The significance of the Supreme Courts landmark decision to abolish pork barrel funds will define the political dynamics in the days to come. First, absent of the pork, Malacanang loses the carrot it uses to dangle to lawmakers to bow to its wishes & the stick to browbeat them to toe the line. Everybody is hoping that the subservience of congress to the palace will now be a thing of the past. Second, Politics based on patronage will be eliminated writing off the reign of dynastic rule from the political landscape. We may now see the birth of new political figures who can truly serve the interest of the people now that the plate of largesse being offered to tradpols is gone discouraging them to again seek elective posts. Without the pork barrel, for them, congress is now reduced to a piece of wasteland. The greedys lose is the peoples gain. New law makers may now ascend to the posts absconded by the previous pretenders as well as offenders. We can only thank those who persevered & remained steadfast in their campaign to get rid of this obnoxious funds. Above all, we can only thank ourselves.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 02:45:49 +0000
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