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Vol. V, Special Release, Sept. 7, 2005
A Broad United Front Emerges - Ka Satur Posted by
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"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