I once supported former president Rodrigo R. Duterte's aggressive approach. It's time for me to say that rather than play the DDS vs. Dilawan dance -- what if I told you I can HATE both groups? Both groups are guilty of political idolatry. It might be time to say this that if the late Noynoy Aquino can be compared to Mao Zedong -- Duterte may be comparable to JOSEPH STALIN. Yes, Duterte has been arrested and the Yellowtards can rejoice. However, it may be time to address that the Yellowtards for their double standard and the INEFFECTIVENESS of the ICC as a body. I confess that I withdrew support from Duterte but I'm not going to go all-out for the Dilawans. Both DDS and Dilawans are full of sheer inconsistencies. The Dilawans are pretty much like rabid Maoists. The DDS might also be comparable to rabid Stalinists.
If anything, the Yellowtards should be thankful to President Bobong Marcos
Just think that Bobong was still willing to cooperate with the ICC:
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who succeeded Duterte in 2022 and became entangled in a bitter political dispute with the former president, has decided not to rejoin the global court. But the Marcos administration has said it would cooperate if the ICC asks international police to take Duterte into custody through a so-called Red Notice, a request for law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and temporarily arrest a crime suspect.
In short, Bobong himself may have been responsible for a few things. Liela Dilemma's acquittal may have Bobong's hand involved. Again, that's just MY speculation. If Liela's cases were real then Bobong probably benefitted from them. Bobong may have used Bilibid as his secret supplier of drugs. It's possible to be political rivals, while staying friends outside politics. Bobong and Liela can be akin to rival sports coaches who celebrate each other's wins. Bobong and Liela can be compared to tennis opponents who'd go out for a meal after the game. Bobong expressed concern for Liela and was relieved over the latter's acquittal. It's almost like two coaches that have a friendly rivalry. Bobong and Liela are most likely friendly rivals. Apparently, Liela doesn't judge Bobong so easily either.
I don't like Rigoberto Tiglao's anti-constitutional reform stance. However, Tiglao revealed some chilling truths. It was revealed that Bobong had a history of using cocaine. If Liela was indeed guilty of what she was charged -- Bobong must've been a suki of hers. Why all the sudden withdrawal of testimonies against Liela? It's almost like Bobong was a Plan B. Okay, Liela is a founding member of the LPP-DPA. Noynoy was the son of Ninoy Aquino -- a staunch critic of the Empire of Marcos. Bobong could've had a reason to be bitter. If Ferdinand Marcos Sr. wasn't overthrown then Bobong could've been emperor. However, Bobong simply moved on and may not be as openly vindictive as Duterte. Bobong might be more vindictive in a subtler way like Noynoy.
The double standard of "nationalistic" CPP-NPA sympathizers
Atty. Toady Casino himself had written this statement on BAYAD:
Finally, Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for his crimes against humanity. Finally, he will be held to account before a court observing due process, something which he denied thousands of victims of his bogus drug war.
The road to justice has been long and difficult—beginning with the courageous decision of Duterte's victims to file a case with the International Criminal Court's (ICC), the body's meticulous investigations despite the Philippine government's lack of cooperation and effort to sabotage its efforts, now culminating with Interpol serving the arrest warrant against Duterte.
This may be a victory, but the fight is far from over. Duterte's conspirators are stiill at large. There is still the grueling trial ahead. Maraming buhay ang nawala, at hanggang ngayon, nagpapatuloy pa rin ang mga extrajudicial killings at red-tagging kahit wala na si Duterte sa pwesto.
Duterte’s arrest is a crucial milestone in the struggle for justice. It proves that no one, not even tyrants, can escape accountability. Pero hindi tayo dapat tumigil dito. Ang tunay at ganap na hustisya ay hindi lang sa pag-aresto, kundi sa paghusga ng Korte, pagpataw ng parusa, at pagtiyak na hindi na ito mauulit kailanman. Justice may have taken time, but today, we take a big step forward.
This should highlight ANOTHER inconsistency. Toady even wrote this on Rappler:
Without definite limits on foreign ownership and with no preference for Filipino citizens and corporations, the Constitutional provisions on the national economy and patrimony would become a tabula rasa. It would now be up to the Federal Assembly to determine policies on foreign equity sharing and just about anything there is about the economy and our natural resources. This, of course, creates an entirely new window for corporate lobbying, putting small, underfunded Filipino citizens and corporations at a great disadvantage.
Worse, by totally removing the State’s role in developing an industrialized, self-reliant economy, in implementing agrarian reform, in promoting and protecting Filipino enterprises and producers, and in reserving our natural resources for Filipinos, Duterte’s Cha-Cha will leave small enterprises, workers and farmers having to fend for themselves from the onslaught of even more globalization.
These amendments are the culmination of 3 decades of “economic reforms” toward a totally free market, neoliberal economy. Combined with the existing policies of economic liberalization, deregulation and privatization, the amendments remove the last impediments to the total domination, control and plunder of our economy and natural resources by foreign corporations and banks.
Toady rejoices over the ICC arresting Duterte. Okay, if Duterte is indeed guilty then the ICC should do their job. However, the ICC as far as heard -- is inefficient and practicing SELECTIVE JUSTICE. Sure, Amnesty International was also critical of Duterte. However, this can also be seen in the ICC:
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks its twentieth anniversary, Amnesty International has warned that the court’s legitimacy risks being eroded by an increasingly selective approach to justice. The organization highlighted several recent decisions and practices which appear to demonstrate double standards and a willingness to be influenced by powerful states.
For example, in 2020 the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) decided not to investigate war crimes by UK forces in Iraq, despite its own finding that these crimes had been committed. This was followed by a decision in 2021 to deprioritize an investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan by US and Afghan national forces, with Prosecutor Karim Khan citing viability and budget constraints. But just six months later, the Prosecutor launched his office’s largest ever investigation in Ukraine, for which he had sought ‘voluntary’ financial assistance from member states – much of which was ‘earmarked’ by states for the Ukraine investigation.
“Twenty years ago the ICC opened its doors for the first time, following a historic decision to create a permanent international criminal court with jurisdiction over the most serious international crimes. For victims and survivors who had been denied justice, the ICC offered a glimmer of hope that perpetrators would be held to account,” said Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.
“But it has appeared to veer off course in recent years, with recent decisions by the ICC Prosecutor raising concerns that the court may be heading towards a hierarchical system of international justice. There must be no doubt: the investigation in Ukraine is urgent and vital. But it shows that the ICC’s budgetary excuses for inaction on Afghanistan, Nigeria and others can no longer be maintained.
“The response to the situation in Ukraine has shown what the ICC is capable of. We now call on the Office of the Prosecutor, and on states parties, to ensure that all investigations receive the same standard of treatment, so that all victims of international crimes have equal access to justice.”
Even that idiot Agnes Callamard might've noticed something fishy going on. The ICC may yet to face REAL CASES that may be exponentially higher than Duterte's alleged EJKs. In fact, assuming Duterte's EJK numbers are true -- they couldn't match the genocide that Pol Pot did in just four years! The Khmer Rouge would win a medal over the Empire of Marcos' human rights violations!
Why would Toady welcome the ICC but call MNCs a threat to local businesses? The ICC may already be considered a threat to Philippine sovereignty. This would show Toady's double standard. Why would Toady want to maintain economic protectionism but have no qualms letting ICC deal with Dutere 100% If Toady was to be consistent then at least 60% of the judges must be from the Philippines. Instead, we don't hear Toady say, "But first, 60% of the judges must be Filipino." None! The sheer inconsistency reveals Toady to be a TWO-FACED HYPOCRITE. Why cry foul over Duterte's EJKs while supporting the CPP-NPA. If Duterte's EJKs are true then shouldn't Duterte and the CPP-NPA be rightfully labeled as murderous?
It's almost like loving Mao but hating Stalin
Whether we want to admit it or not, Noynoy would be Mao (in some way but in due fairness, Noynoy BATHED) and Duterte would be Stalin. Why would some people love Mao but hate Stalin (and vice-versa). Mao had a dignified behavior despite his filthy habits. Stalin was more straightforward as an A**HOLE. It might be safe to compare the Stalinist cult to Duterte. Not too surprising, Stalin also had a bad temper as recorded by the Office of the Historian:
Apparently the British Government took no steps to follow up Stalin’s suggestions during the months of October and November. In November, however, Stalin displayed a spirit of bad temper, which contributed to the decision of the British Government early in December to send Eden to Moscow in order, as Mr. Eden informed Ambassador Winant, to smooth out relations in general, to explore the possibility of some kind of political agreement, and to discuss certain post-war problems. It would appear that Stalin had been informed in November that the British Government was planning to send two high-ranking military officers to the Soviet Union to discuss military matters. He had replied that he did not care to enter into such discussions until certain political problems had been settled between the two countries. Stalin’s irritation seemed in part to be due to the failure of Great Britain to keep a promise to send a military expedition of several divisions to points adjacent to the Soviet frontier in order to assist in relieving pressure on the Soviet Army. This promise had been made, apparently ill-advisedly, after the departure of the Harriman mission from Moscow. Subsequent consideration of the matter had made it clear that the dispatch of such an expedition would be inexpedient.
Mao may have frequently displayed a dignified image. However, under Mao's seemingly easy going personality (and ubo ubo) was a vindictive man. Liu Shaoqi suffered a fate worse than Renato Corona did during Noynoy's mixed performance. Calling Noynoy the best or the worst president ever is an overstatement. However, no one should deny that both Mao and Stalin were human rights violators. Should I mention what's the use of condemning Duterte but supporting Mao and Stalin? Stalin's probably a lot worse than Duterte. If they condemn Duterte but praise Stalin -- why praise a man who has DONE MUCH WORSE. Of course, this doesn't have me saying that it's okay to support Duterte but not Stalin. If Duterte is guilty then HE'S GUILTY. However, to support one thug and condemn the other is a double standard.
Yes, I supported Duterte but only because he promised constitutional reform. There are times I felt I could relate to Duterte. Back in college, I attempted to hit (and even threatened to mutilate) a working scholar who wasted my time. I confess to having read brutal methods used by Communist leaders -- hoping to create a better Philippines. Duterte's confession of using violence in the 1970s made me think, "I should've done that!" Back then, I would read Butthurt Philippines' Tumblr AND Get Real Philippines. Many times, I felt that only a Communist dictatorship akin to China and Vietnam would uplift the Philippines and discipline Filipinos. I withdrew support of Duterte BECAUSE of the failure to carry out his promise DURING HIS TERM. Not to mention, reading more of Stalin may have reminded me of Duterte. Right now, I'm not going to defend Duterte like I used to. It doesn't mean I'll defend Noynoy too. It may be time to view both of them in a similar light to both Stalin and Mao.
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