I can't sleep. The reason? I can't get over the results of the 2010 elections.
***Dick Gordon’s Post Election Statement
I would like to congratulate Sen. Aquino for his spectacular victory. I call upon this nation to unite and support him.
I would like to thank everyone who supported me especially my volunteers and those who gave up their limited resources as a manifestation of trust in my brand of leadership and track record.
I ran a very truthful, straightforward and candid campaign and thought we could run on the basis of our platform, track record and volunteerism.
I would like to congratulate all the winners and pray that they serve our country well.
We accept the will of the people.
Today, we have a victory for democracy with the successful exercise of our first nationwide automated election despite naysayers and doubters.
The fight for this country goes beyond this day. Let us forge on in building a Bagumbayan for our people.
***
I honestly can't believe how affected I am by the elections considering I've never really cared much about politics and I rarely know what's going on in my own country. I'm clueless about even the most popular issues. The campaigning and the actual elections this year changed that for me though.
I'm not going to explain my sudden enlightenment, right now I just want to say that... Well... I feel bad. No, that's not enough. Truth is, I'm on the brink of crying. All the anger has passed but the tears are still welling in my eyes...
As I said in
an earlier entry, Dick Gordon has my vote. I'm no fan of politics, but I don't need to be an expert to know that Dick Gordon is precisely what the Philippines needs. It's just so disappointing to think the people chose to place popularity over platform; who they want over who they need.
click HERE for larger viewIt's heartbreaking to see how a really qualified man is an underdog in this important race that determines, to a great extent might I add, the future of our country. I mean, look at those credentials. What more could you ask for? He is, without question, the best man for the position.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Noynoy. I'm not in the position to judge him as he hasn't started his term yet. I just think Gordon could have given the Filipinos the change they needed, but I guess we are not ready for that just yet...
On the up side, there have not been reports about cheating with the ballot counts. The number of total voters has gone up as well. The elections were fair and productive, so congrats to us for a clean election.
It might be a little late for this, but...
At hindi magbabago 'yon.
I waited in line for 4 hours and 30 minutes to vote for my president. That's 4 hours and 30 minutes well spent. Pinaglaban ko ang taong alam kong makakapagpabuti ng kalagayan ng bansa ko. I know I made the right decision, and for that I have no regrets.
Mr. Gordon, thank you so much for offering the Philippines quality leadership. You have shown me that I can keep believing that there is hope for the Philippines, thanks to leaders like you. It might not be our time yet, but it will come someday. I still believe in you. Please run in 2016, let's make it happen then.
Saludo ako sa 'yo, Dick Gordon.
*is now crying...*
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