That famous line “You Dirty Rat” has long been attributed to the war hero and Hollywood legend James Cagney, but it seems that it was not exactly what Cagney said. Instead Cagney actually said, “You dirty yellow bellied rat.” But as editorial license would have it, someone shortened the lines but associated it with Cagney. But lo and behold, Congressman Mike Defensor rises on the occasion and decries the unfair generalization of Belgica’s statement, demanding that the latter name names. Having known Mike Defensor for sometime, I know he can be wily and probably sees an opportune time for spotlight and sound byte. Giving Mike Defensor the benefit of the doubt, the challenge to Belgica to name names is absurd, given certain realities.

Source: Philippine Star October 25, 2020 15:56 UTC