Yesterday’s resumption of Senate’s session started with a drama, beginning with Sen. Antonio Trillanes’ overconfidence that “Enrile will be ousted within 3 weeks.” And this announcement was made all throughout media, showing the utter arrogance and unpreparedness of the young senator.
Unfortunately for him, he has been once again outclassed by the master politician, Senate Pres. Juan Ponce Enrile, as he offered to resign only to have the strong support from the majority of the senators to retain his seat. And Trillanes’ overconfident prediction early that morning simply backfired (even if he would belittle the veteran’s “calculated” moves).
Well, let me say this Sen. Trillanes: sure Sen. Enrile may be corrupt and all, but it is so stupid of you (more since you were a former soldier) to announce to the public your plans of beating an enemy who has survived multiple administrations (from Macapagal, Marcos, Cory Aquino, Ramos, Estrada, Arroyo, and up to the present administration of Noynoy Aquino). I can’t believe too how you, Sen. Trillanes, have not learned your lesson in the past two coup attempts you made against then-Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
In addition, I don’t think you even know how to play Game of the Generals, where you mind play and manipulate your enemy through making unpredictable moves in order to capture the flag (here’s a link on how the game is played).
The score for Trillanes? 0-3.
And the lesson to learn from yesterday’s drama? Never ever announce your plans to the public on how you would want to topple down your enemy. Never bring out your ace card. Learn to be sly against your enemy. Calculate your moves first before launching an attack.
Have you ever wonder why the impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona was successful? Because it was well planned before the case was brought into trial.
After Trillanes’ first move, Enrile made his move and outclassed the neophyte senator.
Your turn, Trillanes.
Random Thoughts and Musings. 