The Republican Effect

My patience becomes limited when conversation turns to politics for an apt topic, combined with a cup of joe and a pack of mamon and having activists and writers around to discuss social science verbal doohickey. But when it comes to American politics, I for one have yet to grasp everything essential, especially the basic ones like the Two-party System, the midterm elections and how Republicans and Democrats are gradually locking horns for a chance to steer Congress-the US Congress in this case.

This dearth of sufficient comprehension of American politics has led me to a callous state of not caring on how a change in the legislative agenda of the US Congress could mean dire consequences. I'm not the one who cares about consequences here. I have witnessed how politics in the Philippines has turned out, even after the departure of Her Excellent Majesty and High Lord of All Things Mundane and Disparaging (activists who were once a part of proud, fist-raising movements during eight long years of oppression and corruption can easily recognize who I am referring to. Hint: Mole). Why care about politics any more than American politics? But when I was observing the drama behind the Midterm Election held at the States on November 2, there are in fact a lot of reasons why people, not only Americans and Filipinos, should care about politics, particularly the American legislation.

I've learned that most Republican candidates oppose the outsourcing of  US jobs to foreign countries, like the Philippines. If a law is passed easily with minimal Democratic intervention, then doom will come to call centers here in the country, which serve as beacons of hope for college students and graduates alike who are seeking amidst a global economic downturn. Most of these students and graduates who receive minimal wage will find it very insipid to cope up with daily expenses. So if ever the Republicans get through with such a law, there's no telling what will become of our struggling newly grads, especially nursing graduates who are dealing with major problems of their own.

We Filipinos shouldn't limit our selves to being boxed within the current political spectrum of today. There is an even greater need to be cognizant with what's happening abroad. There's no telling what effects the Republican takeover of the House will inflict on the global community.

Well, better turn to the media for guidance at times like these.