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Why I Am Inspired By The Philippines by Joe Christ
Posted by rev on Jul 25, 2008 10:53AM (EST)
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Nice little article from our buddy Joe Christ on his adventures in Manila

Why I Am Inspired By The Philippines
...When I was here in Manila during election season last year, on every single day at least one politician or candidate was shot - I’m not exaggerating. Usually the deed was carried out by policemen on motorcycles, who had been hired as hit-men. That action costs around $100 US, for a “VIP” to be taken out (it’s only around $20-40 for an “ordinary” citizen to be eliminated). Politicians here in the Philippines tend to look over their shoulders a lot! Just as politicians in the US should....
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