Boomers Resistant to Change are Annoying Cavemen Stuck in the Past

This is one topic I felt like I wanted to write down here. It's all about the boomer generation with people resistant to change. Boomers are typically born from 1946 to 1964. Having been a millennial (born 1991-1996) meant there were changes that would happen. Some things that are common today were luxuries yesterday. It was during the 1990s to early 2000s. I could remember being stuck with some obsolete technology back in the 2000s. It was a real challenge (actually) since I had to deal with a lot of boomers. A lot of boomers held the seats of authority. They can be parents, uncles, aunties, caretakers, and teachers just to name a few.

I remembered wanting to have a personal computer. It was rather a convenient tool actually. I simply wanted to have that PC because it made encoding easier. What would the typical boomers say? Well, they say, "Back in our day, we had a typewriter so stop complaining and use the typewriter just like we did!" Then they get mad when the typewritten report was haphazardly done. I remembered how the typewriter hurt my fingers then I was told in vernacular, "You're just lazy! Just do it! Stay up late! It can't hurt and wouldn't kill you!" Seriously? It wasn't until I had a PC (but was stuck with a dying PC) that I was able to do work better. Yet back then, a PC was mighty expensive and the Internet would take away the dial tone. Today, I could receive calls while typing this entry!

The Internet went all the way from a luxury to a necessity. I remembered wanting to get a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). What kind of response was easily there? It's typical to say, "Back in our day... we lived without Internet. Stop being a whiner and get used to dial-up!" Dial-up was becoming more and more obsolete. Dial-up cards were becoming a thing of the past during that time. Yet, some people back then were still arguing about not getting the DSL because it was "so expensive". Even if people can tell stuff like, "As you see, the benefit of the DSL is that we can use the Internet while you use the phone." They'll argue how much cheaper it is to just take turns. Never mind that the business world today is now more Internet reliant than ever.

Dealing with a housekeeper who was so resistant to change was very annoying. She was offered to replace her obsolete, dying light bulb with a new one. She just kept complaining and complaining about new technology. She was offered a better iron and she complained. I guess it's because she was from the province or what? Granted, she's a typical boomer so it's a real problem. It was so hard to convince her how it works better. She was just saying it in Visayan, "We were already used to it!" She also had the bad habit of saying in Visayan, "If it's bitter then just add sugar to it."

Maybe, the same can be true about renewable energy and solar lights. Sadly, it's a very common thing when some boomers will brag they were able to do without it. Again, the "back in our day" talk. They could talk about the use of petroleum lamps. Back in the 1990s, I remembered having petroleum lamps during Typhoon Ruping. However, we were condemned to utter darkness during the night because we had to turn them off. Are they really that proud of the stench of the petroleum lamps which are fire hazards? Would they rather condemn themselves to darkness than accept new technology? I was even asking if they ever enjoyed being in such extreme inconvenience.

I think the same can be for education. Some people had their degrees at age 19 to 20 years old. I was always getting intimidated when people say they got into the business at only 19-20 years old and married in their early 20s. It reminds me of how the Philippines was stuck with K+10 for a very long time. After six years of grade school, we had four years of high school. I remembered complaining day in and day out high school was tough. However, some boomers will always say, "Well, back in our day." Yeah, I get it all right. Yet, the big issue is that they don't realize lessons have to get harder for a reason. They don't realize that what they learned would be considered outdated today. Can you imagine if famous mathematicians such as Isaac Newton were never born? Without Newtonian calculus, I will never be able to enjoy the evolution of technology.

Even worse is if these boomers had a good track record in an outdated educational system. While reading From Third World to First--I was reminded of the late Lee Kuan Yew's observation of China's outdated education system. What's the use of being a valedictorian if the books in your school are so nineteen-forgotten? Reading about how academic textbooks were left obsolete because of Mao Zedong's rule was one. It's a good thing that Deng Xiaoping decided to upgrade the Chinese education system. The massive change in education was also part of China's real Great Leap Forward. It wasn't just Deng's introduction of free markets. It was also that Deng upgraded the education system.

It's no wonder why some businesses will fail. It's because traditional methods aren't always going to work. If your business booms then the more you need technology. Today, we've got Foodpanda and Grab to do delivery services. I couldn't imagine what if some restaurants never upgraded. I couldn't imagine the unthinkable mess it'd have. Can you imagine if a restaurant refuses to upgrade its comfort rooms, kitchens, and whatever they need to upgrade? It'd become a very horrible place that will not be inviting to customers. If they keep using outdated cash registers--can they really give receipts properly to customers? Yet, the founders will still want to brag, "Back in our day." Okay, I get it but isn't it that their glory days are over?

I'm no saying we should forget the lessons of the past. History is a lesson we should all learn from. It's one thing to learn from history. It's another thing to get stuck in the past. We learn about scientific updates to appreciate what we have today. We learn about Louis Pasteur's discovery. However, we allowed Pasteur's discovery to develop into better vaccines than what he had. Pasteur was a man who embraced change. Some people who mocked him didn't. Some boomers are probably too stuck with the past. Fortunately, some boomers are becoming more accepting of change while giving wise caution about what not to do.

Should Vico Sotto Be a Reason to Oppose Constitutional Reform?

It's something when people keep saying, "It's not the constitution that's the problem! It's the people!" The rise of Victor "Vico" Ma. Regis Nubla Sotto can be something. It's a breath of fresh air. People might use Vico (aside from every other candidate they blindly adore like some god or goddess) to resist the need for constitutional reform. Previously, I wrote about whether or not the late Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" C. Aquino III should be a reason not to pursue economic charter change . Now, I'd like to write a post on whether or not Vico should be a reason to reject constitutional reform. I read through The Philippine Star and found an interesting article on Vico. As I read through it, here's something Vico said, and hopefully, he's for constitutional reform: “ Good governance isn’t flashy, but it is the bedrock of progres s. If you build the right systems and lead with integrity, everything else – whether scholarships, ...

Let's Be Real: Term Limits Cause Political Dynasties to Spiral Out of Control

Inquirer There's always the obsession with political dynasties. There's also the obsession with term limits . Back in the 1990s, I remembered fearing charter change . I was afraid that the late Fidel V. Ramos might become a dictator. The talks that if a president would rule for more than six years--would be considered "frightening" or "nakakatakot" in Tagalog. I wrote an article where I wrote one staggering truth-- a long reign isn't necessarily tyrannical and that a short reign isn't necessarily benevolent . In my discussion, I highlighted both Pol Pot and Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.--both deceased dictators. Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge dictatorship murdered millions in contrast to Marcos' regime. Of course, some people will say Pol Pot would've caused Cambodia to go extinct if he rhad eigned longer. I remember the logic that I was told back in elementary school. I was told that the reason why term limits are imposed is to prevent another Marcos-...

30 Years of Flor Contemplacion Crybabies Spreading Fake News

Liza Maza Facebook Page It's 30 years since Flor Contemplacion was executed in Singapore. My memories was how some people felt hatred for Singapore, how we were told that "Filipinos are always oppressed." in both values education and civics classes, and how Flor should be regarded as a heroine. The Buwan Ng Wika program came and Flor's execution was also highlighted in the song "Kuko Ng Agila" (Claws of the Eagle). Flor was always romanticized as innocent, a martyr, and even some decent Filipinos bought it once. However, I soon accepted Flor's execution to be what it is-- Singaporean justice . Some people are still continuing to commemorate Flor--as if she was some kind of Catholic saint or martyr. I could remember rallies year after year, commemorating Flor's "martyrdom". What was also ironic was, at that time, the Vizconde Massacre (read here ) happened and the wrong people were arrested. The public demanded the blood of Hubert Jeffry P....

Reflecting on Ninoy Aquino's Words as I Feel ALONE in Promoting Constitutional Reform

As I insist on the need for constitutional reform, I already feel like I'm alone. It's not because I'm in jail (otherwise, I would not be able to type this), but because most of my life, most Filipinos have become the collective tyranny . In fact, one can say, "Are we a democracy or are we an anarchy?" The more I think about the surveys by Pulse Asia, they claim that 88% of Filipinos (but have they truly surveyed everywhere) are supposedly against charter change. This is where the tyranny of the majority kicks in. People may have overthrown the tyranny of Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., but they haven't learned much. Instead, people insist on false myths such as the Marcos Parliamentary Years (which, by the way, is bogus to the core, read why here ). As Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" A. Aquino Jr. said, "We had a parliamentary system, without a parliament. " I felt alone many times when I wanted to change the Philippines. When I went to Singapore for a...

The Ozone Disco Fiasco Last March 18, 1996

Another 1990s tragedy that I remember hearing about was the Ozone Disco Tragedy . If I were teaching business ethics right now, I would use the Ozone Disco case as a case study. It deserves attention because of how tragic it was. I heard some bodies were never recovered. I watched this episode of the Ozone Disco Tragedy on Case Unclosed . Once again, I'll apologize if the videos I post don't have English subtitles. I may consider finding an application to provide a transcript soon, but that's no guarantee! Pretty much, if you're not a Filipino then just read through the blog entry without watching the video first! I looked into an article from The Flip Science called " Playing with fire: Understanding the Ozone Disco tragedy " which was written by Mikael Angelo Francisco, during the pandemic. The pandemic ceased several social gatherings, that included discos. Back then, I used the Ozone Disco tragedy as a reason to oppose dancing classes. However, dancing...

The Case of Helle Crafts Murder Would Show Why DNA Testing is VERY IMPORTANT

I wrote an essay discussing if both Jacqueline Jimenea Chiong and Marijoy Jimenea Chiong were victims of a body never found murder case . Let me be clear that I still believe that I still believe the body found in Tan-awan, Carcar, was really Marijoy's and Jacqueline's really dead but her body was never found. The claim made by Enrique Uy of this first-degree cousin of the Chiong mother should be put into question . I once reasoned out, "The other body was never found." I was told to try looking into Helle Craft's case. It makes me think, "What if this is what happened to Jacqueline?" I even remember the speculation that Jacqueline may have been woodchipped?" I can't prove my speculation but if her body was, that may explain why the other body was never found. In other cases, the body would be too decomposed by now . The body found in Carcar was later moved out of its burial site to be cremated. In the case of Helle, this information from Histo...

Are Political Dynasties, Not Presidential's Name Recall System, the Real Problem?

As a person fighting for constitutional reform, I looked at this video by Orion Perez Dumdum. Some people are still relying on the allegations made by a certain fat lady on Facebook. I even got blocked by a certain fat man with glasses. I feel victorious after that fat guy blocked me. I watched this video and thought, "Are political dynasties the problem?" People fuzz over political dynasties. Some people even go as far as to blame political dynasties, not the ridiculous 60-40 equity restriction, as to why FDIs have chosen Vietnam. Yes, Communist Vietnam which is a one-party state . The "next best solution" is what? Ban political dynasties altogether. Whether we like to admit it or not, every family has bad eggs and good eggs . A good king can sire bad sons. A bad king can sire good sons. It's all about upbringing that determines the direction of one's offspring. This would also play a double stnadard. Why did people clamor the late Benigno Simeon "Noy...

I Enjoyed Watching Yukan Hayung's Struggle as an Atayal Native in Taiwan

This would be another good video to watch. I was watching the struggles of indigenous tribes in Taiwan. There's a stereotype of indigenous people not just in the Philippines but also in rest of Asia. Featured in this video is Yukan Hayung--an indigenous student in Taiwan from the Atayal tribe. Here we see Hayung speak in both Atayal and Taiwanese. I really have a fondness for researching more of Southeast Asia. The indigenous people in Taiwan and the Philippines do share a lot of things in common. The same kind of outfits, dances, and food would really tell you that the Philippines isn't so unique. This makes me think about what future would indigenous Filipinos have in the protectionist Philippines? Taiwan's democratic, FDI-friendly country has given more chances to get awareness of their aboriginal tribes. Try watching this video and learn more about how Taiwan's FDI-friendly country may have given Taiwanese aborigines a better chance than Filipino aborigines.

Real Talk: Dancing Campaigns for People to "Vote Wisely", Under the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, is a Waste of Time

Midterm elections are already around the corner. Driving or travelling during election seasons can be annoying. Honestly, why didn't the Philippines go parliamentary? I would ask people on Facebook (but again, I will not mention their names and if I do post their comments, I will block their names and pictures out) what their plan is. Obviously, it can go from "voters' education" to "campaigning for people to vote wisely". Above is a parody of the presidential election last 2010. Yes, it was that time when the late Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" C. Aquino III also ran for president. Noynoy's mother Maria Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino died of cancer. It would be necropolitics all over again. This video made me chuckle because it shows the problem of presidentialism. It's all about how dancing during campaigns. I could imagine if people who insist that "vote wisely is the solution for long term progress"--finally decide to dance to the jingle ...

Leftist Double Standards Unveiled by a YouTuber?

It's crazy when a regular civilian talks more sense than the American mass media. The video I watched brought me to the Jordan Neely incident. This was also the video that had me thinking about leftists who think "CEOs are evil and they have the easiest job in the world!" People who say no billionaire has worked as hard as the water, don't realize that the more money one has, the heavier the responsibility. While listening to this commentary, I was curious and Googled "Jordan Neely". It turned out that the homeless man was a criminal . Times Now reveals this staggering detail: Neely had 43 prior arrests between 2013 and 2021 , according to the authorities. Four alleged assaults, transportation fraud, and trespassing were among the charges. Additionally, he has an ongoing warrant for an assault in 2021. Low-level violations like public drinking were the subject of several arrests. The NYPD came under fire for making Neely's medical and criminal records ...

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