I hope Manny Pacquiao Does Not Commit The Same Mistake Again...

And you thought Manny Pacquiao has learned his lessons when he attempted and failed to enter the dirty world of politics during the past election? I had thought so too. But with recent murmurs that have been coming up at the newspapers and tabloids, it is clear that the POUND-FOR-POUND fighter hasn't. Talks are circulating that the boxing champ has secured himself a slot under the administration ticket. Which, honestly, gave me the chill. I refuse to imagine how those supposedly "political friends" of Manny are going to take advantage of his very vulnerable perception about "politics."

I'm sure no one has forgotten that Manny has lost in favor of the now Congresswoman Darlene Antonio-Custodio in his first attempt of coveting a Congressional seat. Manny is without a doubt the nation's much-loved boxing champ hero, but he was no match to Custodio's political power and dominance. That, I believe, should have been concrete testimonial to Manny that any of his political ambition would be better shelved than pursued.

Manny must have forgotten what happened. After the first failure, the boxing champ was supposedly furious because he didn't get what was due for him - the promised refund of political money he spentwasted on his campaign elections. The refund was supposedly to be given by a political figure/s purportedly very close to Manny. There was even the story of Manny withdrawing all his money from several banks in General Santos because he was very upset. Reportedly, the banks have to secure money from Manila branches because the fund was not enough. Yes, that's how rich Manny is.

I wonder what miracle had boomed that made Manny very motivated now to run for a political seat. Or, is it miracle itself? I doubt so. Some political personas from the opposition and even others from the administration have advised Manny against his political plans, urging the boxing champ to retreat before it's too late. Ordinary Filipinos have expressed their disgust over this news, saying Manny would be better off to remain as the boxing champ but not a political figure. Some political analysts also gave their opinions about it, one of which pointing Manny as too afraid to lose his supposedly new-found "trusted politicalpowerful friends" and he is enjoying this friendship that he really wants to plunge into the dirty world in order to continue this camaraderie.

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Personally, I really don't know what has gotten into Manny Pacquiao, but I do really hope he does not commit the biggest mistake once again by attempting to enter the politics. He should have learned the lesson three years ago. It's still a good 1 year and 8 months before the 2010 election. He still has enough time to back out.

How about you? What is your opinion about this issue?