Fact of life: Idiots are everywhere.

You know how Mr T always "pities the fool?" Well, he ain't generalizing. Let's keep this close to home. There are a lot of idiots in the Philippines. And I'm not yet even referring to this country's poor education. (Yeah, because that discussion will go on for ages.)

First things first, I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST DUMB PEOPLE. As long as they know their places that is. The real problem arises when dumb people get positions of power. (I'm not pointing fingers, but seriously, look at the politician nearest to you.) And even then, it's not THAT politician's dumbness that got him there. Politicians win through their cunning (and more efficiently, surnames). And they win because VOTERS ARE STUPID.  Anyway, to go through all the kinds of dumb people will make this post incredibly long, so let's stick to the ones we find in the friendly neighborhood offices.

The I'm Always Right Stupid

This is easily the most popular kind. People in general have a natural brain capacity. Some people are born smart, can't argue with that. Now, you can't always be smart, but there's a way to be always right. The idea is to always find someone to blame. That's what subordinates are for. Now, unless your boss is even dumber than you are, eventually people will know you're a stupid fuck who pretends to be right and blames everyone else. See, you can only be always right when...

The I'm Related to The Boss/Owner/Someone Powerful Stupid

It's natural to care for your own. That is why CEOs and other powerful people tend to give their kids high positions in the empires that they built. There are times when the apple does not fall too far from the tree, and they and up great and successful. However, the son of a great man is not always great. AND THAT IS WHEN NEPOTISM IS BAD. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. is probably one of the most useful persons this country has produced. You know who are not? Sadly, his offspring.

We are stuck in a world where skills, talents, and intellectual capacity have little to do with success. But that's another story.