In trying to be cute and witty, Gonzalez only manages to look senile. For a Justice Secretary, the least he could do is show impartiality. At best he should try to dispense wisdom and not sound stupid. After all, he is supposedly more mature than many Filipinos. Wouldn’t he do well if our youth can look up to him?

But, alas, what can we expect from a GMA appointee? The President’s men are chosen mostly for their loyalty, especially in a delicate position such as Justice secretary.

So we just need to grin and bear it whenever Gonzalez opens his mouth. Looking at the bright side, however, Gonzalez is another solid reason why GMA nor any of her lackeys shouldn’t be given another term.

Apostol suggested to reporters that Filipino-Chinese or popularly known as "Tsinoys," should be deported. This outraged the Tsinoys and text messages swarmed the country about it, so much so that Apostol had to quickly apologize in public.

Serves him right! Yet, Apostol merely revealed the kind of leadership this country has: insensitive, thoughtless and uncaring.

Meanwhile, Benjamin Abalos, in trying to expunge himself from Lozada’s damning testimony, says that 130 million dollars is an incredible figure for a kickback. If he was hearing Lozada correctly, this is the reason why Lozada was sent, to temper his greed. Abalos also questioned why Lozada didn’t seek protection for a year if he (Abalos) truly threatened him.

Question to the ex-chairman: Would you have carried out the threat? Perhaps you’re just unblievable and Lozada dismissed it as nothing. But a threat is a threat and should be mentioned, especially when it comes from a desperately corrupt person who’s facing the prospect of losing millions of dollars.

Abalos was trying to keep a low profile trying to enjoy the Chinese moolah already given him and memories of romps with Sino virgins when Lozada showed up and appeared before the Senate blue-ribbon committee. Now he wants to shut Lozada up with a multi-million libel suit.

Bravo! Gloria Arroyo doesn’t need an opposition to make her look bad. She already has Apostol and Abalos!

Now let’s watch with glee as the other presidential defenders contract foot-in-mouth disease as they try to squelch the truth.