PAULA NOCON GUESTS AGAIN...
MANIFESTO FOR POSITIVE CAMPAIGNING
We, the supporters, volunteers and friends of former Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, vow to uphold the principles of POSITIVE CAMPAIGNING this election season. These principles shall unite us and guide us through this adventure that has brought us all together, inspire us throughout this journey, and lead us to victory.
We recognize, we believe, we affirm:
- that we have chosen our CANDIDATE because he represents what is best and excellent in all of us, because he champions our greatness rather than our mediocrity, because he is a visionary of means and not just a dreamer of ends, because we recognize the potential in him just as we recognize the potential in ourselves;
- that our VOTE is sacred. We do not take our vote for granted, for we are aware that millions around the world do not enjoy the privilege of electing their own leaders, and therefore do not have a say in mapping out their own destiny. Our vote ennobles us, reminds us that we can choose, we can decide and we can exercise our freedom to evolve our democracy to greater heights, as we give our full support to leaders who can serve the highest ideals of democracy;
- that this is a CAMPAIGN that does not stop with our candidate, nor does it end on Election Day. It is a deeper movement, a paradigm shift, that calls for the raising of awareness of every Filipino, the enlightenment of our entire race, so that we may pull ourselves out of a culture seeped in negativity and divisiveness, and enjoy the benefits of higher consciousness;
- that we align with POSITIVITY rather than negativity. We focus on our country's innate wealth, rather than endemic poverty; we choose to be balanced, rather than extreme; we see opportunities in every problem; we are constructive and not destructive; we would rather defend than attack; we do not manipulate or persuade, but we educate; we do not struggle, but we strive; we see the long view rather than the immediate. We choose our words carefully, because through thought, act, deed and speech we convey our compassion, our sincerity and our tolerance, and our capacity to heal our wounded nation;
- that we are in this endeavor because we love our COUNTRY, and we are eager to find our true place in the world. Our sense of country is not limited to just our islands, but to the Filipinos found in every corner of the globe, for the influence of the Filipino is actually planetary. Our sense of "what is Filipino" goes beyond region, dialect and citizenship, and deeper into what we can do for our country, more than what it can do for us, what we can do for the world, than what the world can do for us;
- that the ENVIRONMENT is the most pressing underlying factor behind the exigency of our present cause; that we are the Green Team; that we support Life and never exploit Life; that we shall always consider the preservation of our natural resources, the cleanliness of our surroundings, and the love of Nature in every exercise of our campaign, for it is our positive mindset which is needed to save our planet from irreversible destruction;
- that GOD, or a Higher Power, inspires us in all these things; that the victory of a President is not just prescribed by the number of votes garnered or the efficiency of his campaign, but by the guiding hand of destiny and invisible forces we cannot fully explain; and so we fully align ourselves with this Power, which is embodied in Truth, in Justice, and in Peace, because this is what prevails, and we shall, absolutely, prevail.
SO HELP US GOD
We, the supporters, volunteers and friends of former Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, vow to uphold the principles of POSITIVE CAMPAIGNING this election season. These principles shall unite us and guide us through this adventure that has brought us all together, inspire us throughout this journey, and lead us to victory.
We recognize, we believe, we affirm:
- that we have chosen our CANDIDATE because he represents what is best and excellent in all of us, because he champions our greatness rather than our mediocrity, because he is a visionary of means and not just a dreamer of ends, because we recognize the potential in him just as we recognize the potential in ourselves;
- that our VOTE is sacred. We do not take our vote for granted, for we are aware that millions around the world do not enjoy the privilege of electing their own leaders, and therefore do not have a say in mapping out their own destiny. Our vote ennobles us, reminds us that we can choose, we can decide and we can exercise our freedom to evolve our democracy to greater heights, as we give our full support to leaders who can serve the highest ideals of democracy;
- that this is a CAMPAIGN that does not stop with our candidate, nor does it end on Election Day. It is a deeper movement, a paradigm shift, that calls for the raising of awareness of every Filipino, the enlightenment of our entire race, so that we may pull ourselves out of a culture seeped in negativity and divisiveness, and enjoy the benefits of higher consciousness;
- that we align with POSITIVITY rather than negativity. We focus on our country's innate wealth, rather than endemic poverty; we choose to be balanced, rather than extreme; we see opportunities in every problem; we are constructive and not destructive; we would rather defend than attack; we do not manipulate or persuade, but we educate; we do not struggle, but we strive; we see the long view rather than the immediate. We choose our words carefully, because through thought, act, deed and speech we convey our compassion, our sincerity and our tolerance, and our capacity to heal our wounded nation;
- that we are in this endeavor because we love our COUNTRY, and we are eager to find our true place in the world. Our sense of country is not limited to just our islands, but to the Filipinos found in every corner of the globe, for the influence of the Filipino is actually planetary. Our sense of "what is Filipino" goes beyond region, dialect and citizenship, and deeper into what we can do for our country, more than what it can do for us, what we can do for the world, than what the world can do for us;
- that the ENVIRONMENT is the most pressing underlying factor behind the exigency of our present cause; that we are the Green Team; that we support Life and never exploit Life; that we shall always consider the preservation of our natural resources, the cleanliness of our surroundings, and the love of Nature in every exercise of our campaign, for it is our positive mindset which is needed to save our planet from irreversible destruction;
- that GOD, or a Higher Power, inspires us in all these things; that the victory of a President is not just prescribed by the number of votes garnered or the efficiency of his campaign, but by the guiding hand of destiny and invisible forces we cannot fully explain; and so we fully align ourselves with this Power, which is embodied in Truth, in Justice, and in Peace, because this is what prevails, and we shall, absolutely, prevail.
SO HELP US GOD
Labels: gibo, gilbert teodoro, paula nocon, please pass
posted by carlosceldran @ 10:33 PM
28 Comments:
Hey Carlos! Where did you get your shirt? Gibo really impressed the Cebu crowd during the "Choices and Voices for 2010 Presidential Forum".
I like his campaign strategy! Woohoo! I want to campaign for him!
What is gibo's stand on reproductive health?
where did you get the shirt?
Gibo dropped RH Bill because it's too divisive but he still supports RH issues.
I got the shirt from the volunteers association.
and you're still standing by Gibo inspite of his dropping RH bill?
and you're still standing by your man inspite of him dropping the RH Bill? I thought the bill was such a big deal for you.
Yup. I read between the lines. Only the truly silly would assume that this isn't a neutralizing tactic.
I know his real stand and I'm still choosing Gibo over Noy, Villar, and whoever the other ones are that's running.
I can read between your statements that what he proclaims as his stand on RH Bill isn't his real stand.I hope he would be more transparent and declare his actual stand so people won't have to read between the lines. And since you are in the loop about this issue, as you say,why don't you enlighten and share what you know to us who are not privy to his real sentiments? I think it's imperative for a candidate running for president not to make voters read between the lines but instead go straight to the point.Isn't that basic?
'Only the truly silly would assume that this isn't a neutralizing tactic.'
Really? I would say only the naive would think it anything but political expediency. If you know his real stand, Carlos, how come he isn't telling the rest of us?
oh well. there goes both your and Gibo's credibility.
I wish Gibo is more transparent instead of making people read between the lines. I believe it is imperative for someone running for president to be clear cut with his statements and not to indulge in ambiguities just to secure the so called catholic votes or the blessing of the Catholic church with regard to one's stand on reproductive health issues particularly the RH bill. And since you are privy to his real stand as opposed to what he declares as his stand on RH, may you enlighten us regarding this.
I am not a spokesman for Gilbert Teodoro but all I can offer is my own opinions on the matter.
I too would like to hear an answer that would make me happy. But given the current tensions happening between anti and pro RH bill forces, I do understand why support for the bill would soften during election season. To believe that it would not and should not might be a bit polyanna-ish given our current electoral system bla bla bla.
But either way,
Ms. Elizabeth Angsioco, the National Chairperson of the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP) has compiled a list of candidates and thier RH track record.
In effect, perhaps actions and achievements speak can louder than words right now.
And I'll end it with a few corny figures of speech regarding this matter: Let the end justify the means. There is more than one way to skin a cat. And read between the lines.
That's all I have to say. I'll be posting the list in my next entry.
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So what you said about knowing his real stand on RH issues is not a fact but just an opinion? another thing, what you said about letting the end justify the means. That is not in any way corny but more on the fascist side. As someone else posted earlier, there goes your and Gibo's credibility.
If RH is such a big deal for you, why would you soften your stand on it? One's stand on it is vital and particularly a defining one as well, more so for a candidate for the presidency.
Hay naku.
Whatever guys.
All haters to the left.
kthanxbye.
I am not a hater. You just keep digging your own grave with every unsatisfactory and unsuccesful new attempt to explain yourself and defend Gibo. Buti na lang you are not his spokesman. Baka lalong sumadsad ang rating nya.
Not being his spokesman is something that you and I totally agree about. :o)
Either way, to the left please.
Whoever you are.
If you are really nationalistic you will vote for NOYNOY AQUINO. His father gave up his life for the Filipino and his mother restored freedom and democracy. We owe them the freedom we enjoy right now and yet you side with a corrupt GMA stooge like Teodoro. I was there when Tita Cory was laid to rest and you can feel that her soul will prevail upon the whole country once Noynoy is President. Noynoy all the way! Siya na nga!
Ok beyonce wannabe. If all you can come up with to defend yourself and your candidate of choice is "to the left please", so be it. Pathetic.
The statement by Anonymous above about Noy is a perfect example of the overemotional idiocy and lack of critical thinking so prevalent among Noynoy's waning supporters.
SHADDAP! Get a brain.
And you, the chickenshit with the Anonymous 'beyonce' comment. You come here and shit on Carlos' blog anonymously and claim to have moral high ground? At least Carlos lets his identity be known and stands by all of his statements.
Who the fuck are you? Troll.
There is a reason why you never hear the phrase: 'Trust me, I'm a politician.' And now, Carlos, you say, in effect, 'don't pay too much attention to what the guy says, just vote for him and see what happens.' You might as well add 'and for God's sake pray!'
Of course you're right, there is more than one way to skin a cat. In an election, for example, the best way to triumph is by telling everyone exactly what they want to hear. But you can't always do that, so what do you do? You tell half of them what they want to hear, and tell the rest to 'read between the lines.'
Is this going to be like Brian Gorrell's blog used to be - where anyone who disagrees with Carlos gets labled a hater, a troll, or just generally has shit thrown at them?
Not cool. Really not cool.
I am not the one polluting this blog with cuss words. Your language peaks very HIGHLY of you (ss if you are HIGH on DRUGS).You have showed what kind of identity you have by your very foul language. Mr. Celdran has not uttered any curse. So have I. But you are another specie.
So you think you are helping Carlos' cause by all your swearing and obscenities? I would like to believe that he won't be happy having somebody of your kind defending him.
Carlos can label those who disagree with him as haters and yet some of his supporters get irate and ballistic just because someone calls Carlos a Beyonce wanna be. That can actually be a compliment. Hehe
Wow. What the hell is going on here? I feel like I should be throwing cold water on everyone.
Chill guys. It's only politics. My life is more than that.
And I certainly hope it's more than that for all of you anonymous folks out there too.
Take a walk everyone.
Catch you later.
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