And I thought he understood my question in English at his KFD presscon because his reply (in Mandarin) answered it perfectly.
But today, I read the news quoting him that he couldn't understand a thing when he was interviewed by CNN.
Whatevah.
What's funny is how they're saying that it seemed the Chairman did not learn from his ex-girlfriends who are known to speak the language. Jolin was even an English major, dui bu dui?
I woke up early this morning for this.
This being the last episode, it comes full circle. Mojakura's students pay him a surprise visit in Tokyo. All the other important casts like Onoda and the campaign staff in Fukuoka all make an appearance. Ubukata, Keita's loyal ally at the Diet, even becomes temporary PM while he was recuperating. And of course, we have the highlight of the episode, Keita's 30-minute speech (I didn't watch the time but that was how Fuji TV hyped the finale: "a half-hour live broadcast") where he recalls his accidental foray into politics three months ago and ending, not only with taking responsibility for the corruption scandal, but going a step further and surprising everyone by announcing that he was dissolving the House of Representatives and calling for snap elections.
The romance between Keita and Miyama is played ala-HERO. Very subtle. Is this how Japanese do their courtship? Like you bow your head to your fiance and say something like "please take care of me"? But it's quite cute the way Keita held her hand as they stood looking at the facade of the PM's office.
And so we come to the elections. And that's where it ends. But Keita's message in his emotional speech resonates. Like how important your vote is. We always say that every elections. But do we really realise the significance of that? "Your vote can change politics and society," he said, adding that the power of the land lies on the people and not on politicians.
But I suspect that this is possible only in advanced, developed countries like Japan whose democracy has reached a certain level of maturity. Sure, there is still a prevailing patronage politics but the people know what their rights are and what is due them. They live their lives not dependent on dole-outs and politicians' "help" that in truth come from public coffers. For poor countries like the Philippines, can you blame those who gamble their vote in exchange for five hundred pesos? I'm not justifying that but that is the reason why Philippine politics is nowhere. And why are there still people living in poverty when the country has so many resources and its growth rate has been steadily growing? It's because of the people who run it and who propagate poverty to serve their interest. The poorer the people are, the less empowered they are, the more dependent they are on politicians. Look at European countries where people are empowered and are not dependent on the government, they have a system that works. What I'm saying is, let's not depend on our government for giving us a decent life. We have to fend for ourselves in the best possible and decent manner.
But I digress. Keita said that by calling for general elections, he is able to squeeze out the puss in politics. I wonder when we can do that in the Philippines?
At last, the finale's ratings topped the season's per episode record at 27%. Taku has been justified and he won the Drama Grand Prix for best actor. Like he said, he will make his critics eat their words. Mojakura hairstyle notwithstanding.
I'll miss Taku. I'll miss Hiroshi Abe's Niracci. I'll miss Team Asakura.
The way Star Cinema is hyping about the first movie of KC&Richard is overkill already. And the way these two are behaving, there's no more room left for the imagination. Maybe I'm just conservative. Or maybe they're just touchy-feely offscreen. None of my business really but it kind of makes me umay instead of take my interest. Maybe I'm just a blip in the market and the rest of the people would still flock to the theatres once their movie is shown. But I think I'll pass. I've seen enough moments between them already
But when my OTP behaves that way, it doesn't kill the fantasy. It only fuels it more.
I dunno but this CM really gives off the aura of the Taipei I so love. Jerry's not much of a singer but I like the song.
I recently discovered this website that allows you to save and download videos from YouTube and other sites. My Jielun concert files problem solved. And it's quite fast! Faster than MU. This is the site: KeepVid.
After this album drops I'm free from the shackles of Taiwan's record company, contract up, knuckle up, for they don't give a shit about the art of music, love for music. In the words of Homer....Woo Hoo~! -- Wu Jianhao (or Van Ness Wu if you may) on celebrating the release of his latest album, In Between.
I love visiting his blog, he always has something interesting to say. He doesn't do BS. This guy does not care about image or what people think about what he says. It makes me wonder at times if he's the same guy from F4.
And here's another entry that had me ROFL. This one's a real classic.
If it's one thing it's another...
( 繁 | 简 | 日 )I'm at the airport lounge right now waiting for the flight which has been delayed...I pick up the newspaper and what do I see...
"Van Ness Wu gets baptized, and view women as pieces of meat...."
I love when my words get twisted around for all the public to read. Well I guess there's only one thing left for me to say after this very truthful and insightful interview..."Ladies next time you see me...bring honey with you, I like B.L.T.'s with honey." (Breasts, Legs, Thighs)
Lord please bless me with more patience and understanding....sigh*...M.O.G.L.O.M.
glad to know everything got sorted out. hhehe. should we take pointers from BB? read more
on BB is a diplomat