tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post2994504402378312702..comments2023-10-20T21:46:49.945+08:00Comments on Philippine Commentary: Sinisingil tayo ng Kalikasan (Nature is demanding payback)Deany Bocobohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-63849854737989824372009-09-29T21:21:53.783+08:002009-09-29T21:21:53.783+08:00Thing is, DJB, I think they're trying to suppr...Thing is, DJB, I think they're trying to suppress that angle. My husband saw on a TV interview of one of the victims, which was cut short at the point when s/he was castigating the gov't. for questionable dam release timing/lack of warning.<br /><br />The impact of the dam on the flash floods is really one of the first things that should come to mind but why can we hardly find that angle discussed in the mainstream media?<br /><br />I actually suspect the authorities were so unprepared and unable to coordinate that they were forced to release dam water in one big spill rather than in increments, as they claim. Explaining why the people were not notified, took them by surprise, and sorry na lang those who perished. Hope I'm wrong.Jesusa Bernardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216156182443307139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-27307155562439126012009-09-29T06:16:06.117+08:002009-09-29T06:16:06.117+08:00I've been wondering about that dam release too...I've been wondering about that dam release too Jesusa. Seems like they could'a done it a few days before the storm hit, instead of on top of the flash floods. I think this angle is gonna get looked at more.Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-63336534924728627922009-09-29T04:25:20.623+08:002009-09-29T04:25:20.623+08:00I agree with DJB that this is a very nice read. Mo...I agree with DJB that this is a very nice read. Most informative too.<br /><br />That woman's family was so perceptive and keen, given their lower SES.<br /><br />There's another angle of the Ondoy-caused flood to consider, though--the dam release/spill.Jesusa Bernardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216156182443307139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14974164.post-63159497974007438082009-09-28T17:03:19.329+08:002009-09-28T17:03:19.329+08:00This was a nice read, Ben, about a pretty horrific...This was a nice read, Ben, about a pretty horrific experience. I wish I had one as good to share. We did get flooded, but I haven't the strength to relay the tale, certainly not with any relish!<br /><br />BTW your theme today recalls this speech once given by MICHAEL CRICHTON:<br /><a href="http://www.michaelcrichton.net/speech-environmentalismaseligion.html" rel="nofollow">Environmentalism As Religion</a>Deany Bocobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443168826029321831noreply@blogger.com