The Two Faces of Harry Roque

It is not my habit to rub situations and statements uttered by our protagonists ... until their face turns red. Nor is it my nature to emphasize something negative or embarrassing often in a way that makes someone worse.

It is not my place to continually bring up in perpetuity unpleasant or embarrassing statements, reminding someone they were wrong

But isn't it ironic that the situation was right there staring at our faces, and we say nothing about it? We zip our mouths and eyes shut, hoping the irony will not nag us and will just fade into oblivion ... and finally evaporate in thin air.

That was the dilemma I had from the get-go. The situation is ripe for a dissenting commentary. What could be more liberating than venting and airing out pent-up emotions that were held back and suppressed for a long time? Also, information bottled up inside that was not expressed instead it was stifled ... wanting release.

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When Harry Roque was in his prime (both as a congressman and presidential spokesperson), he didn't dance around or stall for time when he shared his mind.  He says what he thinks ... to hell with what others feel (para siyang lalaking Queen Of the media -taklesang-taklesa).

Being in power is intoxicating ... nakakalasing. He felt that being in position, the money and the influence that comes with it ... doesn't have expiration dates. 

How he worded his greeting to Leila de Lima is so vile and loathsome, he could not even afford parliamentary courtesy to a fellow senator... the very luxury they were asking now from the government aside from "due process".

In his time, he mocked and ridiculed DE LIMA like there was no tomorrow.  Now that the tables have turned, he is in a great DILEMMA.

Isn't it ironical - he is now tasting the sour taste of his own medicine? Karma had caught him off guard to give him time to realize what he had previously done... and rubbed it in his face until remorse and guilt come surging back.

Wather-weather lang yan. Mabilis magtampo si Lady Luck kapag masama ang ginagawa. Nakipagpalitan siya ng schedule kay Lady Karma para makompleto ang Divine Justice.

Can Senator de Lima return the favor and savor the moment of vindication by firing back?

It is highly unlikely. She is a class act all by herself. She will definitely not stoop to Harry's notoriety level!