here.
Come May 10th, I'll be one of millions of Filipinos who will exercise their right to vote. I wanted to skip this one for the lack of qualified candidates to choose from but Gibo convinced me to do otherwise.
Win or lose, I will support Gibo in whatever endeavor he chooses to engage in. I trust he will do only what is right. Yes, finally I trust someone in government. Gibo is my man.
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