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The Foolishness (and Hypocrisy) of Wanting Imported Luxury Items as Christmas Gifts While Opposing BADLY NEEDED Economic Reform

I wrote about the Filipino obsession with the iPhone a few months ago. With Christmas being a few days away, I wrote that post to address the foolishness (and hypocrisy) of wanting imported luxury items for Christmas. One of the greatest wishlists that someone in the Philippines could have composed of imported luxury items. It shouldn't be just a bag--it should be something like the latest Prada or Hermes. It shouldn't just be a smartphone or a new tablet--it should be an iPhone or an iPad. Some Filipinos may have even pestered their OFW relatives to bring them the latest imported luxury item. Never mind that working abroad, separated from loved ones, is anything but glamorous.

Ironically, some people who want imported luxury items still oppose economic reform. I mentioned how Apple has a huge factory in Communist Vietnam. I wrote an article where I discussed Lego operating a factory in again, Communist Vietnam. Just think for the moment if I talk to them, who are either wishing for Apple gadgets or having them now. I could start talking about why the Philippines needs to get rid of the Filipino First Policy and allow more FDIs to enter. It could be either in person or on Facebook.

I would expect some dumb answers which are very common. The reasons I tend to state are as follows:

  1. "But the Philippines is not this or that country!"
  2. "But only FDIs will get rich when you let them invest in the Philippines!" (Read rebuttal here)
  3. "But letting FDIs invest here will mean there will be no jobs for Filipinos!" (Read rebuttal here)
  4. "Foreign investors are invaders! They will invade the country and destroy our sovereignty!" (Read rebuttal here) 
  5. "We need more wage increase, not more FDIs!" (Read rebuttal here)
  6. "No to foreign imperialism! Filipino Pride!" (Read rebuttal here)
Those same reasons I listed above that might barely cover the long range of stupid answers. It would be very stupid if they're all anticipating those imported luxury items (and maybe, blaming the rich for their poverty at the same time). Even funnier is if they write all the false flags about FDIs and MNCs using their iPads and iPhones. They will say they're "simply forced to participate to survive". Were they forced to buy Apple products when they could've had cheaper substitutes? Maybe, they're also carrying those iPads and iPhones in imported luxury bags. Some people hate the rich, for simply being rich, because they want to have what the rich have, without working for it. 

They've already contradicted themselves with their Christmas wish. How can people who are calling for the Filipino First Policy be using imported luxury items? How can the same people who say that only FDIs will get rich in investing in the Philippines be saying this while using imported luxury items? The sheer contradiction is there. Didn't they just "empower" the "imperialists" by buying imported luxury items? Don't tell me those they call "imperalists" forced them to buy those luxury items? They could've bought other non-luxury items.

I'm really going to laugh at the stupidity of the situation. Why can't they think of a better Christmas wish with a more open economy for the Philippines? Just imagine saying FDI will ruin the spirit of the Philippines (all the while, most Filipinos are Catholics) while wishing for imported luxury bands. 
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