OnMyWay Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 Why? I know little about him, other than the basics. What has he done for the Philippines? It seems like he is far ahead already. Many friends and family support him. Even my NZ SIL and AU BIL support him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, OnMyWay said: Why? Many people, including my spouse, have nostalgic feelings about the good old days, when the Marcos family ruled the Philippines. They claim that there was very little crime, especially less rapes and murders. Edited December 13, 2021 by Slim Jim grammar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heeb Posted December 13, 2021 Posted December 13, 2021 My opinion is that there was more crime and corruption during the Marcos regime but I was mostly exposed to a sailor town (Olongapo) and Manila. I also remember martial law and having to be off the street by midnight. I think a lot of these people lived quiet lives out in the province with no phones and little infrastructure which is almost gone now. Also the Marcos family has done a good job of repainting themselves through well done YouTube videos, I've caught my wife watching them. https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/study-says-youtube-networks-spread-propaganda-marcos-martial-law/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 11 hours ago, OnMyWay said: Why? I know little about him, other than the basics. What has he done for the Philippines? It seems like he is far ahead already. Many friends and family support him. Even my NZ SIL and AU BIL support him. You ask why......I can answer this from what I have read. He and his supporters have employed the best social media available, its been very well done and effective. When the family fled Philippines he was 28 years old......go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 The Philippines' distaste for political dynasties hasn't reached the levels of the west yet, if it ever will. Remember, this is the country that believes that whitening creams work, so it's not that much of a stretch to extend similar spin to other aspects of society. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyWay Posted December 14, 2021 Author Posted December 14, 2021 15 hours ago, Slim Jim said: Many people, including my spouse, have nostalgic feelings about the good old days, when the Marcos family ruled the Philippines. They claim that there was very little crime, especially less rapes and murders. Actually, I have heard that too, possible from my in-laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted December 14, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021 12 hours ago, RBM said: He and his supporters have employed the best social media I wonder where all of the money is coming from to pay for the best social media. Me thinks that we all have a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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