Comments on: Dear Uncle Sam, not all Filipinos want to live in America, or are desperate to go there…

By: John

John — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:35:25 +0000

I believe that it depends on the person.
Many people from around the world want to go to America to live. Lets face it America in my opinion is THE best place in the world. The system here in the states works well. It really does. The system is overall FAIR. Fair for all people no matter who you are. Civil rights, due process of law, equal opportunity, human rights. People have power here, to speak up, if something is wrong, and the power to change things for the better. No where else in the world do people have the rights like they have in america. America might be going thru a difficult time as of now, but america will make it thru just fine. Lets rememeber immigrants are what made this country what it is. America is the only country that admits the most immigrants in the world. No other country admits people like america. Anybody who goes against America, should not be here. In my opinion if you come to America, than you should try to become American. Being American is not just becoming a U.S citizen, but it is a way of thinking, of ideals, values, morals, beliefs. You know you are a true American, when you look at the U.S flag and cry.

I am a Bi-racial American of Asian and Italian descent.

Thank you

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:12:32 +0000

Anna,

Nonsense reply. Spend some time in the UK and you will see plenty of poverty. This may be one of the world’s richest nations but there is poverty here that would put the Third World to shame. For example, every winter thousands of old people die as they cannot afford to put their heating on…….

By: ajay

ajay — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:46:10 +0000

Lawrence -

First World: When do I get the new iPhone?
Third World: When do I get my next meal?

Karla -

no wheyyyyyy!

By: karla

karla — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:10:45 +0000

try one more time
you’ll get approved

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:13:00 +0000

Wow, really quite fascinating and interesting comments.
So what exactly makes us here in the West the First World? (I am grouping the UK in with the USA as I find it quite hard to see any real difference after so many year’s of Tony Blair licking G Bush’s arse!!!!!!!) But really, this is a serious issue as we in the ‘First World’ do have somethng of a ‘superiority complex’. But i suppose that could be down to our wealth and the fact we have no poor people or beggars on our gold lined pavements. Maybe it’s just our ‘better’ culture, or maybe we are just naturally superior to the rest of the world. If anyone has the answer then please tell me…….

By: ajay

ajay — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:33:16 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Superwool. No, I wasn’t making generalizations about the American people.. I am saying that the goodness and greatness of the American people stopped with SOME assholes in the US Embassy Manila. Ironically, they represent their country and that’s a shame.

By: superwool

superwool — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:16:44 +0000

I used to think likewise. In fact, never dreamed of living in the US. I was quite content with my life in Manila. I also, honestly didn’t have a good impression on Americans. I thought they were too proud and arrogant. Until I got married and lived here (US) and realized I was generalizing it’s people. I was being a bigot just like those that are at the US embassy.

Surprisingly, many Americans are not as bad as I thought they are. Most of the ppl I’ve met are respectful and private. They are well mannered. Frank but sincere.

I wouldn’t say an average person living in the US isn’t pinching their pennies with the recession going on, because they are. Americans are now learning how to live frugally or atleast try to moderate expenses.

We may be in a recession, but things will surely bounce back after a while. Hopefully with a new president, the economy will find some balance again.

Highly demanding jobs are still under Computers/IT and healthcare. If you are under that league you’ll get by alright. Graduate with a degree does still pay more and gives you more options in this country.

In my heart, home is still Philippines. Nothing will change that for sure.

By: ajay

ajay — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:44:33 +0000

I like your opening line Bert. Don’t worry, your advice won’t go unheeded;)

By: bertN

bertN — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:52:27 +0000

It is a disservice to one’s self if you close the doors of opportunity for whatever reason. Give it a shot and go from there. That is my philosophy and so far its been working well for me (maybe I’m just a lucky s.o.b.). I’m always willing to try anything as long as it is reversible and not a one-way street and, more importantly, it is not going to cause me permanent damage, physically and/or mentally.

There are so many assholes in this world but that should not cloud your decision making processes. Pull back, take a deep breathe and if you still feel you want to kill the s.o.b’s – DO IT! (Just kidding, but that is how I feel many, many times over LOL…so far they are still alive but nature will take care of them. They don’t know the dying process starts at birth LOL.

By: ajay

ajay — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:24:36 +0000

I like the “doing them a favor” part Riz. The Embassy guys overestimate their country, & themselves with the recession, those who risked going to the US must be learning their lessons.

Just say “IBAGSAK ANG IMPERYALISMO!” Mr. Z with clenched fists, that should do it. Heh.

It’s almost a game of Russian Roulette Noemi. Malas mo lang kung natapat ka sa mga epal.

I empathize with what you’re feeling Nina. Life is more alive, more colorful here in the Philippines…and in Asia!!!