Talk:Maria-Clara de la Cruz/@comment-118.93.44.177-20120518125443/@comment-118.93.40.176-20120531043356

In response to the person above, I did mention the Philippines being religious in my critique. I also would have believed the superstitious side better if it were implemented better in this profile.

Following up, I do think Philippines would have rather have been colonised by Spain than Britain or the Netherlands. That's why they worked hard to fend them off their territory. That doesn't mean Spanish colonisation didn't come with its hardships. I do think it was harsh. There were so many revolts and there was the Philippine Revolution. There were many pros, yes, but ultimately, there was some underlying resentment for a reason.

Also I disagree with parts of your paragraph on the British occupation. Just because /today's/ Filipinos are unaware of it, doesn't mean that a nation personification that has lived throughout all this history should be forgetful. I don't think the Philippines would bring it up constantly or have some major grudge, but to write off a part of history as something to be forgotten when it has been recorded by historians isn't right.

Also, again, on the America paragraph, I disagree with parts. Why? You're talking again about today's youth who did not live during the times where there was negative tension between Philippines and America. I think nowadays Philippines does think highly of America, but I don't agree with it necessarily being a crush. Sure, if people want to depict it like that, then they can. They just have to note that not everything was perfect, it really wasn't. You have to take into account the history that they've shared, you really do. The main reason I was pretty harsh in my commentary about the Philippine-American relations is to highlight that there's more to them than how the Philippines can be quite reliant on America in terms of its politics. What bugs me is when Philippines gets depicted as a damsel in distress waifu girlfriend of America, yeah. 8/ I prefer the two as having a strong friendship, rather than anything romantic, with Philippines being a little more dependent on America, not so much vice versa.

I mean, I see some of the points you're making and I appreciate them though. It's nice to see others who have done lots of research too. Don't take this as me bitching out your opinion, really.