| [13 November 2006] It's a good think blogs don't allow s-tut-tut-stut-tering
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Unlike many others, I don't hate the government (OK, shoot me now, "many others". But don't get me wrong, I don't love it either). Although yes, I know that some are really stupid and corrupt, and their asses do not have a place in the seats their occupying right now, but I can see that some are really trying, doing their best, and I can see results. A lot of people wants PGMA impeached, but really, who or what do you want to replace her? It's not just a matter of 'Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.' How can you be so sure that when she gets replaced, everyting will turn out fine?
I'm a centrist. I'm for compromise, meeting halfway, getting both sides of the story. And this is why I'm not really into joining rallies. Being in UP, you will probably not graduate without getting invited to join at least one rally. It's almost a trademark in the University. But it's not that I don't want to get involved in these sort of issues that people rally about: greater state subsidy, political repression, killings, etc. I just don't want to get involved THAT way. Not that it's pointless, either. But we all know that not everyone listens, yet people continue to protest. It's becoming very repetitive. I think that alternatives should be thought of that would make both parties satisfied, present demands that are more feasible to obtain.
Obviously, I have cluttered thoughts (see above). And this also leads me to my new found reason why I shouldn't attend rallies.
To make the story short, I joined one this morning because it was for former UP President Nemenzo. And as a Student Council Chairperson, I was requested to make some sort of statement. If there is one thing I really CANNOT handle well, it's being put on the spot, simply because: I have cluttered thoughts. It was my first time to do that, so I just babbled and stuttered and made a fool out of myself (and plus plus, which I'd rather not mention anymore). It was really embarrassing that I don't ever want to show up in any LCC or ALC meetings.
I'm really not made for this. Losing face... what a great way to start the semester.
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