A Broad United Front Emerges - Ka Satur

"The killing of the impeachment is a frustrated murder of the oust-Arroyo movement.

"The events in the House only propelled the formation of various alliances and coalitions now composing a broad united front against Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. They are justly outraged by the sell-out and cover-up."

"The emergence of the broad united front against Mrs. Arroyo proves that there is hope beyond her disgraced presidency."

"Today's march is a preview of things to come. People Power may or may not happen today, but rest assured, it will eventually come. More and bigger demonstrations are needed and this is where the broad united front could perform a crucial role."

"Malacañang spokespersons only have themselves to fool when they say People Power would not happen at all. To them, I say: Don't be too sure. Two overly-confident presidents have been dealt lessons in humility and justice by People Power. What more an illegitimate president whose allies killed a constitutional process seeking her accountability?"

"I take exception to the baseless Malacañang spin that the people are tired of People Power. They are not. They are tired of traditional politics that champions cheaters, liars and thieves. They are tired of heavy taxes, high prices and low wages. They are tired of crime and acts of terrorism especially those by government. They are tired of the crisis-stricken Arroyo government. Contrary to Palace claims, People Power will provide the people relief and reprieve."

"The galaxy of political stars in the broad united front may be the starting point towards the setting up of a Transition Council that can replace the rotten and bankrupt Arroyo presidency. The leaders can start off by showing competence in leading the anti-Arroyo struggle until victory. Subsequently, a national assembly or conference must be able to draft a reform-oriented program of government and elect Transition Council leaders en route to Arroyo's removal."

"To be superior to the previous ones, the next People Power must result in a government that shall provide power to workers, farmers and other democratic sectors and institute honest-to-goodness reforms beneficial to the people and not the kind of pro-imperialist and elitist reforms shoved down our throats by Mrs. Arroyo."

References: Rep. Satur C. Ocampo, 0917-8226184;
                      Tonyo Cruz, 0917-8928277
                      6 Sept. 2005

Posted by Bulatlat

BACK TO TOP ■  PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION  ■   COMMENT

© 2004 Bulatlat ■  Alipato Publications

Permission is granted to reprint or redistribute this article, provided its author/s and Bulatlat are properly credited and notified.