A Filipino's View on Manny Pacquiao

[Heru]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Manny will step into that realm with the best of intentions, but the world of politics is that of manipulation and malice.

Looking at his entourage you can see he's too trusting and too loyal. Unless he'll have some close like-minded advisors, they will just put the strings around his arms and use him.

[PAKYO]

To be honest, if I lived in an area where PacMan ran for office - I wouldn't vote for him.

Couple of reasons..

1) He doesn't have the necessary experience. His experience as a professional athlete is orthogonal to the requirements for being a leader.
2) He hired a ****-wad as an advisor (Mike Koncz) - would you really want a weasel guy like that affiliated to you? PacMan needs to learn the skill of firing leeches.
3) He hangs out with criminals (Chavit Singson).
4) He has a big entourage

Agree with you on all three.

No. 4 i don't get it and also you said a 'couple of reasons' only but you listed four.

I agree with your post about Manny not being knowledgeable about the policies, etc.

Here is my thing, and it's not to insult manny: manny is a guy who is poorly educated, and has not had a real good track record of telling people "no". Just a couple of years ago, Manny accepted a briefcase full of cash in the back of a limousine from Oscar Delahoya when he was already under contract. That doesn't signal "political reformer" to me.

Rather than enter politics directly, I would prefer to see Manny get deeply involved in a NGO. He can leverage his popularity all across Asia and he would be much less limited.

As a congressman, he has one vote. Out of 250. Or whatever. As the head of a NGO, he can make more of an impact on the whole country...and not be restricted by the rules of the parliamentary body...and not have a voting constituency to pander to.

Damn, i never thought i would enjoy reading a post from you since this one.
Would like to green K you but the button disagree, wouldn't click.

[tibbar]

i'll say it.

pacman 777 is the chinese looking guy who always tries to get in every camera shot inside the ring.

"the national shadow"?
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[Pacdbest]

I agree with your post about Manny not being knowledgeable about the policies, etc.

Here is my thing, and it's not to insult manny: manny is a guy who is poorly educated, and has not had a real good track record of telling people "no". Just a couple of years ago, Manny accepted a briefcase full of cash in the back of a limousine from Oscar Delahoya when he was already under contract. That doesn't signal "political reformer" to me.

Rather than enter politics directly, I would prefer to see Manny get deeply involved in a NGO. He can leverage his popularity all across Asia and he would be much less limited.

As a congressman, he has one vote. Out of 250. Or whatever. As the head of a NGO, he can make more of an impact on the whole country...and not be restricted by the rules of the parliamentary body...and not have a voting constituency to pander to.

I have to agree with you!!!

As you know I'm all for Pac if we are talking about boxing. I believe he's the best Boxer that ever lived.

But I don't like Politics for him. As you said, He doesn't know how to say no!!! Politics in the Phil are full of Crocs & Crooks. Unfortunately Pac Picks these Crook & Crocs of Politics on his side.

Chavit The wife beater & ******** lord on his side all the time. After Chavit wife beating, how come he still on Pac side. Can Pac say no to this Criminal??

The President Macapagal were already Caught with Garci tape, Allegation left & right of Corruption on her administration. Can Pac stay away from her???

The Marcoses were all convicted by History. Can Pac stay away from them. Can Pac Picks the good & dump the Bad apples???

Being an Athlete, A Fighter, a Politician, a Leader are all required different kind of skills. Pac is a good follower, he obey the laws, he listens but the problem... He can't say no. He can't kick out the Bad elements even with his entourage alone.

Pac will be a good community leader in a small community. But I don't think he can handle the crooks of big time politics. He needs to show his KO POwer in Politics first!! KO the Bad Apples Pac and I will give you my vote!!!

[Titing Kabayo]

Some notable people around Manny pacquiao..

Luis Singson - Former Governor of Ilocos Sur, Deputy National Security Adviser. A traitor to former closest ally Former President Joseph Estrada.

Evelio Leonardia - Mayor of Bacolod City and as a Bacolodnon, I know 98% bout him since 1990s when I was in College. A traitor to former ally "The Montelibanos"

So Pacquiao is sorrounded by traitors

If Pacquiao wanted to help people, he can do the following.

Set-up his own foundation (NGO) and concentrate on it. help most Filipino kids and build a boxing foundation.

There is nothing in pacquiao's mind that he wanted to help.. All he want is more popularity and he is on the wrong way... He will only become unpopular by becoming an unexperienced and ill Politician...

If he want to be more popular, joing NGO and focusing on it is the best way.

Pacquiao can never win a CNN Heroes, Nobel Peace Prize, Magsaysay Award, or any other pretigious awards by becoming a Congressman... but but focusing on NGO, any of the above awards mentioned is possible...

Additionally, Chongbian is a successful Businessman and knows how to manage everything and I hope he beat Pacquiao... Pacquiao has no place in dirty Politics..

[NYU Alum.]

I have to agree with you!!!

As you know I'm all for Pac if we are talking about boxing. I believe he's the best Boxer that ever lived.

But I don't like Politics for him. As you said, He doesn't know how to say no!!! Politics in the Phil are full of Crocs & Crooks. Unfortunately Pac Picks these Crook & Crocs of Politics on his side.

Chavit The wife beater & ******** lord on his side all the time. After Chavit wife beating, how come he still on Pac side. Can Pac say no to this Criminal??

The President Macapagal were already Caught with Garci tape, Allegation left & right of Corruption on her administration. Can Pac stay away from her???

The Marcoses were all convicted by History. Can Pac stay away from them. Can Pac Picks the good & dump the Bad apples???

Being an Athlete, A Fighter, a Politician, a Leader are all required different kind of skills. Pac is a good follower, he obey the laws, he listens but the problem... He can't say no. He can't kick out the Bad elements even with his entourage alone.

Pac will be a good community leader in a small community. But I don't think he can handle the crooks of big time politics. He needs to show his KO POwer in Politics first!! KO the Bad Apples Pac and I will give you my vote!!!

You gotta look at the big picture here. He can't just tell the Singson's , De Castro's and especially the nation's president to f**k off, lmao.

I agree, the people that surrounds PAC are not exactly angels. But maybe, in PAC's mind, he has his own agenda by "dancing with the wolves" .

[MaD RoBoT]

War Chiongban!!!!!!!

[ShoguNinja]

I sincerely beleive that Pacman has good intentions in serving his people. Let's give him a chance and not underestimate his abilities. We all know what happened to his opponent's in the ring that underestimated him.

[xzworks]

i sincerely believe this belong to the lounge...anyway IMO pac can do anything he wants but for me the singing, movies and politics is just a waste of time..if he want to help he just need to invest in the P.I. and provide jobs...and live a happy life..

[Still Pimpin]

You gotta look at the big picture here. He can't just tell the Singson's , De Castro's and especially the nation's president to f**k off, lmao.

I agree, the people that surrounds PAC are not exactly angels. But maybe, in PAC's mind, he has his own agenda by "dancing with the wolves" .

They'll kill that man and say it was suicide.
Don't get it twisted the wolves of boxing have nothing on the wolves of politics