Blog controversy!

Wow! I guess I've not been around for a long while that I missed this big blog controversy here, involving an Aussie guy and an alleged Pinoy scammer.

The gist: the Australian Brian Gorrell is accusing Pinoy Delfin Justiniano "DJ" Montano of swindling him of AUD70,000! And Mr. Gorrell wants it back!

Filipinos are no stranger to high-profile controversies. But verbal battles over the radio and/or the TV is one thing. Going online is taking it to another level! With the Australian "attacking" several other well-known personalities associated with Mr. DJ., you can expect hell breaking lose sooner than later.

Don't want to dwell on this topic too much. It's too frustrating. It's sad when the Philippines becomes involved with international disputes like this. If the high-profile Pinoys involved are really guilty, nakakahiya!

It's news like these that make you think, "Do I really want to go back to the Philippines?" Whether this is true or not, Pinoys all around the world are reminded of how corrupt the Philippines truly is. And it is these corrupt Pinoys who have money and power who perpetuate this cycle of corruption. Whether this particular accused is included, there really ARE Pinoys who can and will use their influence to get what they want, when they want. Government officials and their lackeys, the media, the "elite" groups, people who flash their DILG ID in their cars, police seargeants and colonels who feel that they own the roads and nobody gets to speed there but them... They're there.. So, are you still as enthusiastic about answering the question "do you really want to go back to the Philippines"? Is this what's waiting for you when you get home?

If the accusations are not true (which, personally, I sincerely doubt), let's hope this blows over and hope Pinoys around the world are not frowned at. If the accusations are true, then let them have it! It's about time that somebody stood up against the "elite" crackheads and are made an example of -- and hope that Pinoys around the world are not frowned at as well.

BTW, some links below:

http://delfindjmontano.blogspot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gucci_Gang_controversy - possibly removed within a few days
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20080317-125117/Brian-steps-out-of-his-blog-