A Reader’s Analysis of Noynoy’s Interview on Probe Profiles

Comment below was taken from Ellen Tordesilla’s blog (ellentordesillas.com).

From middlemarch:

Based on this interview, I think Noynoy: (1) has a clear sense of priorities, that is, address corruption and make the institutions of government work effectively and efficiently, (2) has the political will to reverse the degradation wrought by 9 years of wrongdoing under GMA, (3) at the same time, has a bias for consultative and participatory democracy, (4) despite what looks like slipshod thinking, appreciates the nuances and devil-in-the-details aspects of policy formulation, therefore, he will not make sweeping, impulsive decisions without first looking at the issues from all angles and perspectives.

On the other hand, without a doubt, he has a communication problem. Kris ought to read this transcript and, in his presence, critique it for clarity, coherence, and succinctness. He needs to stop saying “at this point in time” and stop starting his sentences with “yung” and ending them with “no?” Very annoying. Forget bombastic, we’ll settle for clarity. And okay, his ideas may not be earth-shaking, but really, why are we in dire straits right now? It is not for want of brilliant ideas; it is for want of the will to do the right thing. Noynoy, it seems to me, looks like a man raring to do the right thing for this country.

I think the last sentence ‘Yung pasensyahan na lang kung san umabot’ has been misunderstood by a few commenters. Taken in the context of his strong stand on corruption, I believe what he means is ‘sorry na lang, GMA, kung kulungan ang kahihinatnan mo.’ When I first read this sentence, it NEVER occurred to me that Noynoy would be soft on GMA. I read it as a declaration that justice would be meted out; no one is above the law. And really, isn’t it reassuring to have a presidential candidate who is such a staunch defender of democracy that he would respect the rights even of his enemies? Shouldnt this be the stand of any democracy-loving person? More here

Full transcript of the interview here