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Originally Posted by Webby
How is "Imelda The Shoe Lady"? She still in the Philippines or living a life of luxury in a safe haven?  She always reminds me of some past leaders in Latin America - tho the only difference between them and other past leaders is they are more transparent in their corruption  |
She's still alive and kicking and still in the political scene as congresswoman from Leyte (although her daughter Imee is more active politically). This is an object lesson in provincial politics. Each provincial region has their dynastic family clans that they routinely send to the national government irrespective of history. Definitely another piece to the puzzle that is Phlippine politics--entreneched dynasties, entrenched political thinking, closed political and economic systems, steadily eroding purchasing power and consumer confidence. Anyway, I'd write more but I'd rather focus on change I can control--my ability to create jobs and contribute to the economy/social progress that way. I create change through the only person I can truly control....myself. With that thought.... I'm out of this thread.
