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  1. Dave & Imp

    Dave & Imp DI Forum Patron Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

    Jan 9, 2017 #9
    Usually rulers of a country, not mater what their designation: King, dictator, or President; seem to like to keep a bogeyman in the shadows to scare the the citizens without political power. This keeps the focus off of what the rulers and their entourage are doing, making their political actions inconsequential to the masses. The masses will the focus on the scary one/issue ( I do believe the US (and other mistaken US expats) are the designated scary one for Duterte, so we will just have to learn to live with it until the heat in the kitchen gets to hot... then it may be time to leave.) The more rants the more important it is to look on what is happening behind the rants. Political genius, no, I think more like political magicians, masters of deception, with the hand faster than the eye. This strategy works in most countries, particular if the media helps in the magic entertainment program of deception.
     
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  2. DavyL200

    DavyL200 DI Forum Luminary ★ Global Mod ★ ★ Moderator ★ Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

    Jan 8, 2017 #5
    You're probably right but he was the best they had for any hope for the the future of the ph. We all know how it would have gone with the rest. Both the binays have a hold departure on their passports and I'm sure we can all guess on what would have happened if roxas had got in power!
     
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  3. Rye83

    Rye83 with pastrami Admin Secured Account Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Army

    Jan 8, 2017 #1
    I really hope that no Americans get involved with an overthrow attempt of Duterte. The US and their citizens need to stay out of trying to influence Philippines politics. If there are Filipino-Americans who don't like the status quo I suggest they denounce their US citizenship, go back to their country and fight for what they believe in. Don't risk Filipino and expat lives while you sit all safe and comfy in the US. The Filipino people have spoken and they WANT Duterte, they made their bed now let they lie in it (or get off your @ss and risk your own lives to fight for what you believe in if you are that much against the current leadership).

    I really hope this is a fake/false news story as such a situation could be very dangerous and lead to big problems for American expats living in the Philippines.
     
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