Engineering a President

For this week, we interrupt regular programming to discuss about this statement of our president. This statement clearly demonstrates lack of fundamental knowledge of how renewable energy works. We here at stain on paper found it queer that our president does not know the basics of energy engineering. This statement was said during an energy summit, and as such we would also believe that most of his cabinet members also lack the technical knowledge of an engineer.

On other side of the sea, our neighbor, CHINA on the other hand has 9/10 of their top officials as graduate of Engineering. Their expertise reflects on the fast growth of CHINA in the last 30 years.

We believe that engineers should step up as politicians. 

A.) It is in their nature to think systematically and logically which would help remove all the gray areas in decision making. 

B.) Engineers would also have a clear cut view of what is need to be done without being distracted by politics. 

C.) Best of all, they are very idealistic, not easily swayed by unneeded emotions or how they are perceived by the public.

This topic also would cover the very debate about who would make a better leader, an engineer or a politician. Each field has its pros and cons and we would demonstrate how each profession would handle a crisis. And to anchor it all in reality, all our actions are based on the differences in the views of the 2 countries. ( Philippines VS China) Let’s Begin..

1.) Renewable Energy – first in our list. Reason why this article came to being

a.) Politician ( POL ) – please a few big names a privatize Meralco, at the same time still reject renewable to keep the top dogs on top and electricity rates the highest in SouthEast Asia.

b.) Engineer ( ENGR ) – make the world’s biggest Hydro Electric Dam. ‘Nuff said. 

2.) PDAF Crisis

c.) Politician ( POL ) – proclaim that PDAF is cancelled but simply change it to another name. Delay the proceedings, then go to another country to escape trial.

d.) Engineer ( ENGR ) – make a simple cost benefit analysis of all the projects then allocate funds that would generate more benefits in the long term. Leave no gray area and put up feedback control systems. Criminals are shot.

"Stealing eh? Face the Firing Squad!"

3.) Bohol Earthquake

a. POL – ask for donations from the people and promise to alleviate sufferings. Oh! And don’t forget to call the media to take pictures after its all said and done.

b. ENGR – analyze earthquake zones all over the Philippines, so that the next earthquake would devastate no one.

4.) Traffic in EDSA

a. POL – “KOTONG COPS” to enforce the traffic and earn extra income.

b. ENGR – elevated train that doesn’t eat up extra space along the Highway. 

5.) War in West Philippine Sea

a. POL – bring the matter to international tribunal and just keep on waiting on the US for help.

b. ENGR – Start fishing the waters and building oil platforms and airstrips. That way, when international justice comes, you have gotten all the resources in the area already.

6.) Issue of Poverty

a. POL – use the poor people as scapegoats for various economic stimulus such as DAP and PDAF that are “released” and “intended” to benefit them.

b. ENGR – use the various funds as “seed money” and invest in various infrastructures, ports, and Special Economic Zones as well as much needed manufacturing bases.

So who would you rather have as your leader? 

ENGINEERS SPEAK UP AND ACT NOW!

References:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ieeeinsights/2012/03/28/engineers-our-government-needs-you/
http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/people/deans-office/dean/engineering-and-politics/
http://www.economist.com/node/13496638
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http://hubei.chinadaily.com.cn/gov/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20111123/0023ae9897011036923806.jpg
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