“Sell your vote. Goodbye Nabua.” Wouldn’t this be a good slogan for our town’s anticipated demise if ever we miss our political chance again this time? Another possible three (3) years of bad governance is another big slap to our faces.
Nabuenos expect a new local government leadership to make a positive change, to make our town better. Most hope our local leaders will solve our socio-economic-political problems down to the smallest issues Nabua has. We trust this new set of leaders to restore efficiency in local governance, eradicate graft and corruption, lead Nabua to new heights, and the like. But the irony of it all is how can our local political aspirants effectively deliver when they themselves failed to present clear-cut programs of action? I barely hear any intelligent and committed discourse on what they intend to do if ever they win. The local political atmosphere is indeed distressing. It appears that Nabua’s electoral campaign is reduced to a mere contest of political sloganeering and antics. Truly sad.
Yes. Political slogans, rhymes, jingles abound nowadays. Nirvanic entertainment shows oftentimes dominate supposedly-political rallies/forums. Everything seems designed to keep the people momentarily entertained to avoid a serious political scrutiny of different political platforms. Why? I have this gnawing theory that the candidates really think Nabuenos are stupid - brainless people who can easily be swayed with cryptic promises of manna from political heaven.
“KAYA NI MISTER, KAYA NI MISIS.” …Are you sure? Or is it the ‘mister’ who will be running the show from behind? “ANA TAGA NABUA NAMAN…” So what if you are our very own? Can you honestly and effectively serve our town? “HISTORY IN THE MAKING. BE PART OF IT…ELECT FIRST WOMAN MAYOR!” The latter slogan is the most insulting I’ve seen among the posters in Nabua. It reeks with arrogance. It takes Nabuenos for idiots! It’s like saying, “You want history? Then vote for her mindlessly.” Duh!?!
The positive side in me nonetheless still believes that Nabueno voters are capable of intelligently electing the best leaders of our town. Nabua has produced world class talents and professionals. While there is no perfect candidate, there is no doubt also that we can choose the best local leaders who will honorably represent Nabua to the rest of the country, to the whole world.
We, Nabuenos, have proven long enough that we are “individually brilliant” in our own fields of endeavor. May we NOT destroy that reputation by showing the world that we are also “collectively impotent” as a people for having failed to unite in moving forward our beloved town. Hence, come May 10, 2010, let us make a proud statement to everyone: “Nabuenos are not only individually brilliant but also collectively strong for our town!”
Friends, it’s only a week before election day. Please deliberate, analyze, and vote wisely.
