TO ALL THOSE CONCERNED ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE PHILIPPINES!!! (way off topic)

Zoratorak · 01-20-2001, 07:20 AM

hey all!!! guess what ...those that are concerned with our present condition here is something you would like... Military and Security have withdrew thier support against the President and the revolution is close at hand (as if it isnt already)... all the Pro-ERAP (meaning those who still support the president) is already leaving the country. The tide has turned here and soon Erap, the President, will resign (he just gotta)... since he has nothing else to do and revolution is already here and he has no more support from anyone (even from those who voted for him during the 1998 election)...

ps: i know this is a way way way way way way way off topic for all of you but Im just really happy (and our economy is already improving because of what the Military did!!)... and since its already the NEW MILLENIUM and a REVOLUTION that is happening right at my doorstep... im just lucky im alive to experience this... its not like you get to experience this everyday you know...

Drake · 01-20-2001, 07:55 AM

I don't know all that much about what is going on over there but Hey it is great that things are looking up for you.

01-20-2001, 09:39 AM

That sounds like good news. Were you scared knowing that there might be a revolution? I hope he does resign and leaves the country so everything can get better. You are very brave to be there at a time like this. I know that I would be scared and I would want to leave.

Memnoch · 01-20-2001, 09:59 AM

Zor, words can't express the relief i feel at what's happening there now. But i won't believe it's really happening until he does go. My parents were at EDSA for the last three days. I can imagine how excited you must feel, I felt the same way in 1986 when Marcos went (I was 11 years old). It's not something that happens everyday and let's hope that it remains non-violent.

Zoratorak · 01-20-2001, 11:40 AM

heck... i think this is the only country in the world that likes to have non-violent revolution... its good though... even though the govenment has collapse and all the government officials, well the important ones anyway, has resigned from office (meaning they dont support the president anymore)... what is happening now though is that, i think there is a new government comming soon and i dont think there will be a coo anymore... the vice-president will take over... and soon things will be back to normal...

hehe... hey Memnoch... i was only 3 years old during the 1986 revolution so... you can understand why i couldnt join...

01-20-2001, 02:35 PM

One of my employees left this morning (1/19/01 EST) for Manila. His wife is Phillipino, and is already there visiting her mother. Is the airport open? I'm concerned for my guy's safety.

Thanks for any response

Yorick · 01-20-2001, 04:29 PM

This is incredible.
Zor, I hope you're safe, and I'm glad you're in such positive spirits.
I'm amazed at the nets contribution to communication. This is full on. The TV brought war into peoples loungerooms, but now we have a first hand account of a revolution from 'the doorstep' as it's happening!

Zor, I love your infectious posititivity and enthusiasm. You rule!

Yorick

Lord of Alcohol · 01-20-2001, 07:27 PM

I remember when Estrada was elected he had such great support from most of your country,especially the poor. It must be dissappointing for the people of the Phillipines to see how he has abused their trust. I've been to your country (Olongapo City) and it is a very nice place. Lets all hope the transition of power is as chaos-free as is possible. Good Luck to all in the Phillipines!

Memnoch · 01-20-2001, 10:22 PM

This fight is all about principle. It's about saying to these guys in power: "we are not going to put up with your bullshit any longer!" But at Zor said Filipinos don't believe in violent revolution. I would imagine that the people at these all-day, all night rallies are singing, dancing, eating, generally enjoying themselves. That's why soldiers could not bring themselves to shoot the Filipino people in 1986. So Marauder I wouldn't worry about your employee, the likelihood of political violence is quite low I would say, seeing as the military and police are on the side of the opposition. Hopefully Estrada will resign soon!

Lord of Alcohol, the reason he has a lot of support from the poor is because he promised them things (land reform etc) that he had no capacity or intention to deliver. All he intended to do was deliver money into his pocket. Hopefully this will also be a learning experience for the Filipino people (I'm half Filipino so I'm quite passionable about this!).

Zor, and Bahamut of u are reading this, you are a part of history - enjoy it to the fullest. You will look back on this in years to come and smile.

Bahamut · 01-21-2001, 12:52 AM

Yeah But IM PRO!!!! Hehe joke... our vice-prez better be doing good or she's gonna slam harder onto the ground than Erap ever had.

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01-20-2001, 07:20 AM	#1
Zoratorak Welcomed New User Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Philippines Posts: 2	hey all!!! guess what ...those that are concerned with our present condition here is something you would like... Military and Security have withdrew thier support against the President and the revolution is close at hand (as if it isnt already)... all the Pro-ERAP (meaning those who still support the president) is already leaving the country. The tide has turned here and soon Erap, the President, will resign (he just gotta)... since he has nothing else to do and revolution is already here and he has no more support from anyone (even from those who voted for him during the 1998 election)... ps: i know this is a way way way way way way way off topic for all of you but Im just really happy (and our economy is already improving because of what the Military did!!)... and since its already the NEW MILLENIUM and a REVOLUTION that is happening right at my doorstep... im just lucky im alive to experience this... its not like you get to experience this everyday you know...

01-20-2001, 07:55 AM	#2
Drake Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: ? Age: 40 Posts: 729	I don't know all that much about what is going on over there but Hey it is great that things are looking up for you.

01-20-2001, 09:39 AM	#3
draconia Guest Posts: n/a	That sounds like good news. Were you scared knowing that there might be a revolution? I hope he does resign and leaves the country so everything can get better. You are very brave to be there at a time like this. I know that I would be scared and I would want to leave.

01-20-2001, 09:59 AM	#4
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Zor, words can't express the relief i feel at what's happening there now. But i won't believe it's really happening until he does go. My parents were at EDSA for the last three days. I can imagine how excited you must feel, I felt the same way in 1986 when Marcos went (I was 11 years old). It's not something that happens everyday and let's hope that it remains non-violent.

01-20-2001, 11:40 AM	#5
Zoratorak Welcomed New User Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Philippines Posts: 2	heck... i think this is the only country in the world that likes to have non-violent revolution... its good though... even though the govenment has collapse and all the government officials, well the important ones anyway, has resigned from office (meaning they dont support the president anymore)... what is happening now though is that, i think there is a new government comming soon and i dont think there will be a coo anymore... the vice-president will take over... and soon things will be back to normal... hehe... hey Memnoch... i was only 3 years old during the 1986 revolution so... you can understand why i couldnt join...

01-20-2001, 02:35 PM	#6
Marauder Guest Posts: n/a	One of my employees left this morning (1/19/01 EST) for Manila. His wife is Phillipino, and is already there visiting her mother. Is the airport open? I'm concerned for my guy's safety. Thanks for any response

01-20-2001, 04:29 PM	#7
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 52 Posts: 9,246	This is incredible. Zor, I hope you're safe, and I'm glad you're in such positive spirits. I'm amazed at the nets contribution to communication. This is full on. The TV brought war into peoples loungerooms, but now we have a first hand account of a revolution from 'the doorstep' as it's happening! Zor, I love your infectious posititivity and enthusiasm. You rule! Yorick

01-20-2001, 07:27 PM	#8
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	I remember when Estrada was elected he had such great support from most of your country,especially the poor. It must be dissappointing for the people of the Phillipines to see how he has abused their trust. I've been to your country (Olongapo City) and it is a very nice place. Lets all hope the transition of power is as chaos-free as is possible. Good Luck to all in the Phillipines!

01-20-2001, 10:22 PM	#9
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	This fight is all about principle. It's about saying to these guys in power: "we are not going to put up with your bullshit any longer!" But at Zor said Filipinos don't believe in violent revolution. I would imagine that the people at these all-day, all night rallies are singing, dancing, eating, generally enjoying themselves. That's why soldiers could not bring themselves to shoot the Filipino people in 1986. So Marauder I wouldn't worry about your employee, the likelihood of political violence is quite low I would say, seeing as the military and police are on the side of the opposition. Hopefully Estrada will resign soon! Lord of Alcohol, the reason he has a lot of support from the poor is because he promised them things (land reform etc) that he had no capacity or intention to deliver. All he intended to do was deliver money into his pocket. Hopefully this will also be a learning experience for the Filipino people (I'm half Filipino so I'm quite passionable about this!). Zor, and Bahamut of u are reading this, you are a part of history - enjoy it to the fullest. You will look back on this in years to come and smile.

01-21-2001, 12:52 AM	#10
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	Yeah But IM PRO!!!! Hehe joke... our vice-prez better be doing good or she's gonna slam harder onto the ground than Erap ever had.

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