LET THEM HAVE CAKE
My recollection of the original EDSA revolution is limited at best. I remember not having classes, so this speaking contest I was entered in didn't happen. I remember sitting home playing Lego because the only thing on TV were news blurbs and repeated episodes of Candy Candy on Channel 4. I remember my parents taking all of us to EDSA and watching the helicopters that defected land in Aguinaldo. I remember the joy and fervor my parents felt as we went driving through the streets when Marcos fled. I didn't fully understand the significance of EDSA till I grew up and had my own version of EDSA in 2001.
Now I just feel indifferent. Cory Aquino is just another voice in the rabble. Her voice used to be calm and reassuring. Now it is grating and it just annoys me. A coup was thwarted, and the masses are gathering at the EDSA shrine. They're probably going to camp out there and hope for a repeat performance of 20 years ago.
I'm not holding my breath. The beauty of the first two EDSAs was the spontaneous combustions that sparked both revolts. Nowadays we see movements - organized groups plotting rallies and mobilizing forces. Where's the drama in that?
"OK, let's set a rally at EDSA on the 24th at 3 pm. Everyone OK with that?"
"I have nothing better to do."
"I have a lunch in Tagaytay but I can squeeze it in."
"Oh, I have a dentist's appointment. Can we reschedule?"
"OK, How bout the 25th?"
Well, it looks like we have a chance at another EDSA right now, eh? :)
Posted by
Ganns |
3:18 PM
it's sentiments like yours that will certainly make sure we never have another EDSA again.
Posted by
Anonymous |
2:19 AM
Amen to that.
Posted by
Jay |
4:41 PM
Here here! I've had enough of People Power.
"Wahhh.. I got cheated in the last election. Let's take it by force!"
"I didn't get my cut in last month's shipment of over-priced fertilizers! This calls for a People Power!"
"My dad's languishing in his sprawling villa awaiting trial! Forget trying to prove his innocence, mobilize the masses and let's take to the streets!"
People Power? Ha! That would only apply if the people were the intended beneficiaries. And in these latest round of mass actions, they most certainly were not.
Posted by
Rhochie |
11:08 PM
Let's add another one to that:
"Everything was going great until agrarian reform was brought up. I want my Hacienda Luisita back in our coffers!"
Posted by
arybba |
4:37 PM