Noynoy: The "Chicken" Of All Presidential Forums

I was amazed and disappointed with what LP presidentiable Noynoy Aquino said about ignoring debates and simply focus on the normal campaign on the streets. This proves that this man is not worthy of my sacred vote just because he is like chicken feared of getting grilled on debates and forums.

From Journal.com

Noynoy: Debates just waste of time
by Joel dela Torre
Friday, 12 March 2010 19:56
SEN. Noynoy Aquino won’t be joining presidential debates from now on.

Saying debates are just a waste of time, the Liberal Party presidential bet said he will no longer attend debates.

Aquino earlier challenged his closest rival, Sen. Manny Villar, to a debate “anytime, anywhere”. But with his new pronouncement, a face off between the two candidates will no longer occur.

Aquino said debates are no longer in the LP’s list of activities. He said aside from being a waste of time, debates do not attract listeners or viewers.

“I’ll be very honest with you, sino ba ang nakikinig doon?” he told reporters.

He said it takes him one whole day to prepare for a debate that lasts only three hours.

“Tapos sa dulo may three minutes ka magsasalita at baka makatagpo ka pa ng partial moderator,” Aquino said.

He was apparently referring to Antonio Lopez, who served as the moderator in the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry forum, and who Aquino described was “biased” for Villar.

Instead of attending debates, Aquino said they will continue campaigning around the country as they targeted 27 provinces.

Aquino also did not show up at a presidential debate organized by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. His absence angered Quiboloy, who said he had no word of honor.