If one reflects on what is common among Marcos, Estrada and Gloria in relation to plundering the nation, it is the arrogance by which the plunder was committed. And if one looks closer to that arrogance, it cannot be kept secret for that would be against its very nature. Arrogance is like a peacock, and it will draw admirers. That is why the plunder of presidents include a whole retinue of Napoles-type personalities, individuals with the blessing of the gods who do not need to use much intelligence, just much arrogance. Before arrogance establishes itself, corruption must first become a sub-culture of governance. That means that many of the highest appointees do not merit the positions they are favored with, that their qualifications depend on both political connections and the willingness to be thieves for the appointing powers. Arrogance in the commission of plunder requires an atmosphere of governance that accepts wrongdoing as standard. Listening to the ugly story as narrated by the whistle-blowers easily point to the existence of that atmosphere where might is right and above the law.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 01:35:25 +0000
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